Manager Plant

RONALD J. FOREMAN

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OBJECTIVE To secure a responsible position in a challenging field

that utilizes and enhances my 30 years of continuous

experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

Energy Conservation Engineer

22 Aug. 2011 - Present

Professional Engineering Services Group

General Motors

Parma, Ohio

At the Parma General Motors

Plant, I am working for the PES Group, as the Energy Engineer.

. Monitor, review, and as applicable, recommend and assist the client in

participation of Federal, State, and local and utility energy

conservation initiatives, programs and rebates.

. Seeks out opportunities to improve customer satisfaction through

recommendation and implementation of energy efficient alternatives

. Review, explore and evaluate energy alternatives including evaluation of

new energy saving products and technologies

. Conduct periodic energy audits to determine the energy cost savings

opportunities and report progress work with plant personnel as required

maximizing non-capital opportunities (i.e. compressed air leak surveys,

turn-it-off programs, programming adjustments, operating procedures,

etc

. Review all proposals concerning new machines, equipment, and processes

that consume energy

. Develop business cases and assist in writing capital and/or resource

appropriations requests

. Develop and maintain a current energy savings project opportunity list to

assist with forecasting the capital budget for the plant

. Assist the client and plant engineering on executing scheduling and

prioritizing energy savings projects

Senior Group Leader/Production Supervisor

7 July 1997 -19 Aug. 2011

General Motors

Lordstown, Ohio

. Oversee the maintenance and servicing of production lines to minimize

down times and maximize the efficiency and functionality of all

production equipment

. Meet and exceed company objectives in the areas of Safety, Quality and

Production by directing shift operations and leading Shift Leaders, Team

Leaders and Team Members

. Establish efficient production processes for each production line

. Constantly explore and implement methods of continuous improvement

. Provide accurate production and performance reports regularly

Facilities Area Manager/Site Utility Manager

07 July 1997 - 24 Nov. 2010

General Motors (Plant

Closed)

Mansfield, Ohio 44906

. Manage and operate the Energy Management System for 2,000,000 sq. ft.

facility

. Prepare and present $8M/Yr+ budget and review and verify usage and cost

for all utilities

. Prepare requisitions and appropriation requests timely; to meet or exceed

project deadlines

. Monthly presentation of utility performance of goals given to Plant

Manager and Senior Staff

. Validate, track and approve all invoices for building maintenance and

repair, contract services, utilities and wastewater treatment plant as

well as manage/direct contract services

. Purchase materials and labor required to maintain wastewater treatment

plant, main electrical substation (138kV), building maintenance, mobile

equipment, janitorial services and utilities

. Gather and document performance data to identify conservation

opportunities for future cost saving projects

. Direct a diverse, multi-talented workforce to maintain and operate HVAC

systems, mobile equipment, wastewater treatment plant, and building

maintenance and repair

. Comply with ISO-14001 requirements

. Perform capital equipment assessments to evaluate major equipment

PLANT MANAGER

01 May 1981 - 07 July 1997

Shelby Municipal Light Plant

Shelby, Ohio 44875

. Prepare $15M budget and present for approval to Mayor and Finance

Director

. Identify, develop, and prioritize cost justification for Plant

Improvement Projects

. Responsible for acquisition of materials necessary to maintain/operate

safely and efficiently

. Developed a Purchased Power Schedule to obtain lowest electric cost

. Coordinate and plan projects with contractors to ensure work is done on

time and on cost

. Direct a skilled workforce of 35 full time and hourly employees

. Trained equipment operating personnel and safety training to 110 city

employees

. Maintained Pulverized Coal Power House equipment including: (2) 12.5MW

Steam Turbines, 7.5MW Steam Turbine, (2) 150K lb/hr Water Tube Boilers,

45K lb/hr Water Tube Boiler, Demineralized Water Treatment System, Ash

Handling System, Coal Mills, and Precipitators

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