Operations and Engineering Maintenance Manager | Chevron Transport Corporation Ltd. | USA & Worldwide
Operations/Supply Chain Management:
- Facilitated overseas delivery of crude oil and natural gas to more than 25 international ports in large volumes of consignments worth $150M each.
- Conducted a comprehensive root cause analysis using Six Sigma methodology including DMAIC and Ishikawa diagrams to identify underlying causes of machinery breakdowns.
- Developed and implemented targeted corrective actions to address root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to process improvement.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to optimize fuel purification processes, mitigating annual costs of $8000, and enhance throughput.
- Optimized inventory levels to improve cash flow and reduce carrying costs.
- Utilized job hazard analysis, heat maps and risk management to carry out incident free operations and maintenance projects using work breakdown structures.
- Championed change management and retrofit projects for various processes and machinery to ensure modified operations to be within manufacturers’ limits.
Digital Transformation:
- Led multiple comprehensive digital transformation initiatives to modernize EAM and preventive maintenance processes using IBM Maximo, as well as implementation of WFM solution.
- Streamlined asset lifecycle management, work order tracking, and inventory processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in unplanned downtime.
- Conducted thorough business analysis, including As-Is assessments and stakeholder workshops, to identify pain points and define a clear vision for the initiative.
- Developed a strategic roadmap and Target Operating Model, securing executive buy-in through compelling business case presentations.
AI/ML Transformation:
- Pioneered an AI/ML predictive maintenance solution utilizing IoT data and advanced machine learning techniques to reduce downtime by 27% and generate $3.8 million in annual cost savings.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional multinational teams to ensure successful implementation and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Prioritized ethical AI practices, addressing concerns related to privacy, bias, and fairness in the development and deployment of generative AI solutions.
- Installed IoT sensors on major machinery and launched a digital twin platform of the plant enabling live vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance, control and changeover of equipment reducing downtime and mitigating delay costs up to $40,000.
Product management:
- Developed and launched a cloud-based tablet application to streamline on-site machinery checks, eliminating paper-based processes and reducing annual labor costs by $40,000.
- Managed the entire product lifecycle, from defining the product vision and strategy to overseeing technical feasibility and roadmap development.
- Deeply understood user needs and motivations, designing engaging features that resulted in 90%+ positive customer feedback and a 20% increase in app usage.
- Led a cross-functional team of three professionals, overseeing product backlog development, sprint planning, and agile development processes.
- Created and managed a product roadmap that aligned with the overall product strategy, outlining timelines, milestones, and key features.
Data Analytics:
- Analyzed data from 10+ systems over the span of 5 years to identify trends for early failure of drive belts resulting in downtime and less available power supply.
- Conducted rigorous hypothesis testing to reduce injector nozzle fouling in four-stroke diesel engines and recommended a revised maintenance schedule, resulting in a 50% reduction in fouling incidents and a 2.6% improvement in fuel efficiency.
- Evaluated trends to predict failures and optimize fuel efficiency by fine-tuning electronic engines while employing regression analysis to account for environmental factors, preventing operational errors.
- Ensured data quality and integrity using Python programming tools, enhancing data accuracy and reliability.
Business Development:
- Facilitated the successful launch of a new lubricant product, driving significant market penetration and revenue growth, resulting in 2% market share within the first year and annual pipeline generation of $40m.
- Highlighted unique product features such as significant reduction in iron wear in engine's liners by generating test data to increase merchantability.
- Made substantial contribution in regulatory client audits and achieved zero violations, maintaining highest of the industry standards and certification, increasing merchantability and commercial prowess of the organization to the tune of $40000.
Cost/Budget management:
- Attained 17% cost savings through strategic global procurement of spare parts, consumables like concentrated bulk chemicals and big-ticket items with annual costs up to $100,000.
Human resource management:
- Effectively drove the use of workforce management SaaP solution to manage work and rest hours of teams and their efficient allocation.
- Led different multinational and cross-functional teams of ten members in challenging environment comprising more than 15 nationalities which honed excellent communication and adaptive skills.
- Passionately mentored more than ten interns of diverse gender and nationalities and ingrained them with the tenets of operation.
- Generated appraisals for team members following with regular feedback mechanisms driving employee engagement, well-being and superior career progression.
- Dynamically led firefighting and lifesaving drills and conducted trainings to keep teams extremely vigilant and agile.
Regulations and CSR:
- Maintained regulatory compliance with international marine environmental pollution prevention customs to support the organization’s CSRs and reduce the risk of accidents that can lead to environmental damage and financial loss by maintaining operational effluent discharges well below set limits.
Operations and Maintenance Engineer | Chevron Transport Corporation Ltd. | USA & Worldwide
- Maintained firefighting systems and rescue equipment above industry standards ensuring reliability of operation through regular maintenance.
- Utilized job hazard analysis, heat maps and risk management to carry out incident free operations and maintenance projects using work breakdown structures
- Developed and vetted standard operating procedures (SOPs) mitigating errors leading to downtime and injury to personnel leading to $35000 of opportunity costs.
- Optimized processes saving fuel consumption by load shedding and superior maintenance scheduling to drive down operational costs to 60%–75% of the budgeted costs of $11000 per day.