Associate Production Manager

• May 2023 - Present

Process Engineer

• May 2021 - Apr 2023

Mechanical Engineer

• Jun 2019 - May 2021

• Drive adherence to implementation of all applicable checklist as part of preventive maintenance to identify small problems and uncover defects that might cause damage to equipment and ultimately lead to downtime. • Supervise team of technicians and lead cross-functional team to service day to day operation and implementing across the-board improvements to production process. • Support Planning, Monitoring and Carrying out scheduled equipment maintenance to increase equipment reliability and availability. • Review job notifications, create job card and partake in the developing of checklist for all Process lines. • Troubleshooting and correcting problems with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. (valves and cylinders) • Maintenance and Repairs of rotating and reciprocating machinery which includes pumps, compressors, blowers, motors, bearings, gearbox etc. • Ensure availability of the correct spares for each maintenance task and ensure a proper 5s is carried out after each routine preventive maintenance task. • Drive adherence to safety procedures to increase overall wellbeing and plant efficiency. Show less

Mechanical Engineer

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

Plan, Monitor and Carryout equipment maintenance as per recommended periodicity to increase equipment reliability and availability. Review job notifications, create job card and partake in the developing of checklist for all Process lines. Practical knowledge of Electro-pneumatic and Electro-Hydraulic systems. Troubleshooting and correcting problems with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. (Valves and Cylinders). Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Packaging and Process machines such as Filler, Capper, Labellers, conveyors etc Service/Maintenance of rotating and reciprocating machinery which includes pumps, compressors, blowers, generators, motors, bearings, gearbox etc Establish and reinforce maintenance and safety procedures, service schedules, and facilities maintenance procedures to maintain machines and equipment while maintaining safety standards in the factory to achieve set plant efficiencies. Supervise team of technicians and lead cross-functional team to service day to day operation and implementing across the-board improvements to production process. Create and maintain documentation which includes service records, repair report, and functional evaluation. Drive adherence to implementation of all applicable checklist as part of preventive maintenance to identify small problems and uncover defects that might cause damage to equipment and ultimately lead to downtime. Support planning, design, and development of mechanical parts for fabrication using CAD software [AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS]. Interpret designs and schematics, and review drawings and sketches to support construction work and modifications. Take responsibility for all equipment failure, troubleshooting and resolution with regard to time management. Team Lead for developing and implementing a total site preventive and predictive maintenance program on all asset. Team member for Plant Risk Assessment/ development of SOPs for all production machines and utilities. Show less

Mechanical Engineer

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

Perform routine Maintenance checks on all plant equipment. Knowledgeable on the use of petrochemical bye products for large scale production. Respond to line calls to support operators troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues to reduce downtime. Line maintenance: Filler, Capper, labelling machines, Conveyors. Maintenance and Repair of HDPE Blow, Injection and Straw machine Supervise daily machine operation/Processes and guide operators through operational sequence. Analyze manufacturing processes and identify area for improvement. Troubleshoot processes to reduces the rate of errors, breakages and sub-standard production. Perform prompt Preventive/Corrective maintenance on all Plant Equipment. Fabrication of parts to upgrade or modify existing processes for optimal efficiency Ensure proper lubrication of all plant machinery in accordance to set lubrication matrix for each equipment. Maintenance of Drive systems such as Electric motor, Servo motor etc for manual and automated packaging. Monitor machine operation and processes. Carry out stroke test on flow valves. Actively assist in the implementation of TPM. Maintenance report writing. Show less

Mechanical Technician

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

Installation, Maintenance and Repair of blowing and injection machines for Packaging ranging from Manual, Semi-Automatic and Automatic. Installation/Maintenance/Repair of Rotating Equipments; High pressure pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Conveyors, electric motors etc Installation/Maintenance/Repair of Pneumatic Systems; Air Compressors (Reciprocating and Screw Compressor low and High pressure), Air Driers, Air Blower, Valves etc Installation/Maintenance of Hydraulic Systems; Valves, Cylinders, Hydraulic jacks and Lift etc Control Process; Troubleshooting Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Hydro-pneumatic systems. Electro Mechanic; Troubleshooting Control Panels, Power distribution box for machines and Fault tracing in Electric panels to determine the condition of Relays, Contactors, Overload etc Installation/Maintenance/Repair of HDPE Injection machines and PET blow machines. Installation/Maintenance/Repair of Cooling Units (Chillers, Cooling Towers). Perform prompt Preventive/Predictive maintenance. Perform routine Maintenance checks on all plant equipments to determine priority for maintenance. Maintenance/Production report writing. Supervise Team. Show less