Chris Smith
About Chris Smith
Chris Smith is a Maintenance Engineer with over 40 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and engineering. He has held various roles at ArcelorMittal and currently works at Milliken & Company in Wigan, England.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Chris Smith has been employed as a Maintenance Engineer at Milliken & Company since 2021. He works in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in maintenance engineering to ensure the efficient operation of machinery and equipment.
Previous Experience at ArcelorMittal
Chris Smith worked at ArcelorMittal for a total of 26 years, holding various positions. He served as a Maintenance Superintendent from 1994 to 2014, focusing on mechanical maintenance and infrastructure engineering in Vanderbijlpark. After that, he worked as a Coordinator-Mechanical Specialist from 2014 to 2020, where he specialized in air, steam, and power generation.
Expertise in Maintenance Planning
Chris Smith has expertise in drawing up and scheduling maintenance plans using SAP. His experience includes managing projects related to steam boiler rebuilds and re-tubing, as well as the installation and commissioning of new equipment and plants. He has over 40 years of experience with valves, rotating machines, steam generators, and steam systems.
Educational Background
Chris Smith studied at Vaal High and is currently pursuing further education at Vanderbijlpark Technical College. He is working towards a National Certificate 3 in Mechanical Technology, a program he has been involved with since 1992.
Career History Prior to Milliken & Company
Before joining Milliken & Company, Chris Smith was unemployed for a period after his tenure at ArcelorMittal, where he worked as a Maintenance Coordinator in Chorley, England, from 2014 to 2020. He also worked as a Boiler Fitter at ISCOR (ArcelorMittal) from 1987 to 1994, focusing on steam maintenance and engineering services.