What was position and role(s) before becoming a leader? 

Asset Team Mgr for the Roughing Mill in the HSM (05/19 – 07/21)

Responsible for the various activities of the Asset Maint team and managing the R&M budget for the Roughing Mill. Lead in the successful completion of many large outage jobs, including replacing two sets of 110K# mill spindles, repair of E2 Gearbox, replacement of R2 MaeWest blocks, releveling of 6 mill roller tables, replacement of the screw-down assemblies at R2, and countless others. 

We have resolved a long-standing issue involving failed BUR's by discovering a missing flow orifice from the original install. 

I was responsible for keeping my team motivated and engaged in making improvements and executing work through the Co-Vid crisis with reduced budgets, reduced contractor usage, etc… Made dramatic improvements in housekeeping and basement parts organization. My team & I reduced the RM working ratio from 5.9% to 3.5% during my time there.  

Mech. Reliability Engr for the RHF/CWC/SY in the HSM (04/16 – 05/19)

Responsible for managing major outage works and logistics for RHF internals and developing recuperator/combustion air duct replacement plan (~$15M). Worked extensively with ops & maint to strive to get the furnaces on a 3-year major outage rotation to help reduce contractor usage and costs. Designed & implemented a cooling strategy to reduce cooldown times for outages to maximize repair time dramatically. 

Responsible for working directly with maintenance and operations to improve equipment reliability and delay rates by leading RCA investigations as a result of substantial delay events and troubleshooting repeat delay events, as well as regular reporting on delay rates. Also responsible for failure investigations during non-delay-related failure of major equipment such as scale-pit pumps, heat exchangers, and gearboxes. In addition, I helped with RCA's in several other areas, including the RM, and laid out the costs and CapEx change plans for the RM Table Roll replacement project (~$10M).

What does Calvert represent in your career development?

Since joining Calvert, I have gained a significant amount of experience in both the HSM and now in the CRM. This, combined with my previous Melt Shop experience, has gained me a unique overall perspective on the Steel Industry. I intend to continue to develop myself and my team here at Calvert for years to come. I thoroughly enjoy the mix of cultures that we get to interact with here at Calvert. I feel like this provides us with unique learning experiences that would not be possible elsewhere.  

What is a characteristic, trait, or belief that helps define who you are? 

Dedication to the cause and willingness to do whatever it takes to make improvements happen for as long as it takes. I believe everyone's goal should be to work tirelessly with a laser focus towards making their area of influence better each and every day. Safely of course.  

Tip for those who want to become AM/NS Calvert Team Member

Be prepared to perform at your absolute best and be dedicated to the cause of continuously striving to improve your area each and every day. Learn to work effectively with a wide array of personalities, and make it a priority to learn as much as you can from the various experiences and cultures that you will encounter.  

About him

I grew up on a 200-acre grain farm in central KY. Both of my parents were Engineers for the Federal Government, and we farmed as well. So, needless to say, we were always very busy. This is where I learned my work ethic and a great deal of technical knowledge on how equipment functions and how critical maintenance is to a successful operation. I graduated from the University of KY in 2003 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. I was a Process Engineer and Production Coordinator for a small foam production facility for 2-yrs before joining the steel industry in 2005. I spent 8-yrs at North American Stainless as an EAF Process Engineer and Operations Supervisor (Mgr). Next, I spent 3-yrs as the EAF Process Engineer for Outokumpu. I then came to AM/NS in April 2016, where I held the abovementioned roles.  

A focus of interest in personal life. 

I like spending time with my wife & 2 daughters and anything saltwater-related, especially snorkeling and Off-Shore fishing.