Jeff Duffield
Summary
I have been an industrial maintenance professional for over 25 years, 6 years in maintenance management, with a strong electrical back ground. I have held an electrical contractors license in NC since 2007. Most of my maintenance career has been focused on the design and construction of production equipment and industrial facilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Tekniplex
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
Maintenance Supervisor
Tekniplex
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised 9 employees and scheduled shifts.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Maintenance Technician
Tekniplex
03.2004 - 10.2018
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Maintenance Electrician
Thyssen/Krupp
07.2000 - 03.2004
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Completed complex repair tasks swiftly while adhering to strict quality standards, minimizing impact on production timelines.
Maintenance Electrician
Homer Laughlin China
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
Education
Certificate - Electrical Technologies
Brooke High School
Wellsburg, WV05.1995
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Planning
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Electrical Systems
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Tekniplex
09.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Tekniplex
10.2018 - 09.2023
Maintenance Technician
Tekniplex
03.2004 - 10.2018
Maintenance Electrician
Thyssen/Krupp
07.2000 - 03.2004
Maintenance Electrician
Homer Laughlin China
06.1998 - 07.2000
Certificate - Electrical Technologies
Brooke High School