Barry Stuart

Experience

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  Metal Box Central Africa Limited

  Jan 1985 - Dec 1988

  Apprenticeship Class 1 Fitter, Turner Machinist

  • Trained at Metal Box Central Africa, Fitting, Turning and Machining.• First two years in Training Centre on Lathes Milling Machines, Shaping Machines, Surface Grinders, External and Internal Cylindrical Grinders, Radial Drilling Machines.• Two years in the plant on Hydraulic Presses, Eccentric Presses, Wrapping Machines, Mono Pumps, Spinning Lathes, Press Tools, Repairs and Manufacture, Marking out, Cutting, Welding, Brazing.

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  Load Engineering

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Artisan Turner Machinist

  • Production Turning, Machining, Grinding• Agricultural and Automotive part Hydraulic arms

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  Unilever

  Apr 1990 - Dec 1990

  Artisan Maintenance Fitter

  • Maintenance work in an Oil Mill• Worked on Anderson Expeller's, Rosedown Crushers, Anderson Crushers, Hexane Solvent Plant

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  Olivine Industries

  Jan 1991 - Apr 1996

  Chargehand

  • In charge of cotton and sunflower seeds factory, where we processed seed for the manufacture of pure vegetable oil• Planned plant maintenance and supervision of 30 employees• Overseeing Agricultural Division plant

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  ZIMASCO

  Jun 1996 - Sept 1997

  Maintenance Team Leader

  • Responsible for quality control and Production targets for the Chrome• Production Plant in ZIMASCO’s Alloy From Slag (A.F.S) plant• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) via computer• Fully computerized plant Health and Safety Environment protection• Written Report/Verbal Communication, Stores Control, Ordering spares and planned plant maintenance.

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  Cochrane Engineering

  Oct 1997 - Mar 2001

  Fitter Turner

  • Leading a team of skilled, semi and unskilled workers• Valve maintenance for John Thompson Boilers• Remove from Boiler, strip, repair, pressure test ,assemble (when passed by Q A department, certified inspector)• Complete on site valve overhaul and repair service• Machining & Lapping of valve sets• Onsite/shop repair services• Safety First Policy• Maintenance of machine shop machinery, Tools and Equipment i.e, Lathes, Milling Machines, Radial Arm and Pedestal Drilling Machines, Grinders, Compressors etc.• Overhead cranes, valves, pumps, Gearboxes, Hydraulics, Boilers• Report writing and verbal reports Show less

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  Cairns Foods Limited

  Apr 2001 - Apr 2005

  Chargehand

  • In charge of Mechanical & electrical Artisans, apprentices and semi skilled workers• Planned plant maintenance/breakdown maintenance• Responsible for Boilers, Compressors, Conveyors, Packaging Machines, Production Machines and Machine Shop• Budgets, Management Reports and Meetings• Spares Control, Purchasing and out-sourcing work• Liaising with customers (internal & external), local, regional and international• Quality Control

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  Nectar Group Limited

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

  International Field Technician

  • Preparation and maintenance of equipment for the operation of bulk discharge of various free flowing cargoes, including fertilizers, wheat, rice, maize etc and keep it running smoothly during the operation as per technical specifications. Training of local labour in various countries.• Updating all the technical documentation provided by the company such as stock lists, maintenance cards, log book etc. Training junior technicians and get them to participate in completing documentation.• Liaising with London office by phone and email from project site.• To keep the company fully informed of the technical aspects during the project and at their request, submit interim equipment condition reports.• On completion of project, leave the equipment in a fully operational state, with a complete stock check of spare parts in the equipment as requested by the company. Submit an equipment condition report. Show less

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  TSW Engineering Solutions

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Workshop Projects -Manager

  • Project Commissioning and Client Sign-Off• Planning installations and the management of multiple sites• Coordinating Design Office Output, ensuring veracity of Bills of Quantities• Daily management of workshop• Training of locals

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  Catalyst Manufacturing

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2012

  Maintenance Technician

  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.• Worked frequently with mechanical systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.• Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.• Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.• Partnered with production management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines. Show less

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  Ascendis Health

  Jul 2012 - now

  Maintenance Manager

  • Manage the implementation of operation and maintenance projects in line with expected quality, set time and within budget.• Monitor priorities and liaise between maintenance team, production and management.• Assess operating conditions and adjust settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.• Planned Plant Preventative Maintenance.• Manage a team of artisans , skilled , semi-skilled and unskilled workforce to maximise plant availability.• Shrink knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.• Monitor employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.• Provide guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.• Optimize supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.• Procure pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.• Manage technical audits in areas that are critical for the business Show less