DEON GAULTON P. ENGP.O. Box 127, Lumsden, NL A0G 3E0 | H: 709-530-2328 | deongaulton@outlook.com

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 17 years experience in various industrial settings at varying stages of development andoperation including construction, commissioning and start up and stable operation. Experience is broad across several

industries including OIl and Gas, Mining and Pulp and Paper. The majority of time was devoted to specializing inRotating Equipment with several years experience working with static equipment also.

Highlights

Rotating Equipment Engineer Root Cause Failure Analyst

Experienced Vibration Analyst Mechanical Seal Specialist

Commissioning & Start Up Centrifugal Pump Specialist

Equipment Troubleshooting Proficient in RCM and FMEA

Risk Based Strategist Spare Parts Optimizer

Construction Engineer Project Manager

Accomplishments

Wrote and edited various Policies and Procedures to provide guidance to other staff members

Produced detailed work packages for the repair of rotating equipment during plant emergencies

Developed detailed inspection plans to ensure safe operation of industrial equipment

Detailed Engineering design of various components needed in the repair of industrial machinery

Ensured Equipment is repaired in a timely manner to minimize plant downtime

Construction and C&SU Engineer on large Multi-Billion Dollar Refining Project

Experience

Reliability Engineer 06/2011 to 08/2014I-ABB Voisey's Bay, LabradorManage breakdowns, preventive and planned shutdowns Manage the PDM department to achieve and maintain reliabilityMake recommendations to improve equipment availability and efficiency Lead the failure analysis process to improveOEE performanceEquipment modification to eliminate bad actorsAsset Integrity Leader for Various Equipment

Reliability Engineer 04/2008 to 06/2011

Suncor, International and Offshore St. John's, NLAnalyze historical, PM data and make recommendations for reliability improvement and failure avoidance.Coordinate RCFA processes and track the implementation of recommendations through to resolution.Utilize reliability tools such as failure calculations, failure evaluations, and cost and risk analysis to evaluate andprioritize reliability issues.

Manage critical spares, including execution of strategy, monitoring inventory growth and ensuring min/max changes areidentified and resolvedFormulate, implement, maintain, and audit Planned and Predictive Maintenance programs.Participate in audits to measure the effectiveness of reliability related activities such as equipment repairs, part quality,and failure investigation processes.Assist Operations, and Maintenance departments in developing procedures, training, and processes to ensureequipment is operated within its design parameters.

Conduct life cycle cost analysis on new and critical equipment.Advise engineering on new capital designs and installations to ensure that equipment reliability, operability, andmaintainability are preserved.

Review equipment specifications and standards and develop recommendations for reliability improvement.Identify projects and/or studies to Engineering to support overall plant reliability.Support cost justification for reliability improvement.Continue to improve the reliability tools and methods utilized in increasing plant reliability

Reliability Engineer 08/2006 to 04/2008

AbitibiBowater Grand Falls-Windsor, NLPerformed project management including planning, procurement, scheduling and cost trackingProvided field coordination of trade people during project constructionSupervision of all aspects of vibration analysis and lubrication departmentsProvided input and feedback to maintenance programs to adjust monitoring, mitigation and inspection frequenciesDeveloped and implemented predictive and preventative maintenance procedures to improve equipment reliabilityAnalyzed and trended vibration data using spectral, time waveform and phase analysis

Mechanical Engineer 05/2005 to 07/2006

Voisey's Bay Nickel Company Argentia, NLLead role in providing technical support and guidance for mechanical maintenanceTroubleshooting equipment and process problemsLead/Participate in Root Cause InvestigationsIdentified and provided resolution to system/process bottlenecksIdentified and scheduled priority workIdentified and Established PM's and Spare Parts RequirementsConstruction and Commissioning and Start Up supportDeveloped and managed plant inspection program

Maintenance Engineer 03/2004 to 04/2005Irving Oil Refinery Saint John, NBProducing engineering work packages to repair equipmentTroubleshooting equipment and process problemsPreparing work packagesProcuring materials for unit turnaroundsLead investigator for root cause investigations

Maintenance Engineer 10/2002 to 03/2004Dow Chemical Inc. Prentiss , ABSubject matter expert in equipment failures and repair techniques during root cause investigationsProvided technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment isdesigned to meet its intended or existing service conditions.Provided engineering input on repair details such as clearances, tolerances, materials of construction, weldingprocedures etc. and if necessary provide onsite/offsite technical support for deviations from this data.Ensured repairs, repair techniques, and equipment specific training, were documented and made available

Provided maintainability input into Project ActivitiesReviewed and change spare parts inventory as requiredDeveloped maintenance operating disciplineProvided engineering input into work packages to ensure standards were followedProvided input into the development of work orders

Rotating Equipment EngineerSuncor Energy Inc.

specification

and operations personnel in identifying and correcting machinery problems

modifications and improvements to rotating machinery

Developed and implemented Lubrication and Preventative Maintenance ProgramsSupplied field coordination of trades people during major overhauls on critical equipmentProvided technical guidance and instruction to technicians and millwrights

Rotating Equipment EngineerFlowserve IncPrepared work scopes for the repair of centrifugal multi-stage pumpsProvided support to sales teamProvided technical and trouble shooting assistance to customersDetailed Engineering design of various components needed in the repair of centrifugal pumpsPrepared quality assurance documents for pump repairsImplemented quality assurance system

Education

Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical EngineeringMemorial University of NLMemorial University Entrance ScholarshipFaculty of Engineering Admission ScholarshipCanada Scholarship for Studies in Science and Engineering

Confined Space TrainingFall Arrest TrainingEmergency First Aid TrainingBowtie Analysis TrainingReliability Centered Maintenance II TrainingTap Root & Equifactor TrainingSAFESTART TrainingRoller Bearing Application and Maintenance team ProgramPractical Solutions to Machinery and Vibration ProblemsCommunicating for Results TrainingFundamentals of Project ManagementTap Root Lead Investigator TrainingSafe Work Permit TrainingConstruction Safety TrainingPractical Loss Control Leadership CourseHAZOP Facilitator Leadership TrainingBasic Valve Maintenance Course

Mechanical Seal CourseVibration Analysis Course

03/2001 to 10/2002Fort McMurray,AB

03/1998 to 03/2001Leduc, AB

1997St. John's, NL, Canada

Provided technical evaluation, selection and installation specification for new rotating equipment in the Upgrading Area;worked closely with internal projects teams as well as external personnel in rotating equipment selection and detailed

Delivered practical machinery troubleshooting in the field; worked closely with area millwrights, mechanical technicians

Created and controlled detailed technical procedures and specifications for purchasing, on and off-site repairs,