Joel Bellavance, Ing.
About Joel Bellavance, Ing.
Joel Bellavance is a seasoned maintenance director with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, currently serving at Spectra Premium Industries since 2015. He has held various roles in maintenance and engineering, notably at Hanesbrands Inc., where he worked for 17 years.
Current Role at Spectra Premium Industries
Joel Bellavance serves as Directeur Maintenance at Spectra Premium Industries, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on optimizing equipment performance and ensuring maintenance efficiency. He has implemented routine systems for technical problem-solving and developed action plans to address significant maintenance challenges in collaboration with the production team. His contributions are aimed at enhancing operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
Previous Experience at Hanesbrands Inc.
Prior to his current position, Joel Bellavance worked at Hanesbrands Inc. (Canadelle) for 17 years, from 1998 to 2015. He held the role of Directeur Maintenance, where he was responsible for overseeing maintenance operations. Earlier in his career at Hanesbrands, he served as Ingénieur conception d'équipements de production from 1993 to 1995, focusing on production equipment design. His extensive experience at Hanesbrands contributed to his expertise in maintenance management.
Short Tenure at CiM Maintenance
In 2015, Joel Bellavance briefly worked at CiM Maintenance as Conseiller, fiabilité et maintenance for a period of six months in Brossard. This role involved providing insights and recommendations related to maintenance reliability, further enhancing his skill set in the maintenance field.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Joel Bellavance studied at Cegep du Vieux Montréal, where he earned a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in génie mécanique from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his education at École de technologie supérieure, obtaining a Baccalauréat in génie mécanique from 1989 to 1992. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in engineering and maintenance management.