Brian Phillips
About Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips is an Electrical and Instrumentation Planner at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in Business Administration and Electrical Construction Technology, and has held various engineering and management roles throughout his career.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Brian Phillips serves as the Electrical and Instrumentation Planner at Stepan Company, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for managing the planning of Preventive Maintenance (PPM) activities. He coordinates scheduling with various departments and external services to ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) Preventive Maintenance schedules. Additionally, he prepares and manages the Annual Shutdown work for process units, which includes planning, scheduling, and resource management.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Management
Prior to his current role, Brian Phillips worked at Exelon Braidwood Nuclear Station as a Senior Maintenance Scheduler and First Line Supervisor from 2012 to 2015. He also held the position of OSP Design Engineer at Ameritech from 1989 to 2002. His experience includes managing maintenance schedules and ensuring timely completion of work orders. He also worked as a Higher Education Account Manager at CDW from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Background
Brian Phillips has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Governors State University, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. He also obtained an Associate of Science in Electrical Construction Technology from Illinois Valley Community College. Additionally, he pursued further studies at Ashford University, where he achieved another Bachelor of Arts degree from 2011 to 2014.
Skills in Maintenance and Planning
In his current position, Brian Phillips actively manages the area backlog, ensuring that work orders are reviewed, prioritized, and completed in a timely manner. He collaborates with the Maintenance Warehouse and Reliability Team to update or prepare new Bills of Materials (BOMs) for the system. His expertise in planning and scheduling is critical to the efficiency of maintenance operations.