Jackie Duck
Valley
Summary
Accomplished maintenance reliability professional with over 20 years of experience in industrial maintenance and equipment reliability. Proven expertise in overseeing maintenance operations, managing teams, and implementing best practices to enhance equipment performance. Skilled in SAP, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to increased operational efficiency. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating maintenance activities across multiple facilities, ensuring the timely completion of critical tasks. Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Reliability Manager
KNAUF INSULATION
Lanett
09.2017 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including inspecting equipment, troubleshooting issues, and repairing or replacing faulty components
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and longevity of machinery and equipment
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement maintenance strategies that improved operational efficiency
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs made, parts used, and costs incurred
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts and supplies to minimize downtime and reduce costs
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests to minimize production disruptions
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards or areas in need of repair or improvement
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the maintenance department, ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Trained new employees on proper use of tools and equipment as well as safety procedures
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts for equipment purchases or service agreements at competitive prices
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the maintenance department, resulting in increased productivity.
- Collaborated with engineering teams during the design phase of new projects to provide input on maintainability aspects
- Coordinated with external contractors/vendors for specialized repairs or services beyond internal capabilities
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations on recurring issues/failures/malfunctions/etc. leading to the implementation of corrective actions resulting in reduction in future occurrences
- Implemented a predictive maintenance program utilizing condition monitoring techniques to identify potential equipment failures before they occur, reducing unplanned downtime.
Maintenance Lead
Chromalloy
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Research parts
- Call vendors and contractors
- Oversee contractor work is done and correct.
- Oversee other maintenance team members at two plants.
- Generate pm's and work orders.
- Schedule work to be done.
- Order parts for equipment
- Go buy parts when needed for jobs if parts are local
- Oversee work hours for craftsmen
- Use critical thinking and troubleshooting to help craftsmen when needed.
- Arc flash training
- Maintenance management training
- S.A.P. training.
- Reliability Center Maintenance training
Maintenance Technician
West Fraser
Opelika
07.2002 - 07.2016
- Welding, cutting, run all equipment in the plant.
- Knowledge in pneumatics, hydraulics, some knowledge in PLC's and ladder logic, running conduit, Troubleshooting equipment and catching maintenance calls during shifts.
- Alignment of machines to make sure we stay in specs.
- Good safety record.
- Low voltage Qualified electrical person (NFPA 70E training) electrical troubleshooting, Certified forklift operator.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Valley High School
Valley, ALSkills
- Root cause analysis
- Computer proficiency
- Team leadership
- Assembly skills
- Electrical expertise
- Millwright capabilities
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Low voltage systems
- Maintenance practices
- Blueprint interpretation
- Leadership qualities
- Welding techniques
- Preventive maintenance strategies
- Machinery troubleshooting
- Maintenance scheduling
- Inventory control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Recruitment and interviewing skills
- Project management
- Time management skills
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Plasma cutting techniques
- Hydraulic systems knowledge
- Pipe threading skills
- Supervisory experience
- Plumbing expertise
- Fabrication skills
- Industrial maintenance practices
- Communication proficiency
- Manufacturing processes knowledge
- Mechanical understanding
- CMMS utilization
- Schematic interpretation
Certification
- West Fraser Certified Millwright, Present
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Present
- Maintenance Management Basics, Present
- AutoCad, Present
- SAP Plant Maintenance, Present
- Reliability Centered Maintenance - Optimize asset management, Present
Additional Information
20 plus years experience in industrial maintenance. Leading and training less experienced maintenance personnel. Use SAP to write work orders, do time, and keep track of parts. Manage the reliability system across the whole plant. Inform upper management of issues and recommendations of what the next steps are for repairs. Critical thinking in troubleshooting processes and machine operations. Design and engineer parts to make equipment more reliable, more efficient, and safer. Welding, cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, light electrical and light PLC. Trouble shoot in a fast paced production environment where every minute counts. Learned to run machines at production levels to better understand the operation and help troubleshoot their correct operations. Used milling machines and metal lathes to key shafts and make parts. Replaced bearings, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, rebuilding both style cylinders, fabricated and installed new parts, conveyor chains, sprockets, gear boxes, motors, pumps, belts. Passed company millwright test given to the top maintenance techs in the plant. Taken safety classes in OSHA related electrical programs. Thread pipe with hand threaders or by machine. Went to classes on laser alignment of motors, gearboxes, chains, and sprockets.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Maintenance Reliability Manager
KNAUF INSULATION
09.2017 - Current
Maintenance Lead
Chromalloy
07.2016 - 09.2017
Maintenance Technician
West Fraser
07.2002 - 07.2016
High school or equivalent -
Valley High School