GARRON ASHLEY

Experience

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  STMicroelectronics

  Jan 1983 - Dec 2009

  Maintain and troubleshoot root cause of failures of high-tech semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Work directly with application and process engineers to work up software and specifications for CVD equipment, work directly with outside vendors, and test equipment functionality to precisely meet customer requirements.Maintain full responsibility of operating and capital budgets with Kodak, Hewlett Packard, Nokia, Ford and Lexmark.Significantly improved equipment uptime from 79% to 94% within nine months, saving the company time and money.Implemented permanent corrective actions to prevent reoccurring equipment failures and reduce wafer scrap. Recommended procedural improvements that are still in use today.In-depth understanding of RF, plasma reactor and electronic devices.Extensive involvement with quality control and assurance programs and processes.Member of Emergency Response Team for over 19 years. Show less Communicated and coordinated with production managers and representatives. Coordinated and organized all maintenance activities on-site and with outside contractors, with direct supervision and support to facilities maintenance personnel. Organized and directed all related activities with outside vendors.Consistently achieved operational improvements and equipment reliability within budget guidelines.Improved communications within the facilities environment by utilizing Team Building sessions.Managed and coordinated all operations and maintenance activities with over 20 mechanics on shifts in a 24/7 fast-paced environment. Show less Managed and coordinated programs for preventative maintenance crews. Directed, organized and scheduled maintenance operations for a 1.2 Milsq. ft. facility with over 150 types of equipment totaling over 1600 entities. Directly communicated with affected areas and supervised all related procedures.Initiated and implemented an on-site preventative maintenance program that continues to be utilized saving the company time and money. Successfully identified all related equipment and assigned with entity identification in a deadline-driven industry.Assisted in writing maintenance procedures and related preventative maintenance frequencies that is still in use today. Effectively increased equipment uptime, after program initiation, on all site equipment which greatly reduced unscheduled downtime while adhering to strict safety guidelines. Show less

  • Sr. Equipment Maintenance Technician IV

    Jan 2000 - Dec 2009

  • Facilities Operations and Maintenance Supervisor/Coordinator

    Feb 1983 - Jan 2000

  • Facilities Mechanic II, III, IV/Maintenance Supervisor

    Jan 1983 - Jan 2000
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  ADVACO

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2012

  Project Manager

  Service Vendor for Vacuum and Abatement Systems for all T.I. Texas Sites. Managed maintenance activities over 3500 pieces of abatement and vacuum equipment to fabrication areas at all Texas sites.. Great customer relationship.

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  DTZ A UGL COMPANY

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

  Chief Engineer

  Oversee and manage all MEP operations and maintenance. Managed all vendors and relations. Executed outstanding customer service. In 2.5 years no LTA's or any equipment downtime causing discomfort or production issues for my customer.

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  C W Services LLC

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2017

  Assistant Facility Manager / Chief Engineer USAA

  Oversee all MEP Operations and Maintenance. Vendor Management. Outstanding Customer service and equipment Reliability. Zero equipment downtime in 2.5 years affecting my customer in any way.

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  C&W Services

  Apr 2017 - now

  Facility Management

  • Account Manager / Chief Engineer / Facility Manager

    Dec 2009 - now

  • Facility / Account Manager UPRR

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
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  CW Services

  Apr 2018 - now

  Account Manager / Chief engineer