JOSEPH TIMOUTHY WILLIAMS II
Gurnee,USA
Summary
Dynamic facilities maintenance leader with extensive experience at AbbVie, excelling in reliability-centered maintenance and project leadership. Proven track record in enhancing equipment performance and compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in reverse osmosis systems and mentoring teams, driving safety initiatives and operational excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECH
AbbVie
North Chicago, U.S.A.
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Led mechanical maintenance operations ensuring equipment reliability and quality compliance.
- Oversaw installation, service, and repair of production and facility support systems.
- Executed maintenance for reverse osmosis system and documented preventive procedures in Maximo to ensure compliance.
- Supported root-cause investigations and reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement facility upgrades and improve safety protocols.
- Onboarded and trained junior technicians; supervised team and conducted weekly meetings to enhance performance.
- Interpreted mechanical blueprints to ensure compliance with AbbVie engineering standards.
- Directed projects from planning through execution, including process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
- Evaluated equipment vendors and coordinated FAT/SAT testing and commissioning.
SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Baxter
Round Lake, U.S.A.
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Led Galaxy and Takeda SFS 20 passivation projects, completing both ahead of schedule.
- Developed and implemented a new passivation training program; served as Baxter’s primary passivator.
- Oversaw maintenance for Penicillin and Drug Delivery buildings, ensuring all critical systems functioned reliably.
- Coordinated shift changeovers, audits, preventive maintenance schedules, and annual shutdowns to maintain operational continuity.
- Supervised boiler and control rooms ensuring proper electrical and pressure system function.
- Onboarded and mentored eight technicians; served on technical interview and evaluation panels.
- Rebuilt Unibloc, Ultra-High Shear, and PD/PCM pumps using CPVC, PVC, and stainless steel.
- Documented SOP compliance and preventive maintenance activities in Maximo to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Conducted thermal imaging, SCADA monitoring, and electrical system testing.
ELECTRICIAN / HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR
U.S. Army, HSC 113th Engineer Brigade
, U.S.A.
05.2008 - 05.2018
- Operated heavy equipment for excavation, grading, and soil stabilization to ensure project completion and compliance with specifications.
- Designed and analyzed electrical circuits; developed IC layouts and conducted parametric testing.
- Managed a team of 16 soldiers to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Supported design and documentation of mechanical and electrical infrastructure to enhance system reliability and facilitate project execution.
Education
Bachelor’s Program -
College of Lake County
12-2025
Military Academy -
01-2008
Skills
- HVAC
- Water Treatment Systems
- Steam Generation Systems
- Air Handlers
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maximo CMMS
- Root Cause Maintenance
- Reliability maintenance
- Facility Layout Design
- Blueprints
- P&IDs
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Initiatives
- Project Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Safety Initiatives
Certification
- EPA Clean Air Section 608, 01/01/24
- Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB), 01/01/25
- Interior Electrician, 01/01/10
- Heavy Construction Machine Operator, 01/01/08
Volunteering And Affiliations
- BPA, 2023
- BAX Vets, 2018
- Employee Activity Committee (EHC), 2023
Key Proficiencies
- Distilled Water and Reverse Osmosis Systems
- HVAC, Pre-Conditioned Air, and Pure Steam Systems
- Air Handlers and Containment Systems
- Root Cause and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Mechanical Drawings, Blueprints, and P&IDs
- Preventive Maintenance and Maximo CMMS
- Project Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety Initiatives
Timeline
LEAD FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECH
AbbVie
02.2024 - 04.2026
SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Baxter
07.2019 - 02.2024
ELECTRICIAN / HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR
U.S. Army, HSC 113th Engineer Brigade
05.2008 - 05.2018
Bachelor’s Program -
College of Lake County