Erich A Callahan
Marlton
Summary
Strategic Maintenance Manager with extensive experience in safety management and technical leadership. Expertise in mentoring teams, conducting thorough risk assessments, and enhancing regulatory compliance. Successfully led initiatives that improved operational efficiency and developed innovative solutions for equipment maintenance and safety.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
HOLTEC, Power Div. AMD
Camden
11.2021 - 04.2026
- Mentored junior engineers, enhancing technical skills and promoting knowledge sharing across the team.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential project challenges and solutions.
- Facilitated training sessions on industry best practices for technical staff members.
- Defined strategies for continuous improvement initiatives, automating manual processes to streamline operations.
- Standardized processes to improve compliance with regulatory requirements in engineering.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, extending equipment longevity and reducing potential downtime.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected systems for leaks, wear, and damage to prevent operational downtime.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely procurement of necessary maintenance supplies.
- Repaired electrical and plumbing issues quickly to maintain facility functionality.
Technician/Service Rep. 1st Class
Amazon
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided emergency service to conveyor and sort systems at Amazon sorting centers throughout tri-state area, ensuring operational continuity.
- Troubleshot and repaired equipment per manufacturer specifications, maintaining system reliability.
- Recorded repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment to ensure compliance and facilitate maintenance tracking.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
Maintenance Manager
ACTEGA NORTH AMERICA
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed three buildings: chemical production plant, shipping and receiving, and 600,000 ft warehouse, ensuring operational efficiency in corporate office complex.
- Oversaw maintenance operations for three buildings: chemical production plant, shipping and receiving, and 600,000 ft warehouse, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Managed all building comfort systems, production equipment, and air compressors for optimal performance.
- Engineered an automatic ammonia recovery system that activates during spills to efficiently collect hazardous materials.
- Designed and perfected skid rack for chemical manufacturing, enabling precise mixing and controlled reactions between two chemicals.
Maintenance Manager
AMERICAN HARVEST BAKING CO.
Mt. Laurel
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Oversaw maintenance and functionality of all equipment in industrial bakery.
- Managed equipment operations in industrial bakery, including ovens, water systems, and conveyors. Ovens, water system, conveyors, refrigerators, Freezer, Whse Racking, etc..
- Designed and built refinements to reduce hand handling of products and increase productivity in production and baking areas.
CEO
CCA Automation & Calibration LLC
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Managed daily operations for sales and service, payroll, and employee relations.
- Oversaw safety initiatives, delivering training sessions and safety information to all personnel.
- Calibrated USDA scales and developed custom weighing in motion systems for industrial food manufacturing.
Service Manager
Advanced Scale Company Ine
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Managed service and rentals of industrial weighing equipment for 3 scale service centers in NJ, DE, and MD, overseeing 22 technicians across 7 states to ensure operational efficiency and service quality.
- Designed and built custom lance style Drum Filler and developed a process tracker that recovered 2 million pounds of missing Oreo cocoa, valued at $4 million. System still in use today for tracking employee movements and operational insights, highlighted in Weights and Measure Magazine.
- Managed service and rentals of industrial weighing equipment for 3 scale service centers in NJ, DE, and MD.
Service Technician
Industrial Weighing Systems
01.1986 - 01.1998
- Installed and calibrated industrial weighing systems for optimal performance.
- Serviced and calibrated weighing systems and scales to maintain compliance with industry standards and accuracy in measurements.
- Conducted routine maintenance on weighing equipment to ensure reliability.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical issues in weighing technology.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RS232 In Depth Principles And Actions
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ06-2011
Visual Basic Programing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ01-2006
Cardinal Basic Programing
Cardinal Scale Mfg.
St. Lewis, MO01-2005
Associate Degree - Electronic Principles Theory And Designed
Lincoln Tech.
Pennsauken, NJ08-1986
Skills
- Technical Project Management
- Product Development
- Quality Control Management
- Process Optimization
- Automation Systems
- PLC programming
- PLC
- Troubleshooting
- SAP
- SIGMA Principles
- Visual Basic
- Microsoft Software
- AC service
- Maintenance skills
- Serial Basic
Certification
- CPR & AED Certified Provider, 07/29/18
- First Aid And Trauma, 07/31/19
References
Available upon request.
Key Qualifications
- Twenty Plus Years in Industrial Maintenance.
- ISWM Certified Scale Master.
- Licensed Scale Technician in NJ, PA, DE, CT and MD.
- PLC, Relay and Motor Control, Theory and Wiring.
- Experienced electrical AC service and troubleshooting up to 480v. DC voltages to 120de.
- Previously performed role of Director of Operations, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Technician.
- Skilled in all Microsoft Software in office environment. High skill level for quickly finding faults and repairing then applying SIGMA Principles to engineer a permanent fix should one be needed.
- SAP, Visual Basic, Serial Basic and PLC programming or operational experience.
- Welding and metal working skills as well as all needed general Maintenance Skills.
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
HOLTEC, Power Div. AMD
11.2021 - 04.2026
Technician/Service Rep. 1st Class
Amazon
11.2018 - 06.2019
Maintenance Manager
ACTEGA NORTH AMERICA
11.2016 - 07.2018
Maintenance Manager
AMERICAN HARVEST BAKING CO.
01.2014 - 11.2016
CEO
CCA Automation & Calibration LLC
01.2006 - 01.2013
Service Manager
Advanced Scale Company Ine
01.1998 - 01.2006
Service Technician
Industrial Weighing Systems
01.1986 - 01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - RS232 In Depth Principles And Actions
Camden County College
Visual Basic Programing
Camden County College
Cardinal Basic Programing
Cardinal Scale Mfg.
Associate Degree - Electronic Principles Theory And Designed
Lincoln Tech.