Jeff Yu
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Results-driven engineering professional with a strong background in reliability, maintenance, and process improvement within the pulp and paper industry. Proven expertise in diagnosing equipment failures, optimizing preventive maintenance programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance equipment reliability. Adept at utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, condition monitoring, and root cause failure analysis to minimize downtime, and improve operational efficiency. Passionate about driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Supervisor
Papertech
Various International Locations
07.2022 - Current
- Lead and execute process and equipment reliability improvement initiatives across various international pulp and paper mills.
- Collaborate with operations, production, E & I, and maintenance teams to optimize preventive maintenance strategies, ensuring asset longevity.
- Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to address recurring equipment issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize PLCs for speed synchronization and troubleshooting in pulp and paper machines.
- Supervise and support critical shutdown work, ensuring efficiency and adherence to time requirements.
- Extract and analyze pulp/paper machine performance data using Kepware and Excel for reliability reporting.
- Develop and refine asset care, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance programs.
- Lead equipment failure reviews, and provide data-driven recommendations for reliability improvements.
- Provide training sessions to maintenance personnel on best practices in reliability engineering.
Travelling Service Technician
Papertech
Various International Locations
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Led full-scale deployment of high-value projects worth up to $500,000.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical failures using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
- Installed and configured 110/220V UPS systems, power supplies, lighting, camera systems, and network switches.
- Conducted safety training and adhered to OSHA regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Worked closely with pulp and paper mill management teams to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with production goals.
- Reviewed existing preventive maintenance processes, and proposed optimizations to improve equipment reliability.
- Integrated reliability-centered maintenance, risk-based inspections, and critical spare parts management into daily operations.
Software Engineer Intern
Avantech Inc
Calgary
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented software modules to improve operational efficiency on the company’s SaaS/CMMS software UI, utilizing C#, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Provided technical support to clients by resolving issues via remote troubleshooting tools, such as TeamViewer and AnyDesk.
- Created and optimized reports and data backup systems for improved database management and client reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bellevue College
WA, USA04.2020
Skills
- Programming languages: Python, Java, PHP, HTML, and R
- Database management: SQL
- Industrial Systems & Tools: Kepware, OPC systems, 4–20 mA signal processing
- Software and Maintenance Tools: Report Builder, CMMS, TeamViewer, AnyDesk
- Safety and Compliance: OSHA 10 Certification, electrical safety protocols
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
- Six Sigma Certification (in progress)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (in progress)
Timeline
Project Supervisor
Papertech
07.2022 - Current
Travelling Service Technician
Papertech
07.2020 - 07.2022
Software Engineer Intern
Avantech Inc
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Bellevue College
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