Barry Halton
About Barry Halton
Barry Halton is an experienced Events Maintenance Planner at Tronox, where he has worked since 2012. He has a strong background in maintenance planning, budget preparation, and team mentoring.
Current Role as Events Maintenance Planner
Barry Halton has been serving as the Events Maintenance Planner at Tronox since 2012. In this role, he coordinates maintenance activities and plans for events that require significant maintenance resources. His responsibilities include managing the yearly shutdown calendar, which optimizes maintenance schedules to minimize disruptions. He plays a key role in ensuring that maintenance processes run efficiently.
Previous Experience at Tronox
Prior to his current position, Barry Halton worked at Tronox as the Area 1 Shutdown Planner from 2008 to 2012. During this four-year tenure, he was involved in planning shutdowns and coordinating major outages. His efforts were focused on ensuring minimal disruption to operations while maintaining effective maintenance processes.
Background in Maintenance Planning
Barry Halton began his career in maintenance planning at Anderson Water Sys, LTD / Water & Power Tech., Inc, a Degremont Technologies company, where he worked as a Maintenance Planner for six months in 2008. His role involved planning maintenance activities at the Perth Saltwater Desalination Plant, contributing to the efficiency of operations in the facility.
Mentorship and Development of Planners
In his current role, Barry Halton has developed and mentored Area Unit Planners, enhancing their skills and capabilities in maintenance planning. His mentorship focuses on improving the effectiveness of the planning team and ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their roles efficiently.
Financial Planning Expertise
Barry Halton has demonstrated financial planning expertise by preparing and presenting the annual site zero-based maintenance budget. This responsibility highlights his ability to manage financial resources effectively and ensure that maintenance activities are aligned with budgetary constraints.