John Bosman
*** *. **** **. ***********, GA *****
229-***-**** • ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Implemented Comprehensive Maintenance and Reliability Programs
Extensive attention to OSHA compliance and safe work practices
Seeks continuous improvement though implementation of best practices
Manage multi-site capital execution and planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BASF 2013-Present
Manufacturer of FCC Refining Catalysts (Attapulgus and Savannah, GA)
Technical and Engineering Services Manager
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Two site responsibility for Maintenance and Engineering at Attapulgus and Savannah sites (2013-2014).
Manage site maintenance budgets; $13 million Attapulgus, $6 million Savannah.
Coordinate capital project spend of $7 to $10 million annually.
Currently manage staff of 55 BASF employees plus 70 contract FTE’s.
Interim Attapulgus Site Manager. (2015)
Accomplishments
Created and implemented PIT Crew team concept to focus reliability efforts utilizing Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Inspection and Assessment and Technology Application.
Developed and documented standard work processes to support Maintenance Process Improvement. Planned work increased to 80% of backlog. Maintenance callouts reduced by 70%. Increased On-Stream factor by more than 10% over one year allowing site to achieve target production rates.
Developed contractor services team, implemented contractor oversight and safety processes.
Supported value stream mapping of BASF capital process as member of Small Capital Project COE.
Completed site 3-year outage safely and on schedule.
Implemented precision maintenance training for BASF mechanics and implemented precision rebuild program.
Developed 10-year capital plan to support site sustainability and strategic plan.
VERTELLUS SPECIALTIES 2007-2013
Manufacturer of Pyridine and Pyridine Derivatives (Indianapolis, IN)
Reliability Manager (Global Mechanical Integrity Leader)
Managed MI inspection program for pressure vessels, tanks, piping and implemented PCMS for data management.
Developed new inspection frequencies for 1500 process safety valves and tank vents based on service and repair history.
Maintenance Manager
Managed $12 million annual maintenance budget and maintained flat budget over 5 years while plant production volume increased by 57%.
Oversaw major plant turnarounds in excess of $1 million.
Managed 80 direct and indirect employees including 30 bargaining unit mechanics.
Accomplishments
Improved safety performance from 4-month average to nearly 3 years between recordable injuries.
Implemented reliability improvements on 850 pumps and reduced pump maintenance cost by 40% with annual savings of $500K per year.
Outsourced MRO and achieved 12% savings on spending of $3.2 million after 2 years.
Consolidation of contractors achieved $400K / year saving due to efficiency improvements and reduced headcount.
Upgraded SAP planning and scheduling process.
Implemented use of Primavera P6 for turnaround management.
Implemented enhanced LDAR program which included over 20 thousand monitoring points.
Installed Wireless Process network for monitoring of pump seal reservoirs, fin fan vibration and tank levels.
Achieved favorable language changes and wage structure changes as part of Negotiations Team for two USW contracts.
Insourced vibration analysis program and infrared thermography and reduced electrical failures by 90%.
Implemented and Lead Confined Space / High Angle Rescue Team.
AKZO NOBEL POLYMER CHEMICALS 1994-2007
Manufacturer of Organic Peroxides (Pasadena, TX)
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
Managed maintenance and engineering staff.
Responsible for seven production units.
Managed capital expenditures and maintenance budgets.
Managed DCS and PLC based process controls systems.
Scope of responsibility included equipment reliability, control system management and programming, design, engineering, installation, implementation support for new equipment, new processes, de-bottlenecking, packaging equipment and utilities operation.
Project Engineer
Responsible for capital project estimation, engineering, installation and project start-up including $1million substation and electrical infrastructure upgrade.
Performed maintenance-engineering support.
Accomplishments
Reorganized maintenance department which resulted in reduced maintenance costs, improved efficiencies while maintaining on stream time.
Reduced MRO spare parts by $300,000 and implemented new MRO warehouse.
Implemented focused maintenance to identify major cost, availability or resource draining equipment which increased equipment availability by 10%.
Improved planning and scheduling process and increased planned work by 20%.
Managed $1.5 million automated packaging machine project.
Completed $8 million plant expansion to construct a new Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide plant and relocate organic peroxide formulation unit.
Completed $2.5 million instrument and control systems renovation including complete replacement of field wiring, instruments and controls.
Site received the OSHA Star designation and recertification, which entailed complete overhaul of the Preventive Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity Programs.
Implemented the SAP Plant Maintenance module and set the standard for all other sites within the business unit for Plant Maintenance.
WESTLAKE MONOMERS CORPORATION 1990-1994
Manufacturer of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (Calvert City, KY)
Project Engineer
Managed a $7 million 24/7 rush project to rebuild fluidized bed reactor. This required over 100 contractors and completed in less than 9 months.
Constructed three 1-million-gallon storage tanks.
Managed pressure vessel and cracking furnace repair projects.
Production Supervisor
Supervised the shift production activities in a 1-billion lb./year vinyl chloride monomer plant.
Process Engineer
Optimized the Catoxid fluidized bed reactor process to correct process design errors.
EDUCATION
B. S. Mechanical Engineering – 1989 - University of Missouri, Rolla, Rolla, Missouri
U. S. Army Engineers School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO – 1990