Maintenance Manager Preventive
Resume:
Keith Nelson
Moss Point, MS
******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Hood Industries, Inc – Hattiesburg, MS 09/2024 - Current
Plant Maintenance Manager
•Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
•Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
•Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
•Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
•Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
•Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
•Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
•Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
•Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
•Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
•Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
•Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
•Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Biorigin – Wiggins, MS 03/2023 - 12/2023
Process Engineer (Contract completed)
Provided technical assistance to the production team when issues arose.
Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules.
Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining plant reliability and minimizing operational disruptions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve product quality, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
Assisted management in developing annual budgets based on historical performance data along with future growth projections.
Spearheaded adoption of Lean manufacturing principles, driving waste reduction and improving operational efficiency.
Mississippi Power – Gulfport, MS 01/2000 - 01/2023
Instrumentation & Control Specialist/Manager 01/2005 – 01/2023
Company Overview: Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station Provided supervision and direction for 12-direct reports and 200-indirect I&C Technicians, including assigning projects and responsibilities in alignment with individual capabilities and the needs of Plant Watson and Plant Daniels power plants
Coordinated work with the Plant Watson and Plant Daniels power plant managers or their representatives for maximum station availability, capacity, and efficiency
Planned/implemented maintenance schedules/programs relating to electrical, electronic, and pneumatic power plant equipment
Allocated charges for labor and materials and made necessary manpower projections for maintenance and capital projects
Supervised the installation of replacement or new equipment within existing facilities
Scheduled and coordinated field related activities for plant outages, construction, commissioning, and startup
Ensured I&C Technicians were adequately trained to provide technical services in instrumentation, controls, PLC logic, HMI/SCADA, network communications, and cyber security to power plant operations
Developed programs and perform changes for PLC based control systems to implement the defined control logic
Developed and modified programs for the Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to implement interface requirements
Troubleshot and repaired plant instrumentation and electrical systems; analyzed and identified causes of equipment failure
Implemented process control solutions • for process improvement and new projects
Participated in Company emergency response activities, including activities required to prepare for such emergency response
Completed data sheets, test records, and other operational documentation for equipment and systems in the computer-based work order system, MAXIMO
Strictly adhered to and enforced safety procedures as required by OSHA
Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
Journeyman Electrician 01/2003 – 01/2005
Company Overview: Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure code compliance while identifying hazards, defects, and remedies to adjust or repair
Responsible for safe terminations and equipment tie into electrical backup systems
Maintained safe and healthy work sites by following company standard operating procedures, complying with legal guidelines, and code requirements
Proficiently learned all aspects of the installation and contributed experience to refining processes to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs
Properly communicated with Senior Staff to ensure each project was installed safely and in a timely manner•
Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
Electrician 01/2000 – 01/2002
Company Overview: Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
Plant Watson, Plant Daniel & Chevron Co-generation Station
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Distributed Control Systems (DCS) i.e., Ovation, OV-300 Certified, Foxboro,
Mark V & VI, Eclipse for LOTO procedures
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) i.e., Modicon and Allen Bradley
Human Machine Interface (HMI) software
Automation Simulation software
Pneumatic controls
Power plant instrumentation
Strategic Vision
Planning & Execution
Maintenance Management
Technology
Instrumentation & Control Systems
OSHA Safety Practices
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Workforce Training
Development
Program Management
Project Management
Automation Simulation
Leadership
Coaching
Distributed Control Systems
DCS
Ovation
OV-300 Certified
Foxboro
Mark V
Mark VI
Eclipse for LOTO procedures
Programmable Logic Controllers
PLCs
Modicon
Allen Bradley
Human Machine Interface
HMI software
Pneumatic controls
Teambuilding
IT Network Administration
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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