Jason Fitzpatrick
Pickering,ON
Summary
Senior Leader and SMRP Maintenance & Reliability Professional with a demonstrated history (over 20 years) of working in progressive roles within the Maintenance and Continuous Improvement (Engineering) field in multiple industries. Core industries are Food Manufacturing, Nuclear and Automotive.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Technical Services
Thermëa spa village
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Built and directed team of 40 employees, including 2 managers, Assistant Director, muliple supervisors and 4 departments
- Opened site and led post construction deficiencies from site level
- Continued to complete remaining guest facing services and features
- Developed 3-year maintenance plan and rolled out CMMS system to site and maintenance team including work request portal, critical PMs and time based PMs
- Collaborated with and led Contractors on site for executing daily work, repairs, and projects
- Developed and implemented many processes and procedures including launching JHSC, developing team SOPs
- Collaborated with Executve team members with on site objectives and goals and forecasting
- Collaborated with Corporate teams, include in Finance, Asset Management, Projects & Design, Senior leadership and Board of directors members on projects, CapEx, OpEx, long term strategies and goals.
- Developed high-performing technical support team through effective recruitment, training, and ongoing performance management.
Implementation Consultant
Fiix By Rockwell Automation
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintenance and Reliability/ CMMS Implementation Consultant for Fiix CMMS Led clients from various backgrounds in implementations and optimization of their maintenance systems roles, and procedures
- Conducted post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement opportunities in future projects.
- Traveled to customer facilities to inspect initial implementation of Maintenance best practices, KPIs and CMMS system & training, directing apparent issues to appropriate engineering staff for correction.
- Provide guidance on Industry best practices with QS9000, ISO14001, ISO55000, compliance
- Work closely with key stakeholders on developing PM's and TPM's through usage with their CMMS Agent of change management for all organization level from General Manager to Floor level worker
- Provide guidance on change control for teams implementing new solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of new systems for clients.
- Maintained clear documentation of project progress, ensuring transparency among all stakeholders throughout the implementation process.
Process Engineer
Griffith Foods
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Led major site projects, including engineering changes of large-scale equipment and development of Standardized Work Procedures for operators (SOPs), equipment installations, etc
- Identified and led changed to increase overall equipment efficiency (OEE) on many processed within the organization
- Developed ergonomic solutions for manual tasks
- Developed process workflows and workflow maps to optimize and standardize tasks (i.e., off shift cleanings)
- Responsible for delivery, execution, and completion of OEE Improvement projects and incentives
- Leader in 5S initiatives, Waste reductions and standardizing workflow; developed and drove Kaizen events
- Led multiple RCA event, some of which have led to significant cost savings and increased equipment uptime
- TPM Implementation ( autonomous maintenance, predictive maintenance, CMMS implementation - FIIX, Preventative maintenance, management systems and standardized work documents)
- OEE Improvements on equipment optimization and addressing Loss of Inventory (L0I)
- Lead large teams through change management.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean methodologies.
- Implemented standardized work instructions, enhancing operator understanding of critical tasks and improving workflow consistency.
- Identified bottlenecks in the production line through capacity analysis studies, increasing overall throughput rates as a result.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Managed capital projects for the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Championed and facilitated kaizen events to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization, resulting in a culture of operational excellence.
Maintenance Supervisor
Griffith Foods
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for leading and supervision of 30+ maintenance personnel, including electricians, millwrights, stationary engineer, and lead hands across 3 shifts
- Developed team and skillset matrix Responsible for maintaining overtime, contractor, and parts costs (adhering to M&R budget)
- Developed (overhauled) entire preventative maintenance program and led the implementation of the CMMS system in 16 Facilities
- Led multiple projects, including plant shutdowns, major equipment overhauls and the maintenance portion of new builds
- Work to GMP/HACCP standards and with Audit groups on compliance
- Implemented and lead Kaizen events within the maintenance shop developing workflow systems with 5S organization, visual management and inventory and safety management.
- Lead multiple RCA events from investigation to resolution and implementation of corrective measures
- Led Work Plans and Job Hazard Analysis for non routine jobs including Working at Heights, Confined Space work, etc.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
Maintenance Coordinator
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Led multiple problem-solving events related to equipment failure and implemented solutions
- Organization, structuring and scheduling PMs for the maintenance and Operations teams
- TPM Implementation (autonomous maintenance, CMMS implementation - PMXpert, Preventative maintenance)
- Creation of work plans and created standardized maintenance work plan format
- Lead and set standards for visual management and safety; Aisleway, Electrical cabinet Eye wash stations around the facility are clearly marked with floor layout Equipment troubleshooting and problem solving
- New Equipment installation (PSR and SAT)
- Executed plant wide 5S Initiative and equipment isolation lists/controls
- Worked daily with OSH to develop Job Hazard Analysis, Work Plans and Non-routine Work Orders
- Led major overhauls with technicians and contractors on site.
Senior Process Engineer
Cameco Corporation
11.2006 - 03.2018
- Key position objectives were to continually monitor, improve and deliver upon current process and drive improvements for OEE, SPC, Quality, etc
- Innovated and implemented multiple upgrades on machines and processes
- Developed operator instructions and workflow for many processes
- Developed SOPs and training/qualification of operators Created and trained on Maintenance tasks, complex rebuilds, engineering tasks and Autonomous maintenance with operators
- TPM Implementation (autonomous maintenance, predictive maintenance, CMMS implementation - SAP, Preventative maintenance)
- Developed qualification plans, test plan, commissioning reports for process/equipment related upgrades and new processes
- New Equipment installation (PSR and FAT/SAT) Implemented KANBAN systems for frequent use parts
- Led 5S Initiatives throughout the facility
- Updating equipment/part drawings using AutoCAD/Inventor/SolidWorks
- Lead on problem solving events using 5Why, Fault Tree, Fishbone, RedX, A3, etc.
Education
PLC Technician -
George Brown College
Online01.2012
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technologist -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON01.2004
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technologist -
Centennial College
Toronto01.1999
Skills
Maintenance management and Leadership
- Team building, leadership and development
- Maintenance and Productions systems development and integration (CMMS, MES, OEE Tracking, etc)
- Continuous improvement/ lean manufacturing (KAIZEN, GEMBA, TPM etc)
- Process engineering (Lean/Six Sigma)
- Maintenance and Reliability (RCM, TMP, Autonomous Maintenance, PM & PdM development, maintenance management, spare parts inventory)
- Problem Solving and leading
Certification
- Dale Carnage Leadership, 05/2023
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) Designation - Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professional, 08/2022
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - GoLeanSixSigma.com, 03/2024
- 433a Industrial Millwright Certificate of Qualification, 01/2005
Personal Information
Title: CMRP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Technical Services
Thermëa spa village
09.2022 - 01.2024
Implementation Consultant
Fiix By Rockwell Automation
11.2021 - 10.2022
Process Engineer
Griffith Foods
05.2021 - 01.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Griffith Foods
09.2019 - 05.2021
Maintenance Coordinator
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
03.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Process Engineer
Cameco Corporation
11.2006 - 03.2018
PLC Technician -
George Brown College
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technologist -
Mohawk College
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technologist -
Centennial College
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