Heinrich Bosman
Calgary,Canada
Summary
A results-driven leader with expertise in guiding high-performing cross-functional teams to enhance maintenance, reliability, and operations. Skilled in communication, facilitation, and leadership, with proven success in improving performance and reliability across metals, mining, oil and gas industries and Industrial Robotics Sort Centers. Experienced in turnarounds, project engineering, field services, and maintenance, with a strong track record of building stakeholder relationships and aligning tasks with organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
JLL Amazon
Calgary, Canada
08.2025 - Current
- Led maintenance operations in a high‑automation environment, ensuring maximum uptime of Amazon Robotics (AR) systems, including drives, conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated storage technologies.
- Directed a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers, driving performance through coaching, skills development, and adherence to Amazon’s safety and quality standards.
- Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and improve reliability of robotics, controls, and material‑handling equipment.
- Utilized CMMS (e.g., EAM) to manage work orders, track asset health, optimize PM schedules, and improve maintenance planning accuracy.
- Applied structured problem‑solving tools (RCA, 5‑Why, FMEA) to eliminate recurring failures and enhance long‑term equipment performance.
- Partnered with Operations, RME Engineering, and Process Assistants to prioritize maintenance activities, support rapid issue resolution, and maintain throughput in a fast‑paced fulfillment environment.
- Managed vendor relationships, spare parts inventory, and maintenance budgets to ensure cost‑effective support of AR systems and critical facility infrastructure.
- Ensured compliance with Amazon safety programs, LOTO procedures, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Supported commissioning, testing, and integration of new robotics technologies, automation upgrades, and facility expansion projects.
Maintenance and Reliability Manager
Suncor Energy Inc.
Fort McMurray/Calgary, Canada
01.2009 - 07.2025
- Over a 16‑year career at Suncor Energy, this professional progressed through increasingly senior leadership roles spanning Turnaround Planning, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Management, and Commercial Advisory.
- Led large multidisciplinary teams, managed multimillion‑dollar budgets, and oversaw the reliability and maintenance of critical assets across major oilsands operations.
- Directing major turnaround events, optimizing enterprise planning processes, and driving reliability improvements for high‑risk electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
- Consistently strengthened operational performance by implementing asset strategies, leading brownfield project execution, and improving maintenance effectiveness across extraction, upgrading, and SAGD facilities.
- Beyond technical leadership, played a key role in shaping enterprise strategy through commercial advisory, contract negotiations, and long‑term supplier partnerships focused on total cost of ownership.
- Influenced cross‑functional decision‑making, aligned business units around shared objectives, and delivered measurable value through cost reduction, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency gains.
- Strong managerial profile—balancing people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic execution—while consistently improving reliability, safety, and financial performance across one of Canada’s largest industrial operations.
Service Engineer
Bucyrus (Now Owned by Caterpillar)
Fort McMurray, Canada
12.2007 - 11.2009
- Managed the marketing of parts and services while overseeing projects related to system installations, machine construction, and commissioning.
- Established and nurtured strong customer relationships, providing engineering support on maintenance and reliability issues for electrical mining shovels.
- Optimized machine response and drive control by analyzing and fine-tuning parameters for AC electrical drives.
- Coordinated repair work for shovels across multiple stakeholders, including Bucyrus, mines, suppliers, and contractors, recommending engineering design improvements to enhance machine reliability.
- Ensured compliance with Alberta's electrical code by leading electrical fault diagnosis, PLC programming, drive software optimization, and maintenance activities for electrical mining shovels.
- Successfully commissioned 495 Electrical Mining Shovels, conducting thorough inspections of electrical installations, reporting deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with Alberta's electrical code for new machine designs.
Service Engineer
Reid & Mitchell
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed the design, operation, and maintenance of various mining machines, including Draglines, Shovels, OHV Trucks, Dozers, and Drills.
- Conducted machine appraisals and supported the implementation of production and engineering monitoring systems (VSM).
- Performed assessments of variable speed drives and motor control systems.
- Introduced and deployed Mine GPS tracking and production monitoring systems to enhance mining operations.
- Implemented GPS shadow prevention solutions for deep pit applications to improve operational accuracy and safety.
- Developed and executed GPS drill navigation systems (drill maps) for mine blast drilling, effectively eliminating the need for surveying drill plot plans and streamlining processes.
Engineer in Training
Highveld Steel and Vanadium
Witbank, South Africa
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Gained foundational engineering experience through hands-on involvement in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial processes and machinery.
- Contributed to key projects, enhancing technical skills in engineering principles and applications within the steel manufacturing industry.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and optimize operational efficiency.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia03-2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
South Africa01-2003
Skills
- Project Management
- Operational Excellence
- Safety Leadership
- Commissioning & Start-Up
- Reliability Centered Leader
- Turnaround Management
- Construction Work Packages
- Budget Management
- Performance Optimization
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Electrical Engineer
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Team leadership
Certification
PL. ENG., 111828, APEGA, AB, Canada
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Afrikaans, Native or Bilingual
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
JLL Amazon
08.2025 - Current
Maintenance and Reliability Manager
Suncor Energy Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2025
Service Engineer
Bucyrus (Now Owned by Caterpillar)
12.2007 - 11.2009
Service Engineer
Reid & Mitchell
01.2006 - 11.2007
Engineer in Training
Highveld Steel and Vanadium
01.2002 - 12.2005
MBA - Business Management
University Canada West
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology