Shawn Gillespie
Ladys Island
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Heritage Color/ Vivify
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management for cost reduction and increased availability.
- Streamlined work order processes, resulting in faster response times and reduced backlog.
- Established maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Developed technical documentation for maintenance procedures, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer among team members.
- Managed contractors during major plant shutdowns for optimal resource utilization and project completion within budget constraints.
- Audited existing preventive maintenance plans, updating them based on current needs to reduce unnecessary expenses or redundancies.
- Evaluated new technologies or methodologies related to Maintenance Engineering which helped keep the company up-to-date with industry trends.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
Maintenance Supervisor
Flint Group Pigments
03.1997 - 02.2019
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- 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.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine West High School
Des Plaines, ILSkills
- Data Collection
- 5S Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Vendor Relations
- Blueprint Reading
- Troubleshoot Malfunctions
- ERP and SAP
- CAD Software
- Light Carpentry
- Facilities Painting and Repair
- Dismantle Machines
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Certification
- License - Class D Physical Chemical Water Treatment Time frame 1997-2019
- Certification- Corrosion Control and Prevention Time Frame 1997-2019
- Certification- Web Based Inventory and Preventative Maintenance Time Frame 1997-2019
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Heritage Color/ Vivify
02.2019 - 02.2023
Maintenance Supervisor
Flint Group Pigments
03.1997 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Maine West High School
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