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Brian La Dieu

@brianladieu

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Maintenance Manager with 35+ years optimizing industrial electrical and mechanical systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a maintenance management role where I can lead reliability-focused programs, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen safety and regulatory compliance—using data, strong leadership, and practical maintenance strategy to improve performance and reduce downtime.

I’m a Maintenance Manager with over 35 years of experience dedicated to optimizing performance in industrial electrical and mechanical environments. I thrive on turning complex maintenance challenges into reliable, measurable improvements.

I played a key role in a $3 billion overhaul and upgrade of a critical national asset, managing over 1 million hours of high-quality maintenance and engineering services across diverse technical areas. I also achieved $1.5 million in project cost savings by innovatively reallocating internal resources and redirecting labor to internal teams.

In leadership roles, I’ve managed large teams and high-impact operations—leading preventive and corrective maintenance, building robust documentation and compliance practices, and strengthening equipment reliability across production areas. As a Maintenance Superintendent/Facilities Manager, I directed electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems for a $400 million pulp and paper plant while implementing procedure-driven preventive maintenance that reduced downtime.

Recently, I transitioned into a consultancy role, collaborating with firms to refine maintenance strategies and enhance customer engagement. My passion for driving innovation in maintenance management positions me to contribute immediately to any organization’s operational success through safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Factory Manager

Virginia Transformer

Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

Directed the fabrication of high-voltage power transformers for a $431M manufacturing facility, supporting utilities and data center applications. Led a team of 73 across cutting, plasma tables, press brake bending, 12 assembly stations, blast, and paint booth operations.

High Voltage Transformer Fabrication Team Leadership Welding Quality Control Technical Documentation Project Management

Facilities & Maintenance Superintendent

Georgia-Pacific

Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Directed maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems for a $400M pulp and paper plant, improving reliability and minimizing production disruptions. Led preventive and corrective maintenance with a team of 22 electricians plus planners and consultants, and implemented a procedure-driven preventive maintenance program that reduced downtime.

Preventive Maintenance Programs Reliability Engineering Electrical Systems Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Technical Troubleshooting

Project Manager

Vigor

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)

Oversaw a $155M national security project by applying maintenance management principles to meet stringent operational standards. Coordinated 40,000 hours of labor across trades, implemented safety protocols that reduced incidents, and enforced quality control to improve first-time reliability and reduce rework.

Project Management Maintenance Management Resource Allocation Quality Control Labor Scheduling Risk Management

Operations Director

U.S. Navy

May 2013 - Oct 2018 (5 years 5 months)

Led a $5M initiative to improve systems and operational efficiency for a major national asset by integrating advanced maintenance practices. Established and maintained 240 communication stations with zero security violations, trained 150 personnel in maintenance best practices, and managed a $1M annual operating budget to optimize maintenance expenditures.

Budget Management Safety Compliance Training Development Operations Management Risk Management Technical Documentation

Nuclear Maintenance Program Manager

U.S. Navy

Mar 2008 - Apr 2013 (5 years 1 month)

Played a key role in a $3B overhaul and upgrade of a critical national asset, ensuring maintenance activities met strict regulatory and safety requirements. Managed 1M+ hours of engineering and maintenance across electronic, mechanical, and electrical systems, including maintenance planning for 400,000 lb/hr steam boilers, and delivered $1.5M cost savings by reallocating resources and redirecting

Reliability Engineering Regulatory Compliance Safety & Standards Electrical Systems Engineering Management Cost Optimization