Summers Lewis
About Summers Lewis
Summers Lewis is a Technical Manager with extensive experience in maintenance and safety management, currently working at Cascades in the Portland, Oregon area since 2019. He has a strong educational background in mechanical and electrical studies, along with various certifications in safety and transformer maintenance.
Work at Cascades
Summers Lewis has served as the Technical Manager at Cascades since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical operations and ensuring the efficiency of maintenance processes within the organization. His position is based in the Portland, Oregon area. Lewis has played a significant role in setting inventory levels and ordering specific parts to maintain optimal stock for mill operations. He has also developed and enforced safety policies for the electric, instrument, and controls group, enhancing workplace safety standards.
Education and Expertise
Summers Lewis has a diverse educational background with multiple certifications. He studied at SD Myers and Kent State University, focusing on Principles of Transformer Maintenance, and earned a certificate in 2017. He also completed a 40-hour Radiation Safety course for RSO at Reed College in 2017. Additionally, he studied NFPA 70E at AVO and received a certificate in 2014. His training includes mechanical and electrical studies at Linn Benton Community College, where he completed apprenticeships, and a Fisher Valve engineer course in 2016.
Background
Summers Lewis has extensive experience in the manufacturing and maintenance sectors. Before joining Cascades, he worked at Georgia-Pacific LLC as a Journeyman Millwright for 17 years, from 1982 to 1999. He then served as an Instrument and Electrical Supervisor at International Paper from 2000 to 2011. Following that, he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor/Planner III at KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation from 2011 until 2019. His career spans several decades, showcasing his expertise in maintenance and technical management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Summers Lewis has implemented several key initiatives that have improved operational efficiency. He utilized CMMS tools such as SAP, Avantis, and JD Edwards to streamline maintenance operations and enhance workflow efficiency. Lewis coordinated large-scale maintenance projects, integrating mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines for seamless execution. He also implemented a comprehensive contractor management system, ensuring timely job completion and adherence to budget constraints.