KURT L. KNOWLTON
Auburn, ME 04210
*********@********.***
SUMMARY
Engineering professional with over 15 year's experience. Areas of
expertise include
operations, design, budgeting, estimating and technical sales. Responsible,
detail oriented with
strong technical, analytical, problem solving, communication and
relationship management skills.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Designed wiring for fire systems.
. Conducted all bid market quotations and sales.
. Performed technical sales.
. Initiated cost estimating program to aid in faster and more accurate
quotations.
. Established AutoCAD formats to design prints more consistent and user
friendly.
. Met with municipalities, general contractors, electrical contractors
and owners to review plans, layouts, proposed equipment, and system
operations.
. Implemented a new cost bidding strategies format which increased
directly with higher sales margins.
. Liaison between the Sales, Customers, Design, and Service functions.
. Managed cost estimating, credit approval, order entry, and delivery
schedules.
. Provided technical electrical support of a major paper machine
overhaul by analyzing problems and determining a cost-effective
solution.
. Initiated and implemented capital investment projects.
. Coordinated with outside construction services and customers.
. Managed a budget to a detailed job scope.
. Analyzed a projected rate of return on investment.
. Experience with PLC and familiarity with DCS systems.
. Supervised health, environmental and safety concerns to meet
compliance regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AC Electric, Auburn ME 2009 - Present
Field Engineer
SIEMENS, Scarborough ME 2007 - 2008
Siemens Sales
BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY, Scarborough ME 2007
Financial Advisor
PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS INC, Portland ME 2006 - 2007
Siemens/Faraday Engineer / Sales
NORRIS INC, South Portland ME 2001 - 2006
Notifier Design Engineer / Sales
SIMPLEX, Scarborough, ME 1996 - 2001
Simplex Project Engineer
CIANBRO CONSTRUCTION, Pittsfield, ME 1996
Project Engineer
INTERNATIONAL PAPER, Jay, ME 1987 - 1996
Plant Engineer/Compliance Supervisor (1994 - 1996)
Utilities Department Shift Supervisor (1990 - 1994)
Maintenance Project Engineer (1987 - 1990)
EDUCATION: BS, Electrical Engineering (concentration in Mechanical
Engineering)
University of Maine, Orono, ME
LICENSES: State of Maine Second Class Boiler Engineers License