World-Class Industrial Maintenance Leader
Resume:
Andre Rogers
World Class Industrial Maintenance Leader
Smithfield, VA 23430
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Professional Summary
Over 30 years working within various Industrial Maintenance forums. Electrical, Instrumentation, Project Management, Reliability and Mechanical Maintenance. Able to effectively implement and manage Preventative and Predicative Maintenance programs. Expert in troubleshooting PLCs, Root Cause Analysis and implementing Quality through Reliability Centered Maintenance. Adept in both union and non-union relationships. Strong leader and honed organizational skills derived from a Military background and Six Sigma / Lean training. Extensive knowledge of utilizing CMMS including MP2, SAP, and JD Edwards. Active leader and participant of Safety Driven Continuous Improvements. Implemented Workflow process such as EPAM maintenance system to improve Planning & Scheduling, BOMs, MRO item creation, work order packets and craftsmen wrench time. North America Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Senior Maintenance Manager
Covanta-Kapolei, HI
February 2021 to February 2024
• Lead and strategically manage the Maintenance department and all maintenance-related activities
• Manage the design and build of automation systems to meet the demand of new and existing product lines
• Implement project management practices to ensure equipment is always in a dependable state of readiness
• Organize, coordinate, and lead project team to successfully meet project objectives
• Manage the diagnosis of equipment problems, determine repair/replacement needs of machinery, tear down, repair/replace defective parts and reassemble equipment Accountable for the overall management of the facility Mechanical, Electrical & Instrument/Control activities at a Waste to Energy Facility.
This includes long term planning & scheduling of all maintenance activities on boilers, turbines and associated equipment. Responsible for providing annual budgeting information and monthly forecasting up-dates. Direct the mechanical supervisor/lead technicians and contractors on all daily and long- term maintenance activities including prioritizing work activities, preventive maintenance scheduling, scheduled/unscheduled boiler, turbine generator outages and plant preservation projects. Identifies deficiencies and implementing cost effective repairs, this is accomplished by directing Supervisors, Planners and Technical maintenance employees to troubleshoot, repair, inspect, improve, maintain and predict equipment condition using PM and predictive tools. Electrical and Instrument Control Superintendent
WESTROCK, WEST POINT MILL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT-Virginia December 2013 to December 2020
• Manage and provided leadership for the Electrical and Instrument Maintenance department with a focus on equipment availability and Reliability
• Manage 4 Professional Engineers, 3 E&I Planners, 3 Operations Maintenance Coordinators, and 41 hourly union Team Technicians
• Hire salaried maintenance and hourly craftsmen
• Encourages safety empowerment and engagement to the hourly Team Members through policy and procedure
• Manages the E&I maintenance department budget ($12MM/year) by reviewing cost center/maintenance work order spend, and prioritization with the Business Unit Managers to reduce mill POR (Price of Reliability)
• Manages contractor managers / Superintendents and has reduced contractor spend by utilizing in- house maintenance group with the potential of saving more than $7 MM/year
• Supports Manufacturing Work System process (MWS) working with area Operation Maintenance Coordinator's, Maintenance Planners and Maintenance Supervisors
• Implements EPAM maintenance system to improve Planning & Scheduling, BOMs, MRO item creation, work order packets and craftsmen wrench time
• Works closely with Storeroom and Purchasing departments to assure accurate inventory of MRO and process
• Tracks and achieves expected Corporate KPIs
• Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis program
• Project Manager for Electrical and Instrumentation Control Capital Projects
Distributive Control System upgrade to a Honeywell Platform
Turbine Governor Control upgrade, Allen Bradley Control Logix Platform
Turbine Control Upgrade, General Electric, MK VI
Siemens Switchgear Install, Medium Voltage, 2300 Volt
Variable Frequency Drive Upgrades, Allen Bradley 753
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cooling Tower Refurbish
13.2KVA, Bus replacement, increasing fault current capacity
#2 Paper Machine Scanner, measuring weight, moisture, caliper, brightness, and color Power Generation Central Maintenance Manager
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT-POWER, FLORIDA, US
2010 to November 2013
• Supervised and coordinated Power Plant major overhauls. Oversaw various contractors (GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Electrical & Instrument Control contractors), in Steam and Combustion Turbine Overhauls, Generator Testing / Rewind / Re-wedge, Transformers, ESP, Balance of Plant activities, Digital Control upgrades and DCS installations
• Planned, coordinated, and executed Major Plant Outage Turnarounds minimizing costs, while adhering to the team's safety culture and quality objective
• Led, and strongly advocated for safety in all activities. Led by example including execution of regular safety audits, safety contacts, near miss reports, safety meetings, incident investigation, and a member of the plant safety committee
• Strived for "Continuous improvements" by evaluating performance systematically, solved process problems and implemented solutions as well as verified improvement by measuring the results
• Developed key metrics to track performance in a balanced scorecard manner with emphasis on "leading indicators".
• Partnered with Engineering Fleet Teams on large capital projects and executes projects to expand plant production capacity, cost and quality
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills
• Solid communication, planning, and organizational skills, always maintaining a clear and transparent objective with the team
• Performed training in both one-on-one and group settings
• Led effective meetings and maintained strong desire to exceed expectations
• Ensured Contractor teams are orientated properly to our safe work practices and policies. Manage and establish various required Clearances (LOTO) and permits are implemented for appropriate compliance
• Large role was resolving "Major Exceptions", utilizing Engineering Fleet Teams, OEM's, and field techs personnel towards sound solutions
• Supervised Union Craft employees, maintaining good work relationship and adhering to Bargaining Agreement Contract
Instrument Control & Electrical Coach, Plant Leader FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT, PORT EVERGLADES PLANT-POWER, FLORIDA, US April 2007 to 2010
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• Successfully supervised and led Instrument Control & Electrical maintenance task with a sound understanding of being "accountable," led people by setting expectations and stimulating leadership style that emphasized the safety culture that is required. Provided valuable feedback to employees in the coaching process to further develop the talent of the future.
• Engaged in field activities to observe safe work practices, along with ensuring quality in workmanship
• Subject Matter Expert for the Continuous Emission Monitoring System, CEMS, successfully maintaining Environmental Compliance
• Utilized the "Work Management" application to ensure optimum operation of plant facilities and equipment
• Reviewed and evaluates new technology, processes, methods, and equipment for possible plant improvements
• Successfully led I/C & Electrical efforts in the following projects:
Startup of Port Everglades Plant 1, 3, 4 ESP, (Electrostatic Precipitators)
Burner Management System upgrade to Ovation (DCS Start-Up)
Combustion Control Upgrade (pneumatic to digital controls)
Feed Water Heater change out, implementing new Sonar level controls
Installation and start-up of Type K Actuators with DVC positioners on various dampers & fans
Annunciator / SOE upgrade
• Utilized various Operational Model processes, implementing Change Management tools
• Followed and enforced the Clearance process (LOTO) with rigor, discipline, and focus
• Diligently provided feedback in Work Management to Planning Department regarding pertinent changes to procedures, materials, man hours, and or unexpected findings
• Developed various Project Matrix when managing, Discovery, Off-Site Equipment, and Scope Changes
• Reviewed all Purchase Orders to manage cost. Review and submit time tickets for accuracy daily
• Competent in SAP or EPRO process when procuring materials Production Specialist
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT-POWER, FLORIDA, US
May 2005 to April 2007
Operations Leadership Role)
• Control Center Operator of two 400MW Units in Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale Florida, managed a team of Turbine Generator Operator, Boiler Operator and Electrostatic Precipitator Operators while maintaining safety objectives and process parameters
• Performed both Electrical and Instrument repairs including preventative maintenance
• Awarded "Letter of Commendation" for Instrument and Operations Support with the Engineering Start- up Team during Unit 1's Electrostatic Precipitator Outage 2005
• Start-up Team during Unit 4's Steam Coil System, developed operating procedures, and developed a clearance matrix
• Temporarily Relieved as Electrical / ESP Supervisor for Central Maintenance during Unit 3 (2007) Outage Instrument Control Supervisor
PRAXAIR INC
June 2001 to April 2005
• Instrument Control Supervisor for multiple Cryogenic Air Separation Plants that supply product
(Nitrogen and Oxygen) to our critical customers over a 40-mile pipeline
• Handled routine and non-routine problems associated with the operation and optimization for a variety of plants. Duties were complex in nature and critical to the support of external customers
• Resolved problems for unattended plants through remote operations using advanced control systems. Provided troubleshooting assistant to plant technicians, start and shut down plants per customer requests
• Performed quality assurance reviews, managed customer calls, crisis management calls, power curtailment calls, and customer service calls
• Consistently maintained compliance of product reliability, quality assurance, environmental and government programs
• Managed and Implemented Quality Assurance Program to maintain compliance to ISO and contractual commitments
• Utilized tools such as "Cornerstone" software and "FLUKE" Docking Calibrator to manage Quality Matrix and generate the supporting reports
• Maintained, repaired and calibrated Process Analyzers. Also experienced in the following Analyzers; Teledyne, Servomex, Rosemount, Ametek, Beckman, MSA
• Implemented and supported new Predictive/Preventative Maintenance software. Valid in giving appropriate users the ability to review, schedule, material inventory, plan availability and budget project
• Serviced and maintained Data Base for Operator Interface Unit (OIU), Windows NT, FIX INTELLUTION software
• Serviced and maintained PLC (Allen Bradley) and logic on Engineering Workstation
• Performed Meter Calibrations/ Proof at customer sites for billing purposes Instrument/Electrical Shift Supervisor
GAYLORD CONTAINER CORP
April 1997 to June 2001
• Instrument and Electrical Shift Supervisor for a recycle Paper Mill and Cogen facility (67 Megawatt) ranging in repairs and maintenance on automated valves/positioners, various transmitters (Dp, psi), I/ P's, pH meters, flow meters, 2300/480 vac motor starters and controls, VFD's PLC's
• Demonstrated at a commendable level, troubleshooting and maintenance skills relative to DCS, PLC, Medium voltage electricity, electrical distribution systems and related modular controls systems. Competent computer background on PCs, Windows 98 and Windows NT, emission controls, distributed logic controllers and pneumatics.
• Completed Journeyman Plus 3 program, combining a variety of skill sets in electrical, instrumentation and mechanical
• Programmable Logic Controllers, PLC Interpret, edit, and format logic programs
• AC and DC Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters, maintained and troubleshooted
• Operated and maintained 60 Hz main distribution system
• Gas Turbine and Conventional generation plants
• Air Condition and Refrigeration Plants
• Elevators/conveyors logic circuitry
• Proficient in AC / DC Motor maintenance and diagnostic Education
High school diploma or GED
Valley Forge Military College
August 1978 to May 1982
Skills
• Electrical Experience
• Change Management
• Boiler
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Project / Program Management
• Crisis Management
• Distributed Control Systems
• Strategic Planning
• Equipment Repair
• OEM
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Six Sigma
• SAP
• Lean
• Agile
• JD Edwards
• Manufacturing
• ISO 9001
• Production Management
• Supply Chain
• Technical Support
• Quality Assurance
• Analytics
• Process Improvement
• Maintenance
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Word
• 5S
• Lean Manufacturing
• Oracle
• Project management
• Root cause analysis
• Budgeting
• Program management
• Team management
• Quality assurance
• Oracle
• Forecasting
• Continuous improvement
• Leadership
• Lean
• Manufacturing
• Maintenance management
• Cost control
• E & I
• 5S
• CMMS
• Supervising experience
• Lean Six Sigma
• Conflict management
• Analysis skills
• Kronos
• JD Edwards
• SAP
• Expense management
• Negotiation
• Quality control
• Microsoft Project
• Programmable logic controllers
• Industrial equipment
• Accounting
• Relationship management
• Distributed control systems
• Operating systems
• HVAC
• Project management software
• Production planning
• Financial management
• SharePoint
• Analytics
• Six Sigma
• ISO 9001
• Quality systems
• Data analysis skills
• HR sourcing
• Schematics
• Assembly
• Sourcing
• Human resources
• Machine learning
• Purchasing
Military Service
Branch: US Navy
Rank: E-6
November 1983 to December 1992
Petty Officer 1st Class Electrician.
Certifications and Licenses
Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
University of FPL
Lean Six Sigma
University of FPL
5 - S System
University of FPL
Leadership Management
University of FPL
Project Management
University of FPL
Quality Assurance Lead
University of FPL
Reliability Centered Maintenance
University of FPL
Risk Assessment
University of FPL
SAP CMMS
University of FPL
Root Cause Failure Analysis
University of FPL
Continuous Improvement Tactics
University of FPL
Analytical Problem Solving
Westrock
Oracle JD Edwards, CMMS
Westrock
Advanced Safety Leadership
Westrock
EAM / Enterprise Asset Management
Westrock
Paper Science
N.C. State University
Emerson / Ovation Distributive Control System (DCS) Emerson (OEM)
Rockwell, Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC, 5, Control Logix) Rockwell OEM
G.E. Fanuc (PLC)
GE Training Center
GE DC 2000 Drives
GE Training Center
ISA Instrument Control Maintenance
Praxair
Propulsion Engineering School
Newport RI, US Naval Training Center
Advanced Electrical Maintenance C-7 School
Great Lakes, US Naval Training Center
400 Hz Motor / Generator School
Norfolk US Naval Training Center
Motor Controller School
Norfolk, US Naval Training Center
Electrician Class A-School
Great Lakes, US Naval Training Center
Basic Electronics/Electrical School
Great Lakes, US Naval Training Center
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