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Scott Sookram

Arima

Summary

  • Operations & Maintenance / Equipment Reliability / Maintenance Best Practices
  • With a proven track record, I excel in Maintenance Management and KPI reporting, driving maintenance excellence and reliability improvements. My leadership in predictive maintenance and cross-functional collaboration enhances operational efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in CMMS with SAP and adept at promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Target oriented to reduce downtime cost and improve equipment Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
  • Experienced with leading teams to achieve project goals through effective management and strategic planning. Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to foster collaboration and drive performance. Track record of successfully overseeing project execution and adapting to dynamic work environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Rotating Equipment Team Lead

Perenco Trinidad
06.2012 - Current
  • Reviewed and implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all mechanical & rotating equipment – specifically Aeroderivative Turbomachinery Gas Compressors, Combustion Engines, Cranes Pumps.
  • Championed the use of predictive maintenance technologies, such as, oil analysis, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and motor current analysis as part of the Machinery Health Program.
  • Experience Maintenance Engineer for Sulzer Gas Compressors; Ariel Gas Compressors; Rolls Royce & Solar Turbines; Waukesha Gas Engines and Caterpillar Gas and Diesel Engines. Key driver of the maintenance strategies for these equipment.
  • Developed the Critical Spare Part Strategy with the focus on min/max.
  • Managed the Overhaul Programme for major equipment.
  • Prepared the maintenance budget including SOPEX and CAPEX requirements.
  • Managed all maintenance / engineering SOPEX / CAPEX related projects
  • Developed and implemented equipment Maintenance Strategies; Maintenance philosophies; Criticality assessments; QC/ QA control and testing requirements; Spares identification; Spares holding identification; Maintenance Execution; Maintenance Analysis; Reliability improvement recommendations.
  • Lead major root cause failure analysis for chronic bad actors.
  • Managed all reliability indicators
  • Reduced equipment downtime through inspections, identification of potential issues and managing the repairs timely.
  • Optimized preventive maintenance schedules and tasks through continuous improvement efforts, increasing team productivity while maintaining quality standards.
  • Established effective communication channels with vendors to expedite procurement processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical problems.
  • Evaluated personnel performance through hands on observation an feedback sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Applied mechanical problem solving skills.
  • Train and Mentor Junior Engineers.

Maintenance Strategy Engineer

Massy Wood Group
11.2010 - 05.2012
  • Analyzed equipment failures and prepare reliability reports regarding findings and cause of failures while identifying remedial actions, including revisions to the maintenance strategy and follow up on implementation of agreed actions.
  • Developed and implemented equipment Maintenance Strategies; Maintenance philosophies; Criticality assessments; QC/ QA control and testing requirements; Spares identification; Spares holding identification; Maintenance Execution; Maintenance Analysis; Reliability improvement recommendations
  • Analyzed the effectiveness of the maintenance strategies and suggest changes as required in a timely manner.
  • Lead the Failure Mode Effect & Analysis (FMEA) study on Critical Rotating Equipment such as engines, generators, compressors, fire water pumps and turbines. Conducting risk analysis and leading the management of change process.
  • Lead the development of the critical spare parts strategy, assuring the availability of critical spare parts. Also developing the obsolescence strategy and implementation
  • Proposed improvements to the reliability and technical support processes that lead to improvements in the maintenance strategy, equipment reliability and integrity.
  • Lead the implementation of work optimization plan
  • Conducted audits of preventive and schedule corrective maintenance activities so as to ensure quality of work performed as well as analyzing execution team manpower requirements

Maintenance Development Manager

Ansa Mcal
01.2010 - 10.2010
  • Established road map to ensure maintenance excellence within the group.
  • Developed a maintenance model with a solid foundation for which world class maintenance standards can be achieved.
  • Assistited in the preparation annual maintenance budget. Including all fixed and variable cost. Preparing CAPEX requirements and developing all rates of returns. Implementing strict cost control measures in the maintenance department.
  • Formulate and implement Preventive Maintenance tasks for all equipment. Managing Preventive Maintenance Predictive Maintenance programmes.
  • Prepared monthly maintenance reports with specific details to KPI trends, major equipment modifications, breakdown execution, spares management, contract management and cost


Assistant Engineer Manager

Arcelor Mittal Steel
01.2004 - 12.2009
  • Managed Plant Turnaround and Capital Shutdown, including technical and financial aspects of projects.(mechanical and electrical systems)
  • Analyzed equipment failures and prepare reliability reports regarding findings and cause of failures while identifying remedial actions, including revisions to the maintenance strategy and follow up on implementation of agreed actions.
  • Lead the Failure Mode Effect & Analysis (FMEA) study on Critical Rotating Equipment.
  • Prepared OPEX, CAPEX and SOPEX Budgets relating to Maintenance and Engineering.
  • Improving Plant Reliability to facilitate Equipment Optimization and Availability.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

University of Houston
United States

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

John Donaldson Technical Institute
Port Of Spain

Skills

  • Operations & Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management and KPI reporting
  • Maintenance Strategy Development
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Planning & Schedulling
  • CMMS Development & operations with SAP

Timeline

Rotating Equipment Team Lead

Perenco Trinidad
06.2012 - Current

Maintenance Strategy Engineer

Massy Wood Group
11.2010 - 05.2012

Maintenance Development Manager

Ansa Mcal
01.2010 - 10.2010

Assistant Engineer Manager

Arcelor Mittal Steel
01.2004 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

University of Houston

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

John Donaldson Technical Institute

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