Responsible for all technical aspects of projects, including research, costing, development, problem solving and equipment design. Make recommendations for adaptations, alternations or improvements to existing equipment. Coordinates with management to provide technical assistance, assure that various contractors and suppliers are meeting agreed schedules, and maintain adequate levels of engineering inventory. Work with Human Resources on environmental, health, safety, training compliance.<br />
Facility and Maintenance Manager<br />
Responsible for the overall planning, coordination and direction of all maintenance operations performed by company and contract employees; including installation of equipment, preventative maintenance and repair work. . Generate proposals and specifications for new equipment. Provide leadership and guidance to team members. Responsible for budgeting, scheduling and cost/inventory control. Negotiate contracts for outside contractors for any of the above activities. Implemented a preventative maintenance program, created a cross-functional maintenance department, and upgraded material and tooling components<br />
2005-2007 Huber Technology, Huntersville NC Worldwide supplier of treatment and filtration process equipment for municipal and industrial markets<br />
Installation, Training and Application Engineer<br />
Project management and supply scheduling, supervise installation of equipment and product evaluation, perform -hands-on- maintenance and operational training of customer-s personnel. Instructed customer facility engineers on preventative maintenance and scheduling practices.<br />
2004-2005 AEP Industries, Matthews, NC Plastic extrusion producer of thin films.<br />
Electro-Mechanical Engineer<br />
Install, repair, modify and maintain extrusion equipment, pump and filter systems, minor project design and management.<br />
2003-2004 JLS International, Charlotte, NC<br />
Worldwide sales, engineering and support for the chemical, industrial and plastics- process industry.<br />
Product Manufacturing and Support Engineer<br />
Complete project management from after sales to beyond the equipment installation and all customer service for after sales, parts and field service. Duties included document control, quality inspection of parts and the supplier network, installation and assembly design, purchasing, manufacturing cost control, installation, temperature/process control design and implementation.<br />
1996-2002 Pneumafil, Gas Turbine Division, Beacon Industries, Charlotte NC<br />
A multinational corporation, serving government, textiles, utilities, and the chemical/polymer/plastic industry.<br />
Product Assurance Engineer (1999-2002) Gas Turbine Division<br />
Duties include supervision of the construction and installation of inlet filter houses for permanent gas turbine generators, troubleshoot various the engineering of field modifications, oversee continuing maintenance and upgrades, with a reduction in field operating expense and installation time.<br />
Supervision and direction of independent contractors and various skilled trades for project installations. manufacturing, installation or construction issues, and assist in equipment and machinery.<br />
Service Application Engineer (1996-1999) Fluid Systems Division<br />
Oversee the installation of various supplied process equipment, using contract and customer supplied personnel.<br />
Complete project management, customer service and field service for all installed equipment.<br />
Developed a comprehensive installation and training manual for operator maintenance personnel.</p>
<p>1977-1995 Egan Machinery Company Somerville NJ<br />
Egan Machinery, an international supplier of plastic, paper and converting equipment.<br />
Process (Project) Engineer (1995)<br />
Develop alternative testing, packing and installation techniques.<br />
Investigate and implement cost reduction methods for equipment installation, which resulted in decreased<br />
installation and warranty expense, and support all customer requests. Reduced installation and customer<br />
acceptance trial time of film equipment by 15%, through more detailed instruction and concurrent testing methods.<br />
Operations Supervisor (1986-1995)<br />
Supervise and direct both exempt and non-exempt personnel in manufacturing, field service and production<br />
operations group. A liaison to production maintenance and engineering for process operational systems.<br />
Greenfield Site installations, train and mentor on benefits of preventative maintenance, inventory control and cost<br />
reduction, with continued review every six months.<br />
Project and manufacturing management for extrusion processes, non-standard or special applications, with specific<br />
focus on cost accounting and budget for maintenance engineering.<br />
Extensive training of operational practices and maintenance repair, with a nominal reduction in downtime of 38%.<br />
Position as manager of the Egan Extrusion Laboratory, which consisted of scheduling, performing machinery and<br />
product trials for extrusion and converting processes. Various forms of extrusion equipment such as: foam, pipe and<br />
profile, injection and blow molding, tubing, cast and blown film, in mono and co-extrusion applications, along with<br />
converting and compounding.<br />
Specialized training for extrusion producers, in production methods, quality inspection, production scheduling and preventative maintenance systems.<br />
Service Engineer (1982-1986)<br />
Worldwide service, training, machinery upgrade, engineering and installation of plastic, paper converting equipment.<br />
Microcomputer Specialist (1980-1982)<br />
Developed operator training courses and manuals for machine/product operation, installation of automation<br />
equipment.<br />
Laboratory Technician (1977-1980)<br />
Prototype and develop new equipment and processes.<br />
On-site training and supervision of operators for all extrusion processes.</p>
<p>RELEVANT TRAINING &amp; EDUCATION<br />
Carolina Aeronautical<br />
Upper Bucks Institute of Aeronautics Aviation Engineering AS<br />
AirFrame and PowerPlant License issued by FAA.<br />
-Train The Trainer-: Aerial Platform; Forklift, Propane Dispensing<br />
Team building courses by Robert Macmillan Associates<br />
Crosby Quality College<br />
Allen Bradley S.L.C. training in S.L.C. 500 series, maintenance, programming<br />
Ohmart/Measurex radiation safety</p>
<p>Practical experience in hydraulic, electronic, electric, mechanical, and all types of powerplant components and systems.<br />