Brian Bacunawa
Davenport,IA
Summary
Professional maintenance leader with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in managing maintenance schedules, training staff, and ensuring operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Maintenance Inspector
Continental Cement
01.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed complex mechanical issues and provided guidance to the repair team, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Provided technical support during major overhauls or upgrades of plant machinery, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules.
- Championed energy-saving initiatives within the facility by identifying opportunities for improved efficiency during routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime for machines through systematic preventive maintenance activities.
- Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships, facilitating efficient procurement of materials and services.
- Conducted root-cause analyses following equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to mitigate future incidents.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough inspections and recommending necessary repairs.
- Evaluated contractor performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications and industry standards.
- Ensured safety compliance by performing regular checks on emergency systems and fire protection equipment.
- Prioritized urgent repair tasks effectively, minimizing disruption to daily operations while addressing critical needs promptly.
- Gathered data, physical samples, and photographic evidence of alleged issues.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Ordered replacement parts as needed from outside vendors in an efficient manner.
- Performed regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards.
- Identified root causes of failures using problem-solving techniques
- Conducted daily visual inspections of equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to gain a better understanding of system design and function.
- Evaluated performance and reliability of machinery against specifications.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to prevent unexpected breakdowns, increasing overall equipment reliability and longevity.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspection activities, including test results and reports of non-conforming items.
Production and Maintenance Supervisor
J.M. Inplant Services
06.2010 - 01.2023
- Supervised 14 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of maintenance and production staff to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth within the organization.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective materials procurement.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Davenport, IA06-2008
Skills
- Equipment Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Strategic Maintenance Planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Maintenance Forecasting Strategies
- Team leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
- Vendor relationship management
- Equipment inspection
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Spare Parts Management
- Documentation and reporting
- Experienced with Industrial Shredding Equipment
Timeline
Reliability Maintenance Inspector
Continental Cement
01.2023 - Current
Production and Maintenance Supervisor
J.M. Inplant Services
06.2010 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
West High School
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