About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1865634
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE & CONTROLS PROJECT MANAGER | EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & FACILITY UPGRADES
Core Expertise
- Managing machine-tool and assembly-cell projects from design through installation and commissioning.
- Controls engineering and robotics troubleshooting including ABB IRC4/IRC5 and Siemens S7 systems.
- Leading 24/7 maintenance teams, hiring, training, and performance management across shifts.
- Implementing CMMS, preventive-maintenance programs, and KPI systems to improve reliability.
- Applying Lean Six Sigma methods (PFMEA, DMAIC, APQP) to reduce downtime and scrap.
Project Background
- Managed equipment installations and assembly-cell launches for automotive manufacturing programs.
- Directed multidisciplinary contractor and integrator teams while enforcing OEM and infrastructure requirements.
- Ran capital projects, coordinating procurement, schedules, and budgets ranging $1M–$5M.
- Led facility upgrades including lighting, HVAC, office buildouts, and a 7,500-square-foot expansion.
- Executed commissioning, spare-parts planning, and advanced troubleshooting to restore production uptime.
Key Skills
- ABB IRC4/IRC5 | Siemens S7 | SW Emag | Makino
- CMMS development | Preventive maintenance | KPI management
- Project & budget management | Contractor coordination | Commissioning
- Lean Six Sigma | PFMEA | DMAIC | APQP | Ishikawa
- Machine tool installation | Assembly-cell integration | Robotic welding cells
- Welding: SMAW | GMAW | GTAW | AWS-certified
Education
- AAS, Industrial Systems Technology — Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
- State Diploma, Welding Technology — Blue Ridge Community College
Awards & Recognition
- AWS welding certification — GMAW, GTAW, SMAW
- ABB IRC4/IRC5 robotics certification
- SW Emag linear-drive machine tool certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced industrial maintenance and controls leader with 20+ years managing 24/7 operations, capital projects, and automation commissioning. Delivered machine-tool and assembly-cell launches with budgets of $1M–$5M, led a 7,500 sq ft expansion, resolved multiple OSHA findings, and reduced downtime to fewer than 20 hours per week. Skilled at CMMS implementation, team development, and hands-on troubleshooting to rapidly restore production and improve reliability. Ready to rejoin industrial project management and drive successful equipment launches and facility improvements.
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