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Nicholas Dries

Janesville,WI

Summary

Adept Reliability Specialist with a proven track record at Metso, enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency through advanced condition monitoring and failure modes analysis. Excelled in leading international teams and fostering teamwork, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and professionalism. Achieved significant improvements in maintenance processes and customer satisfaction.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reliability Specialist

Metso
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing thorough maintenance tasks and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Preformed Girth Gear Cleaning
  • Preformed Girth Gear Inspections using Eddy Current Array (ECA), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
  • Preformed Rapid Scan testing of Mill components using Ultrasonic Testing Methods (UT)
  • Preformed visual inspections of mill components in accordance with AGMA 1010-F14 Standards
  • Wrote and Reviewed reports to be delivered to customers based on findings
  • Worked with customers and market area personnel to plan and execute inspections in the US and Worldwide locations
  • Led international teams to execute inspections at various locations in the US and Worldwide
  • Trained new hires in all digital inspections service offerings

Reliability Specialist

Global Physical Asset Management
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing thorough maintenance tasks and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Preformed Girth Gear Cleaning
  • Preformed Girth Gear Inspections using Eddy Current Array (ECA), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
  • Preformed Rapid Scan testing of Mill components using Ultrasonic Testing Methods (UT)
  • Preformed visual inspections of mill components in accordance with AGMA 1010-F14 Standards
  • Wrote and Reviewed reports to be delivered to customers based on findings

Reliability Technician

Tamarack Consultants LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing thorough maintenance tasks and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Preformed Girth Gear Cleaning
  • Preformed Girth Gear Inspections using Eddy Current Array (ECA), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
  • Preformed Rapid Scan testing of Mill components using Ultrasonic Testing Methods (UT)
  • Preformed visual inspections of mill components in accordance with AGMA 1010-F14 Standards
  • Wrote and Reviewed reports to be delivered to customers based on findings

Education

High School Diploma -

Catholic Memorial High School
Waukesha, WI
06.2007

Skills

  • Condition Monitoring
  • Crack mapping
  • Crack relieving
  • Karl Deutsch crack depth testing
  • Contact Cecks
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Report Writing
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Failure modes analysis
  • Logistical planning and travel coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Client Communication
  • Professionalism

Accomplishments

  • Achieved a services recommendation from B2 Gold corporate maintenance manager through effectively executing a full DGI Scope at B2 Gold, Otjikoto Mine Namibia from planning stages all the way thorough report delivery.
  • Have led a team of 9 reliability specialists at Newmont Penasquito Mine in Mexico, delivering the largest inspections package by dollar value to date.
  • Have experience working and leading teams in 7 countries to date including, Australia, Egypt, Finland, Mexico, Madagascar, Namibia and the United States.
  • Have worked safely to deliver all facets of our inspections service for nearly 5 years.

Certification

Metso Digital Gear Inspections: Master

Metso Rapid Scan Inspections: Expert

Worldspec NDT Training: Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2

Worldspec NDT Training: Eddy Current Testing Level 2

Worldspec NDT Training: Ultrasonic Testing Level 2

Timeline

Reliability Specialist

Metso
01.2023 - Current

Reliability Specialist

Global Physical Asset Management
01.2022 - 12.2022

Reliability Technician

Tamarack Consultants LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Catholic Memorial High School

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