Cornelius Blom
Senior Maintenance Supervisor & Welding Specialist
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Maintenance Supervisor and Welding & Fabrication Inspector with over two decades of extensive experience in heavy equipment and pressure vessel manufacturing, as well as the maintenance of automated plant operations. Expert in all facets of welding, fabrication, and complex mechanical systems, with specialized knowledge in the SQGC framework (Sanitation, Quality, Gas Management, Compliance) for high-volume filling and packaging equipment. Proven leader adept at driving continuous improvement, implementing robust preventive maintenance programs, and managing strategic parts sourcing to optimize operational efficiency. Track record of success in commissioning new plants and achieving aggressive production targets while upholding the highest quality and safety standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Breërivier Vallei Bottelering (BBK)
04.2016 - Current
- Directed the preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all automated filling and packaging equipment, significantly reducing unplanned downtime and maintaining production continuity.
- Spearheaded new plant layout and installation projects, collaborating with engineering teams to commission new machinery and production lines for optimal performance and efficiency.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks and implementing upgrades that improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Managed the inventory and procurement of critical spare parts, negotiating with suppliers to ensure a cost-effective and readily available supply to support maintenance operations.
- Fabricated new custom equipment and installed specialized food-grade pipelines, strictly adhering to industry engineering and hygiene standards.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Welding Supervisor / Coordinator
HG Molenaar
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Supervised complex welding and fabrication projects for heavy engineering and machine building, ensuring all work met stringent quality and safety standards.
- Optimized workflow layouts and materials usage to enhance production efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Optimized robotic welding operations for increased precision and productivity
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor
GRW Engineering
01.2004 - 10.2015
- Utilized 12 years of expertise in heavy engineering and high-pressure vessel manufacturing to guide and organize all manufacturing operations.
- Led skills training and development for first prototype build at GRW Engineering, establishing new benchmark for quality and efficiency
- Oversaw multiple departments including Acid Bay, Shot Blasting, and Spray Painting, ensuring high quality and output standards.
- Led automated and manual welding teams, specializing in the fabrication of high-pressure vessels.
- Successfully coordinated labour, workflow, and materials across multiple shifts to ensure on-time delivery to assembly lines, significantly improving production efficiency.
- Robotic welding automation and programming involving Motoman Yaskawa, ABB, and Fronius.
Education
International Welding Specialist (IWS) -
In Progress
Senior Welding and Fabrication Inspector - undefined
Level 2
International Welding Inspector - undefined
Basic
Welding and Fabrication Inspector - undefined
Level 1
N3 Qualification - Fitting and Turning
Skills
Maintenance Strategy: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, Plant Commissioning, Asset Management, Root Cause Analysis
Heavy Engineering and diverse welding techniques expertise
Quality & Safety: ISO Standards, Food-Grade Pipeline Installation, Quality Control (QC), Safety Protocol Implementation
Leadership & Management: Team Supervision, Staff Training, Workflow Coordination, Budget Control, Vendor Management
Engineering & Technical Skills: Blueprint Interpretation, Process Improvement (eg, Lean), Equipment Specification, Parts Sourcing
Food safety management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Supervisor - Breërivier Vallei Bottelering (BBK)
04.2016 - Current
Welding Supervisor / Coordinator - HG Molenaar
11.2015 - 03.2016
Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - GRW Engineering
01.2004 - 10.2015
- Senior Welding and Fabrication Inspector,
- International Welding Inspector,
- Welding and Fabrication Inspector,
- N3 Qualification, Fitting and Turning
- International Welding Specialist (IWS),