GARY D. PETERNELL

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

Soddy Daisy, TN 37379

C: 423-***-**** H: 423-***-****

actygs@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Experienced facilities and maintenance manager with a proven track record in developing personnel and overseeing operations to meet company goals. Ability to develop and implement feasible timelines and budgets, along with an ability to effectively implement process improvements has led to ongoing career progression. Seeking a management role in which to apply strong facility, maintenance and project management skills to the growth of a top tier company.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Robotics

Commissioning

Team Management

Professional Development

Strategic Planning & Analysis

LOTO Development

5S, Lean & Cell Manufacturing

Kaizen Project Coordination

PLC Experience

Plant Startups

Boiler Operation

Budgeting and P&L

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

York Risk Services, Lafayette, LA 06/2012 to Present

Independent Insurance Consultant & Inspector

Perform insurance inspections for medium and large business and corporations, ensuring compliance with policy, state and federal regulations.

Key Accomplishments:

Offer exceptional customer service, developing ongoing relationships with clients to ensure auditing success.

Develop and expand customer base in operational region by 45%.

Stein Construction Company, Chattanooga, TN 10/2014 to 06/2015

Equipment and Facility Manager (Laid off, lack of work)

Manage maintenance department, overseeing 6 hourly heavy equipment mechanics, who maintained the construction fleet of 200 pieces of heavy construction equipment.

Key Accomplishments:

Got entire fleet back into DOT compliance.

Develop and implement a CMMS PM program and a computerized critical spare parts inventory.

Develop and implement Safety program including LOTO for all mechanics both in the shop and field.

Peyton’s SE, Cleveland, TN 11/2012 to 06/2014

Maintenance & Facilities Manager Kroger Regional Logistics DC

Managed maintenance department, overseeing 37 hourly team members, including Reliability Engineer, Planner/Scheduler and two administrative assistants.

Key Accomplishments:

Led high-volume, highly automated regional distribution center, successfully overseeing all Capital projects from conception to completion 24/7, 364 days-per-year.

Achieved TIR of zero across maintenance department, developing training program within local community college and obtain Federal Grants to ensure proper education of personnel.

Implemented energy savings program, saving $80,000 within year one.

Implemented and oversaw the development and implementation of ARC flash program

Advanced Technology Services, Peoria, IL 05/2011 to 06/2012

Site Manager (Outsourced maintenance group – laid off)

Led daily operations for professional maintenance team, overseeing 14 direct reports and 31 team members.

Key Accomplishments:

Maintained 25 buildings across 75 acres, equaling 1M under roof square feet across three separate plants.

Increased equipment reliability by 40%, adding cost savings of $80K in first six months.

Develop, implement, maintain a LOTO program and train both operations and maintenance staff in requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Self-Employed, Soddy Daisy, TN 05/2010 to 05/2011

Freelance Contractor (still work for myself)

Managed various construction and project management jobs across Tennessee.

Key Accomplishments:

Directed teams of sub-contractors, developing vendor relationships to ensure fair pricing.

Negotiated contracts, working to ensure all projects were completed efficiently and within budget.

Acted as Operations Manager for BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill during cleanup phase.

Led Logistics management for BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill cleanup during de-commissioning phase.

The Shaw Group, Baton Rouge, LA 04/2008 to 03/2010

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer (Construction job, laid off at end of project)

Successfully led commission, startup and turnover of Power Plants.

Key Accomplishments:

Oversaw installation and management of Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, pre-commission walk downs, flushing, initial fill, set-up, operational testing and all documentation.

Maintained Lockout Tag Out system and procurement, ensuring compliance with commissioning department.

The Mundy Company, Chattanooga, TN 04/2007 to 03/2008

Site Manager (Outsourced maintenance & production services job – laid off)

Led team of 237 hourly and eight salary employees, completing various construction and facility maintenance projects for chemical plant.

Key Accomplishments:

Achieved recognition as first site to reach 1M man-hours without lost time or recordable injury.

Maintained OSHA incident rate of .085.

Tested, commissioned and completed documentation for all capital projects across plant, communicating with clients clearly and effectively to ensure satisfaction.

Chattanooga Paperboard, Chattanooga, TN 08/2006 to 04/2007

Plant & Facilities Engineer (Facility shut down)

Maintained paper mill with staff of 40 hourly union employees, overseeing operations 24/7, 365 day-per-year.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented CMMS PM Program, increasing equipment reliability by 40%.

Created, implemented and maintained continuous training program for maintenance staff.

Achieved Title V Operating Permit on first submission and consistently maintained all federal records of emissions.

Solomon Corporation, Decatur, TN 11/2005 to 05/2006

Facility Manager (Position taken over by the owner)

Managed electronic transformer refurbishment facility construction, overseeing on-time, on-budget completion and re-commissioning of new facility.

Key Accomplishments:

Achieved and maintained 100% on-time, zero-defect deliveries.

Reduced spare parts inventory by 35% by utilizing MP2 CMMS program and developing JSAs and SOPs.

WNA American Plastic, Chattanooga, TN 08/2003 to 06/2005

Maintenance Manager & Facilities Engineer (During merger new company brought in own people)

Oversaw all capital project installation, pre-commissioning, testing, commissioning and post-commissioning documentation for Thermoforming Company.

Key Accomplishments:

Achieved machine efficiency of 97% by successfully implementing Predictive Maintenance Program.

Developed computerized CMMS PM Program and critical spare parts inventory, reducing excesses and increasing cost savings.

Achieved two years without lost time or recordable injury.

Develop LOTO program, training all employees to ensure success

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate of Science, Electronic Engineering, DeVry University, Lombard, IL

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