Gregory Jones
Boardman,OR
Summary
Strategic engineering and operations leader with a strong background in optimizing maintenance operations and enhancing system reliability across energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Demonstrated success in global planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for preventive and corrective maintenance, resulting in increased operational efficiency. Expert in implementing Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis to minimize downtime and maximize asset performance. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Scheduling Manager
Powin Energy Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2025
- Spearheaded resource and capacity planning for field service teams to optimize corrective and preventive maintenance globally.
- Ensured completion of work orders across field service teams to facilitate accurate customer invoicing.
- Collaborated with quality team to conduct Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) for enhanced battery storage equipment availability.
- Developed corrective action requirements and engineering strategies to mitigate failure risks in installed equipment.
- Led project management initiatives, overseeing commissioning and preventative maintenance to meet operational goals.
- Managed CMMS system as senior administrator, resolving customer issues and tracking performance metrics weekly.
- Managed budgets to ensure resource allocation met project requirements.
Planning Scheduling Manager
Cascades Tissue Group (mill closure)
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed daily work schedules for mechanical and electrical union trades to align labor with operational needs.
- Developed a balanced scheduling system and optimized job kitting to enhance maintenance efficiency.
- Oversaw installation of wireless vibration monitoring equipment to facilitate early detection of equipment issues.
- Implemented preventative mitigation strategies based on identified potential failures.
- Coordinated staffing requirements to ensure adequate operational coverage and minimize downtime.
Reliability Engineer
WestRock Corp. (mill closure)
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted a detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of failures within power and utility systems to resolve systemic issues, increase reliability, and improve performance.
- Created unique solutions and cost reductions, saving the company $1.2 million annually.
- Managed lubrication systems for the facility while developing and implementing a world-class lubrication program that reduced equipment failures and extended asset lifespan.
- Achieved Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, which drove continuous process improvement and quality management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement reliability strategies.
- Trained staff on best practices for equipment operation and maintenance.
Reliability Engineering Manager
Elite Line Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead, managed and trained a maintenance staff of 8 technicians ensuring a seamless operation and efficient utilization of resources across a 2.4 million square-foot facility.
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
Electrical Reliability Engineer
Georgia Pacific
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Leveraged Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies to uncover root causes of failures and develop corrective actions that optimized Electrical maintenance schedules, reduced downtime, and improved equipment longevity.
- Conducted an in-depth Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of equipment failures, focusing on identifying underlying sources of issues in converting processes to reduce downtime and enhance system reliability.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment reliability.
Electrical Engineering Reliability Specialist
Portland General Electric
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Utilized electrical engineering expertise in Electrical Maintenance.
- Performed Design Review and Source inspection on 7.2KV switchgear and ensuring flawless installation to meet tight deadlines and construction schedules.
- Collaborated with Union Electrical staff to ensure NICET certifications were tracked and maintained. Followed NEC, NERC rules as well as OSHA guidelines on all work orders.
- Ensured accurate asset management and data integrity by leading the effort to fingerprint all plant assets, establish baseline strategies, and upload them into the Maximo CMMS system.
- Assisted in the development of long-term strategies for improving system reliability through predictive analytics techniques.
Corporate Services Mechanical Systems
Intel Corp.
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Managed all facilities systems, including overseeing maintenance and operations for Chilled Water, Scrubbed Exhaust, Compressed Air, and exhaust systems to ensure consistent performance across Intel’s facilities.
- Optimized HVAC systems, cooling towers, and humidification systems to support effective operation and interfacing with key assets to facilitate business-critical activities.
- Conducted inspections to identify mechanical issues and recommend necessary repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
Facilities Manager
Pentagon Technology
03.2008 - 01.2010
- Lead, managed and trained a maintenance staff ensuring complete function of all facilities systems. Facilities systems consisted of building HVAC, Scrubbed Exhaust, waste water treatment, High Purity water delivery, cleanroom HEPA filtration requirements, Buk Nitrogen delivery, electrical and SCADA systems.
- Submitted and interfaced federal regulations, City permitting regulations, OSHA site audits, NFPA and fire life safety auditing.
- Developed budgets for facility operations and maintenance projects strategically.
- Prepared documents related to contracts, leases, permits and other legal matters concerning the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Warner Pacific College
Associate of Arts - Electronics Engineering
Oregon Polytechnic Institute
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification -
WestRock Corporation
Skills
- Budgeting for maintenance programs
- Leadership development
- Maintenance organization management
- Maximo and SAP expertise
- JD Edwards proficiency
- AutoCAD design skills
- Oracle database management
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Resource planning and allocation
- CMMS administration
- Budget oversight
- Field service optimization strategies
- Equipment reliability enhancement
- Performance evaluation techniques
- Service scheduling coordination
- Shift planning and management
- Payroll administration
- Business administration skills
Areas of Expertise
- Mechanical, Electrical, & Reliability Engineering
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Lubrication Management
- Asset & Backup Power Systems
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- CMMS Administration
- Inventory Management
- Planning, Scheduling & Project Oversight
- Union Workforce Planning
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
- KPI Development & Performance Reporting
Timeline
Field Service Scheduling Manager
Powin Energy Solutions
07.2022 - 05.2025
Planning Scheduling Manager
Cascades Tissue Group (mill closure)
05.2021 - 07.2022
Reliability Engineering Manager
Elite Line Services
08.2020 - 05.2021
Reliability Engineer
WestRock Corp. (mill closure)
02.2019 - 07.2021
Electrical Reliability Engineer
Georgia Pacific
02.2017 - 02.2019
Electrical Engineering Reliability Specialist
Portland General Electric
07.2014 - 01.2017
Corporate Services Mechanical Systems
Intel Corp.
01.2010 - 06.2014
Facilities Manager
Pentagon Technology
03.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Warner Pacific College
Associate of Arts - Electronics Engineering
Oregon Polytechnic Institute
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification -
WestRock Corporation
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