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Samuel W Mcgowan

Samuel W Mcgowan

Gulf Shores,AL

Summary

Dedicated professional with comprehensive experience in maintenance supervision and team leadership. Expertise in equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and training development, contributing to streamlined operations and minimized downtime across various industrial settings.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Power house maintenance supervisor

International Paper
Cantonment, Florida
07.2021 - Current
  • Supervised maintenance teams to optimize equipment and facility operations.
  • Scheduled routine inspections to identify repairs and maintenance needs.
  • Developed procedures to enhance safety and minimize equipment downtime.
  • Trained staff on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
  • Conducted evaluations to assess technician skills and competencies.
  • Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and prioritized job completion.
  • Scheduled machine repairs and maintenance to support continuous production operations.
  • Collaborated with management to align maintenance strategies with operational goals.

Maintenance Planner

International Paper
Cantonment, Florida
08.2010 - 06.2021
  • Developed detailed work orders for technicians to execute maintenance tasks efficiently.
  • Planned industrial machine maintenance to ensure uninterrupted production in large facilities.
  • Assisted in establishing preventative maintenance plans for new equipment installations.
  • Reported project progress, site issues, and labor status to supervisors regularly.
  • Reviewed project blueprints to assess workforce requirements for job completion.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and resource allocation to meet project objectives.
  • Served as area annual outage planner for power recovery and lime kiln operations over five years.
  • Created comprehensive work scopes for contractor bidding on outage projects.

Multicraft maintenance mechanic

International Paper
Cantonment, Florida
12.1999 - 08.2010
  • Oversaw all mechanical equipment in mill, including pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors, and belts.
  • Designed and fabricated upgrades to enhance existing equipment performance.
  • Installed new plant machinery to meet operational requirements.
  • Laser aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors for optimal functionality.
  • Repaired worn parts through welding, grinding, and machining techniques.
  • Utilized technical manuals to effectively troubleshoot equipment issues.

Millwright

Mobile Paper Board
Mobile, Alabama
03.1991 - 12.1999
  • Completed two-year apprenticeship program to achieve journeyman millwright certification.
  • Served as millwright, returning to trade school for welding, pipefitting, and basic machinist training.
  • Accumulated six years of experience as Multicraft mechanic at Mobile Paper Board.

Operator

Mobile Paper Board
Mobile, Alabama
09.1986 - 03.1991
  • Hired for paper machine production role after high school at 18 years old.
  • Progressed to back tender position within five years of dedicated service.
  • Transferred to maintenance department to expand skill set and responsibilities.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Engineering

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Training development
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Problem solving

Affiliations

  • i enjoy fishing and boating and spending time with my family

Accomplishments

  • I received recognition last year for going above and beyond in my role as maintenance supervisor by the plant manager

Timeline

Power house maintenance supervisor

International Paper
07.2021 - Current

Maintenance Planner

International Paper
08.2010 - 06.2021

Multicraft maintenance mechanic

International Paper
12.1999 - 08.2010

Millwright

Mobile Paper Board
03.1991 - 12.1999

Operator

Mobile Paper Board
09.1986 - 03.1991

Some College (No Degree) - Pre- Engineering

Bishop State Community College

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