Maintenance Reliability / Project Engineer (280458) PE, PMP, BSME, Primavera Professional / Will Relo
Highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineer with extensive experience in refinery maintenance, powerplant operations, asset integrity, and mechanical integrity programs. He is a BSME, a PE Professional Engineer, a Certified PMP, and a Primavera P6 PPM Professional. He also holds API, NVIC, and ABSA certifications. He has a strong foundation in equipment reliability, asset lifecycle management, and turnaround planning, he excels in improving mechanical efficiency, reducing downtime, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. His background spans refineries, manufacturing, and cogeneration powerplants, making him a well-rounded candidate for roles requiring maintenance leadership, project management, and reliability engineering expertise. He is currently employed on a contract but is interested in exploring opportunities.
His experience in turnaround planning, failure analysis, and predictive maintenance makes him an ideal fit for companies looking to improve mechanical uptime, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment efficiency. His experience includes:
WHY HE STANDS OUT:
- Multi-certified technical leader (P.Eng, PMP, API/NBIC) with 10+ years in oil & gas, refining, and construction.
- Proven turnaround and project leader in high-stakes maintenance and capital projects.
- Track record of $2M+ cost savings, 250k+ field labor hours managed, and reliability gains across asset-intensive operations.
- Skilled in asset integrity, mechanical integrity programs, RCFA, and RBI inspections.
| Industry Pain Point | His Strengths / Solutions |
| ⛔ Chronic Equipment Downtime | Resolved recurring failures and boosted uptime through root cause analysis and optimized maintenance. |
| ⚙️ Mechanical Integrity Gaps & Compliance Pressure | API 510/570/NBIC certified; led RBI strategies and ensured compliance with ABSA, ASME, and API codes. |
| 🛠️ Turnaround Overruns (Cost & Time) | Directed >$250M in turnaround work with field execution plans, contractor oversight, and risk mitigation. |
| 💸 Maintenance Cost Overruns | Delivered $2M+ in procurement savings, $500K+ in inspection process optimization, and reduced rework. |
| 📉 Poor Asset Performance & MTBF | Implemented GE APM, FMEA, Monte Carlo modeling to extend equipment life and forecast risk. |
| 🚨 Unplanned Outages & Safety Risks | Developed predictive inspection plans, executed safe start-ups, vessel entry plans, and QA protocols. |
| 🤝 Ineffective Contractor Management | Supervised contractors and subcontractors; acted as liaison between construction, ops, and vendors. |
| 📊 Lack of Data-Driven Maintenance | Used SAP PM, Power BI, and APM platforms for cost, schedule, and PM tracking to reduce backlog. |
| 🔧 Missing Documentation & Standards | Developed SOPs, asset documentation, inspection histories, and ensured standards alignment. |
| 🧑🏫 Skills Gap in Field Teams | Mentored junior engineers and inspectors; promoted team engagement and professional development. |
Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
o Refinery Maintenance (Cokers, Powerplants, Production Equipment)
o Large Equipment Refurbishment & Commissioning
o Troubleshooting & Resolving Downtime Issues
o Improving Mechanical Integrity & Uptime
o Asset Lifecycle Management & Utilization Metrics
o Predictive Modeling & Corrosion Circuit Mapping
Turnaround & Project Management
o Planning & Executing Turnarounds
o Developing Capital Project Budgets
o Managing Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Work Orders
o Scheduling & Supervising Contractors
o Management of Change (MOC) & Technical Document Review
Mechanical Integrity & Inspection
o API Codes, ASME Codes, NBIC ISI
o Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance (MIQA)
o Corrosion Analysis, Failure Analysis, & Risk Mitigation
o Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
o Non-Destructive Testing & Thermography
o Ensuring Spare Parts & Equipment Meet Regulatory Compliance
Software & Technical Skills
o SAP PM, Reliability Workbench – GE APM, APM Solutions
o 3D CAD Software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks
o Planning & Control: Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional
• Led mechanical maintenance programs in refinery operations and cogeneration powerplants.
• Improved asset efficiency and equipment reliability through predictive modeling and FMEA methodologies.
• Managed and executed planned outages, shutdowns, and turnarounds.
• Developed inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans.
• Led corrosion circuit mapping and advanced corrosion modeling to prolong equipment life.
• Conducted failure analysis investigations to eliminate recurring breakdowns.
• Maintained process equipment inspection documentation ensuring compliance with ASME and API codes.
• Optimized preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce work order backlogs.
• Developed and managed capital project budgets for major equipment upgrades.
• Supervised contractors and coordinated MOC procedures to improve operational safety.
• Designed and reviewed process control documentation, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Integrated SAP PM and reliability-centered maintenance strategies for improved planning.
• Refinery Maintenance
• Cokers
• Cogeneration Powerplant Maintenance – Suncor
• Manufacturing / Production Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Large Equipment Refurbishment
• Equipment Commissioning
• Resolving Recurring Downtime Issues
• Troubleshooting Equipment
• Improving Asset Efficiency
• Improving Mechanical Integrity / Uptime
• Computerized Maintenance Management Software
• Continuous Improvement Programs
• Design Review of MOC / Technical Documents
• Developing Capital Project Budgets
• Environmental Compliance
• FMEA
• Lockout / Tagout
• Maintenance Leadership
• Planning / Executing Turnarounds
• Maintenance Training
• Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA)
• Mechanical Integrity Programs
• Corrosion Circuit Mapping
• Corrosion Analysis
• Design Failure Analysis
• Monte Carlo Simulations
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Thermography
• Reliability Workbench Software – GE APM
• Performing Design Review For All MOC Related To Mechanical Equipment
• Planned Outages / Turnaround experience
• Planned Preventive Maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance
• Project Management Scheduling
• Reading Schematics / Blueprints
• Supervising Contractors
• Ensuring Process Equipment Application Suitability
• Ensuring Spare Parts Meet Code
• Equipment Utilization Metrics
• Establishing Written Procedures
• Managing PM Work Orders
• Eliminating Work Order Backlogs
• Mechanical Integrity Maintenance Training
• API Codes, ASME Codes
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Advanced Corrosion Modeling
• Identifying Equipment Deficiencies
• Improving Equipment Reliability
• Inspection, Testing and Preventive Maintenance (ITPM) plans
• CML Selection
• Predictive Modeling
• Reducing Mechanical Breakdowns
• Maintaining ASME Certifications On Pressure Vessels
• Reliability Centered Maintenance
• Maintaining Mechanical Integrity Documentation
• Maintaining Process Equipment Inspection Documentation
• Asset Integrity Management systems
• Failure Analysis Investigations
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Operational Hazard Analysis
• Risk Mitigation
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• APM Solutions
• 3D CAD / AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• Solidworks
• SAP PM
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering April 2014 / Toronto Metropolitan University
• Planning & Control with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional / Dec 2024 / Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd
• Certified PMP Project Management Professional
• Professional Engineer PE Canada
• APEGA
• API 510/570
• NBIC ISI
• ABSA IP&V Inspector