Tendai George Dumbe

• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
• Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
• Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
• Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
• Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
• Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
• Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
• Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
• Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
• Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
• Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
• Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
• Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
• Streamlined work order processes for quicker response times, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
• Evaluated and recommended new technologies for potential integration into the facility''s maintenance operations, ensuring continued growth and adaptability in the face of industry advancements.
• Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
• Implemented energy conservation measures that led to significant savings on utility bills without compromising facility operations.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
• Achieved a Packing and Palletizer plant NOEE of 85%
• Achieved a record average of 70 pallets/hr

• Created performance metrics and dashboards to monitor equipment health trends, enabling data-driven decision-making for proactive interventions.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for operations and maintenance staff, enhancing their skills in reliability best practices.
• Conducted root cause analysis on equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Conducted thorough analyses of failure data to identify opportunities for improving equipment design or modifying operational procedures for enhanced reliability outcomes.
• Conducted regular audits of maintenance practices to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices for optimal asset performance.
• Improved overall plant performance by leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and availability.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement asset management plans for improved operational efficiency.
• Facilitated effective communication between operations, maintenance, engineering, and other departments to drive collaboration on reliability initiatives.
• Collaborated with equipment vendors and suppliers to ensure optimal selection, installation, and commissioning of new assets in alignment with organizational reliability goals.
• Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing predictive maintenance strategies and optimizing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Reduced downtime for critical assets by conducting root cause analysis, identifying failure modes, and recommending corrective actions.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Conducted FMEA , Pareto and MOC's
• Optimized equipment life cycles by performing regular inspections, monitoring performance trends, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Conducted failure analysis investigations to determine root causes, preventing repeat occurrences of critical equipment breakdowns.
• Evaluated new technologies for potential implementation in existing systems, driving innovation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Developed comprehensive maintenance plans, ensuring timely execution of tasks and adherence to safety standards.
• Performed lifecycle cost analyses for various equipment alternatives, enabling informed decisions regarding long-term investment strategies.
• Trained junior engineers on reliability engineering practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Increased equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance strategies and root cause analysis techniques.
• Enhanced plant performance with thorough risk assessments, identifying potential failures and mitigating their impacts.
• Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
• Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.

Achievements

• Kiln 4 MTBF of 225hrs
• Kiln 4 NAI of 90%
• PMR of 20%
• PMR Efficiency of 35%
• Scheduling compliance of 85%
• Planning accuracy of 90%
• BOM Material PR ratio of 15%

• Develop and update maintenance plans utilizing RCM and RCA principles on equipment like; Scalper screen, Pushfeeder, Crushers, Conveyor belts, Tripper car, Vibrating screens, Dust collectors, Compressors and refrigerant dryers
• CAPEX justification and presentations to the CAPEX forum
• Technical specifications, plan and budget
• Responsible for the execution and quality of maintenance tasks carried out on the mechanical and electrical equipment's, respecting budget, policies and deadlines
• Managed a team of a supervisor, planner, inspector and artisans
• Provided reports on corrective maintenance tasks including consumption of materials, man hours, skills and update equipment history files
• Frequently reviewing maintenance strategies
• Trending of MTBF and NAI in terms of plant equipment
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis studies to eliminate repeat failures
• Coordinate and integrate the reliability effort in both maintenance and production
• Develop reliability indicators, measure critical plant performance parameters and trend to identify areas of improvements within the business

Achievements

• Achieved a highest limestone throughput record of 230kt/ month and NAI of 97%
• Achieved an average limestone throughput of 205kt/ month and NAI of 87%

• Implementation of maintenance strategy optimization (ball mills, bucket elevators, roller press, symetro gearbox, rotary packers, stretch hood pallet wrapping machine, pneumatic goods hoists)
• Maintain and update information and data in the CMMS (SAP)
• Optimized equipment life cycles by performing regular inspections, monitoring performance trends, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Conducted failure analysis investigations to determine root causes, preventing repeat occurrences of critical equipment breakdowns.
• Conducted regular reviews of maintenance procedures and practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Performed lifecycle cost analyses for various equipment alternatives, enabling informed decisions regarding long-term investment strategies.
• Improved asset availability through effective use of predictive maintenance tools and methodologies.
• Participated in capital projects from concept to completion, providing reliability expertise during design reviews and equipment selection processes.
• Manage the preparation and consolidation of the shutdown planning (personal, third parties services, materials, spare parts, equipment, tools, time, and critical path) with coordination meetings using
• Reduced waste and increased productivity through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Worked with cross-functional plant teams to develop and implement manufacturing processing improvements and drive quality mindset resulting in 90% increase in productivity, 95% increase in throughput, and 88% improvement in productivity.
• Ensure adherence to the preventative maintenance schedule
• Maintain, improve, initialize and do cost control on assets
• Utilized statistical analysis tools such as control charts, Pareto charts, and fishbone diagrams to identify root causes of process variation and drive targeted imp
• Condition monitoring on critical equipment's

Projects Managed

• Kiln Shell Replacement
• Electro Static Precipitator replacement
• Waste Gas Duct Replacement
• 8 T overhead gantry crane installation
• 1500 kW cement mill girth gear re profiling and pinion reversal with Novexa France

• Project Manager for Optimization of the compressed air system and deducting systems
• Supported maintenance team in troubleshooting equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity levels.
• Developed technical documentation for products, improving clarity for end-users and maintenance personnel alike.
• Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals(Kiln mechanics, ball mill mechanic, compressed air audit,pneumatic conveying, grate cooler training, bucket elevator, roller press, roto packers etc)
• Worked closely with engineers and assisted with product testing.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.