Kris Lavalla

CMMS-focused Maintenance Planner and Reliability professional with over a decade of experience administering CMMS platforms and building the reporting and analytics that drive uptime, asset reliability, and preventive maintenance performance across multi-facility operations. Proven leader with direct experience managing maintenance teams and technicians, planning and executing repairs on complex production equipment, and installing and commissioning new machinery including PLC programming and integration. Skilled across multiple CMMS platforms (including Fiix, MaintainX, and Limble), with a track record of designing preventive maintenance programs, linking PLC data to automated work orders, and delivering executive-level reliability dashboards.

Currently advancing formal education in Reliability Engineering at Clemson University to further strengthen data-driven, reliability-centered maintenance strategy.

Maintenance Planner at Techtronic Industries (TTI) (2024-09 – Present)

• CMMS Systems Architect — Designed and built the Fiix CMMS environment from scratch; manage and maintain CMMS platforms across four facilities, overseeing configuration, work order flow, and reporting standardization.
• Maintenance Management & Repair — Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs across automation, conveyance, and AutoStore robotic systems, coordinating technician assignments to maximize uptime.
• PM Program Architect — Authored and implemented complete Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs for all automation conveyance and AutoStore robotic systems across the facility.
• PLC Integration — Engineered the integration of PLCs with the CMMS, enabling live downtime tracking and automated work order creation based on real-time machine data.
• Reporting & Analytics — Built CMMS dashboards and Google Looker reports to provide leadership and automation suppliers with granular reliability data, improving vendor response times.
• Parts Cage & Inventory — Built and designed the physical parts cage, establishing high-density storage and inventory controls for critical spares; maintain the cage and order parts to keep inventory stocked for maintenance needs.
• BOM Development — Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for parts, supporting accurate ordering, spares planning, and CMMS parts records.
• Work Order Verification — Verify and audit all work orders across all facility locations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with maintenance standards.
• ISO Audits — Lead and support ISO audits for the maintenance department, ensuring documentation, processes, and CMMS records meet compliance requirements.

Lead Automation Technician at ITW Automotive (2023-05 – 2024-09)

• Team Leadership — Served as lead technician over a team of automation technicians, assigning and overseeing daily repair and maintenance work, training team members, and ensuring quality and safety standards across all robotic assembly cells.
• Machine Installation & PLC Programming — Led the installation and commissioning of new automation machinery, including electrical hookup, PLC programming, and startup/validation of robotic assembly equipment.
• Robotic Maintenance & Repair — Directed the uptime, troubleshooting, and repair of complex robotic assembly cells utilizing Allen Bradley and Siemens control systems.
• Remote Vision Support — Provided expert troubleshooting for Keyence vision systems, using remote access to repair software and recalibrate sensors, reducing on-site downtime.
• Custom Tooling — Leveraged Shapr3D to design and 3D print specialized mechanical components, replacing high-cost OEM parts with custom-engineered solutions.

Automation Technician at Neoperl (2022-04 – 2023-05)

• Precision Repair — Specialized in the repair and optimization of high-speed Pick-and-Place machines and automated Bagging machines.
• Robotics Specialist — Performed advanced troubleshooting, installation support, and PMs on UR (Universal Robots) and Epson robots, sustaining 98%+ equipment availability.

Electrician / Electrical Controls Technician at Winchester Industrial Controls (2015-12 – 2022-04)

• Control Systems — Built, wired, and tested custom control panels; executed high and low voltage industrial electrical installs and new machine installations.
• Crew Management — Managed installation crews for large-scale electrical installs of complex conveyor systems and Pflow lifts.
• Technical Execution — Performed precision conduit bending, industrial wiring, and expert-level electrical troubleshooting in commercial and industrial environments.
• Project Oversight — Ensured all electrical installs met strict industrial safety and NEC code requirements while maintaining project timelines.

HVAC Installation & Repair Technician at Valley Energy Company (2007-05 – 2015-12)

• HVAC Installation & Repair — Installed and repaired residential and commercial AC systems and gas heating systems, including full system startups, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Generator Services — Installed, serviced, and repaired Generac standby generators, including electrical hookup and system testing.
• Ductless Mini-Split Systems — Certified installer and technician for LG and Mitsubishi ductless systems, performing installation, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Gas Systems — Installed and repaired residential and commercial gas systems, ensuring compliance with safety codes and manufacturer specifications.
• Certifications — LG Ductless Certified, Mitsubishi Ductless Certified, Generac Generator Certified.

Reliability Engineering Program in Reliability Engineering – Clemson University (2026)