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Nicholas Gavazzo
Georgia- Pacific LLC
Moore Haven,FL
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Results-driven professional with a solid background in work order management and facility maintenance. Proven track record of optimizing design processes and ensuring compliance through meticulous quality checks. Committed to delivering exceptional outcomes in collaborative environments.
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Drafter
2 Years 7 Months- Developed detailed CAD drawings to support engineering and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and feasibility.
- Assisted in creating specifications for materials and components used in projects.
- Reviewed project requirements to identify potential design challenges early on.
- Streamlined design workflows by implementing standardized drafting procedures.
- Conducted quality checks on drawings to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in project meetings to communicate design progress and updates clearly.
- Supported project managers by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining open lines of communication regarding design progress.
- Delivered accurate and efficient conversions of sketches to digital files, streamlining the design process for all team members.
- Performed thorough quality checks on completed designs, confirming accuracy before submission to clients or production teams.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously without compromising attention to detail or missing deadlines.
- Maintained organization of digital files and folders, ensuring easy access to current and past project drafts for all team members.
- Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
- Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.
- Developed and revised diagrams to accurately reflect design changes.
Mechanical Maintenance Planner
1 Year 5 Months- Developed and maintained detailed maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly.
- Optimized inventory management processes for maintenance supplies, reducing downtime risks.
- Implemented preventive maintenance strategies, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Analyzed maintenance data to inform proactive decision-making and process improvements.
- Coordinated with contractors for specialized maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Streamlined communication channels between operations and maintenance teams to improve workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Coordinated with manufacturing teams to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance activities, optimizing production schedules.
- Implemented state-of-the-art maintenance management software, enhancing tracking and reporting of maintenance activities.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Crew Leader
4 Years- Led team to achieve production goals while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and machinery usage.
- Monitored workflow and addressed issues to maintain efficiency in production processes.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and enhanced productivity.
- Facilitated communication between management and crew to align on production priorities.
- Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism in all aspects of work, thereby elevating overall team performance.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
Network Engineer
3 Months- Designed and implemented scalable network solutions to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Managed complex network configurations using Cisco routers and switches to optimize connectivity.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery.
- Developed documentation for network architectures and standard operating procedures for team reference.
Nuclear Machinist's Mate
20 Years- Operated and maintained nuclear propulsion systems on submarines, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on critical machinery, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational readiness.
- Trained junior personnel in nuclear systems operations, fostering knowledge transfer and skill development within the team.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical issues in propulsion systems, implementing effective troubleshooting methods to resolve problems quickly.
- Provided vital support during refueling processes by overseeing fuel assembly movement operations while adhering to strict radiological safety protocols.
- Sustained optimal performance of emergency diesel generators by executing comprehensive preventive maintenance routines, ensuring reliable backup power supply during contingency events.
- Contributed to successful plant shutdowns, orchestrating detailed procedures for equipment isolation and decontamination.
- Maintained peak performance of nuclear machinery with consistent preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Conducted extensive valve maintenance for optimal flow control within steam generation systems, contributing to improved heat transfer rates between primary coolant loops and steam generators.
- Monitored nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards or needs for maintenance or repair.
- Started, stopped, adjusted, tested and operated pumps, valves, switchgears and system controls to keep operations within tight tolerances.
- Recorded operating data and results of surveillance tests in permanent internal and records accessible by auditors and regulatory agencies.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to drive environmental safety.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to promote environmental safety.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Work order management
Maintenance scheduling
Facility management
System configuration
AutoCAD shortcut commands
2D drafting proficiency
Strong communication skills
Autodesk sketchbook pro
Autodesk revit
Engineering drawing interpretation
Schematics and drawings
Isometric drawings
Timeline
Design Drafter
Georgia- Pacific LLC
12.2022 - 07.2025
Mechanical Maintenance Planner
Georgia-Pacific LLC
10.2021 - 03.2023
Crew Leader
Georgia-Pacific LLC
03.2019 - 03.2023
Network Engineer
Cisco
12.2018 - 03.2019
Nuclear Machinist's Mate
US Navy
12.1998 - 12.2018
Moon Valley High School
High School Diploma