Ernest Newmes

Ernest Newmes has extensive experience in maintenance management and reliability engineering, currently serving as Corporate Maintenance Manager at Enviva since April 2021, overseeing maintenance processes for major biomass plants and ports. Previously, as Maintenance and Reliability Superintendent at Stepan Company, Newmes managed significant annual maintenance spending and supervised a large team. Key achievements include transforming the reliability department and implementing risk-based asset management processes. Additional roles include Reliability Center Manager at Flint Hills Resources, Maintenance Superintendent at BASF, and Reliability Engineer at Cognis, among others, demonstrating a strong track record in maintenance excellence and operational improvements. Newmes holds a BSME from the University of Illinois Chicago and has completed MBA coursework with a focus on Operations Management.