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Joshua Brown

Reliability Engineer
Risingsun,US

Summary

Dynamic Reliability Engineer with a proven track record at NSG Group, excelling in asset management and maintenance planning. Enhanced equipment reliability through preventive strategies and reduced downtime via optimized spare parts management. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail fostered a culture of teamwork, leading to high employee morale and retention.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Reliability Engineer

NSG Group
05.2020 - Current
  • Supported quality assurance efforts by participating in audits, ensuring adherence to established specifications and standards, to achieve ISO certification.
  • Developed comprehensive maintenance plans, ensuring timely execution of tasks and adherence to safety standards.
  • Increased equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance strategies.
  • Optimized equipment life cycles by performing regular inspections and recommending corrective actions as needed.
  • Improved asset availability through effective use of predictive maintenance.
  • Reduced downtime by optimizing spare parts inventory management and streamlining procurement processes.
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Prepared monthly maintenance KPI charts.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention.
  • Worked with a team on integrating SAP, Storeroom, and shift maintenance crews for the successful start-up at Luckey.
  • Supervised a team of 13 hourly technicians, providing guidance on repair tasks.
  • Supervised 1 salary position (Stores Coordinator), providing guidance on SAP, storeroom set-up, GR/IR discrepancies, critical inventory counts, and day-to-day issues. Which leads to cycle counts of 98% and above twice a fiscal year.


Maintenance Supervisor

NSG Group Advanced Assembly (OE Fab)
06.2015 - 05.2020
  • Supervised a team of eight technicians, providing guidance on repair tasks.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery and electrical systems.
  • Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within the maintenance department.
  • Implemented and tracked preventive, predictive, and inspection processes in the Emaint CMMS system.
  • Supervised contractors to complete work on time and to company standards.

Electrician

NSG Group Advanced Assembly (OE Fab)
06.2012 - 06.2015
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested electrical equipment.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds, and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment, vision systems, and lighting fixtures.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Read and interpreted electrical and mechanical drawings, as well as electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.
  • Examined electrical circuits for loose connections and broken insulation.


Electrician

Pilkington / NSG Group (Float)
09.2000 - 06.2012
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested electrical equipment.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds, and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment, vision systems, and lighting fixtures.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Read and interpreted electrical and mechanical drawings, as well as electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.
  • Examined electrical circuits for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • The 1st First Operator when it was implemented.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Terra State Community College
Fremont, Ohio

Skills

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Infrared thermography

Spare parts management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Documentation and reporting

Troubleshooting and resolution

SAP

Emaint CMMS

Knowledge of Kawasaki, ABB, and Fanuc Robots

Timeline

Reliability Engineer

NSG Group
05.2020 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

NSG Group Advanced Assembly (OE Fab)
06.2015 - 05.2020

Electrician

NSG Group Advanced Assembly (OE Fab)
06.2012 - 06.2015

Electrician

Pilkington / NSG Group (Float)
09.2000 - 06.2012

Electrical Engineering

Terra State Community College

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