Maxwell Silva
About Maxwell Silva
Maxwell Silva is the Head of Maintenance at Thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with over 25 years of experience in the maintenance and engineering field. He has held leadership roles in major companies across Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany.
Current Title and Company
Maxwell Silva currently serves as the Head of Maintenance at Thyssenkrupp in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this position, Maxwell oversees all maintenance operations, ensuring that machinery and equipment are running efficiently and reliably. His role requires close coordination with other departments to maintain operational continuity and to implement best practices in maintenance management.
Previous Roles in Maintenance Leadership
Maxwell Silva has a rich history of leadership roles in the field of maintenance. From 2012 to 2015, he worked as the Maintenance Leader at Gerdau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Before that, he was the Foundry Manager at Gerdau from 2008 to 2012. Maxwell also held the role of Coordenador De Manutenção at Novelis in Atlanta, Georgia, United States from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked at Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional in various capacities, including Engenheiro De Manutenção Mecânica Senior from 2004 to 2006 and Técnico De Inspeção E Manutenção Mecânica from 1999 to 2004.
Educational Background in Engineering
Maxwell Silva's educational background is rooted in engineering. He studied at Escola Politécnica da USP from 2014 to 2015 and at Universidade Severino Sombra from 1998 to 2002. Preceding his university education, he completed technical training at Escola Técnica Pandiá Calógeras - CSN/SENAI from 1994 to 1997. This diverse educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in maintenance and engineering.
International Work Experience
Over the course of his career, Maxwell Silva has gained significant international work experience. He has worked in various countries, including Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany. Each role has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of global maintenance practices and standards. His position as Gerente De Manutenção at Ternium in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, is just one example of his international career.
Career Progression in Engineering
Maxwell Silva's career progression in engineering began with roles as a Technical Inspector and Maintenance Technician at Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional. Over the years, he advanced to senior engineering positions and managerial roles in major companies. His experience encompasses both foundry and mechanical engineering environments, which has granted him a broad technical expertise and leadership capability in the maintenance field.