SUMMARY_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Project Superintendent/Coordinator/Maintenance, Contract/Subcontract Administrator relating to Petro-Chemical, Power Plant Fossil/Nuclear/Gas Turbine, Industrial Process, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Wastewater, and Mining.
Experienced in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Structural and Civil field development of engineered and construction programs, seasoned experience and effective applications with 29 CFR, 1910 and 1926 OSHA requirements, QA ISO 9000, commissioning and start-up, field operations, labor relations and construction management. Responsible for multiple systems and equipment with a high degree of proficiency in contract administration, welding, non-destructive examination, estimating, scheduling, master planning and value engineering.
BASF CORPORATION Somerset, NJ
Feb 2008 – Apr 2009 Senior Construction Engineer/Construction Manager Fuel Cell, budget 38 Million
BASF CORPORATION Savannah, GA
May 2007 – Feb 2008 Senior Construction Engineer Catalyst Project, 41 Million
BASF CORPORATION Geismer, LA
Mar 2006 – Apr 2007 Senior Construction Engineer AEOA, budget 26.2 Million
Senior Construction Engineer Polyall, budget 269 Million
BILTMORE CONSTRUCTION Stewart, FL
Jul 2005 - Feb 2006 Project Superintendent Martin County Jail, 144 bed - 26,500 Sq Ft expansion, budget $13.5 million.
BILTMORE CONSTRUCTION Largo, FL
Oct 2003 - July 2005 Project Superintendent Largo Public Library, 94,000 Sq Ft, budget $ 34.5 million.
SARGENT & LUNDY Ameren Power Station Meredosia, IL
Jan 2003 – Sept 2003 Resident Construction Manager Upgrades to low sulfur PRB coal; dust suppression, SO3 system with auxiliary boiler, barge unloading controls, fire protection system.
SARGENT & LUNDY Burdick Station Grand Island, NE
Jan 2002-Dec 2002 Resident Construction Manager Two GE 6B simple cycle gas turbines, budget $185 million.
BASF CORPORATION Geismar, LA
Jan 1999-Dec 2001 Mechanical Coordinator Aniline/MNB II, budget $186.3 million; Surfactants, budget $165 million and TDI-Replacement, budget $244.95 million.
BASF CORPORATION Joliet, IL
Aug 1997-Dec 1998 Mechanical Coordinator Polystyrene III (HIPS) budget $169.2 million.
RAYTHEON assigned to BHP COPPER Tucson, AZ
June 1996-Aug 1997 Project Superintendent Underground conveyor 3.1 miles long, budget $173.7 million.
RAYTHEON assigned to ELLI LILLY PHARMACEUTICALS Clinton, IN
July 1995-June 1996 Construction/Maintenance Manager Increased equipment availability an additional 36.2%.
RAYTHEON assigned to GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Lordstown, OH
Jan 1995-July 1995 Project Superintendent Renovation and modernization for 1995-1996 J-Car Program.
OGDEN CISCO INC Jacksonville, FL
1991-1995 Operations Manager/Director of QA/QC and Safety Fossil Power Plants, Peaking Generators, Cogeneration construction and Outages. Developed and implemented Corporate Safety Program, participated in business development, division quality control, managed and controlled ASME code stamps “Râ€, “U†and “Sâ€.
RAYTHEON assigned to DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Aiken, South Carolina
1991-1991 Facilities Manager/Engineer Preventative and predictive maintenance programs for “K†reactor.
SEMINOLE ELECTRIC Palatka, FL
1989-1990 Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical installation and repair projects.
NATIONAL INSTALLATION SERVICES CO. Lakeland, FL
1985-1989 Project Superintendent Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Dayton, Ohio budget $166 million. Chemical Plant Expansion El Dorado, AR budget $128 million. Lock and Dam for US Corp. of Engineers Red River, LA budget for Mechanical/Electrical $184 million.
BURNS & ROE SEMINOLE ELECTRIC Palatka, FL
1980-1982 Field Group Supervisor (Mechanical) Two coal fired 650 Megawatt Generators.
MERCURY COMPANY OF NORWOOD Brockton, MA
1982-1985 Resident Construction Manager Refueling Outage at Vermont Yankee Vernon, Vermont budget $28 million. Nuclear Power Station Waterford 3 in Taft, LA, over 900 site personnel, budget $8.5 million.
BAY-CON GENERAL INC Longwood, FL
1977-1980 Project Superintendent Martin Marietta Aluminum Recycling Plant budget $22.4 million. Amoco Plastics Container budget $4.2 million. Desoto Chemical Coatings Plant budget $12.5 million.
KEN PRATER ENTERPRISES Anderson, IN
1968-1976 President/Owner Mechanical contracting company, Industrial Construction/Maintenance. Guide Lamp Division, GM/Delco Remy Division, GM/Cummings Engine, Allisons and Bridgeport Brass.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS_____________________________________________________________________________
State of Indiana Plumbing Contractors License (#1657)
Magnetic Particle Level III – SNT – TC – 1A
Radiographic Level III – SNT – TC – 1A
Liquid Penetrant Level III – SNT – TC – 1A
Welding Inspection A.W.S./C.W.I. – 1977, 1980, 1983, 1993, 1996, 1999
Welding Educator A.W.S./C.W.E – 1994, 1998
State of Indiana Public School Teaching Certificate
Quality Compliance Surveillance in Fossil/Nuclear Power Plants
American Red Cross/Adult CPR, Renewal Date 09-16-07
American Red Cross/ Standard First Aid, Renewal Date 09-16-08
OSHA 10HR Occupational Safety & Health Training Course in Construction Safety & Health (#000756753)
TEACHING_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL 1964-1968
Civilian Instructor – Taught fleet and civilian personnel.
Area Vocational Technical Anderson, IN 1971-1973
Taught apprentice students from local industry.
Ivy Technical College Terre Haute, IN 1992-1993
Taught apprentice students from local industry. Served as a member of the Industrial Maintenance Technology Advisory Committee, (2-year engineering program).
EDUCATION_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Ivy Technical College – IMT
Anderson College – CM
AWARDS___________________________________________________________________________________________________
2000 National Excellence in Construction – Award of Excellence
For Aniline/MNB II Plant – From Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
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