Richard Haas
Cedar Grove,NC
Summary
Journeyman maintenance mechanic with extensive experience in industrial manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. Demonstrated ability to monitor critical systems, respond to alarms, and train new employees, enhancing overall performance and safety. Focused on leveraging technical skills to drive productivity and support organizational objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Center SR.Technician
Merck & Co., Inc.
Durham, NC
08.2013 - Current
- Monitored critical systems and alarms across six manufacturing sites to ensure operational integrity.
- Responded to alarms and took corrective action.
- Monitored chillers, boilers, and plant air systems.
- Maintained Energy Center equipment through PM system
- Managed waste treatment areas to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Conducted facility rounds to identify and address potential issues across all areas.
- Assisted in training new employees in Energy Center protocols to enhance onboarding effectiveness.
Resin Formulation
BioMerieux
Durham, NC
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Cleaned, set up, and prepared manufacturing equipment daily using current cGMP practices.
- Performed batch operations in media and resin areas of manufacturing
- Reviewed and implemented SOPs to enhance compliance and operational efficiency of manufacturing equipment.
- Reviewed batch documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining quality standards.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to cGMP standards.
- Proficient in various Microsoft programs as well as regulatory and documentary software.
Facilities Maintenance
Eisai Inc.
Durham, NC
06.2005 - 04.2011
- Managed and maintained facility clean utilities including Water for Injection, Clean Steam and USP water systems.
- Completed work in all areas of facility maintenance and repair. Specialized in water system maintenance.
- Provided support through preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance for critical manufacturing systems.
- Performed daily data inspection and analysis to ensure integrity of the water systems.
- Trained new employees on proactive measures to address potential equipment failures in water systems and ensured familiarity with policies and operations.
- Maintained workplace safety protocols while utilizing software tools including Microsoft Office, Regulatory Asset Manager (RAM), Trackwise, Maximo, and Documentum.
- Established strong collaborative relationships by consistently demonstrating fairness, honesty, and a willingness to assist coworkers.
Facilities Maintenance
Greenwood Inc.
Durham, NC
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Proactively addressed potential equipment downtime by completing preventive maintenance tasks; documented work completed according to cGMP standards.
- Administered preventative maintenance program, reducing equipment failure risks.
- Managed operation of water softeners, carbon filtration, and multimedia filtration units to ensure optimal performance.
- Obtained certification for installation and maintenance of high purity water pipe systems using Polypro, PVDF, and PVC materials.
- Acquired certification in socket fusion, infrared butt fusion, and blind crevice free welding techniques for high-quality connections.
- Utilized Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), Maximo, to initiate and document work orders.
- Managed building security protocols, overseeing electronic lock systems and surveillance monitoring to enhance safety.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Compliance management
- Equipment maintenance
- Compliance management
- Regulatory adherence
- Process improvement
- Alarm monitoring
- Critical systems monitoring
Timeline
Energy Center SR.Technician
Merck & Co., Inc.
08.2013 - Current
Resin Formulation
BioMerieux
05.2011 - 08.2013
Facilities Maintenance
Eisai Inc.
06.2005 - 04.2011
Facilities Maintenance
Greenwood Inc.
08.2004 - 06.2005