Gary Shefcyk
Belle Chasse,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Cornerstone Chemical
02.2023 - Current
- Ensure the safety of maintenance personnel in their day-to-day activities by following site procedures and policies, cleaning up the area after the job is complete, and encouraging participation in established employee safety programs.
- Maintain critical safety devices and PMs within prescribed inspection schedules.
- Directly supervise craftsmen in their day-to-day completion of work, and assist in coordinating the resources that the craftsmen need for completing their day-to-day work with the Maintenance Planner.
- Develop and execute action plans for upgrading the skills of craftsmen with appropriate training.
- Assist with identification, planning, scheduling, and procuring materials and equipment for the execution of maintenance and minor capital work orders.
- Assist with securing all resources, including people, materials, and outside expertise, to maximize occupancy and minimize reliability costs.
- Develop, track, and report key metrics in a timely manner for continual reliability improvement.
- Responsible for meeting budgets, and adherence to strict cost control practices.
- Manage maintenance costs and work in conjunction with process supervisors to establish priorities and work schedules.
Operations Maintenance Coordinator
Cornerstone Chemical
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular audits and addressing potential hazards proactively.
- Coordinates the preventive and corrective maintenance work for the acrylonitrile plant.
- Managed maintenance team of Number employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Troubleshot complex issues efficiently, providing expert guidance to technicians in resolving problems quickly and accurately.
- Reduced maintenance costs through thorough analysis of repair needs and prioritization of tasks.
- Coordinates and forecasts the maintenance budget for the areas.
- Improves the efficiency of the operations and maintenance interface for the Acrylonitrile Plant.
- Reviews and approves all corrective maintenance requests. Challenges, emergency, and quick-fix requests.
- Ensures that all operational requirements have been met to efficiently execute work. This includes de-pressurization, decontamination, and lock-out/tag-out. Ensures that all requirements have been met for the return to service of equipment.
- Provide daily leadership for operating and maintenance employees through influence and coaching.
- Responsible for the weekly prioritization of maintenance activities.
- Operate within budgetary constraints while meeting the unit's goals.
- Communicate departmental issues affecting yard-wide operations as needed.
Machinist/Millwright
Phillips 66
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Participates in daily and weekly company-wide safety meetings and takes direct orders from supervisors.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Performs maintenance such as repairs and overhauls on pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, and vertical pumps), steam turbines, compressors, motors, gearboxes (parallel shaft and right angle drive), fans/blowers, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, and all other rotating equipment.
- Troubleshoot, operate, and test rotating equipment before, during, and after making repairs.
- Performs maintenance such as repairs and overhauls on pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, and vertical pumps), steam turbines, compressors, motors, gearboxes (parallel shaft and right angle drive), fans/blowers, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders, and all other rotating equipment.
- During planned turnarounds and emergency outages, I worked as a coordinator.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
Maintenance Supervisor
Turner Industries (Alliance Refinary)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised Number employees and scheduled shifts.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and costeffectiveness.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Machinist/Millwright
Turner Industries (Alliance Refinary)
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics for maintenance efficiency, equipment uptime, and safety compliance.
- Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all refinery rotating equipment.
Machinist Apprentice
C&C Machine
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Operated band saws, manual mills, and lathes in the machine shop.
- Expanded skill set under machinist mentorship, learning advanced techniques for improved job performance.
- Reduced production errors by accurately measuring dimensions using precision tools such as calipers and micrometers.
- Assisted in the achievement of production goals through consistent focus on quality control measures.
- Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting potential hazards promptly.
- Refined craftsmanship skills through hands-on practice with various machines including lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belle Chasse High School
Belle Chasse, LASkills
- Sets high standards and promotes continuous improvements
- Strong planning and scheduling skills, able to manage multiple activities
- Experience in commissioning, startup, and maintenance of oil and gas or petrochemical facilities
- NCCER Millwright Certified
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team supervision
- Facilities maintenance
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Troubleshooting
- Work order management
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Scope management
- Scheduling and coordination
- Cost control
- Teamwork
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Cornerstone Chemical
02.2023 - Current
Operations Maintenance Coordinator
Cornerstone Chemical
07.2022 - 02.2023
Machinist/Millwright
Phillips 66
01.2017 - 06.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Turner Industries (Alliance Refinary)
01.2014 - 01.2017
Machinist/Millwright
Turner Industries (Alliance Refinary)
05.2012 - 01.2014
Machinist Apprentice
C&C Machine
02.2010 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Belle Chasse High School
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