Chad Blankenship
About Chad Blankenship
Chad Blankenship serves as a Recovery Planner and Supervisor at Domtar in Ashdown, Arkansas, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in maintenance planning and supervision, particularly in recovery boilers and evaporator systems.
Work at Domtar
Chad Blankenship has been employed at Domtar since 1999, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the #2 Pulp Mill Maintenance Supervisor, a role he has occupied since 2014. In addition, he has worked as a Major Outage Planner/Scheduler since 2010 and as a Recovery Planner/Supervisor since 2016. His responsibilities include planning and supervising maintenance activities for recovery boilers, evaporator sets, and recaust/lime kiln areas. He oversees the union hourly maintenance workforce and manages contractor labor as a project administrator.
Education and Expertise
Chad Blankenship studied at Texarkana College from 1992 to 1994, focusing on Pre-Dental and achieving a degree in General Studies. He also attended Southwest Louisiana Technical College, where he earned an Associate's degree in Industrial Instrumentation from 1995 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in maintenance planning and supervision, particularly in the pulp and paper industry.
Background
Before joining Domtar, Chad Blankenship worked at ABB as a Maintenance Technician from 1996 to 1999, gaining experience in maintenance across multiple locations. He also briefly worked at Chevron in Gonzales, LA, for five months in 1995. His diverse work history has contributed to his skills in maintenance planning and operational efficiency.
Achievements
Chad Blankenship has developed a strong focus on daily and outage planning, emphasizing annual budget needs. He utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP and MS Office software for planning and operational tasks. His role involves creating detailed job plans and work orders aimed at minimizing unscheduled downtime, showcasing his commitment to operational excellence.