Joshua Suite
Couva
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of petrochemical industry experience spanning asset reliability, rotating equipment, mechanical integrity, and process safety management. Known for improving equipment uptime and safety performance through predictive maintenance, risk-based programs, and disciplined change management. Experienced in RCA/incident investigations, RCM, MOC administration, and PHA/HAZOP support, with a track record reducing repeat failures, improving turnaround readiness, and strengthening compliance and site culture by partnering effectively across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
PSM, Engineer (II)
Nutrien Trinidad
Point Lisas
01.2024 - Current
- Acted as system administrator for site Management of Change (MOC) system, including user support, data quality, and KPI reporting while introducing process improvements for efficiency while ensuring all equipment and process changes were reviewed for their reliability, mechanical integrity, and operability impacts.
- Authored and implemented a revamped Site MOC Policy, defining governance, optimizations and integration with EAM & Capital workflows.
- Led the development and delivery of site-wide MOC training, of 60+ stakeholders (Managers, Engineers, Superintendents & Technical Approvers) driving competence, awareness, and a stronger culture of process safety. Post-training quiz pass rate >95%
- Conducted 30+ Process Hazard Analyses PHA/HAZOP, Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) for plant modifications.
- Facilitated and participated in TapRoot Investigations for Process Safety Events, supported PSM audits, to contribute to improved site safety culture.
- Supported Facility Siting Study revalidation through data validation, model review, and coordination with engineering and corporate stakeholders.
- Coordinated PSM action tracking, closeout, and compliance metrics through ETQ and SharePoint systems.
- Partnered with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) to develop and deliver Energy Isolation Life-Critical Training to 300+ employees and contractors, elevating compliance and frontline hazard recognition.
- Represented the site at the Point Lisas Energy Association (PLEA) Subcommittee, presenting PSM lessons learned and aligning cross-facility best practices across Trinidad.
Mechanical Engineer (Asset Care, Rotating)
Nutrien Trinidad
Point Lisas
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Supported operation and maintenance of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, fans, and gearboxes and associated piping systems.
- Led equipment overhauls and QA/QC inspections for major rotating assets.
- Led Root Cause Analyses (Apollo methodology) on static, rotating, and E&I bad-actor assets and implemented corrective actions that improved MTBF of bad actors by ~25% and contributed to record plant reliability.
- Launched a wireless vibration sensor program for critical rotating equipment, enabling real-time condition monitoring and supporting the site's predictive maintenance (PdM) strategy.
- Managed three (3) major plant turnarounds for overhauls, reliability improvement projects and maintenance of critical rotating equipment, including planning, field execution, and post-event reviews.
Materials Specialist
Nutrien Trinidad
Point Lisas
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Developed and managed the site's Rebuild Program for rotating equipment, improving turnaround readiness and spare availability.
- Developed optimized material storage and repair workflows for critical spares, reducing repair cycle time and supporting maintenance cost control.
- Supported turnaround planning and execution through material forecasting, bulk ordering, receiving coordination, and issue-resolution for shortages and substitutions.
- Implemented storage optimization (layout, bin locations, labeling/5S-style organization) to improve material retrieval speed, reduce picking errors, and prevent damage/obsolescence.
- Partnered with maintenance/reliability teams to resolve material-related repeat issues and improve readiness for corrective and preventive work.
Summer Intern
Yara Trinidad Limited
Point Lisas
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Supported fabrication, repair, and installation work within the machine shop.
- Gained hands-on experience in blueprint interpretation and work order fulfillment.
- Developed video presentation for site wite visitor orientation
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Mechanical Engineering
University of The West Indies
05-2017
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis (Apollo Methodology)
- Rotating Equipment Overhauls
- Taproot Investigation
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/What-If/HAZOP)
- Risk Assessment & ORM Facilitation
- Excel (Advanced)
- Solidworks
- Procedure Development & Training Delivery
- Technical Writing & Documentation
- Management of Change
- Operational Risk Management
Languages
English
Certification
Apollo RCA Certification
Timeline
PSM, Engineer (II)
Nutrien Trinidad
01.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineer (Asset Care, Rotating)
Nutrien Trinidad
11.2021 - 08.2024
Materials Specialist
Nutrien Trinidad
10.2017 - 11.2021
Summer Intern
Yara Trinidad Limited
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Mechanical Engineering
University of The West Indies