Jeremiah Hawkins
Dayton,TX
Summary
Maintenance professional with 23 years of experience in equipment maintenance, repair, and installation. Skilled in construction and shutdown projects, serving as a Millwright General Foreman/Foreman/Millwright. Expertise includes Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Mechanical Rotating Equipment Planner, Material Coordinator/Step-up Supervisor, and Maintenance Technician/Outage Coordinator. Proven track record in planning and executing projects in diverse industries such as petrochemical plants, chemical plants, paper mills, sawmills, co-gens, and nuclear power plants.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Ketjen (Albemarle)
Bayport, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Handled all aspects of preventative maintenance and repairs for the catalyst plant.
- Direct daily operations and schedule maintenance activities.
- Coordinated timely execution of outages to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Tracked notification and work orders for plant's corrective and preventive maintenance using SAP.
- Supervised third-party contractor operations for successful equipment upgrades, repairs and installations.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through data analysis of repair trends.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Analyzed current procedures used by technicians during repairs and installations, making recommendations for improvements where applicable.
- Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Maintenance Mechanical Rotating Equipment Planner and Material Coordinator
Lyondell Basell
LaPorte, TX
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Developed job plans for rotating equipment.
- Created purchase requisitions to procure necessary materials for planned tasks.
- Maintained records of all material and equipment deliveries.
- Handled requisition writing for both on-site and off-site equipment repairs.
- Planned for upcoming outages.
- Created task lists for both routine and preventive maintenance.
- Created and corrected equipment BOM.
- Developed comprehensive plans for resource allocation and project management.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
- Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget.
- Created detailed reports outlining current status of projects and identified areas for improvement or optimization.
- Utilized SAP for planning purposes.
Step-Up Maintenance Supervisor
Oxy Vinyl’s
La Porte, TX
05.2014 - 07.2019
- Ensured the proper functioning of centrifugal pumps, compressors, steam turbines, blowers, and draft fans through regular inspection and maintenance.
- Dealing with on-site and off-site vendors for parts and repairs.
- Utilized SAP for planning and scheduling daily tasks.
- Wrote purchase requisitions for parts and services.
- Conducted troubleshooting and failure analysis on plant equipment
- Created BOM list and organized stock for equipment setup.
- Coordinated outages for multiple equipment types.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Millwright Supervisor
Austin Industrial at Total Petrochemical and Refining Inc.
La Porte, TX
04.2008 - 05.2014
- Supervised plant equipment and pump preventive maintenance operations successfully
- Executed equipment repairs and conducted thorough overhauls in the shop.
- Participated in the failure analysis program
- Supervised a team of Millwrights to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Scheduled maintenance, repairs, and installations as needed.
- Maintained records of all equipment operations, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Performed complex diagnostics on mechanical systems using specialized tools and techniques.
- Ordered necessary parts for repairs or replacements as needed.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Provided training to other technicians on safe operating procedures and machine use.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working around hazardous materials.
- Utilized SAP for planning notifications.
Millwright
Jacobs Engineering at Total Petrochemical and Refining Inc.
La Porte, TX
02.2008 - 04.2008
- Performed installation of Farrell equipment and pumps.
- Performed pipe strain checks and commissioned pumps to service.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
Millwright
Lufkin Industries Foundry
Lufkin, TX
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance in the foundry.
- Welding and fabricating of new equipment and replacement parts.
- Installation of new equipment and demolition of old equipment.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
Millwright Foreman
SW&B
Various cities Nationwide
03.2007 - 11.2007
- Supervised and coordinated shutdown projects at Owens-Corning plants and International Paper Mills.
- Managed and coordinated the demolition of old equipment and pumps.
- Timely execution of plant commissioning activities resulted in a successful plant launch
- Led and managed a millwright team to install, maintain, repair and test industrial machinery.
- Supervised and coordinated the assembly of new machines, following manufacturer's guidelines.
Emergency Shift Millwright
Performance Contractors at Louisiana Pigment
Sulfur, LA
12.2005 - 03.2007
- Performed quick repairs to equipment for minimal downtime.
- Worked as a Boilermaker Foreman and Millwright Foreman on outages when needed.
- Worked preventive maintenance before going on emergency shift.
- Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Troubleshot problems with hydraulic systems and pneumatics.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed on machinery.
Millwright
SW&B
Various cities Nationwide
12.2001 - 12.2005
- Applied knowledge and skills in various paper mills to ensure successful completion of shutdown projects.
- Dismantling and installing various sections of the paper machine and pumps.
- Met engineer requests for welding and fabricating tasks, ensuring smooth integration of new equipment with existing machinery.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with 99% accuracy.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
Education
Skills
- Materials Requisition
- Job Planning
- Team Supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Protocols
- Employee performance assessment
- Resource Allocation
- Work Order Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Employee Safety Training
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Training and development
- Materials coordination
- Continuous Improvement
- Work Order Preparation
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Performance Evaluations
- Supply Requisition
- Dependable and Consistent
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Maintenance Planning
- Personnel Skill Assessments
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Job Prioritizing
Professionalreferences
- Hubert Hancock, Maintenance Manager, Total Petrochemical and Refining Inc (Retired), 713-253-1577, 281-930-9033
- Oscar Garza, Maintenance Planner, Total Petrochemical and Refining Inc, 281-476-3855, 832-607-4465
Personal Qualifications
- NCCER Certification for Millwright
- Practical Vibration Analysis- Fundamentals Level 1 thru Update International Inc.
References
- Labon Tottingham, 832-621-7410
- William Wayne Parks, 832-967-7278
Certification
- NCCER Millwright
- Practical Vibration Analysis-Fundamentals Level 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Ketjen (Albemarle)
02.2023 - Current
Maintenance Mechanical Rotating Equipment Planner and Material Coordinator
Lyondell Basell
07.2019 - 02.2023
Step-Up Maintenance Supervisor
Oxy Vinyl’s
05.2014 - 07.2019
Millwright Supervisor
Austin Industrial at Total Petrochemical and Refining Inc.
04.2008 - 05.2014
Millwright
Jacobs Engineering at Total Petrochemical and Refining Inc.
02.2008 - 04.2008
Millwright
Lufkin Industries Foundry
11.2007 - 02.2008
Millwright Foreman
SW&B
03.2007 - 11.2007
Emergency Shift Millwright
Performance Contractors at Louisiana Pigment
12.2005 - 03.2007
Millwright
SW&B
12.2001 - 12.2005
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