Rachael Cruz
Houston,Texas
Summary
As an experienced Maintenance Planner, my commitment to continuous learning and development is reflected in my commendable track record of efficiently, accurately, and safely completing tasks. I bring a dedicated and highly organized approach, ensuring the smooth and streamlined operations of projects. In a leadership capacity, I collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels, earning respect and fostering a cohesive team environment through a positive and infectious attitude. My specialized expertise includes safety performance, rigorous compliance with regulations and policies, maintenance of mechanical integrity, effective asset management, and implementing preventative measures for cost savings. I also excel in forecasting and managing maintenance, overseeing craftspersons, and contributing to the overall success of the business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance & Engineering Business Analyst
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Usa
09.2024 - Current
- Analyzed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and document functional specifications.
- Developed reports using data visualization tools, such as Power BI, to support decision-making processes. These reports included Power BI dashboards to show cost center owners actual cash fixed cost spend as well as open PO commitments in order to aid in monthly accruals and budget creations.
- Spearheaded the development of maintenance metrics and conducted in-depth analysis to precisely monitor crucial aspects of the maintenance and engineering departments.
- Proficiently served as the SAP HANA super user, overseeing training, troubleshooting, and the ongoing maintenance of SAP to ensure seamless operations.
Maintenance Central Planning Supervisor
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Usa
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Supervised a team of 8 maintenance planners/schedulers/material coordinators.
- Reorganized the planning department for enhanced efficiency, introducing new roles and dividing planning duties.
- Overhauled the maintenance work flow process with a focus on safety and asset integrity.
- Actively sought development through Front Line Leadership programs and lean maintenance training.
- Trained and actively engaged in the Black Belt process of pull planning, facilitating the meticulous planning of scheduled outages for operational units.
- Assumed the responsibility for the management of additions, deletions, or modifications of equipment, preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, Bill of Materials (BOM), functional locations, and revisions within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Maintenance Planner and Scheduler
ALTIVIA SPECIALTY CHEMICAL
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Facilitate weekly cross-departmental planning meetings to prioritize work orders effectively.
- Strategically plan mechanical projects, overseeing engineering aspects, field verifications, and parts procurement.
- Managed financial reconciliations, accruals, and reporting, while also overseeing key performance indicator analysis.
- Serve as the lead planner/scheduler for all unit outages, shutdowns, and turnarounds, ensuring seamless and well-coordinated operations.
- Hold the designation of Excavation and Trenching Competent Person, demonstrating proficiency in safety protocols.
- Oversaw the updating of Bill of Materials (BOMs), drawings, procedures, and planning estimates to reflect changes or modifications in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintenance Planner and Coordinator
ARCONIC TITANIUM EXTRUSION
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Established and managed an efficient parts room, optimizing inventory and streamlining operations, while overseeing the implementation of a robust CMMS system (SAP) in purchasing, parts, and maintenance.
- Developed Operational Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reliability reports to address maintenance downtime and conducted on-site issue resolutions, efficiently planning and scheduling work in collaboration with production, maintenance, and parts.
- Led comprehensive project management for maintenance, capital, and emergency projects, coordinating with vendors, purchasing, and shipping for seamless movement of parts and services.
- Managed contractor activities from job walkout to final invoice closeout, while actively participating in various EH&S teams and serving as SPA for confined space and fall protection.
- Worked collaboratively with engineering to implement a calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, and oversaw waste disposal, including coordination, tracking, and reporting in addition to working with accounting and purchasing for monthly purchase order closeouts.
Plant Maintenance Coordinator
SUN PRODUCTS CORPORATION
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Contact negotiation and management of personnel, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.
- Prepared job plans and task scopes of work, facilitating smooth work activities coordination between Maintenance and Operations.
- Developed and implemented a mechanical integrity program for Process Safety Management compliance.
- Developed and implemented a safety audit process to protect plant flooring during unit outages, and resolved conflicts, backed by extensive safety and environmental training including ERT and Hazmat certifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Project Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2020
Skills
- Data analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP HANA, GUI, ECC
- Power BI
Certification
- Project Management Certification - University of Texas
- Front Line Leader Development - TDS
- Confined Space Supervisor - F.I.R.S.T. Response
- Fall Protection Inspector - Honeywell
- Power BI Bootcamp - Computrain
- Leading in Lean Enterprise - CM Associates
- Leading with Excellence Training - Brazosport College
- Maintenance Planning & Scheduling - Marshall Institute
Timeline
Maintenance & Engineering Business Analyst
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Usa
09.2024 - Current
Maintenance Central Planning Supervisor
Ineos Olefins & Polymers Usa
03.2021 - 09.2024
Maintenance Planner and Scheduler
ALTIVIA SPECIALTY CHEMICAL
01.2019 - 01.2021
Maintenance Planner and Coordinator
ARCONIC TITANIUM EXTRUSION
01.2016 - 01.2019
Plant Maintenance Coordinator
SUN PRODUCTS CORPORATION
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Project Management
Liberty University
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- United States Army Reserves - 2008-2016 - 38B Civil Affairs Specialist
- UTC Aerospace Systems - 2005 - 2012 - Space Suit Electro-Mechanical Technician
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