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James O’Sullivan
Maintenance & Reliability
Murroe
Summary
Seasoned maintenance and reliability professional with over 25 years of expertise in preventive maintenance and project management within manufacturing environments. Proven track record in CMMS system development, contractor management, and cost-saving initiatives. Adept at building high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability to optimize operations. Skilled in planning and executing comprehensive project plans, leveraging strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams toward efficient achievement of project milestones. Known for adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to quality, ready to make a significant impact as a Maintenance Manager in dynamic environments by promoting safety protocols and maintenance best practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
PM Coordinator / Site Maintenance Administrator
Vistakon Vision Care, Ireland
02.2004 - Current
- Managed Preventive Maintenance schedules for all production equipment and support areas through the CMMS system (OPUS).
- Played a key role in the development and rollout of OPUS, collaborating closely with IT and validation teams.
- Responsible for coordinating contractor activities, including the review and approval of method statements and work permits. Managed project budgeting and procurement of orders. Oversaw the deployment and performance of approximately 40 contract personnel, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Involved in plant energy-saving initiatives, spares management, and rework programs, resulting in an incremental annual savings
- Involved in CAPA, change control, and audits (BSI, FDA, MHLW).
- Supported line installations, upgrades, and retrofit projects involving electrical, pneumatic, and PLC systems.
- Led operational workshops for off-line parts testing and rework, significantly improving operational efficiencies.
- Ongoing FMECA and PMO optimisation projects
- Supporting Spare parts / rework’s reliability
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
Process Technician & Shift Lead
Vision Care Ireland
02.1996 - 02.2004
- Managed installation of new production lines, technology upgrades, and product changeovers.
- Acted as Safety Point of Contact and Preventive Maintenance POC.
- Supported line ramp-up activities for new product launches.
Automation Technician
Modular Automation, Shannon, Co Clare
05.1995 - 02.1996
- Conducted electrical installations, safety circuit setups, pneumatic and PLC work, and machine building.
- Debugged PLC programs and supported automation projects.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Manufacturing Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick, Ireland01.2018
Diploma - Quality Management
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland01.2000
Higher Certificate - Electro Mechanical Systems
Limerick Institute of Technology
Limerick01.1995
Skills
- Maintenance Management & CMMS Systems (OPUS,)
- Contractor oversight and coordination
- Project Management & Retrofit Implementation
- Energy & Cost-Saving Initiatives
- Quality Assurance & Validation Interactions
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Technical support
- Project planning and development
- Strategic task management
- Cost control
Data-driven decision making
Productivity improvement
Contract management
Certification
Managers Mentoring Program — IBEC
Interests
Timeline
PM Coordinator / Site Maintenance Administrator
Vistakon Vision Care, Ireland
02.2004 - Current
Process Technician & Shift Lead
Vision Care Ireland
02.1996 - 02.2004
Automation Technician
Modular Automation, Shannon, Co Clare
05.1995 - 02.1996
Bachelor of Engineering - Manufacturing Technology
Limerick Institute of Technology
Diploma - Quality Management
University of Limerick
Higher Certificate - Electro Mechanical Systems
Limerick Institute of Technology
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