David Thompson
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Customer-focused Senior Professional Manager with over 25 years of proven leadership experience. Walk the talk on safety. Solid understanding of operational compliance, procedure adherence and maintenance disciplines. Proven, dedicated career history of high performance in a team environment. Self-starting, highly motivated, exhibiting exceptional troubleshooting and repair skills. Lead by example, ensuring that the safety of all team members is always the first priority. Earned Role Model status in both Maintenance and Operations management roles, awarded to only the top 2% of the business leadership team.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Facilities Manager
GE-Hitachi Nuclear
01.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of 80+ employees to maintain site infrastructure including HVAC, Electrical, Potable/Non-Potable Water, Deionized Water, Waste Streams (Process and Sanitary), Buildings and Grounds (including janitorial and landscaping disciplines).
- Manage 500+ contingent workers and multiple contractors, ensuring consistent and reliable operations of all site buildings and operations.
- Strategically plan/execute preventative maintenance on air compressors (rotary screw), boilers, chillers, cooling towers, high voltage breakers/switchgears, and fire alarm system.
- Lead building renovations and space planning.
- Maintain four individual manufacturing buildings, support buildings, and office space exceeding 3MM square feet.
- Manage Capital and MRO Expenditures exceeding $15MM annual spend
- Report up on Facilities KPIs, financial targets, employee performance, and project status
Senior Maintenance Manager
GE Hitachi-Global Nuclear Fuels
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Lead maintenance organization consisting of 67 technicians, 3 Team Leaders, HVAC Engineer and multiple contractors across two facilities, manufacturing nuclear fuel within regulated organization. Trades include Electrical/Mechanical, Instrumentation, C&IS, Tool & Die and NDT. Utilize Oracle ERP software to manage calibrations, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and work orders.
- Active member of Safety Team, continuously driving safety improvement projects throughout facility.
- Responsibilities include day to day management of multi-facet maintenance team, work scheduling, P&E project execution, bullet-train expenditures and engineering support. Interact with NRC and customer representatives through site audits. Support operations with focus on equipment up-time through targeted PMs, accurate BOMs and highly skilled, diverse team. Manage annual site shutdown ensuring all work is completed safely, on schedule and seamless restart of operations. Other aspects of role include configuration management, Condition Report management and talent recruitment.
Senior Manager, Shop Operations
GE Hitachi-Global Nuclear Fuel Americas LLC
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed 120-employee facility in manufacturing of boiling water reactor fuel cladding, including tubing, channels and water rods.
- Led team of professional employees to deliver EHS excellence, high quality product and on-time customer delivery.
- Managed Fuel Components Operations facility to record year with zero OSHA Recordable/DAFW while delivering 95% product quality and 5% year-over year productivity gains, completing year under budget while delivering on P&E commitments.
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement to meet all safety, quality, and production KPIs.
- Managed team of direct reports including front-line supervisors, process engineers and tradesmen.
- Responsible for allocation of $3M Bullet-Train expense budget, $5M Project funding and delivery of P&L commitments.
- Active member of Emergency Control Center as FCO Building Manager.
Maintenance Team Leader
GE Hitachi-Global Nuclear Fuel Americas LLC
12.2009 - 08.2014
- Led 21-employee team of maintenance professionals, including Mechanical/Electrical, Tool/Die, Instrumentation and NDT disciplines, supporting boiling water reactor fuel manufacturing facility.
- Provided front-line leadership, including planning/scheduling of maintenance related repairs and preventive maintenance programs.
- Utilized Maximo for management of all Work Orders and PM scheduling. Supported Process Engineers to drive continuous improvement projects in safety, quality and productivity.
Facilities Engineer
GE Lighting, Carolina Products Plant
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Responsible for facility management of 70 employee lighting component manufacturing facility.
- Front-Line leadership of 11 maintenance employees including mechanical, electrical and machinist disciplines, performing repair and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment, pumps, cranes, etc.
- Managed all Capital Projects, RTS spend, grounds keeping and infrastructure improvements.
EHS Specialist
GE Lighting, Carolina Products Plant
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Supported all EHS initiatives including employee regulatory training, OSHA record keeping, management/disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams and safety audits of all manufacturing and maintenance processes.
- Led Safety Teams, implemented safety initiatives and reduced injuries by 50%
- Operated waste water treatment facility to precipitate metals from process water, ensuring compliance for sampling and discharge.
- Completed required RCRA and Tier II reporting for facility. Generated, submitted and managed various environmental initiatives including Storm Water, Air and POTW permitting.
Maintenance/Machinist Technician-Hourly
GE, Carolina Products Plant
10.2000 - 06.2004
- Performed mechanical maintenance repairs on various manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
- Machined parts to close tolerance.
- Proficient welder, including use of mig, tig, arc, oxygen/acetylene and various fabrication equipment.
- Interpreted Assembly and P&ID drawings, blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Performed preventative maintenance and annual tear-down/inspection of gas fired boilers. Serviced rotary screw air compressors and rebuilt various pumps.
Machinist/Lead Man
APV Baker
06.1997 - 10.2000
- Operated manual and CNC mills, lathes, drill presses and gear hobs to manufacture parts for commercial bakery equipment. Machined parts to close tolerances using engineered blueprints to meet customer needs.
- Lead Man for 2nd shift operations, leading group of 25 employees, including machining, welding and assembly disciplines.
Welder Fabricator
Steel Smart Inc
08.1986 - 06.1997
- Welder/Fabricator responsible for creation of various ornamental wrought iron rails, gates, fences, etc.
- Fabricated structural steel to close tolerances utilizing engineered blueprints and verbal instruction. Installation of wrought iron and structural steel.
- Responsible for supervision of welders/fabricators, job planning and material procurement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Mount Olive College
Mount Olive, NC2011
Certificate - Machinist
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC1990
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Princeton, NC1988
Skills
- Highly Motivated Leader
- Project Management
- P&E Financial Execution
- Proficient with Computer Programs
- Strong Communication Skills
- Extensive Maintenance Background
- Proficient Troubleshooting Skills
- Weld/Fabricate/Machine
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Responsible, Hard Worker
Timeline
Senior Facilities Manager
GE-Hitachi Nuclear
01.2022 - Current
Senior Maintenance Manager
GE Hitachi-Global Nuclear Fuels
08.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Manager, Shop Operations
GE Hitachi-Global Nuclear Fuel Americas LLC
08.2014 - 08.2018
Maintenance Team Leader
GE Hitachi-Global Nuclear Fuel Americas LLC
12.2009 - 08.2014
Facilities Engineer
GE Lighting, Carolina Products Plant
06.2007 - 12.2009
EHS Specialist
GE Lighting, Carolina Products Plant
06.2004 - 06.2007
Maintenance/Machinist Technician-Hourly
GE, Carolina Products Plant
10.2000 - 06.2004
Machinist/Lead Man
APV Baker
06.1997 - 10.2000
Welder Fabricator
Steel Smart Inc
08.1986 - 06.1997
Certificate - Machinist
Johnston Community College
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Mount Olive College
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