John R.
About John R.
John R. serves as the Maintenance Area Manager and Continuous Improvement Lead at Tronox, where he mentors future leaders in maintenance and reliability. With extensive experience in the industry, he has held various roles at companies such as Kiewit, Rio Tinto, and Newmont Mining Corporation.
Work at Tronox
John R. has been employed at Tronox since 2013, serving as the Maintenance Area Manager - Continuous Improvement Lead and Maintenance and Reliability. In this role, he manages Shared Services for surface operations, which includes oversight of the Auto Shop, Machine/Fab Shop, AC Shop, and Electronics Shop. He is responsible for ensuring safe, cost-effective, and reliable deliverables from various operational processes, such as dredging/crystal recovery and utility/power plant operations. Additionally, he serves as the company point person for outsourcing decisions involving the bargaining unit.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Tronox, John R. held various positions in the maintenance and operations sectors. He worked at Kiewit as a Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Engineer from 1988 to 1995, where he gained extensive experience in maintenance operations. He also served as the Global Maintenance Manager at Newmont Mining Corporation from 2008 to 2010. His tenure at Rio Tinto included roles such as Maintenance Planner at Bingham Canyon Mine and Maintenance Manager for physical asset management, among others.
Education and Expertise
John R. studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wyoming, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1982 to 1986. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the same institution between 2013 and 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in maintenance, reliability, and asset management, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Mentorship and Leadership
In addition to his managerial responsibilities, John R. is actively involved in mentoring future leaders in maintenance, reliability, and labor relations. His commitment to developing the next generation of professionals in these fields reflects his dedication to fostering growth and knowledge transfer within the industry.
Achievements in Asset Management
Throughout his career, John R. has developed and implemented methods to enhance asset management and risk mitigation strategies. He designed an end-to-end process for managing rotables for mission-critical production equipment. His efforts have improved the understanding of inventory levels and rotable status, contributing to the overall efficiency and reliability of operations.