Engineer Management

GREGORY KLEIST

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Valparaiso, IN 46383

219-***-**** ********@*******.***

SUMMARY

Results-oriented Plant Engineer with a professional background in the

steel, chemical and manufacturing industries. Experienced in management of

operations with union and non-union workforces. Qualified by over 20 years

of successful plant engineering and management experience.

Areas of Expertise:

Plant & Facilities Construction Instrumentation and Controls

Plant & Facilities Startup Electrical Distribution

Plant Operations and Downturns Pneumatics

Energy Management Compressed Air Systems

Risk Management Pumps, Piping, & Valving

Computerized Asset Management Environmental, Health and Safety

Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EMERSON POWER TRANSMISSION, Valparaiso, IN 2000 -

2009

Facilities Engineer (2004-2009)

Directed plant/facilities engineering programs to support all

infrastructures for 12 manufacturing operations worldwide. Implemented and

directed energy management and risk management programs to insure highly

efficient operations and highly protected risks. Worked with corporate and

plant management on strategic and capital projects in North America, Europe

and Asia.

. Identified and implemented energy conservation projects to lower $15M

energy budget by 14%. Also participated in strategic procurement of

energy.

. Coordinated design, construction and startup of three new facilities.

. Developed plant/facility audit guidelines, conducted audits, and

implemented measures to improve reliability and efficiency of plants

and supported operations.

. Assisted plants with downturns, emergencies, and troubleshooting.

. Directed risk management program to achieve 36% percent reduction in

property insurance costs and achieved highly protected risk status for

all operations..

. Implemented multiple automation projects to achieve effective

enterprise solutions.

Plant & Safety Engineer (2000-2004)

Directed all plant engineering, safety and health programs for 7

manufacturing plants.

INTERNATIONAL STEEL SERVICES INC./AMROX, Portage, IN

1989-2000

Plant Manager (1999-2000)

Led successful start-ups and operations of hydrochloric acid/ferric oxide

chemical processing facilities. Oversaw and participated in all aspects of

the business, including the hiring, implementation, and management of an

effective management team and self-managed, union work force.

. Managed, trained and assisted with the operation and maintenance

of all control systems, information systems, and mechanical

equipment. Interfaced with customers and vendors.

. Assisted in plant design, operations and environmental

compliance throughout North America.

INTERNATIONAL STEEL SERVICES INC./MAGNETICS INTL, Burns Harbor, IN

1989-2000

Manager - Maintenance and Information Technology (1991-1999)

Managed instrumentation, motor controls, combustion, mechanical systems,

PLC's, and information systems in experimental hydrochloric acid

regeneration facilities. Proficient in plant engineering, troubleshooting,

and management of maintenance workforce and contractors.

. Implemented and managed all aspects of a high-performance

maintenance system, including development of MP2 Computerized

Maintenance Management System.

. Managed all business systems (NT Server LAN).

. Participated on Business Council and directed strategic and

tactical business planning teams, budgeting teams, capital

projects and company objectives.

. Successfully implemented ISO 9002 instrumentation and

maintenance systems.

Construction Supervisor (1989-1991)

Magnetics International Inc. (MII) Project construction management and

startup.

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, Gary, IN

1983-1988

Maintenance Shift Manager (1987-1988)

Management of electrical and mechanical maintenance shift crews for 84" Hot

Strip Mill. Specialized in advanced instrumentation systems for mill

optimization.

Instrumentation Engineer (1983-1987)

Worked with advanced, high-level instrumentation applications for process

optimization, failure analysis and specialized troubleshooting throughout

the steel-making operations.

EDUCATION

B.S.E.E. Valparaiso Technical Institute, Valparaiso, IN

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