Maintenance Engineer
Resume:
FELIX A. IYOHA
Highland IN 46322
acujtj@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Manufacturing Control, Construction and/or Maintenance Engineer position in which strong supervision, budgeting, controls/power systems, equipment installation, project management, analytical and leadership skills will be used to improve operations, increase product value and manufacturing effectiveness through design and / or process changes.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Over twenty years of engineering maintenance and manufacturing experience in the hi-tech industrial environment, particular emphasis is on automation, human-machine interface, power systems, PLC programming, construction, project management of capital equipment, continuous improvement and successfully managed various projects simultaneously. Specific areas of expertise included:
Supervision/Management
Capital Project Management
PLC Programming Modifications
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Reengineering/WCM Preventative Maintenance/Installation/Trouble Shooting
High/Medium Voltage Switchgear
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARCELORMITTAL USA 3210 WATLING STREET EAST CHICAGO. IN May 2014 to date
Electrical Maintenance Manager
Managed equipment remediation, implemented total productive maintenance (TPM) and performed preventative maintenance activities employing World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) maintenance practices.
Coordinated new installation and/or repairs and performed daily safety talks and repairs lineups.
Coordinated and facilitated troubleshooting issues, problem resolution as related to equipment downtime and/or any safety concerns
Monitored uptime for all equipment; implemented work orders, appropriate spare parts inventory levels to reduced equipment breakdown.
Provided technical support and scheduled appropriate training for the maintenance crews as required.
Managed electrical outages and implemented projects from start through completion, facilitated outside contractors and to ensure high level of company safety policies are maintained.
UNITED STATES STEEL CORP., ECORES, MI May 2013 to May 2014
Electrical Maintenance Manager
Managed and implemented preventative maintenance activities, coordinated new installation and/or repairs and performed daily safety talks and repairs lineups.
Coordinated and facilitated troubleshooting issues, problem resolution as related to equipment downtime and/or any safety concerns
Monitored uptime for all equipment; implemented work orders, appropriate spare parts inventory levels to reduced equipment breakdown.
Provided technical support and scheduled appropriate training for the maintenance crews as required.
Managed and implemented projects from start through completion, facilitated outside contractors and to ensure high level of company safety policies maintained.
METAL-MATIC STEEL TUBING INC., MIDDLETOWN, OH May 2012 to - 2013
Engineering/Maintenance Manager
Directed engineering/maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, equipment installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications, and customer requirements.
Administered maintenance crew safety and documentation according to the company safety standard.
Managed budgets and directed capital projects and used AutoCAD for engineering changes.
Hired engineering/maintenance personnel
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC, PERRYSBURG, OH May 2011 – 2011
Plant Electrical Engineer (Contract job)
Design, startup, debug and install automated systems; troubleshooting and repairing electrical and programming issues and reviewing/approving electrical prints.
Plan, test and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in the production lines in order to establish and verify capable and stable production processes in terms of safety, quality, delivery and cost
Designed, maintained and provided engineering support on 13.8 KV power system switchgear substations
Investigate and resolve issues associated with machining equipment, assembly automation, work stations, robotics and automated equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC Controls with electrical components, servo-drives, motors. wiring and panels
Review and make PLC program changes on Fanuc, Allen Bradley & other machining PLC programs. Capture and document changes and update prints as needed.
Lead, coordinate and facilitate trouble shooting electrical issues, problem resolution issues as they relate to equipment downtime or any safety concerns
Establish, maintain, update and administer electrical control plans.
Participate in all aspects of simultaneous engineering efforts to improve current processes and new projects
AK STEEL CORPORATION, MIDDLETOWN, OH 2001-May 2011
Senior Maintenance Engineer/Maintenance Shift Manager
Monitor uptime for all equipment; developed, implemented plans to minimize equipment breakdown. Control, repair and maintenance cost within budgeted limits, established and maintained appropriate spare part inventory levels. Lead in startup projects and modified PLC system using GE Fanuc series 6, 90/30 and 90/70 programming software. Investigated, coordinated with quality/production and corrected production problems that caused broken welds.
Maintained the BUTT Welder and the weld inspection unit employing Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT), which generate ultrasonic waves, to scan the full length and width of the weld joint.
Provided proactive input and solutions to the maintenance engineering for
Continuous improvement of the servo drive and hydraulic systems.
Developed and implemented preventive maintenance program to meet the operational standards.
Coordinated and reengineered the electrical/mechanical equipment modifications to keep production equipment in optimal operating condition with minimal downtime.
Directed maintenance activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, equipment installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications, safety and customer requirements.
Administered maintenance crew safety and documentation according to the Cold Mill Safety Plan in TEAMS.
VISTEON CORPORATION (formally Ford Motor Company), Milan, MI 1997-2001
A Tier one automotive components supplier
Lead Manufacturing Controls / Plant Engineer
Designed, installed, and debugged production controls systems. Modified hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical control circuits. Investigated production problems. Completed design analysis. Modified, and documented existing and upgraded Allen Bradley, Siemens and Modicon PLC. Reviewed and approved purchased new equipment.
Managed project from start through completion and met with customer/production regularly and discussed progress using Microsoft Project and Power Point.
Designed and reengineered process control networks for automated operation using Allen Bradley PLC RSLogix 5, 500 and Modicon 984.
Supervised, installed and debugged major electrical-mechanical equipment, such as Blow Molding, Injection Molding and all associated assembly machines.
Wrote projects and appropriate funding and used project management software to tracked jobs and work order expenditure on projects.
Prepared and evaluated bid specifications and make recommendations for equipment purchases and provided regular feedback to management on projects status.
Provided technical support and training for the skill trades as required.
Initiated and implemented energy reduction through performance contracting, which resulted in savings of $150,000 per year.
Managed plant engineering QS 9000 and ISO 9001 Document Control resulting in certification.
Reviewed electrical drawings and programs from vendors to ensure compliance to various Ford/Visteon standards and ANSI upgrades.
Designed, maintained and provided engineering support on 13.8 KV switchgear substations.
RDS, INC., Anderson, Indiana (contracting firm to Delphi Energy & Engines)1995-1997
A Tier one automotive components supplier.
Electrical Engineer
Equipment relocation and extensively involved in startup projects. Reviewed improved process engineering changes.
Investigated, reengineered and corrected production problems that caused high scrap rate and downtime, resulting in a savings of $50,000 annually.
Managed various projects from start through completion.
Designed electrical controls using Modicon/Siemens PLC programs.
Identified and communicated opportunities to increase product value and manufacturing effectiveness through design and/or process changes.
Solved safety issues when safety issues within control systems were identified.
Provided technical support to the Skill Trades on construction projects.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Electronics Technology, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia
Certificate, AB SLC 500 Systems using RSLogix 500, Modicon 984, Siemens PLC Software,
GE Fanuc Power mate, GE series 6, 90/30 and 90/70 programming software.
Data Highway Communication, Microsoft project Management and Microsoft Office.
Addendum to Resume:
Relevant to Experience While in Graduate School:
TRIAD BUSINESS SERVICES, Greensboro, North Carolina 1993-1995
Manufacturing Engineer
Planned, installed, and debugged electrical control systems. Provided input on utilization of trades for construction projects.
Participated in product and manufacturing feasibility and control plan reviews at the designed concept level and through joint work teams.
Investigated production problems and determined if design issues were involved. Proposed, facilitated and effectively communicated with functional teams for value engineering design changes.
ROYAL CAROLINA INCORPORATION, Greensboro, North Carolina 1987-1993
Maintenance Engineer
Developed and planned regularly scheduled efficiency tests on major plant components.
Planned and executed plant facilities corrective maintenance, modification and calibrated production equipment. Developed changes to maintenance procedures to achieve maximum efficiency and safety standards.
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