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Ljubcho Kochkovski

Ljubcho Kochkovski

Skellefteå

Summary

Professional maintenance expert and leader with strong background in equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Known for effective team collaboration and unwavering focus on achieving operational results. Highly adaptable, goal-oriented and reliable, with skills in instrumentation and control systems, electrical systems, and safety protocols. Recognized for technical proficiency and ability to excel in dynamic environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Specialist - Instrumentation and Control Systems

NORTHVOLT Revolt AB
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in budget planning, identifying cost-saving opportunities through efficient resource allocation.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting regular facility audits and addressing hazards promptly.
  • Reduced downtime with thorough inspections and timely repairs of machinery.
  • Increased equipment reliability by implementing a preventative maintenance program.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers on purchasing necessary parts or services for repairs and installations.
  • Collaborated with team members on root cause analysis for recurring issues, developing effective solutions.
  • Provided emergency after-hours support when needed to address critical breakdowns that affected production schedules.
  • Troubleshot instrument electrical, and automation system issues, providing quick resolutions to minimize downtime.
  • Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for critical repairs and minimizing delays.

Instrument Engineer

NORTHVOLT Ett AB
04.2023 - 10.2024
  • Documented all processes carefully and delivered data sheets that offered all information for clients using and maintaining CMX Professional database.
  • Ensured safety and compliance with industry standards by rigorously testing all instrumentation systems before deployment.
  • Enabled accurate data collection for informed decision-making processes via expert installation of state-of-the-art measurement devices across multiple production lines.
  • Minimized production delays by effectively coordinating with operations, maintenance, and engineering departments to prioritize instrument-related tasks.
  • Assisted with development of instrumentation operating procedures and provided technical support.
  • Performed diagnostic inspections to monitor automated systems and immediately repaired issues both remotely and in field.
  • Provided instrument technical consulting, which included process implementation and all specifications.
  • Enhanced system performance by designing, implementing, and maintaining instrumentation systems for various industrial applications.
  • Revised instrumentation guidelines to address exceptions and provide clarification, where needed.
  • Prepared detailed reports on electrical and instrumentation systems and components for project review.
  • Coordinated with vendors to identify and procure appropriate equipment necessary for project completion.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for instrumentation systems.

Service Lead Engineer for medical equipment

SHIMADZU d.o.o Skopje
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Mentored junior engineers, contributing to their professional growth and overall team productivity.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance program covering systems.
  • Delivered solutions that met client expectations while adhering to strict regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Oversaw the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Received and prioritized service requests to optimize resources.
  • Presented technical findings clearly and concisely during client meetings, fostering trust and confidence in our engineering capabilities.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.

Product Manager

KEMET Yageo Electronics
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Improved product functionality with innovative design solutions, resulting in increased sales conversions.
  • Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.
  • Directed planning and budgeting efforts.

Utility Engineer / Maintenance

JOHNSON MATTHEY Catalysts
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently, completing utility projects on time and within allocated funds.
  • Identified areas for improvement in utility systems, proposing cost-effective solutions to management.
  • Improved system reliability by conducting regular utility equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly addressing any utility equipment malfunctions and breakdowns.
  • Stayed up-to-date with advancements in technology relevant to the field of Utility Engineering, incorporating innovative solutions where appropriate.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and ensure smooth operations.
  • Developed blueprints and designs for existing structure remodeling projects.

Senior Instrument Engineer / Maintenance

JOHNSON MATTHEY Catalysts
02.2017 - 11.2020
  • Enabled accurate data collection for informed decision-making processes via expert installation of state-of-the-art measurement devices across multiple industries.
  • Documented all processes carefully and delivered data sheets that offered all information for clients.
  • Achieved operational efficiency by conducting comprehensive assessments of existing instruments and control systems.
  • Showcased strong problem-solving abilities by swiftly addressing instrument-related issues that arose during various stages of project development and implementation.
  • Monitored pre- and post-production operations for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
  • Analyzed and documented test results to comply with industry standards.
  • Prepared detailed reports on electrical systems and components for project review.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for Instrumentation and control systems.
  • Assisted with development of instrumentation operating procedures and provided technical support.

Instrument Engineer / Maintenance

JOHNSON MATTHEY Catalysts
07.2014 - 02.2017
  • Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
  • Improved methods for measurement, documentation, and work flow management.
  • Beamex CMX Professional database implementation and maintaining.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for instrumentation systems.
  • Assisted with development of instrumentation operating procedures and provided technical support.

Project Engineer / R&D

SENSOR ltd
11.2008 - 07.2014
  • Company Overview: BMS and HVAC Automation Systems
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
  • Identified technical risks within managed projects.
  • Managed project budgets with precision, preventing cost overruns and ensuring financial integrity.
  • Creating technical evaluations of engineering electrical designs for DDC / PP cabinets and test results.

Education

Bachelor - Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electro-energetic and Automation, Conversion and Usage of Electrical Energy

University "St. Cyril and Methodius"
01.2008

High school - Natural Sciences and Mathematics

High school Rade Jovcevski-Korcagin
01.2002

Skills

  • Native speaker of Macedonian
  • Proficient and Effective communication in English through active listening, proficient in spoken interaction and production
  • Valid Macedonian and Swedish Driver's license, AM, B
  • Organization and multitasking
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Scheduled maintenance

Certification

  • - “Chamber of authorized architects and engineers of Macedonia – “Authorization for projecting”, licence type “B”.
  • - Active participator at “Saving Energy with application of energy efficiency electrical machines” course.
  • - Training course for usage of Frequency inverters “Danfoss” (Belgrade).
  • - Participation in working seminar for Climatization, Heating and Cooling (Belgrade).
  • - Training course for commission and basic programming of Johnson Controls HVAC equipment (Prague and Paris).
  • - Training course for Fire protection and evacuation.
  • - Training course for giving First aid at working place.
  • - Skilled Endress+Hauser instrument equipment commissioning and maintenance.
  • - Certificate for ultrasound systems approach, UE Systems Inc.
  • - Certificate for Calibration and Maintaining process equipment, LOGING Electronics.
  • - Mettler Toledo weighing and analytical commissioning and maintenance equipment.
  • - Operator Training Certificate for MEW Platforms, IPAF org.
  • - Certificate for working in confined space.
  • - Certificate for Gas Analyser Module DEFOR GMS800, SICK, Germany.
  • - Certificate for Chlorine Emergency Response, STL ltd.
  • - Training course for MSA Studies.
  • - 5S Implementation.
  • - 4CP Problem solving solution.
  • - Industrial Point I/O hardware fault finding and solving issues.
  • - Automation process diagram for HVAC and Industrial production process.
  • - Training for Film Capacitors, manufacturing machines and usage platform.
  • - Certificate of competency Training for:
  • - Importance of Good Care of Mass Standards
  • - Programing Sartorius X3 Controller
  • - Mettler Toledo IND429/780/331 Controller
  • - Effect of Pipework Connections on Accurate Weighing
  • - Application and Detail of Calibration Labels
  • - Weighing Documentation and Work Procedures
  • - Flexicon BBU Unit Load Cells
  • - Depositor Load Cells and Vesel Installation Load Cell Alignment
  • - Mettler Toledo KCC Platform
  • - SICK NOx Gas Analysers and Abatement system
  • - Certificate for Instrumentation and Three Term (PID) Controllers, TTS Rochester UK
  • - Certificate for working on hight
  • - Certificate for working on Mobile platforms type A1, A3, B1, B3
  • - Certificate for using Forklift type A2, A4 and B1
  • - Certificate for using an Overhead Crane
  • - Train the Tamier (Northvolt Ett Certified)
  • - Traceable Temperature Measurement - Pentronic AB

Timeline

Maintenance Specialist - Instrumentation and Control Systems

NORTHVOLT Revolt AB
10.2024 - Current

Instrument Engineer

NORTHVOLT Ett AB
04.2023 - 10.2024

Service Lead Engineer for medical equipment

SHIMADZU d.o.o Skopje
09.2022 - 04.2023

Product Manager

KEMET Yageo Electronics
08.2021 - 09.2022

Utility Engineer / Maintenance

JOHNSON MATTHEY Catalysts
11.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Instrument Engineer / Maintenance

JOHNSON MATTHEY Catalysts
02.2017 - 11.2020

Instrument Engineer / Maintenance

JOHNSON MATTHEY Catalysts
07.2014 - 02.2017

Project Engineer / R&D

SENSOR ltd
11.2008 - 07.2014

High school - Natural Sciences and Mathematics

High school Rade Jovcevski-Korcagin

Bachelor - Electrical Engineering, Industrial Electro-energetic and Automation, Conversion and Usage of Electrical Energy

University "St. Cyril and Methodius"
Ljubcho Kochkovski