Featured Speakers on the Reliability and Maintenance Conference

Automation Maintenance Superintendent, UPM-Kymmene. Grand Rapids, MN

Electric Motor Management

Abstract: The success of a motor testing program that integrates vibration analysis and infrared scanning. How program was implemented and results achieved.

Bio: Steve has over 20 years experience in the paper industry and has worked in various positions including research, production, engineering, IT, and maintenance. He feels fortunate to have his name on a US patent and to have had the opportunity to visit many paper mills throughout Europe benchmarking and learning what world class really is.

CMMS- The backbone of effective planning and scheduling

Abstract: Many mills find that their planning and scheduling processes and CMMS are completely independent of each other. This leads to frustration, an inefficient workforce and even failure of the planning and scheduling efforts. Does your current CMMS support the needs of your planning and scheduling program? This presentation is a case study showing how the two systems were interwoven to provide an effective solution to integration. In it, we will discuss best practices, road blocks, and key milestones along the road to a successful implementation.

Bio: Chris has 9 years experience in pulp and paper industry. He has held positions in capital project engineering, maintenance, and mill reliability. He began his career with the former Champion International at the Canton Mill and currently directs the reliability program at International Paper's Augusta, Ga., Mill. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Florida State University.

Director of Machinery Lubrication Technologies, Noria Corporation, Orlando, FL.

Lubrication Best Practices In A Lean Workforce: Prepare For Doing More With Less

Abstract: "If you think you've struggled with staffing issues in the past, buckle up your chin strap and get ready for war! There is a battle brewing over talented and knowledgeable entry level technicians needed to fill the gap to be created by the departure of the baby boomers and the growth of the reliability culture. This is already an issue in the area of machine lubrication care, and it is going to become even more challenging in the next 15 years. Now is the time to prepare the mill to deliver 'Best Practice' quality machine care in the midst of expected wrenching change in the workforce through work practice development, machine retrofits and design changes, and skills development for the unskilled. Come and see how this can be done.

Bio: Mike Johnson works for Noria Reliability Services as the Director of Machinery Lubrication Technologies. His responsibilities include managing projects, developing new methods and practices associated with machinery lubrication activities, education, editing for Machinery Lubrication Magazine and managing a team of consultants. He has 19 years experience supporting technical lubrication activities in capital-intensive manufacturing facilities.

The road-map to successful condition monitoring at Norske Skog, Skogn.

Abstract: The paper- and pulp mill Norske Skog in Skogn has used condition monitoring (CM) since mid-seventies starting with shock pulse measurements on bearings and today also using shock pulse spectrum and vibration analysis.
The early development of the program depended on enthusiastic engineers doing the measurements and now CM is firmly implemented as a strategic part of the maintenance policy, by extensive use of on – and off line systems.
This presentation will cover some of the important steps that made CM part of the maintenance culture and also show the economical effect the program has. The technical solutions and measuring technologies will also be covered through case stories on some important applications.

Bio: Halfdan started at the Skogn mill in 1984 as a design engineer and moved into the position of maintenance engineer in 1986. In 1990 Halfdan was appointed Maintenance Manager for the mechanical department.

The Mechanical Department has 68 employees. Three of the 68 work directly with condition monitoring. The department are supported by three engineers. Halfdan has extensive experience in successfully implementing combined condition monitoring techniques. His experience entails on-line and off-line solutions.

Halfdan Jonsson lives in the small coast town of Skogn north of Trondheim in Norway, where one of Norske Skog’s pulp and paper mills is located. Halfdan was born in Iceland where he studied Engineering at the Technical University of Iceland and later at Trondheim TIH where he graduated.

Maintenance & Engineering Manager, Domtar – Port Edwards, WI

Reliability Driven Maintenance

Abstract: In today's challenging marketplace, we are all driven to increase the overall reliability of our manufacturing equipment. There are several components to a successful reliability strategy. Each one of these components is vital to both the reliability of the equipment and the business strategy of maintaining it. This paper will provide an overview of the key aspects to a reliability driven maintenance organization.

Bio: Chad has 10 years of experience in the pulp and paper industry. He has held various maintenance planning, supervisory, and engineering and operations positions. He began his career as a paper mill maintenance planner in Georgia-Pacific's Nekoosa, WI mill. He currently is the Maintenance Superintendent at Domtar's Port Edwards, WI facility. Chad earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

Georgia Pacific, Palataka, FL

Root Cause Problem Elimination Case Study

Abstract: Root Cause Problem Elimination Case study. Case studies of system set up, problems solved and savings at Georgia Pacific, Palatka, FL.

Bio: George Munn is currently the Reliability Maintenance Superintendent for Georgia-Pacific’s Palatka, Florida Operations. George is a 1990 graduate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He also holds a professional engineering license in the State of Florida. George started his career as a mechanical project engineer and since then has held numerous maintenance and engineering positions with pulp & paper organizations, including Champion International Corporation, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, and his current employer Georgia-Pacific Corporation. Additionally, George has published numerous articles on “Implementing Reliability Programs”.

Mill Manager, Neenah Paper, Neenah, WI.

Cost Effective Maintenance in a Premium Writing, Text and Cover Paper Mill
-A continual journey of people and processes.

Abstract: The Neenah Paper Mill is improving reliability and maintenance practices SAFELY by focusing on simplicity in implementation. The building blocks for Neenah Paper is our able and willing people. The presentation will cover our apprentice program, planning and scheduling, predictive maintenance, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) use, spare parts management and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
B ill Platt, Mill Manager – Neenah Paper

Bio: William Platt was born and raised in Appleton Wisconsin and grew up in a paper industry household. He graduated from Valparaiso University with a BS in Chemistry and Biology. I received my MS and PhD from The Institute of Paper Chemistry. He began his full time employment with Westvaco in Covington Virginia working in maintenance briefly and then on to the paper machines and then the unbleached pulp mill. He then went to work for Mead in Chillicothe Ohio where he worked on the paper machines, quality, maintenance and engineering, wood yard, pulp mill, utilities and carbonless areas and also worked at Gilbert Paper in Menasha Wisconsin, Vice President of Operation. Currently he is the Operations Manager at Neenah Paper a division of Neenah Paper Inc. in Neenah Wisconsin where we manufacture Premium Writing, Text and Cover papers.

President, VibrAlign, Inc., Richmond, VA

Best Practices – Alignment

Abstract: Precision Alignment is still one of the most important best practices (i.e., maintenance practices). Return on investment can be fast and very good if implemented right. This is hands on presentation will offer implementation guidelines, payback calculations, and examples geared to equipment in the pulp and paper industry.

Bio: Ron has served as President of VibrAlign, Inc. since 1996. He joined VibrAlign in 1989 as Field Service Manager. In that capacity he has supported industrial customers (e.g., aluminum, tobacco, pulp & paper, tire making, plastic films, food processing, defense, and ship building) with predictive maintenance consulting services, including: vibration analysis, training, field balancing, and laser alignment services.

Before joining VibrAlign, Ron spent 13 years with Carrier Corporation. Starting as a field service engineer with Carrier Corporation's Machinery & Systems Division specializing in airside equipment & systems.

Over the years Ron has presented papers at various industry conferences (e.g., Enteract, Paper Industry Maintenance Conference, P/PM Technology, Vibration Institute, IR/INFO, GM Symposium). He has also written articles published in trade publications (e.g., Maintenance Technology, Plant Engineering, P/PM Technology, etc.).

Ron is a Mechanical Engineer (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -1977) with 17 years of field experience. He also holds an E.I.T. certificate in New York State. Ron has continued his professional development by successfully completing a number of technical and interpersonal skills development courses, including Dale Carnegie, Sandler Selling Systems, IRD Advanced Vibration Analysis, Carrier Management Development, and Carrier DDC Training, Customer Oriented Selling.