Maintenance Engineer

Daniel K. Powell

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Maintenance Engineer/Manager

Safety-focused, highly organized Maintenance Engineer/Manager with a history of successive experience taking on increasing responsibilities the field. Proven track record of developing preventative maintenance procedures that lead to enhanced clarity and instructions. Strong management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and direct the activities of cohesive engineering teams, resulting in the delivery of key projects. Verified success in introducing new equipment and processes that lead to efficiency improvements. U.S. Navy Veteran with over 11 years of dedicated service.

Maintenance Planning/Scheduling

Employee Training/Development

Facilities Maintenance

Team Leadership

Maintenance Manual Development

Safety Procedures

Root Cause Analysis

Vendor/Contractor Management

Equipment Maintenance

Solutions Development

Work Order Administration

Project Management

Professional Experience

Hunter International/Swagelok Technologies, Erie, PA 2014-2015

Contract Reliability Engineer

Developed Swagelok Erie Operations Manuals (PM and Operator care) and lock-out/tag-out instructions for all major facility equipment. Identified all PM elements, periodicities, parts and supplies needed for work. Coordinated with production schedulers to schedule and plan all maintenance work at facility including repairs, PMs, projects, and escalated issues. Completed engineering work with high-level work orders/projects on equipment including ultrasonic cleaner, machine door interlocks and conveyors. Located replacement parts or developed enhancements for repetitive machine failures. Initiated planning work including parts requirements, price quotes and purchase requests. Stocked and/or kitted parts upon arrival. Coordinated needed work/services with outside vendors and contractors. Performed Root Cause Analysis, utilizing 5Y, for equipment failures.

Key Accomplishments:

Spearheaded the establishment of MRO/spare parts storage area, resulting in increased levels of organization.

Facilitated effective trainings with production operators and maintenance technicians on PM responsibilities, leading to increased levels of competency and proficiency.

Identified major safety issues, developing successful resolutions utilizing standard Swagelok work instructions.

Managed multiple projects from new equipment introduction through installation & startup/acceptance testing.

Achieved Operator Care On-Time Completion of 99.4% and PM On-Time Completion of 96.7%.

Decreased machine down time by 21% and machine maintenance spending by 18%.

Bay Valley Foods, North East, PA 2013

Planner/Scheduler/MRO Buyer

Oversaw the daily activities of two store room clerk. Utilized Operating Equipment Efficiency (OEE) indicators to develop work orders for inspection, evaluation and equipment repair. Administered work order and spare parts areas in SAP in Plant Maintenance Module.

Key Accomplishments:

Researched, wrote and executed predictive and preventative maintenance procedures based on OEM recommendations/best practices for new equipment.

Improved PM procedures by rewriting existing PMs for equipment.

Directed the successful introduction and implementation of equipment and spare parts bar coding, improving accessibility and organization for mechanics and store room staff.

Meadville Forging Company, Cambridge Springs, PA 2011-2013

Plant Electrician/Maintenance

Researched, planned and purchased materials. Revised preventative maintenance procedures on machines including Mori Seiki lathes/mills/Dura Turn machining centers, Chiron mills and Daewoo lathes as needed. Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on CNC lathes/mills, induction hardening equipment and FANUC robotics (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic).

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented successful plant-wide electrical upgrades.

Played a key role in developing and implementing solutions to failed equipment or machine operation quality issues through 5Why analysis in collaboration with other staff.

Full-Time Student at Penn State University 2009-2011

Erie Shipbuilding, Erie, PA 2007-2009

Electric Shop Assistant Foreman

Oversaw the activities of three electricians and three helpers performing maintenance and repair activities in manufacturing facility environment. Planned repairs, equipment moves and installations. Collaborated with production personnel, acting as rigger when needed. Assisted in winter maintenance for ships. Facilitated meetings with ship representatives, ensuring proper scope of work was completed.

Key Accomplishments:

Spearheaded the planning of new shipboard construction jobs, including plan review, parts/supplies ordering, wiring run layouts and resource management, resulting in successful completion.

E A Pedersen Co., Omaha, NE 2004-2006

Electrical Crew Lead

Directed three electricians in the building and modification of electrical distribution switchyards and diesel generating plants. Supervised work for major equipment installations, using construction equipment for and digging/trenching. Interpreted prints. Delegated work assignments. Planned jobs to ensure proper work flow and resources.

Key Accomplishments:

Maintained a record of on or under budget projects through accurate management and planning of labor hours and parts/supplies.

Additional Experience: Plant Operator at Cooper Nuclear and Nuclear Field Electrician in the United States Navy.

Education

Associate of Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Pennsylvania State University, 2011

U.S. Navy Nuclear Field ‘A’ School and U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School

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