Christopher W. Herr

**** ******* ****

Kissimmee, Florida, 34746

321-***-****

abhaue@r.postjobfree.com

Occupational Objective

To obtain a career where my skills can be put to the test and I

can learn something new everyday.

Summary

Years of diversified experience in engineering operations,

maintenance, and training. Hands on and supervisory experience

in the operation and maintenance of plastic processing

equipment, boilers, steam generators, turbines, condensers, heat

exchangers, distillation units, electrical generators, pumps,

air compressors, diesel engines, air conditioning, refrigeration

units, ammonia refrigeration, PLC programming, industrial

electricity and much more.

Work History

10/08-present Maintenance Manager, Mizkan Inc.

Accountable for all aspects of maintenance regarding the operation of

2 production lines, 4 wine/ vinegar fermenters, 4 vinegar

acetator's, 2 drum filling lines, and all auxiliary equipment.

Essential functions include troubleshooting and repair of

equipment; supervise maintenance personnel including the

administration of the progressive disciplinary program

consistent with policies; perform all maintenance tasks, that

technicians were unable to perform, while following the company

safety procedures; utilize supplied computer system to perform

certain job duties; participating in annual and probationary

performance reviews; maintain a clean, organized and safe work

area; maintain effective communication with the facility manager

through conversations, reports and meetings. Performed any/ all

PLC programming/ troubleshooting for the facility. Assisted in

implementing new programs, line modifications, and repairs that

enabled the production line to go from a 36% operating

efficiency to 102% efficiency, along with reducing manning on

the production line from 9 people to 6, in an 8 month period.

Also, set up the inventory and maintenance planning/ tracking

systems.

6/03-10/08 SIPA Department Manager, Constar Inc.

Responsible for organizing, facilitating and maintaining plastic

bottle production lines. Also accountable for the operation of

four production shifts, warehouse operations, and Maintenance

Department. Essential functions include troubleshooting and

repair equipment; supervise production personnel including the

administration of the progressive disciplinary program

consistent with policies; perform all production tasks while

following the procedures; utilize supplied computer system to

perform certain job duties; participating in annual and

probationary performance reviews; maintain a clean, organized

and safe work area; maintain effective communication with the

facility manager through conversations, reports and meetings;

maintain the resin handling system to ensure quality standards

and operating procedures are met. Also set up the inventory and

maintenance planning/ tracking systems.

3/02-6/03 Maintenance Technician, Centennial Farms Dairy

Perform planned, preventative maintenance and emergency repairs

to all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and

refrigeration equipment associated with the operations of a

milk/juice processing and bottle manufacturing plant. Ensure the

proper operation of PLC's, photo-eyes, and pneumatic switches.

Responsible for the inventory, restock, and testing of all

consumable tools and tool cage equipment. Member of Safety

Steering Team, active Safety Observer, PSM review committee

member, and Visual Factory Improvement team.

6/01-2/02 Warehouse Supervisor, MWR Recycling, Mayport Naval Station

Supervise a warehouse consisting of 20+ people. Oversee the

daily pick-up routes, sorting, bailing, storage, and disposal of

papers, plastics, metals, and hazardous materials within the

recycling center to ensure maximum safety and efficiency at all

times. Conduct training on the proper/safe operation of all

machinery.

11/00-6/01 Engineroom Operator, USS J.F. Kennedy (CV-67)

Operated and maintained 1200psi steam boilers, turbines and

reduction gears used for ships propulsion, generators, pumps and

oil purifiers. Maintained auxiliary machinery outside of main

machinery spaces; electro-hydraulic steering engines, elevators,

refrigeration plants, air conditioning systems, and

desalinization plants.

Supply/ Repair Parts Manager

Responsible for the research, purchase, tracking, receiving,

storage, and inventory of all maintenance and consumable items

involved in maintaining a main engine room.

7/00-11/00 Utility Craft Engineer, Harbor Operations, Norfolk, VA

Ensured the proper operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of

three YTL-32 (single 12 cylinder Cummings diesel engine), two MK-

8 (twin 6 cylinder Cummings diesel engines) class utility boats,

and one patrol boat (85HP outboard Johnson-Evinrude engine).

Responsible for the safety of all personnel aboard.

6/98-7/00 Engineroom Operator, USS Austin (LPD-4)

Operated, cleaned, adjusted, tested, performed preventive

maintenance, troubleshot, repaired, and conducted training on

600psi steam boilers, turbines, reduction gears, generators,

desalinization plants, pumps, and oil purifiers. Performed

preventive and corrective maintenance on valves, pumps, heat

exchangers, compressors, steam turbines, hydraulic or pneumatic

control devices and all associated piping. Maintained

refrigeration plants, air conditioning systems and galley

equipment.

Education

BA - Business Management

Machinist Mate "A" School

Navy Nuclear Power School

Boiler Water/ Feed Water Testing Course

Forklift Operator Certification

Manlift/ Scissorlift Operator Certification

High Speed Blowmolding Operations Course

Ammonia Refrigeration Level 1

Ammonia Refrigeration Level 2

Hazmat Emergency Response

Security Clearance

Classified - 1997

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