JUSTIN INNASI
Ropes Crossing,NSW
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Engineering and Asset Management leader with 25 years of experience optimizing asset lifecycle performance in regulated environments. Led Maintenance Engineering teams in developing strategies and implementing reliability frameworks. Mentored professionals, drove organizational change, and promoted a safety-focused culture. Proficient in CMMS asset management systems including MEX, Upkeep, and MaintainX, with adaptability to Maximo.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Manager (Maintenance Engineering Lead)
Valmont Coatings
Sydney
08.2022 - Current
- Directed maintenance engineering and safety frameworks, elevating asset reliability index from 67% to 95%.
- Led development and execution of multi-year maintenance and reliability plans across 2 galvanizing sites, optimizing cost, risk, and performance outcomes.
- Championed safety leadership initiatives, achieving a 28% reduction in site safety incidents.
- Oversaw equipment condition assessments and asset risk reviews, prioritizing high-risk assets for timely renewal.
- Conducted root cause analyses and post-incident investigations, integrating lessons into updated standards and training.
- Collaborated with operations, engineers, and external service providers to ensure compliance for new and upgraded assets, enhancing operational integrity.
- Managed 25+ vendor contracts, enforcing SLAs and negotiating terms to reduce outsourced spending by 18%.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to supervisors and senior technicians, addressing capability gaps through targeted development plans.
Maintenance Coordinator (Maintenance Engineering &
ZIP Water
Sydney, NSW
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Developed and executed preventive maintenance strategies, resulting in a 19% increase in uptime and 17% in MTBF.
- Facilitated asset performance reviews leading to a 22% reduction in unplanned downtime via RCA methodologies.
- Coordinated maintenance planning across shifts to align operations and engineering priorities.
- Implemented Upkeep CMMS to improve asset data accuracy and performance reporting.
- Mentored over 40 assembly technicians technically, bolstering maintenance capabilities and safety standards.
- Oversaw contractor safety governance, achieving zero reportable incidents throughout the project.
- Installed assembly line for CFC-free refrigerant gases, equipping technicians with necessary maintenance training.
- Supported change initiatives to enhance maintenance planning maturity and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Maintenance Toolmaker / Reliability Specialist
Rondi Building Products
Sydney
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Directed engineering initiatives for maintenance and reliability of roll-forming and packaging assets, enhancing performance across 12 production lines.
- Standardized preventive maintenance routines for roll-forming machinery, enhancing uptime by 30% and cutting critical failures by 28%.
- Revamped maintenance protocols for automated equipment, leading to a 25% drop in unplanned downtime and a 20% decrease in stoppages.
- Executed advanced mechanical troubleshooting for roll-forming and packaging machines, reducing repair times by 24%.
- Conducted condition assessments and root cause analyses for chronic asset problems.
- Utilized CMMS to oversee asset data management, work orders, and compliance with maintenance standards.
- Implemented monthly WHS audits that achieved a 40% reduction in incident reports over 12 months.
- Mentored junior technicians, reinforcing WHS principles and fostering a reliability-focused culture.
Earlier Engineering & Maintenance Leadership Roles
Toyota Corporation (Melbourne), Coca-Cola Pty Ltd, Unilever, Pura Foods, Tristek Engineering, Montfo
Various
08.2000 - 08.2014
- Delivered predictive and preventive maintenance for canning and bottling lines, achieving 25% uptime improvement through Kaizen and TPM practices at Pura Foods, Coca-Cola, and Unilever.
- Executed over 600 planned maintenance tasks quarterly across multiple sites, maintaining WHS compliance and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Supervised crews of 8–30 technicians, enhancing productivity by 20% while achieving 98% adherence to production schedules.
- Conducted reliability engineering within safety-regulated environments, leading TPM and Kaizen programs for increased uptime.
- Managed capital delivery and operational readiness for new assets, ensuring environmental standards compliance and seamless integration into operations.
- Performed statutory compliance audits and supervised contractors to maintain workplace health and safety standards.
- Applied precision toolmaking, CAD/CAM, and Lean methods to reduce machining errors by 15% annually at Lucas-TVS and Kamla Dials.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to develop innovative solutions, enhancing overall project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Engineering Technician
ETP Electron Multipliers
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Operated precision tools and equipment for manufacturing electron multipliers, assembling components to meet engineering specifications.
- Oversaw multi-phase cleanroom and facility modernization, achieving all commissioning milestones on schedule and within safety standards.
- Managed statutory compliance programs, scheduling over 80 inspections via MEX CMMS, ensuring 100% audit readiness with no non-conformances.
- Conducted weekly WHS audits during 14-month upgrade project, reducing incident rates by 30% and fostering proactive safety culture.
- Deployed MEX CMMS dashboards and digital checklists for over 1,200 weekly shift checks, enhancing audit scores by 25%.
- Analyzed incident trends using CMMS data to implement targeted interventions, resulting in 30% reduction in reportable events.
- Coordinated construction schedules, supervising over 15 contractors to ensure zero delays and adherence to safety protocols.
- Delivered biweekly training sessions for contractors, enhancing compliance with Code of Conduct and reducing conduct-related incidents.
Education
Master of Engineering Management - Engineering Management
04-2015
Graduate Certificate in Engineering -
12-2012
Tool Design & Engineering
09-2001
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and CMMS implementation
- Preventive maintenance and root cause analysis
- Vendor management and reliability engineering
- Leadership and management strategies
- Maintenance operations and capital project delivery
- Safety and compliance practices
- Technical expertise in manufacturing processes
- Contractor management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Asset management
- Budgeting and cost control
Certification
Certified Senior Asset Management Practitioner (CSAM) 2023
Education and Training
other,other,other
Volunteer
- JP NSW - Justice of the Peace, NSW
- Soccer and Basketball Coach - Wollemic FC, Werrington
Timeline
Maintenance Manager (Maintenance Engineering Lead) - Valmont Coatings
08.2022 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator (Maintenance Engineering & - ZIP Water
04.2018 - 07.2022
Maintenance Toolmaker / Reliability Specialist - Rondi Building Products
09.2014 - 04.2018
Engineering Technician - ETP Electron Multipliers
06.2011 - 05.2013
Earlier Engineering & Maintenance Leadership Roles - Toyota Corporation (Melbourne), Coca-Cola Pty Ltd, Unilever, Pura Foods, Tristek Engineering, Montfo
08.2000 - 08.2014
University of Technology Sydney - Master of Engineering Management, Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney - Graduate Certificate in Engineering,
Diploma in Toolmaking - , Tool Design & Engineering