James Merritt
Bunker Hill,USA
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at Alton Steel Incorporated, specializing in reliability-centered maintenance and safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing equipment performance and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in CMMS and project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
14 Inch Barmill Maintenance Manager
Alton Steel Incorporated
04.2011 - Current
- Safety comes first, training individuals in safety policies and procedures.
- Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, installation, application and repair of mechanical products and systems.
- Developed and led reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime across critical steelmaking assets.
- Designed, implemented, and continuously improved preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend asset life and stabilize production output.
- Standardized maintenance workflows, job plans, and work order processes to improve efficiency, quality, and schedule compliance.
- Analyzed equipment failure data, PM effectiveness, and maintenance KPIs to identify root causes and implement long-term reliability improvements.
- Collaborated with operations and engineering teams to optimize maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution around production demands.
- Utilized CMMS systems to prioritize work, track asset performance, and ensure consistent execution of maintenance strategies.
- Directed and coordinated fabrication and installation activities to ensure compliance with engineering design and customer specifications.
- Ensured that the facilities, layout and machinery used to produce new and existing materials and goods ran to their maximum efficiency and output, which included total preventative maintenance and managing breakdowns of mechanical equipment.
- Coordinate and supervise the work of technical employees during general maintenance and routine upkeep of the company’s facilities and equipment.
- Coached, mentored, and trained maintenance employees to align skills with current and future business requirements.
- Led special project for coiler, managing a budget of $6 million to ensure successful completion.
- Executed preventive maintenance strategies to enhance reliability of equipment and systems.
- Planned and coordinated all maintenance activities in the facilities include analyzing equipment needs, reliability issues, and developing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
- Managed coiler banding processes and shipping logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Designed and modified banding stations for shipping.
- Facilitated furnace upgrades and managed outages to enhance operational performance.
- Outage timelines (Gant charts) and flow charts for maintenance.
Maintenance Planner
Alton Steel Incorporated
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Developed maintenance plans enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends, leading to process improvements.
- Managed spare parts inventory to ensure availability for timely repairs.
- Utilized CMMS software for tracking work orders and maintenance history.
Maintenance Leader
Alton Steel Incorporated
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Led maintenance teams in troubleshooting and repairing machinery, enhancing operational reliability across production facilities.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, ensuring compliance with safety standards and minimizing downtime.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and strengthening teamwork within the department.
Maintenance Mechanic
Alton Steel Incorporated
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Executed routine maintenance on machinery and equipment, enhancing operational reliability.
- Identified mechanical issues and repaired components with hand and power tools, restoring functionality.
- Maintained and repaired hydraulic systems for production equipment.
- Inspected machinery to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
- Operated various hand tools and power tools for maintenance tasks.
Production Worker
Alton Steel Incorporated
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Coordinated with team members to clarify tasks assigned during shift.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating machines and equipment to maintain workplace safety.
- Operated machinery to produce steel products efficiently.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
Owner/Manager
Merritt Waste Systems
09.2000 - 06.2009
- Secured city contracts to expand business and attract new customers.
- Cultivated relationships with customers and city partners to enhance service delivery.
- Led team of 7 employees, including truck drivers and office personnel, to ensure efficient operations.
- Performed all business operations in/out of the office.
- Serviced and repaired trucks and equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwester High School
Electronics -
Lewis and Clark Community College
Skills
- Bar mill maintenance
- CMMS
- Infor EAM
- Safety compliance
- Emergency planning
- Project coordination
- Management
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Kronos Knowledge
- QuickBooks
- CIS
- Creative
- Communication skills
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
Alton Steel Incorporated
10.2014 - 02.2017
Maintenance Leader
Alton Steel Incorporated
11.2012 - 10.2014
Maintenance Mechanic
Alton Steel Incorporated
08.2011 - 11.2012
14 Inch Barmill Maintenance Manager
Alton Steel Incorporated
04.2011 - Current
Production Worker
Alton Steel Incorporated
04.2011 - 08.2011
Owner/Manager
Merritt Waste Systems
09.2000 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Southwester High School
Electronics -
Lewis and Clark Community College