Harminder Singh
Surrey,BC
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Manager with over 20 years’ experience targeting a management role in a large manufacturing environment. A Certified Maintenance Management Professional with IP Red Seal Industrial Electrician Certification . Adept at running multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment working within a continuous improvement and RCM framework. Excellent machine troubleshooter. Direct and develop technical trade teams while implementing new policies and procedures for more efficient performance. Lead and participate in all stages of maintenance. Expert in increasing Uptime and reducing Downtime.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Food Production Company
Surrey, BC
04.2021 - Current
- Implemented the CMMS program (Brightly) by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages and by using historical data from scratch.
- Reduced Plant Downtime and increased Machines reliability/Uptime by implementing robust PM schedules and capturing machines failure points while sharing personal troubleshooting skills.
- Reduced overtime by 30-40% with successful preventative maintenance planning.
- Implemented Cost saving projects while working with external contractors to ensure that projects deliver on time, on budget and delivers to its potential.
- Streamlined Parts Management system in CMMS ensures that all critical parts are in stock when needed, which helps in reducing downtime and costs.
- Oversees the maintenance of plant utility systems and components for electricity, water, steam, gas, compressed air, air conditioning, heating, and 2 ballast spiral freezers.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to employees to supply knowledge of various company programs and training on various machines.
- Managed a team of 10 to 15 tradespeople for the efficient operation of the Maintenance Department.
- Capital equipment purchase, commissioning, starting, and installation.
Chief Engineer/Lead Electrician
Windset Farms
Surrey, BC
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Performing electrical work - new installations, maintenance of electrical equipment, troubleshooting and repair of electrical/ mechanical apparatus which includes two packing facilities and two greenhouse locations.
- Performing Chief Engineer Duties for the operation and maintenance of 10 Gas Boilers and 3 Hog Fuel Boilers.
- Participate in on-going plant maintenance program and ensure plant operation meets or exceeds set production levels.
- Inspect, install, calibrate, and maintain the electrical/electronic devices and components essential to greenhouse’s operating system.
Maintenance Electrician
Tree Island Steel/The Original Cakerie
Surrey, BC
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Performing electrical work - new installations, maintenance of electrical equipment, troubleshooting and repair of electrical/ mechanical apparatus including Preventive Maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshooting wide variety of machineries including PLC controllers, variable frequency drives, DC controllers, servos, instrumentation, sensors, photo electrics, form/fill/seal machines, code dating equipment, volumetric filling,filling, motorized conveyors, labeling machines, box closers, pumps and controllers, label applicators, metal detectors, all types of power transmission components, and all types of motors and electrical control devices..
Electrical Technician
Industrial Electric Manufacturing
Surrey, BC
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Wiring Switchgears and related components including PLC's, HMI's VFD's and all related electrical components.
- Supervising the group of 15-20 people for allocating the work and timely completion of project during the absence of regular Supervisor.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
International Andromeda Shipping/SCI
Rue Du Gabian, Monaco
04.2005 - 03.2012
- In charge of Operation and Maintenance of all the electrical Power and Electronics Control Machineries including PLC controlled plants, Generators, HVAC units, Electric Power generation and Cargo plants.
- Manage all maintenance activities onboard Ship, and ensure compliance with preventative maintenance schedule is achieved.
- Troubleshooting/Testing of all Electrical machineries which includes Main switchboards, Motor control panels, PLC controlled plants, Process control systems, Auxiliary Boilers operations and testing.
Electrical Site Engineer
Manny Electric Works
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2002 - 02.2005
- Read and followed orders, blueprints, schematics and drawings in orderly to accurately assign work.
- Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
- Managed project milestones, monitored budgets and delivered projects on time and within budget.
Education
Maintenance Management Professional - Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC11.2021
Class 4 Power Engineering - Power Engineering (4th Class)
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC2017
Industrial Electrician IP Red Seal - Electrical
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC2014
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Thapar Engineering College
Patiala, India.2002
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- CMMS(Brightly, Fix, Navision)
- Excellent troubleshooter, equipment expert
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost control
- Contractor management
- Process Improvement
- Work planning and prioritization
- Facilities maintenance
- Staff training
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Food Production Company
04.2021 - Current
Chief Engineer/Lead Electrician
Windset Farms
06.2018 - 04.2021
Maintenance Electrician
Tree Island Steel/The Original Cakerie
08.2015 - 06.2018
Electrical Technician
Industrial Electric Manufacturing
04.2013 - 08.2015
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
International Andromeda Shipping/SCI
04.2005 - 03.2012
Electrical Site Engineer
Manny Electric Works
10.2002 - 02.2005
Maintenance Management Professional - Management
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Class 4 Power Engineering - Power Engineering (4th Class)
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Industrial Electrician IP Red Seal - Electrical
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Thapar Engineering College
Similar Profiles
PRINCE ISEGENPRINCE ISEGEN
Machine Operator at Monsoon Food Company (Production of Cupcakes and biscuits)Machine Operator at Monsoon Food Company (Production of Cupcakes and biscuits)
ROSELINE NERESTANTROSELINE NERESTANT
Food Service Assistant at Food ProductionFood Service Assistant at Food Production
Ibrahim GIYIKIbrahim GIYIK
Machine Maintenance, Repair and Manufacturing Oper at Frozen Food ProductionMachine Maintenance, Repair and Manufacturing Oper at Frozen Food Production