Brandon A. - Reliability Engineer

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Martinez, United States

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 4 months

Augusta, United States

Reliability Engineer

Prayon, Inc

Establish and maintain equipment reliability program for the site based on industry best practices and production needs
Provide engineering support and expertise on day to day equipment failures
Lead root cause analysis on equipment failures and drive solutions
Evaluate critical assets for long term asset planning and future capital investments
Establish and track equipment health KPIs to improve asset utilization

Aug 2019 - Aug 2023

4 years 1 month

Pensacola, United States

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Ascend Performance Materials

Lead effort to reduce unplanned maintenance and drive asset availability to 100%
Provide engineering support and expertise on day to day equipment failures
Lead root cause analysis on equipment failures and drive solutions
Skillfully implement like-for-like replacement on obsolete equipment and upgrades to equipment reliability
Initiate, improve, and verify preventative maintenance strategies and proactive maintenance efforts
Initiate lean manufacturing principles (A2E); analyze and identify opportunities for improvement oversee implementation and sustainability of solutions
Lead Asset Strategy initiatives to systematically address gaps in equipment BOMs, PMs, and Critical Spares inventory
Provide engineering support to overhauls and site turnarounds on rotating equipment

Dec 2016 - Aug 2019

2 years 9 months

Helena-West Helena, United States

Mechanical Engineer

United Initiators, Inc.

Expertly update and maintain plantwide Process and Instrumentation Diagram documentation for all operational areas; improve plantwide organization; recognized as plant expert on all CAD drawings and documentation
Effectively design, develop, and oversee installation of new plant automation processes for both production and packaging facilities; increase manufacturing capabilities and improve overall efficiency of total plant operations
Skillfully develop and maintain efficient methods of documenting plant air emissions keeping compliance with state regulatory requirements
Initiate plant Management of Change tracking forms and oversee preliminary engineering required for implementing process changes and improvements
Initiate lean manufacturing principles; analyze and identify excessive product waste root causes; oversee enactment of process revisions
Safety ambassador; aid in revamping procedural implementation of safety processes; champion safe practices and safety awareness

Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

6 months

Pensacola, United States

Human Resources Intern

Ascend Performance Materials

Collaborated with heads of department operations in the development of job descriptions for position openings
Ensured 100% accuracy in employee records and documentation
Assisted in hiring process for new company employees
Worked with site directors and Vice President of Human Resources on reorganization of area personnel and hierarchy layout

Summary

Proficient mechanical engineer with proven success in a multicultural company. Experienced in rotating equipment reliability, CAD design, and control systems development. Demonstrated quick learner with track record of efficient process improvement and resource management.

Process Improvement
Risk Assessment / Mitigation
Skilled Communication
Strategic Planning
Project Planning – Delivery
Programmable Logic
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Integrated Systems

Languages

English

Advanced

Education

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Tallahassee, United States

Pensacola State College

Associate of Arts · Arts · Pensacola, United States

Certifications & licenses

Cat I Vibration Analyst

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Practitioner (CMRP)

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Education

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Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Tallahassee, United States

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Associate of Arts · Arts · Pensacola, United States

Certifications & licenses

Cat I Vibration Analyst

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