1. B JARNI E LLERT Í SLEIFSSON , CMRP
Brekkubrún 9 ♦ Fellabær, Fljótsdalshérað, 700, Iceland ♦ +354.864.9101 ♦ bjarniis@gmail.com
R EL IAB ILIT Y & M AI NTEN AN CE C O N SULTA NT
Innovative, solutions-driven professional commanding 15+ years of progressive success in maintenance and
reliability systems, asset, operations, and project management, along with mechanical engineering and
consulting. Accomplished and entrepreneurial leader providing additional expertise in mechanical and software
design vibration monitoring and analysis as well as strong knowledge in most predictive maintenance
methods. Forward-thinking strategist known for providing guidance and leadership to start-up organizations as
well as production, manufacturing, and food processing companies. Well versed in various maintenance
methodologies, including TPM, RCM, BCM, and VDM, among others. Adaptable and detail-oriented team player
possessing record of achievement improving processes, streamlining operations, enhancing quality, and
implementing best practices. Speak fluent Icelandic, English, and conversational Danish.
S C O PE OF E X CELL EN CE
Change Management ♦ International Business ♦ Strategic Planning ♦ Business Development
Needs Assessment ♦ Risk Management ♦ Process Improvement ♦ Operations Management
Consulting ♦ Project & Program Management ♦ Restructuring ♦ Team Building & Leadership
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance ♦ Quality Assurance ♦ Customer Service ♦ R&D ♦ Product Development
Client Relations ♦ Alliance Building ♦ Start-Up Operations ♦ Cost & Benefit Analysis ♦ IT Strategy
C A REE R T RA CK
Alcoa Fjardaal Iceland [Fjardarbyggd, Iceland] 2010-Present
Subsidiary of Alcoa, world’s leading producer of primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum as well as world’s
largest miner of bauxite and refiner of alumina.
Maintenance Specialist
Provide technical expertise regarding design and operation of manufacturing systems in cast house. Define
objectives for operations of systems, development of solutions and improvements, and best practices when
setting up systems. Develop and maintain maintenance plans for all systems, oversee preventive and
predictive maintenance management, and determine frequency of maintenance activities. Evaluate impact of
technical solutions and equipment changes to systems operations. Provide technical support for complex
maintenance activities and failure analyses. Administer technical data of systems, ensuring access to data.
Prepare work descriptions for planned maintenance. Oversee KPIs and implement best practices in
maintenance management. Review maintenance plans and manuals as well as bill of materials. Manage
maintenance costs and budget.
Improved company’s overall knowledge of current systems, which has enhanced efficiency of monitoring
and maintaining systems, through cultivating strong partnerships with all major machine manufacturers in
cast house.
Optimized quality of maintenance activities by reviewing and changing maintenance work descriptions for
all production areas of cast house, which provided clearer instructions on activities.
Improved maintenance management and reliability via implementing best practices.
Supported production in failure analysis, root cause identification, and implementation of first-class
manufacturing principles.
Maintenance Management, Ltd. [Keflavik, Iceland] 2003-Present
Start-up consultancy focusing on reliability and maintenance.
Owner,
Owner, General Manager, & Consultant
Spearheaded start-up of Iceland’s first and only consultancy focusing on reliability and maintenance
management. Developed and delivered presentations on matters focusing on vibration measurement and
analysis, alignment principles, maintenance and reliability strategies, and more. Managed several CMMS
implementations for various companies. Sold equipment related to reliability and maintenance.
Acquired and sustained customer base, including aluminum smelters, power generation and production
companies, food and beverage producers, and other manufacturing and service field businesses.
Developed 15 product lines.

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Served as speaker at several maintenance conferences in Iceland and internationally.
Delivered training courses on various maintenance and reliability-related issues.
Innovation Center of Iceland [Keldnaholt, Iceland] 2009-2010
Leading R&D and business support institute tasked with increasing innovation, productivity, and
competitiveness of Icelandic businesses.
Project Manager
Led several projects related to start-up businesses. Served on Board of Grants for sponsorship of innovative
ideas. Partnered with companies in development of new products and services.
Started office in eastern region of Iceland as well as positioned Innovation Center of Iceland as first
consultancy choice for innovators and subject matter experts.
Held largest seminars in country for small energy farmers.
Dynamic Maintenance Management (DMM) Solutions [Reykjanesbaer, Iceland]
(DMM
DMM) 1999-2003
Provider of Icelandic CMMS systems; subsidiary of Sudurnes Regional Heating Corporation.
Service Manager and Maintenance & Reliability Consultant
Brought on board due to prior experience implementing CMMS software. Played key role in development of
maintenance management software created by DMM. Built and maintained client relationships. Oversaw all
project management activities. Assessed needs and requirements of users to accurately develop software.
Achieved 100% success rate in CMMS implementations.
Led training on CMMS software, maintenance, and reliability; provided expertise on various maintenance
and reliability issues.
Sudurnes Regional Heating Corporation [Reykjanesbaer, Iceland] 1998-1999
Heating and electrical power generation and distribution company.
Maintenance
Maintenance Engineer
Monitored plant maintenance. Performed software implementations for maintenance management system;
played integral role in implementing software in power plant. Contributed to planning and coordinating
maintenance. Analyzed work procedures. Provided training for staff in execution of maintenance tasks.
Realized 100% success rate for large-scale software implementations.
Presently serve as Chairman of the Board (2009-Present) for Maintenance Association of Iceland, providing
guidance, supporting maintenance and reliability activities, and promoting education in Iceland, as well as
Founder & General Manager of product development company, Talus. Previously served as Mechanical
Engineer for various fishing vessels.
A C A DE MI C & P R O FE SS IO NA L C R E DENT IA LS , A F FIL IATI O NS , A N D P RE SE NTATI O N
Master of Science, Maintenance Engineering & Asset Management: The University of Manchester
STCW III/2, Maritime Engineering: Engineering College of Iceland
III/2,
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Certified Vibration Analyst According to ISO 18436.2 Category I Standard
Certified Level I Machinery Lubricant Analyst Category I of ISO 18436-4
Rex (Reliability Excellence) Course ♦ Ron Moore Maintenance Excellence Course
Value-Driven Maintenance Course ♦ Business-Centered Maintenance Course
Icelandic Maintenance Association, Chairman of the Board
Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals, Member
Speaker: Total Plant Maintenance, Reliability, and Safety. February 2011, Doha, Qatar: Choosing the right
maintenance strategies to achieve desired results from maintenance systems and objectives.
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