Maintenance Manager, Plant Manager, Plant / Reliability Engineer

Perry, *****

WORK EXPERIENCE

E&I Reliability Engineer Advisor

Graphic Packaging International

**/**** – 04/2026 GA

Managed the mill's HVAC systems, including chillers and cooling towers, optimizing for enhanced efficiency, reliability, and waste reduction. Provided Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and QA/QC reporting to support Pulp Mill operations, aiming to minimize downtime.

Spearheaded diverse engineering projects across the mill. Directed and supervised contractor activities.

Control - Plant Engineer

TRIBE Mediterranean

12/2022 – 07/2023 MA

Plant Engineer // Maintenance Manager

JSB Industries

11/2019 – 11/2022 Chelsea

SUMMARY Detail-oriented Maintenance Manager with over Carlo P. Darbouze

Led and oversaw the daily operations for the comprehensive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and repair of all production machinery, including tunnel ovens, packaging machines, mixers, steam boilers, HVAC, and the building.

Automated, designed, troubleshot, and constructed packaging machines using VFDs, PLCs, and HMIs to enhance production efficiency. Repaired and upgraded large commercial ovens by integrating PLCs and Siemens electric actuators for improved efficiency. Developed and executed a robust PM program for all machines, equipment, and HVAC systems, establishing proactive procedures to minimize maintenance costs and production downtime.

Managed Facility Maintenance.

20 years of experience

leading engineering and maintenance operations in food manufacturing environments.Proven ability to improve equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex issues,and manage cross-functional teams. Expertise includes PLC controlledequipment, VFDs, automation, and Root Cause Analysis. Adept at drivingpreventative maintenance programs and ensuring GMP and HACCP compliance. Eager to leverage extensive technical leadership and problem- solving skills to enhance operational efficiency and safet.y. Directed and supervised the maintenance department and its personnel. Collaborated with plant personnel at all levels to identify and resolve equipment and process challenges, thereby increasing production efficiency and reducing losses.

Performed troubleshooting, control system performance analysis, and implemented control modifications to support manufacturing equipment and processes.

Restructured the maintenance department, implementing training programs to enhance personnel reliability, professionalism, and improve overall safety and working conditions.

Planned and managed engineering projects for the plant and preventative maintenance (PMs). Managed Facility Maintenance.

Provided technical support to maintenance personnel across all shifts, troubleshooting filling machines, pasteurizers, mixers, chillers, boilers, and automated lines utilizing PLCs and HMIs.

Provided leadership, training, and coaching to a twelve-member maintenance team, fostering increased efficiency.

Cultivated strong working relationships across all departments, including HR, SQF, Production, Shipping/Receiving, Safety, and Sanitation. Project Engineer / Coordinator

CETAI, S.A.

02/2011 – 11/2019 Port-au-Prince, Haïti

Plant Engineer / GM.

Miami Bottling & Packaging Grp.

06/2008 – 02/2011 Miami

Control / Project Engineer.

Mapei Corporation

03/2006 – 06/2008 Fort Lauderdale

Prepared, led, and supervised electrical and mechanical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to budget, scope, and schedule.

Defined project objectives by reviewing proposals, phases, bids, designs, and cost estimates.

Utilized electrical and mechanical AutoCAD-2006 to design electrical controls and mechanical layouts for all projects.

Engineered and troubleshot electrical systems based on PLC and PC configurations.

Continued providing support to Miami Bottling & Packaging during nights and weekends.

Plant Engineer / Manager.

Miami Bottling & Packaging Grp.

06/2001 – 03/2006 Miami

Designed and supervised the construction of a bottling and packaging plant in compliance with OSHA standards.

Upgraded and designed packaging and bottling machines utilizing PLCs, VFDs, and servo motors, including wiring all control panels and operator interfaces per UL specifications.

Managed three major projects involving the design and construction, from inception to completion, of food processing and packaging plants (rice, corn, and fruit juices) in Haiti.

Oversaw the integration of industrial ovens, fruit dryers, pasteurizers, cooling towers, and steam boilers, along with the design, construction, and installation of processing lines and packaging machines utilizing PLCs and HMIs.

Supervised a crew of approximately one hundred personnel and coordinated all project logistics. In charge of Facility Maintenance. Educated employees on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Trained and coached employees to become skilled electricians for wiring electrical control panels and mechanics for the installation and operation of factory equipment.

Executed all operational aspects, including manufacturing, process, systems, quality, and accounting.

Directed product development, quality control, production, and plant personnel.

Upgraded plant and production processes to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate (GMPC).

Led and participated in Root Cause Investigations (RCI) for production, process safety, and quality issues.

Ensured facilities met all safety and compliance requirements and expectations.

Managed financial operations, budgeted projects, and controlled expenses. Held responsibility for all engineering projects and Facility Maintenance. . EDUCATION

The City College of New York

Bachelor, Electrical Engineering

Minor in Management / Administration.

SKILLS Electrical Troubleshooting Mechanical Troubleshooting PLC Leadership

Lockout/Tagout Mentoring

Equipment Reliability Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving Automation

Food Safety Troubleshooting

VFDs Servo Systems

Mechanical Power Transmission Pumps

Motors Packaging Equipment

Irrigation Systems HVAC

Glycol Systems Water Treatment

Electrical Distribution Sensors

Instrumentation GMP

HACCP Safety Leadership

Communication Food Manufacturing

Automated Packaging Lean Manufacturing

Reliability Centered Maintenance

LANGUAGES French (fluently) Spanish (fluently)

INTERESTS Speak & write

French and Spanish

fluently.

NY

Oversaw product development, quality control, production, and plant personnel.

Re-engineered and successfully implemented changes to production processes.

Managed financial operations, budgeted projects and Facility Maintenance.

Ensured the complete and satisfactory execution of all projects.

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