Greg Johnson
About Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a Reliability Technologist with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He has over 13 years of experience at Canfor, where he leads initiatives in asset management and preventive maintenance.
Work at Canfor
Greg Johnson has been employed at Canfor as a Reliability Technologist since 2011. In this role, he plays a significant part in the company's Asset Management Program, specifically focusing on defect elimination and root cause analysis. His responsibilities include supporting area teams in achieving production and cost goals through reliability leadership. Johnson has also contributed to the enhancement of the preventive maintenance program by implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies.
Education and Expertise
Greg Johnson studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Mechanical Engineering Diploma from 2005 to 2007. He also attended Ryerson University for one year from 2004 to 2005. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his role as a Reliability Technologist.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Canfor, Greg Johnson worked at Armtec as a Technical Inside Sales Representative from 2007 to 2008. This experience contributed to his understanding of technical sales and customer support, which he later applied in his reliability-focused roles. His career has been characterized by a commitment to improving condition monitoring systems and supporting lubrication mechanics to enhance lubrication programs.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Greg Johnson has been involved in identifying, implementing, and supporting improved condition monitoring systems. He has played a leadership role in the continuous improvement of preventive maintenance programs, utilizing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies. His efforts have significantly contributed to the reliability and efficiency of operations within the organizations he has worked for.