RICHARD HENRY
Arlington,TN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LDC Maintenance Manager/ Superintendent
Kruger Paper
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - Current
- I lead my team of Reliability Engineer, Planner, Mechanical Leadman, Electrical Leadman and Process Control Engineer in the areas of safety, quality and maintenance for all equipment and buildings to meet departmental goals
- Work to keep budgetary goals on path
- Develop processes and people to streamline maintenance and promote efficiency
- Work to produce cost saving initiatives
- Create sustainable processes for the maintenance dept
- Promote OPEX/ MPR processes
LDC Electrical and Instrument Supervisor
Kruger Paper
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 01.2020
- I lead the daily activities that give direction to a team of electricians in the areas of safety, quality and maintenance for all equipment and buildings to meet departmental goals
- Help implement root cause failure analysis, manufacturing work systems and precision maintenance techniques
- Held responsibility for oversight of various departments when management was unavailable
- With a focus of improving run time and balancing keeping cost down
- I also order parts for jobs and create the associated work orders
- I also create and modify reports
- In addition I create training documents that help with different facets of safety
- I also have created and implemented training and skills Matrix for the E/I Technicians
- I also work with my technicians to resolve tasks with and around Honeywell Experion PKS and RsLogix.
Verso Paper
, ME
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Level 4 (Special Services) I/E Process Control and Automation
- Schedule and prioritize work to be completed during maintenance outages
- Very knowledgeable on a wide variety of instrumentation and electrical components
- Held responsibility for oversight of various departments when management was unavailable
- I create displays and trends for OSIsoft for applications on a variety of variables
- Perform continuous design improvements on Foxboro DCS, Modicon PLCs, Allen Bradley, Honeywell and Siemens control systems being proactive in preventing loss to production with inventive ideas and strategies
- Providing process control job duties such as; improving strategies to improve control concepts, graphics and trending for multiple projects including capital projects
- Upgraded controls on drive systems to G9 VFD’s by Toshiba thus reducing breakdowns and improving machine reliability
- Taken the initiative to install two Foxboro field enclosures working closely with engineering as where to place them for Foxboro expansion
- Due to my having done this, the company did not need to employ a contractor and incur further expense
- Developed new jumper policy and procedures when safety interlocks are forced that safety is not bypassed
- Provide leadership support as needed
- This requires communicating expectations to crew members, prioritizing work requests, building daily schedules, and holding morning safety meetings
- Working with a team of engineers and production to complete the gas conversion project
- As a Level 4 technician I provide my expertise and experience while prioritizing the multiple tasks necessary for the successful completion of the conversion
- Experience with SAP to build PM’s, order parts and create work orders
- Constantly and consistently available when production or technicians need to reach me at home with questions about the mill
- Act as a resident expert on Foxboro DCS by training technicians and engineers on the systems and processes
- Experience with Siemens Apacs/ PCS7 OS Migration, RSLogix 5000, Microsoft Office
International Paper
, ME
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Level 4 (Special Services) I/E Process Control and Automation
- Schedule and prioritize work to be completed during maintenance outages
- Engineered process loops and Instrumentation
- Boiler controls and upgrades, Recovery Boilers,
- Held responsibility for oversight of various departments when management was unavailable.
Instrumentation and Electrical/Environmental Officer
Boralex
Livermore Falls, ME
01.2003 - 01.2004
- As the sole electrician and instrumentation employee I coordinated shut down work with contractors
- Managed CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring System) by tracking emissions, reporting to the state, technical support and repair of the equipment
Education
Electrical Construction
Kennebec Valley Technical College
01.1992 - 01.1993
Radiological Sensor Maintenance & Testing - undefined
ABB University
Accuray Smart Platform Maintenance Esco Institute EPA Certified Universal Technician required by 40CFR part 82 subpart F - undefined
ABB University
I/A Series Systems Continuous Control - undefined
I/A Series System Configuration Essentials - undefined
Rockwell Automation Livermore - undefined
Central Maine Community College
Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 - undefined
State
I/A Series System Management - undefined
State of Maine - undefined
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ME Tailored CCP153 – Studio 5000 Level 2: ControlLogix Maintenance and Troubleshooting - undefined
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State of Maine
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Skills
Facilities maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Staff Management
Deadline management
Employee scheduling
Business Development
Financial Management
Inventory replenishment
Materials requisition
Employee performance assessment
Additional Information
- COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS , For outstanding work on capital project construction jobs Job on Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer, PLC to DCS change over along with startup assistance Firefighter of the Year 2010
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 26 hourly staff members.
- Supervised team of 3 salary staff members.
- Created a process to track PM's and work for the Lift truck shop with custom white boards.
- Developed Electrical PPE inspection and compliance standards for E/I shop.
- Developed Audit process to increase PM efficiencies.
- Collaborated with team of engineers in the development of HP#3 structural repairs.
Timeline
LDC Maintenance Manager/ Superintendent
Kruger Paper
01.2020 - Current
LDC Electrical and Instrument Supervisor
Kruger Paper
01.2017 - 01.2020
Verso Paper
01.2006 - 01.2017
International Paper
01.2004 - 01.2006
Instrumentation and Electrical/Environmental Officer
Boralex
01.2003 - 01.2004
Electrical Construction
Kennebec Valley Technical College
01.1992 - 01.1993
Radiological Sensor Maintenance & Testing - undefined
ABB University
Accuray Smart Platform Maintenance Esco Institute EPA Certified Universal Technician required by 40CFR part 82 subpart F - undefined
ABB University
I/A Series Systems Continuous Control - undefined
I/A Series System Configuration Essentials - undefined
Rockwell Automation Livermore - undefined
Central Maine Community College
Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 - undefined
State
I/A Series System Management - undefined
State of Maine - undefined
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ME Tailored CCP153 – Studio 5000 Level 2: ControlLogix Maintenance and Troubleshooting - undefined
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State of Maine