SUMMARY
16 years of experience in engineering, and project management. Responsible for several major capital improvement projects including design and construction of 2 complete aluminum extrusion plants. Four + years of executive experience managing engineering and maintenance department. Managed maintenance department with a staff of 22 mechanics, 3 engineers, and tool crib attendant. Implemented training programs, improved morale, and the respect of workers for each other. Strong organizational skills.
Pennsylvania State University AS Electrical Engineering Technology
University Of Pittsburgh 120+ Credit Hour Engineering, Business
Carlow College 6Æ¡ Green Belt
Westmoreland Community College
Allegheny Community College
MS Project
Most other Micro-soft applications
Able to work in AutoCad
PLC Installation and wiring
Project Management
Estimation Software
Equipment installation and commissioning
Electrical and general construction
6 Sigma Green Belt
Maxwell Estimator Software
Wheels Mechanical Pittsburgh, PA 10/10 o3/11
Project MAnager/estimator
Bonnell Aluminum Carthage, TN 5/08 09/10
Project Engineer
Fresh Coat Painters 5/07 to 5/08
Penn Aluminum International, Murphysboro, IL 10/02 to 11/06
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Managed a staff of 22 mechanics and 3 engineers.
o Develop maintenance programs to improve/maintain reliability of our equipment while achieving annual plans
o Managed construction and commissioning of a new plant, including equipment purchasing and installation and all aspects of building construction.
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Pollock Engineering Group, Wexford, PA 06/94 – 08/02
· Responsible for projects from inception through completion.
· Create and maintain budgets and schedules.
· Assist in equipment design.
· Send RFQs, receive quotes, distribute information.
· Qualified, supervised, and hired contractors for equipment construction and installation.
· Performed field analysis and created reports and proposals for repair/upgrades for extrusion presses.
· Provide project management responsibilities to plan and coordinate field service activities relative to commercial plant operations between customer and home locations.
· Apply engineering and practical knowledge of field service equipment, systems and operations to analyze and resolve complex issues in the field.
· Scheduling personnel, equipment and work flow; interfacing with customers to meet both customer and company expectations; develop detailed procedures for work on equipment and systems.
· Experience with hydraulic, electric, PLC, pneumatic, and mechanical design, installation, and
Maintenance
· Two years making sales calls with customers throughout the US
Gerson Electric Co, Pittsburgh, PA 07/91 – 03/94
· Field superintendent for electrical construction company
· Maintain schedules, material procurement, manage sub-contracts
· Coordinate field installation
· Manage manpower
Kirby Electric, Pittsburgh, PA 07/88 – 02/94
Project Superintendent
· Field superintendent for electrical construction company
· Maintain schedules, material procurement, manage sub-contracts
· Coordinate field installation
· Manage manpower
Walter Electric, Pittsburgh, PA 1972 - 1988
· Field superintendent for electrical construction company
· Maintain schedules, material procurement, manage sub-contracts
· Coordinate field installation
· Manage manpower