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Edgar Freeman

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Seasoned Reliability Engineer with background in identifying and implementing reliability practices and maintenance optimization projects. Notable strength lies in applying root-cause analysis to improve equipment lifespan and decrease downtime. Demonstrated success in executing fault detection programs, improving overall plant performance. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, ensuring reliability and maintainability of new installations.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Reliability Engineer

Cleveland Cliffs
Dearborn, MI
01.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated with vendors to source replacement parts for repairs or upgrades.
  • Participated in design reviews and provided feedback on proposed changes related to reliability concerns.
  • Investigated causes and solutions for all repetitive failures.
  • Set up preventative maintenance work orders from the equipment time study.
  • Assisted maintenance supervisors and vendors with root cause failures for continuous improvements.
  • Assisted outside departments with maintenance failure and plant startup.
  • Identified maintenance problems pre-startup, before commissioning.
  • Implemented preventative, predictive, corrective and proactive maintenance tasks.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in existing maintenance processes.

Maintenance Manager

Rouge/Severstal/AK Steel
Dearborn, MI
01.1998 - 01.2021
  • Maintenance Manager, managed finishing mill and blast furnace operations.
  • Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
  • Managed over 100 skilled tradesmen and supervisors.
  • Enforced all safety regulations.
  • Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
  • Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
  • Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

Continous Caster Maintenance Supervisor

Rouge Steel
Dearborn, MI
01.1991 - 01.1998
  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
  • Troubleshot issues related to the operation of casting machinery.
  • Assigned to work with project engineering on the build and commissioning of a new Continuous Caster.

Maintenance Supervisor

Ford Motor Steel
Dearborn, MI
08.1979 - 01.1991
  • Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
  • Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
  • Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
  • Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
  • Minimized severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and maintenance personnel using risk identification process.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
08-1979

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Failure analysis
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Safety regulations
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Failure mode analysis
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Reliability Engineer

Cleveland Cliffs
01.2021 - Current

Maintenance Manager

Rouge/Severstal/AK Steel
01.1998 - 01.2021

Continous Caster Maintenance Supervisor

Rouge Steel
01.1991 - 01.1998

Maintenance Supervisor

Ford Motor Steel
08.1979 - 01.1991

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Southern University And A&M College

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