Dean Arnold
Shreveport
Summary
Experienced Maintenance leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing multiple projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with department goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Solid background as Level 4 Technician. Leveraged technical expertise in resolving complex issues efficiently, contributing to team success. Demonstrated proficiency in diagnostic tools and effective problem-solving. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 4 Technician / Predictive Maintenance Technician
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
02.2014 - Current
- Troubleshot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical equipment systems.
- Led implementation of PdM and Reliability initiatives, addressing issues through detailed vibration diagnostics.
- Execute preventative maintenance program on manufacturing and packaging machinery using SAP.
- Addressed technical difficulties with comprehensive solutions for all equipment throughout facility.
- Demonstrated expertise as reliability and technical specialist.
- Assist Engineering with projects and oversee contractor construction activities
- Reduced expenditure on manufacturing equipment components.
- Managed scheduling and oversight of Maintenance and Utility team tasks.
- Directed efforts of maintenance and utility personnel.
Maintenance Technician III
Music Mountain Water Company
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Handled maintenance of equipment for four separate production lines.
- Set up new line machinery, carried out electrical work as well as PLC programming.
Pipeline Operator
EPCO Pipeline Company
09.2005 - 02.2011
- Valve line-ups to receive petroleum in tank storage, valve repair/replacement, pipe fitting, tank gauging/sampling, lab testing, pipeline marking/inspections, pump repair, maintaining petroleum truck rack equipment, calibrating injection equipment, monitoring flow measurement, proving Petro meters etc.
Maintenance Manager
Music Mountain Water Corp
08.2003 - 09.2005
- Directed activities for maintenance staff on the second shift.
- Coordinate repair timelines for machinery.
- Improve the automation process by changing and or writing new PLC programs
- Established preventative maintenance program to minimize downtime on packaging equipment.
- Assist with equipment repair, installation and modification
- Conducted training sessions for staff on equipment.
Electromechanical Technician
Shell/Pennzoil/Quaker State Corp
09.1989 - 11.2003
- Responsible for maintaining all manufacturing equipment in the oil packaging process
- Over eight production lines including, but not limited to, the following types of equipment: Hydraulic Dumpers, Stand-up Units, Orientors, Fillers, Labelers, Drop-packers, Box-formers, Case Sealers, Palletizes, Stretch Wrappers, Conveyors, Video Jets, Boilers, Air Compressors, Oil Pumps and AC/DC Motors
- Completed installations and upgrades of equipment while traveling with engineering teams for two years.
Education
Graduate Certificate - 2 Yr. HVAC - Caddo Career Center
Huntington High School
Shreveport, LA05.1986
Skills
- Maintenance supervisor
- Maintenance manager
- Maintenance team leader
- Project management
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety procedures
- Safety awareness
- Lockout and tag out procedures
- Electrical control systems installation
- Building automation
- Power tools proficiency
- Mechanical repair
- HVAC systems
- Hydraulic systems
- System installations
- Mechanical expertise
- Maintenance scheduling
- Air compressors
- Pneumatic systems
- Motor controls
- Control circuits
- Variable frequency drives
- Conveyor systems
- Boiler maintenance
- Blueprint and schematics
- HVAC system maintenance
- Clear communication
- Air handlers
- Reporting and documentation
- Heat exchangers
- Cooling towers
- Expert diagnostics
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Technical Trainer
- Instrumentation installation
- Electrical schematics reading
- Hazardous area classification
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Programmable logic controllers
- Instrumentation calibration
- Motor control centers
- Human-machine interface
- Electrical equipment testing
- Field device configuration
- Loop tuning techniques
- Process automation systems
- Power supplies
- Low-voltage systems
- Welding
- Soldering skills
- Power distribution
- Instrument Calibration
- Electrical testing knowledge
- AC and DC motors
Accomplishments
- Supervised teams of up to 12 staff members
- Developed numerous cost-effective spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
- Implemented strategies based on KPI assessments, resulting in increased equipment reliability.
Timeline
Level 4 Technician / Predictive Maintenance Technician
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
02.2014 - Current
Maintenance Technician III
Music Mountain Water Company
11.2012 - 02.2014
Pipeline Operator
EPCO Pipeline Company
09.2005 - 02.2011
Maintenance Manager
Music Mountain Water Corp
08.2003 - 09.2005
Electromechanical Technician
Shell/Pennzoil/Quaker State Corp
09.1989 - 11.2003
Graduate Certificate - 2 Yr. HVAC - Caddo Career Center
Huntington High School
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