Ed Fantinel, P.Eng, Gsc
About Ed Fantinel, P.Eng, Gsc
Ed Fantinel, P.Eng, Gsc, serves as the Maintenance Manager at Cascades in Toronto, where he has worked since 2017. With over 27 years of experience in engineering and maintenance, he has a strong background in CMMS implementation, predictive maintenance, and equipment reliability.
Work at Cascades
Ed Fantinel has served as the Maintenance Manager at Cascades since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations in Toronto. His duties include managing predictive and preventative maintenance initiatives, ensuring timely completion of work orders, and maintaining a critical spares inventory. Ed's expertise in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) implementation and Root Cause Analysis supports the company's continuous improvement objectives.
Previous Experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC
Prior to his tenure at Cascades, Ed Fantinel worked at Georgia-Pacific LLC for 20 years, from 1994 to 2014. During this time, he focused on engineering and maintenance operations in Caledonia, Ontario. His long-term experience in this role contributed to his extensive knowledge in maintenance strategies and equipment reliability.
Education and Expertise
Ed Fantinel holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute. He has also completed five courses in the Electrical Control Systems Technology program at Humber College. Additionally, Ed completed seven courses at the University of Toronto to meet the requirements for Professional Engineers Ontario (P.E.O) registration. His educational background supports his expertise in maintenance management and engineering.
Experience at Sonoco
Ed worked as a Maintenance Superintendent at Sonoco from 2016 to 2017. In this position, he developed and implemented site-wide maintenance strategies aimed at improving equipment reliability and reducing machine-related downtime. His role involved providing technical advice on equipment design, selection, and modification to enhance operational efficiency.
Skills in Maintenance Operations
Ed Fantinel has significant experience in planning and scheduling process implementation to optimize maintenance operations. His skills include CMMS implementation and conducting Root Cause Analysis, which are essential for achieving continuous improvement in maintenance practices. He focuses on initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and reduce operational costs.