James Gambrell
About James Gambrell
James Gambrell is a Predictive Maintenance Specialist based in the United States, currently employed at Stepan Company since 2020. He has over 20 years of experience in predictive maintenance, having previously worked at Hexion and Hercules.
Work at Stepan Company
James Gambrell has been employed at Stepan Company as a Predictive Maintenance Specialist for North America since 2020. In this role, he focuses on implementing predictive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency. His expertise in predictive maintenance contributes to the company's commitment to maintaining high standards in manufacturing processes.
Previous Experience at Hexion
Before joining Stepan Company, James Gambrell worked at Hexion, previously known as Momentive Specialty Chemicals, as a Reliability Specialist in Predictive Maintenance from 2006 to 2020. During his 14 years at Hexion, he developed and executed maintenance strategies that improved equipment reliability and reduced downtime.
Background at Hercules
James Gambrell began his career at Hercules, where he served as a Reliability Specialist from 1997 to 2006. Over the course of nine years, he gained valuable experience in reliability engineering and maintenance practices, laying the foundation for his future roles in predictive maintenance.
Education and Expertise
James Gambrell pursued extensive education and training in predictive maintenance techniques from 2001 to 2014. He studied at institutions including Entek, ITC, UE, and ICML, achieving expertise in various areas such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound testing, and oil analysis. This comprehensive education supports his current role in predictive maintenance.