Andy Kapp

Experience

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  Emerson

  Jun 2004 - Apr 2006

  Remote Vibration Analyst (CSI)

  As a remote vibration analyst, I was responsible for setting up a customers initial vibration program by traveling to their location, building a database for their equipment, collecting initial baseline data and performing hands-on training for the customer to take over and continue after leaving the plant site. Then, periodically, the customer would send me their vibration data to analyze and report back on. I would then review the data, in detail, and communicate with the customer, by formal report, of any equipment that was in need of maintenance or inspection for issues.While with CSI (Emerson Process Management) I was also trained to, and practiced most of the following technologies: laser alignment (+hot alignment), equipment balancing, IR Thermography inspection, Oil Analysis, Ultrasound Inspection, Motor Circuit Analysis, along with being a Level II Advanced Vibration Analyst and worked with 4500 Online systems Show less

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  Novelis

  Apr 2006 - now

  As the EMRA leader at Novelis, I am responsible for ensuring that all Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability and Automation projects and activities are completed in a safe manner to maintain and improve plant production capacities. These activities include modifications and enhancements to plant equipment and should be intended to improve plant operations and efficiencies by coordinating Capital projects and reviewing the design and functions of equipment, when needed. As EMRA leader it is key to stay in touch with the leadership team and be a liaison with the maintenance and engineering groups in an ongoing effort to ensure that communicate is given accordingly. As a leader, this role will also include making tough decisions and giving guidance to everyone on the team, especially other leaders in the group, and should include alignment and training activities to enhance the members of the team for the long term sustainability of the plant. Show less As a Reliability Engineer, I managed the development and implementation of programs that improved the reliability of equipment and processes, while training and involving personnel from engineering, maintenance, process and production groups. Part of this task included development of and management of the Berea Plant Reliability plan. Also, while in this position I was responsible for managing mechanical engineering projects, including capital projects, strategic initiatives and other projects, as needed. In addition, I managed the "Condition Monitoring Technician, Mechanical EDP Engineer and the Dust Mitigation Technician which help with reliability programs, engineering projects and dust initiatives. In addition to these roles, I was responsible for managing all Refractory work associated with the melters, holders, troughing and ABFs, including repairs, rebuilds, emergency work and design changes and modifications. ($2MM+/Yr) Show less

  • Sr. Manager Reliability & RCoE Leader

    Apr 2018 - now

  • Eng Maint Reliability & Automation (EMRA) Leader

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2018

  • Reliability Engineer

    Apr 2006 - Apr 2013