JOEL MCCONNELL
Mandeville,12
Summary
Experienced reliability professional with a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies and processes to enhance equipment performance and operational excellence. Skilled in analyzing equipment performance data and conducting thorough root cause analysis to improve reliability indices. Adept at leading continuous improvement initiatives and developing maintenance metrics databases to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance schedules. A background in electronics and computer systems engineering complements my diagnostic skills and proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Manager
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Analyze equipment performance data using statistical methods and develop reports to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making and prioritizing maintenance actions.
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives that lead to the implementation of innovative technologies and processes, resulting in enhanced equipment performance and operational excellence.
- Lead thorough root cause analysis initiatives to identify failure mechanisms and develop corrective actions, improving equipment lifespan and reliability indices.
Reliability Engineer
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed and optimized preventive and predictive maintenance schedules that improved equipment reliability and reduced maintenance-related costs.
- Developed maintenance metrics database to study and analyze maintenance and reliability performance.
- Led thorough root cause analysis initiatives to identify failure mechanisms and develop corrective actions, improving equipment lifespan and reliability indices.
Asset Protection Lead
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Successfully implemented an advanced oil filtration system, resulting in improved lubrication quality and extended equipment life.
- Executed comprehensive diagnostics on heavy equipment to identify and resolve performance issues, enhancing operational reliability.
- Established a structured maintenance framework to assess equipment health, leading to the identification of solutions that significantly improved equipment availability and reduced downtime.
Intern
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided software-based solutions, for data entry and data management systems.
- Assisting in implementation and management of CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).
- Employment of Drone to perform material surveying Tasks.
Summer IT Intern
Windalco
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided software-based solutions, for data entry and data management systems.
- Assisted in building internal data collection software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering
University of The West Indies
Mona06.2021
Skills
- Proficient in equipment diagnostics
- Management of computerized maintenance systems
- JavaScript application development
- Experienced in AutoCAD design
- Excel proficiency
- Proficient in ISO 55000 standards
- Training in Certified Maintenance and Reliability Practices
Accomplishments
- Member of Engineering Team that won the 2024 Jamaica Institution of Engineers Engineering Project of the Year with responsibility for Sustainable maintenance practices
- Achieved a 50% reduction in maintenance cost at Lydford Mining Company by implementing a Reliability Centered Maintenance program.
- Member of the 2024 JMEA Productivity and Competitiveness award winning team, contributing to the increase maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability.
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Reliability Manager
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Reliability Engineer
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
03.2022 - 07.2023
Asset Protection Lead
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2022
Intern
Lydford Mining Co. Ltd
07.2020 - 01.2021
Summer IT Intern
Windalco
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering
University of The West Indies