Maintenance Engineer

LOUIS J. BAILEY

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Plainfield, IL 60586 317-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Hands-on Mechanical Engineer seeking a career opportunity as a Manufacturing Engineer. Successful experience in mechanical, manufacturing and plant engineering with emphasis on Facility and Maintentenance engineering/supervision and Space Planning. Recognized as a self-motivated leader with ability in identifying and resolving issues to minimize/avoid negative impact on operational efficiencies. Fair, likeable and patient professional who is calm under pressure and focused. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Core competencies include:

Project Management

Operations Leadership

Maintenance Management

Budget Management

Space Planning

Environmental Health & Safety Control

Process Improvements (ACE/TPM)

Building Renovations/Changes

Scheduling/Work Order Management

Manufacturing Process Design

Vendor Relationships

HVAC Maintenance/Installation

Quality Assurance

Contractor Collaboration

OSHA Compliance

Employee Training & Development

Corrective Action

Total Maintenance System Program

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

M.S., Management, Oakland City University, Indianapolis, IN

Certificate of Facility Management, Northeastern University, Boston MA

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI

Security Clearance: Confidential

EXPERIENCE

EIJ INDUSTRIES, INC., Romeoville, IL 60446 2012-Present

Senior Engineer

Co-developer of a patent to improve the shelf life and production of a mild acid chemical solution (HOCl). Responsible for maintenance and repair of production equipment. Managed equipment support for co-packaging processes to assure proper and continued food packaging operations. Provided mechanical expertise and research and development support for the development of new products. Defined process requirements for new product concepts, leading process assessment and ensuring successful set-up. Managed all contractor activity in the maintenance of facility utilities, systems and alterations.

KELLY ENGINEERING SERVICES, Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN 2011-2011

Project Engineer

Managed several construction and facility projects. Was involved in front end loading for project justification and pre-planning. Reported on construction status and recommended remedial design/construction solutions. Assured construction projects were executed safely per OSHA guidelines and met targeted deadlines.

CVS PHARMACY DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Indianapolis, IN 2006-2010

Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised 30 maintenance crew members on three shifts in the maintenance and upkeep of facility equipment, conveyors, building maintenance systems and operations.

Implemented/managed the Infor Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure accurate work order scheduling/documentation to support preventative maintenance best practices.

Managed subcontractor relationships for electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and other facility services; served as key contact for decision-making regarding services, costs and timelines.

Conducted annual departmental OSHA safety training and compliance initiatives as part of the annual audit to meet required OSHA standards.

Developed an Excel-based form for work orders that improved processing and expedited work order responses.

Successfully managed a three-shift operation by enhancing communication, implementing the use of a white board to track issues and allowed better allocation of resources to make repairs.

Developed employees by identifying areas of improvement and provided ongoing opportunities to receive training such as universal certification coursework.

RAYTHEON CORPORATION, Indianapolis, IN 2004-2005

Mechanical Engineer

Responsible for facility planning; design and installation of production and facility equipment, offices and HVAC systems.

Designed specifications for construction and renovation projects that were used by contractors to complete work.

Supervised installation of production equipment and worked with contractors to ensure project goals, timelines, and budgets were met.

Oversaw EHS for equipment, building code and life safety issues in an environment that manufactured products for the military, adhering to all government regulations.

Corrected any audit or EHS concerns to ensure the highest quality standards of plant safety.

ARTHUR JORDAN YMCA, Indianapolis, IN 2002-2004

Director of Building Services

Managed operation and preventative maintenance of facility and equipment. Supervised a maintenance crew of 12 on three shifts and maintained the departmental budget within constraints. Responsibilities also involved providing variance and forecast reports, scheduling work tasks, maintaining supply inventories, repair of facility equipment, building renovations and departmental liaison.

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CARRIER, Indianapolis, IN 1994-2001

Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Supervised a second shift maintenance crew of 14 employees in a 1500 employee, 650,000 sq ft facility. Responsible for preventative maintenance and subcontracting services for HVAC/chiller, water, gas, electrical and air systems and equipment. Managed building and office construction projects and budgets. Managed union employee overtime and work schedule requirements. Responsible for supervising and training apprentices, and evaluating job progress.

Led the design/installation of a Steel Bay facility that complied with city code, had no negative environmental impact, and accommodated the size and number of trucks to improve offloading and conveyance of steel.

Actively involved in implementation of ACE/TPM continuous process improvement programs to create a method for root cause analysis in manufacturing processes and determine proper course of action.

Successfully managed installation of a $1.2 M office and cafeteria, maintaining all timelines, goals and budget.

Supervised scheduled maintenance of facility equipment and systems using Total Maintenance System (TMS) program to assure 0% downtime.

MARTIN MARIETTA, Burlington, MA 1985-1994

Plant Engineer (1990-1994)

Responsible for outsourcing contractor services for building maintenance/construction projects, building compliance and safety issues. Managed telecommunications systems administration of move, adds and changes, installed PBX system.

Developed maintenance program schedule for facility equipment/systems and made design changes in HVAC from variable air velocity equipment to newer system that responded more efficiently; managed control of new system and became an expert in system balancing for optimal performance.

Actively participated as a team member on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) issues for compliance and remedial changes.

Gathered equipment and personnel data for space planning and management of the consolidation of two office/manufacturing buildings into one: Generated all drawings and documentation for move, facilitated arrangement of all personnel relocations, clean room lab and equipment installations.

Scheduled/trained personnel on proper maintenance of equipment/air compressors, water recirculation, etc.

Manufacturing Engineer (1985-1990)

Responsible for the production and assembly of electronic chassis and sub-assemblies for military support systems.

Provided assembly and process documentation for manufacturing aerospace chassis/electronics.

Troubleshot assembly line procedures; implemented remedial design changes to correct production bottlenecks.

Provided programs for CNC machining processes and designed test fixtures.

Developed complete field retrofit and assembly documentation for portable air traffic control towers, support equipment and vehicles (AN/TSW7) for the armed services.

Performed mass spectrometer tests on Minuteman guidance computer and sub-assemblies.

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