Dejan Davidov

Job Overview:

As a Shift Manager at an EV Battery Recycling Factory, responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the production shift, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Prioritized and maintained a safe work environment through regular safety rounds, investigations, and enforcement of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures, significantly reducing workplace incidents.
• Operational Leadership: Managed the day-to-day operations of the production shift, ensuring smooth workflow and meeting production targets.
• Team Supervision: Supervised and coordinated a team of 10 operators, including control room operators and field operators, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
• KPIs and Compliance: Supervised manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to regulations and company standards, leading to improvements in production efficiency and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 5S Implementation: Implemented and maintained 5S methodology to organize the workplace and improve efficiency
• Collaboration: Worked closely with the maintenance team to identify and remove production bottlenecks, reducing downtime and ensuring all necessary work environments were well-prepared.
• Training and Development: Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Job Overview:

As an Energy Recovery Supervisor, responsible for the efficient management of energy and media supply systems, ensuring the safety, compliance, and optimal performance of the utilities within the manufacturing facility.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensured Safety: Maintained a safe work environment through regular safety rounds and investigations, significantly reducing workplace incidents.
• Process Supervision: Supervised manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with regulations, leading to improvements in production efficiency.
• Energy and Media Supply: Supervised and coordinated the supply of energy and media, including operation, maintenance, and repair.
• System Monitoring: Monitored and operated highly automated centralized systems for steam, condensate, compressed air, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon-free air, hot water, cold water, and chilled water.
• Equipment Management: Managed equipment such as cooling towers, compressors, nitrogen generators, oxygen generators, carbon-free air generators, chillers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with the maintenance team to identify and resolve issues, reducing downtime and ensuring all necessary work environments were well-prepared.
• Personnel Training: Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Job Overview:

An important position responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of utility systems, as well as supervising production processes to meet operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervised Operations: Managed energy and media supply operations, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs.
• Systems Management: Operated and monitored centralized systems for steam, compressed air, and other utilities
• Production Supervision: Led daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflows and meeting production targets.
• Downtime Reduction: Collaborated closely with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and improve efficiency, applying the principle of "good preparation, easy execution."
• Safety and Compliance: Ensured compliance with all applicable safety standards and government regulations.

Job overview:

As a Utilities Manager at Vital AD, I oversaw the operations, maintenance, and repair of energy and media supply systems, including steam production, compressed air, and ammonia cooling. I managed water supply, sewage systems, and drinking water production, while organizing maintenance for mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. Additionally, I developed annual capital investment plans, consulted on equipment needs, negotiated service agreements, ensured compliance with legislation and environmental standards, and enforced health and safety guidelines. I consistently ensured that production was cost-effective and energy-efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervised and coordinated energy and media supply, including operation, maintenance, and repair
• Monitored and operated steam production, and oversaw the generation and distribution of compressed air and ammonia cooling
• Negotiated service agreements and managed associated costs and revenues
• Stayed up to date with legislation and environmental standards, ensuring systems and processes complied
• Ensured production was cost-effective and energy-efficient

Job overview:

As a Utilities Manager, I provided technical support for installing, commissioning, and maintaining equipment like condensing gas boilers and industrial ventilation systems. I managed on-site tasks, coordinated with subcontractors, and led a team of customer service staff, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided on-site and remote technical support for the installation, commissioning, and routine maintenance of equipment, including condensing gas boilers (up to 2300kW), heat pumps, gas and oil burners, and industrial ventilation systems - HVAC.
• Conducted commissioning of sold equipment to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
• Created comprehensive service reports and documentation, particularly during the initial start-up of equipment.
• Consulted with and advised customers on the best service solutions, adhering to standard processes, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Built and maintained strong customer relationships, offering specialist support and solutions based on their needs.
• Managed on-site job tasks, coordinating work with HOVAL subcontractors, technicians, and associate engineers on various projects.
• Led and supervised a team of customer service staff, analyzed customer service reports, and worked on-site beyond regular office hours.
• Stayed current with industry developments by reading relevant journals, attending meetings, and participating in courses.
• Earned a certificate of attendance for a training course on installation, maintenance, and operation of burners, held by CIB Unigas S.p.A. in Campodarsego, Italy.

Job overview: As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, I provided technical support, conducted safety tests, performed maintenance, and analyzed technical problems. I supervised plant operations, coordinated maintenance activities, and maintained client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided technical maintenance support for on-site activities, ensuring adherence to quality control standards.
• Conducted safety tests on mechanical equipment and systems, recording results, and recommending improvements.
• Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn-out parts of plant and equipment.
• Analyzed and resolved technical mechanical problems, implementing corrective procedures to prevent recurrence.
• Supervised the smooth operation of the company plant and coordinated daily maintenance and repair activities.
• Prepared reports for senior managers and conducted staff appraisals.
• Designed new equipment, considering factors like cost, material availability, strength, and maintenance needs.
• Maintained good client relationships and offered technical advice to staff members.