Kenny Luse
Lake Jackson
Summary
Maintenance Engineer with 10+ years of experience with a strong focus on Safety, Reliability, and Cost. Proven ability to resolve issues and drive continuous improvements while being able to successfully collaborate with others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LHC-9 Rotating Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Dow Chemical
Freeport
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for reporting Re-work Data for Plant and investigate and resolving any high value cases to reduce maintenance spending
- Mentor for Multiple Maintenance Edge Engineers
- Collaborated with multiple different groups (CRE, Turnaround, Inspections, vendors) to optimize and reduce LHC-9 Mega-Turnaround Duration
- Acted as the unit quality focal point for the zone, reviewing QC plans.
- Analyzed and Optimized PPM's to maintain reliability while efficiently reducing costs
PDH-1 Rotating Equipment Maintenance Enginner
Dow Chemical
Freeport
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Focal Point for Equipment Issues like C-575 Failures, and Compressor Bearing High Temperatures
- Facilitated improvements and reliability on Air Compressors supporting PDH-1 and LHC-9
- Drove routine meetings with Seal Vendors to resolve Seal Issues and drive increased MTBF of pump seals
PDH-1 Fixed Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Dow Chemical
Freeport
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Led PAT Team For Plant, and implemented Leakbuster Program
- Focal Point for initiatives like closing GMISS Registration Gaps, HTHA Study
- Conducted inspections and provided technical guidance for multiple turnarounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12-2015
Skills
- Failure analysis
- Technical inspections
- Quality control
- Vendor management
- Root cause analysis
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
LHC-9 Rotating Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Dow Chemical
01.2023 - Current
PDH-1 Rotating Equipment Maintenance Enginner
Dow Chemical
01.2020 - 12.2022
PDH-1 Fixed Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Dow Chemical
02.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University