ROBERT GORDON RUBENDALL

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Palmetto, FL 34221

ab84bq@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 941-***-****

SUMMARY

Degreed engineer with over 20 years’ experience in project engineering, project management, development and implementation

process IQ/OQ validations, to include CAPA resolution. On-site management of new construction, retrofit and extended

maintenance activities for a variety of industries, including: food and beverage manufacturing, as well as pharmaceutical and

medical device industries.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2010-Present Contract Engineering Specialist

Palmetto, FL

• Provide on-site engineering services to companies requiring temporary project engineering and

management services.

• Perform a wide variety of process improvement projects for clients to include the installation and validation

of med prep blending and gel cap filling process, development of process validation protocols for biomed reactor,

the installation of three Ethylene Oxide Vaporizers, the commissioning of new Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer control

room.

• Provide thermodynamic engineering calculations and piping designs for pharmaceutical and sterilization

processes requiring process heating and temperature control systems.

• Provide equipment electrical and controls design, modification, installation and troubleshooting of existing

process control systems necessitated by CAPA resolutions.

• Specialize in providing hands on turn-key validation services for companies involved with refurbishment and

construction projects.

• Adept at developing Scope of Work, Requests for Bid and Project Plans.

• Manage communication and scheduling between client and subcontractors.

• Provide direct and indirect supervision to subcontractor electricians as required.

• Prepare and manage projects for schedule, cost, and quality to ensure that client expectations are

achieved.

• Experience with preparing and executing IQ/OQ validation protocols for equipment and process validations.

• Assist companies in developing procedures, work instructions and training programs for facility and

equipment operation and maintenance

• Responsible for ensuring all quality process procedures and policies are followed.

• Conduct internal audits for processes and ensuring audits are conducted according to Quality Management

Plan.

• Conduct CAPA root cause investigations, follow-up and reporting.

• Develop risk assessment programs, including preparation of FMEAs, FTAs, etc. in accordance with ISO

14971.

• Provide outside impartial technical support and data to resolve supplier and internal product

nonconformance issues.

2007-2010 Seminole Electric Cooperative

Plant Engineer

Bowling Green, FL

• Major projects include retrofit of eight Pratt & Whitney FT8-4 turbine power generating units, control system

upgrades, backup electrical generating systems and upgrade of system controls from analog to digital systems.

• Managed project to install new Siemens 501F Generator enclosures.

• Managed project for the replacement of the stator in 501F generator.

• Managed project to retrofit oil lubricating system on four Brush generators.

• Provided supervision and training to plant operations and maintenance personnel assigned to engineering

project activities.

• Interfaced with Pratt & Whitney engineering and technical teams to troubleshoot operational issues on

installed systems.

• Provide maintenance planning resources for new and retrofitted systems requiring preventative and

demand maintenance procedures.

• Perform a wide variety of maintenance and process improvement projects to include the retrofit and

relocation of entire electrical and mechanical equipment packages to a new engine room, to include the

commissioning and validation of the system.

• Adept at developing Scope of Work, Requests for Bid and Project Planning Schedules.

• Manage communication and scheduling between subcontractors.

• Provide direct and indirect supervision to subcontractors, such as electricians, millwrights,

carpenters, masons and pipefitters.

• Prepare and manage projects for schedule, cost, and quality to ensure that project

objectives and expectations are achieved.

• Experience with preparing and executing IQ/OQ validation protocols and engineering

design files to meet regulatory requirements.

• Develop procedures, work instructions and training programs for facility and equipment

preventive maintenance and equipment operations groups.

1999-2007 Project Manager

Trans-Market Process Systems

Tampa, FL

• Managed maintenance and engineering projects for pharmaceutical, beverage, food and

dairy companies to include the manufacture and design of three tubular sterilizers, four

Clean In Place (CIP) Systems for the Coca Cola Foods and Pepsico facilities.

• Prepared project bid packages and proposals for major projects and created project and

scheduling plans in accordance with contract agreements.

• Prepared project scope of work packages to obtain bids for equipment and subcontracted

services.

• Responsible for bid review and supplier/subcontractor evaluation, selection and approval.

• Coordinated on-site project work between client and sub-contractors.

• Conducted project and scheduling reviews with clients to ensure project expectations

were achieved.

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• Prepared validation protocols for process validations.

• Prepared P&IDs and other engineering drawings using AutoCAD.

• Develop and implement process IQ and OQ protocols for required for new system

installations.

• Develop procedures, work instructions and training programs for facility and equipment

preventive maintenance and equipment operations groups on newly installed systems.

1991-1999 Project Engineer

M.G. Newell Corporation

Tampa, FL

• Managed engineering construction projects involving facilities and/or equipment for pharmaceutical,

food, dairy, and beverage companies for the Florida division to include the design and manufacture

on two tubular sterilizers for Citro- Fruit LTD in Veracruz Mexico, four Clean In Place (CIP)

systems for RP Scherer Pharmaceuticals in St. Petersburg, FL,.

• Provided engineering and technical support to the company’s sales staff and clients.

• Managed all aspects of construction projects requiring coordination with facility personnel,

scheduling, planning, and permitting while maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Specified and approved equipment and subcontractors to be used for engineering projects.

• Prepared all project engineering drawings using AutoCAD.

• Prepared and maintained company standard operating procedures for the engineering department.

• Served as onsite safety coordinator and Lock Out / Tag Out system administrator.

• Compiled and managed Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all jobsite chemicals.

1988-1991 Maintenance Supervisor

Kraft Dairy Group

Charlotte, NC

Position Summary:

Supervised daily operations for the maintenance department personnel in a fluid milk, yogurt and ice cream processing facility.

Developed PC based preventative maintenance program and coordinated the implementation in the facility.

Managed special projects as assigned at various Kraft Facilities associated with facility enhancements and process

improvements.

Conducted departmental safety training seminars and new employee orientations.

1983-1988 College Student

Electrical Engineering Major

Metairie, LA

1976-1983 Power Plant Operator

Tennessee Valley Authority

Drakesboro, KY

Position Summary:

Graduated from The Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Power Operations Power Operator program and served as an

Assistant Unit Operator at the Drakesboro, Kentucky facility responsible for the safe and efficient operation of two 650 MW GE

fossil fuel fired electrical generating units and one 1100 MW unit.

EDUCATION

BSEE Southwest University

Metairie, LA

Tennessee Valley Authority Office of Power Operations

Generating Power Operator Training Program

Drakesboro, KY

Waukesha Cherry Burrell Pump and Valve Maintenance Training Program

Kenosha, WI

1992

Allen Bradley PLC 5 Programing Maintenance School

Milwaukee, WI

1994

Alfa Laval Centrifuge Maintenance School

Indianapolis, IN

1995

CFR 1910.147 Lock Out Tag Out Training

Orlando, FL

2001

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