UCHENNA K. BONI
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Utilities Technician with expertise in optimizing energy efficiency and enhancing performance metrics. Proven track record in performing preventative maintenance on water filtration and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and cost reductions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilities Technician
Niagara Bottling Company
Mooresville, NC
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Achieved continuous reduction in energy costs through effective management of compressors, chillers, cooling towers, distillers, boilers, dryers, air-handlers, and centrifugal pumps
- Performed preventative and predictive maintenance to ensure optimal operation of water filtration processes (reverse osmosis, carbon towers, UV systems, chemical injects, valves, pumps) for high-quality purified water
- Monitored plant wastewater treatment systems for operational efficiency
Machine Operator
Niagara Bottling Company
Mooresville, NC
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Set up, operated, and monitored machinery used in the production and bottling process, including the blow molder, filler, mixing skid/mixer, labeler, packer, palletizer, and conveyors.
- Maintained product consistency and minimized downtime on manufacturing floor by observing safety protocols, loading raw materials per Bill of Materials, keeping accurate production records, conducting and documenting hourly checks (including water conductivity, filling levels, capping of bottles, bulls' eye after film wrapping, and bottle weights), ensuring smooth operation of production line, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and calibrating machines for optimal performance.
- Operated machinery to produce bottled beverages efficiently.
- Monitored production line for quality and safety standards.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections regularly.
Packer
Pactiv Evergreen
Mooresville, NC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Packaged finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Inspected finished goods for quality assurance before packaging.
- Operated packing machinery to prepare products for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow on production line.
- Worked at Novolex
Education
MSc - Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2026
Certified Production Technician Quality Practices and Measurements Certificate -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC/Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Statesville, NC11-2016
Certified Production Technology Technician Process and Production Certificate -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC/Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Statesville, NC11-2016
Certified Production Technician Safety Certificate -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC/Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Statesville, NC10-2016
Career Readiness Certificate/ACT -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC
Statesville, NC01-2016
MBA - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Imo State, Nigeria01-2008
First Degree - Mechanical Engineering (Production)
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo (Nigeria)
Nigeria01-1997
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- ETAP
- Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
- MATLAB
- SIMSCAPE
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
Volunteer Experience
Participated in the Niagara Life projects, 01/01/17 - 12/31/22
Projects
MSc Course Project: LITERATURE REVIEW ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY IN OPTIMIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRIAL PLANTS, 05/01/25
Tools And Software
- SolidWorks - Modelling, Simulations, Finite Element Analysis
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Engineering Equation Solver (EES)
- MATLAB
- ETAP
- SIMSCAPE
Team Projects
- MSc Course Project: Energy Audit in Manufacturing Facility, 05/01/25
- Senior Design Project: Designed and Constructed a Detachable Cookware Handle, 05/01/26
- Junior Design Project: Design and Construction of Elmer's Twin Wobbler, 05/01/25
- Sophomore Project: Fabrication of an assembly to break a Delrin test sample at a specific load in an Instron tensile test, 05/01/23
Timeline
Utilities Technician
Niagara Bottling Company
01.2017 - 01.2022
Machine Operator
Niagara Bottling Company
01.2017 - 12.2017
Packer
Pactiv Evergreen
01.2015 - 01.2016
MSc - Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Certified Production Technician Quality Practices and Measurements Certificate -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC/Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Certified Production Technology Technician Process and Production Certificate -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC/Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Certified Production Technician Safety Certificate -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC/Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Career Readiness Certificate/ACT -
Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC
MBA - Project Management Technology
Federal University of Technology Owerri
First Degree - Mechanical Engineering (Production)
Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo (Nigeria)