To obtain the position of Facility Manager at the Covanta Huntington Facility
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Covanta
06.2017 - Current
Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets for maintenance projects, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and cost effectiveness.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Covanta
01.2004 - Current
Responsible to review, prioritize and direct the daily work activities of the operations group during assigned shift
Manage the functional activities of the Control Room Operator, Plant Operators and Loader Operator to ensure quality and timeliness of independent decisions required to provide a safe environment
Delineate and enforce the safety procedures and policies for the Operations Department and other support teams
Closely monitor the production and maintenance activities of the facility and assist in planning and executing both scheduled and unscheduled outage work as well as the timely completion of operating duties
Support the development of operating procedures and instructions, assist in the evaluation and development of recommendations for plant improvements
Promote and institute the highest level of safety awareness.
SHIFT ENGINEER
Covanta
01.2001 - 01.2004
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of 26 MW Waste to Energy Power Plant
Operations include the Safe and environmentally stable operation of 3 350 TPD Martin boilers
Duties include the coordination of Auxiliary Operators and the Maintenance of accurate and complete logs pertaining to vital plant information
Required to take appropriate action to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations, without first hand supervision
Responsibilities also include the administration of safe clearance and lock out procedures, confined space entry and other safety procedures.
Maintenance Mechanic
Covanta
01.1999 - 01.2001
Responsible for performing various mechanical, maintenance and repair work including the Inspection and maintenance work required for rotating machinery and equipment
Duties include inspection and adjustment, alignment of mechanical pumps
In addition, pump replacement or rebuilding
Required to replace fan bearings, replace motors, repair screw conveyors, rebuild or change gear boxes, install and modify piping
In addition, assist in the modification and addition of plant projects.
Auxiliary Engineer
Covanta
01.1994 - 01.1999
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment in accordance with the established operating procedures
Duties include but are not limited to the recording of data, reporting equipment malfunctions or trends that indicate possible trouble
And performing actions as directed to correct abnormal operating conditions or emergency situations
Responsible for the operation of both Refuse and Residue cranes.
Apprentice Engineer
Covanta
01.1993 - 01.1994
Responsible to perform tasks of increasing responsibility in accordance with required training and acquired experience
Required to perform maintenance tasks in assistance of the maintenance department
Responsible for the safe operation of the residue system.