Project Manager Plant

Michael Harmer

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Dredging and Marine Construction Project Manager

Over 20 Years of Management and Leadership Experience in Complex

Engineering Projects. Focus in the Bioenergy / Remediation / Marine

Construction Industry.

Quality-driven, process-oriented manager with results that include leading

turnarounds for under-performing operations, completing multimillion-dollar

projects on time and under budget, and driving successful start-ups.

Positive, collaborative, and motivational leader who builds successful

relationships with team members, vendors, customers, and partner companies.

Wastewater & Environmental/Renewable Energy Engineering ( Lean Production

& Just-In-Time Methodologies

Engineering Change Orders ( Regulatory Compliance ( Continuous Process

Improvement ( Contract Negotiations

Site & Plant Development ( SOP Development ( Full P&L Accountability (

Employee Training, Mentoring & Coaching

Professional Experience

AXIOM ENERGIES GROUP, LLC ( Winneconne, WI ( 2009-Present

Senior Project Manager

Design and draw plants for projects contracted by Axiom. Train and mentor

team members, manage subcontractors, and serve as the key point of contact

between farmers, utility companies, and Axiom.

Highlights:

. Designed renewable energy projects ranging from $1.4 million through

$40 million that utilizing the latest technologies; prepared SOPs and

evaluated equipment, from methane fuel cells to gas/steam turbines.

. Improved methane production by up to 30% while reducing solids by up

to 90% and H?S from 2200 to 300 ppm through supervision of trials on

enzymes, bacteria, and plant extracts.

. Pioneered development of sand separation unit that is capable of

removing 98.6% of sand and grit, surpassing any other type of

existing equipment on the market. Patent has been applied for.

. Have completed a number a number of consultation projects ranging

from 4M to 150M.

MICROGY, INC. ( Tarrytown, NY ( 2008-2009

Project Manager

Relocated from FL to CA to build seven methane renewable energy plants

simultaneously in the Central Valley, CA, with complete project ownership.

Led construction of $11 million biogas plant in Nebraska for the country's

largest abattoir, serving as the key point of contact between Microgy and

client. Supervised teams of contractors and subcontractors, negotiating

contracts with contractors for underground utilities, and directing cross-

functional teams of up to 8 subcontractors. Ensured full adherence to

safety policies and procedures. Held weekly conference calls with the EVP,

Director of Construction, and design team.

Highlights:

. Led construction team in saving over $3 million (a savings of 22% per

site in construction costs) and bought plants on line 3 months

quicker through use of modular components and standardization.

. Generated 45% savings on installation and engineering of the overhead

utilities including $1.3 million on piping and construction costs

from the client's wastewater treatment plant to the methane gas

plant, with all foundations and tanks erected on budget and 7 days

ahead of schedule.

. Redesigned backup dual pump skid with leading-edge technology,

saving $28,000. Performed installation of underground utilities from

wastewater treatment plant to Microgy plant..

HARMER ENTERPRISES ( Tampa, FL ( 2003-2008

Project Manager

Sold services and negotiated contracts while performing Operations Manager

duties, seizing full P&L ownership of $7.5 million marine dredging project.

Led land clearing and construction activities for dewatering plant. Hired

and trained team members, supervised 13 employees (6/24-hour operation),

and conducted performance evaluations. Prepared annual budgets. Documented

and submitted all test results to the various local and regional government

bodies. Pulled construction permits, organized subcontractors, and

represented the company in HR matters. Acted as point of contact between

company and city/state regulator agencies.

Highlights:

. Brought construction from groundbreaking to operational status in 94

days, eliminating 30 days from the construction schedule. Led

dismantling and return of plant to the City of St. Petersburg 5 days

ahead of schedule.

. Reduced downtime by mechanical failure to only 4 days out of 735 by

developing and implementing a proactive maintenance program (equal

to 99.005% run time).

. Saved the company 27% in hourly wages by personally performing all

maintenance on equipment. Reduced overall maintenance costs by 45%

through a highly focused maintenance program.

. Reduced polymer costs by 40% through careful training and continual

monitoring; redesigned critical components on belt presses to

decrease down time by reducing wear.

. Saved the company $450,000 on polymer costs, in spite of a price

increase, at 50% project completion stage through reducing cake

moisture content. Generated $150,000 annual fuel cost savings through

vendor sourcing.

. Reduced component failure rate in the control panels 45% by

installing surge suppressors and lowering variable frequency drive

failure rate 50% through heaters in the control panels.

. Installed SCADA that allowed Internet-based monitoring of operations

by the head office.

TURNER INDUSTRIES, INC. ( Lafayette, LA ( 2001-2002

Project Manager / Field Engineer

Designed, built, and managed operations for dewatering systems. Hired,

trained, and mentored 22 employees performing maintenance and operational

duties for Georgia Pacific Paper Company environmental projects. Functioned

as the key point of contact between the client and Turner Industries. Held

weekly safety meetings to ensure compliance with GP's safety requirements;

ensured compliance from all employees for GP's rules and regulations..

Performed and maintained all required test reports..

Highlights:

. Decreased manpower from 4 to 3 by installing automatic greasers;

reduced capital investment per site by standardizing design and

equipment.

. Facilitated 10% gain in solids by installing static dewatering water

equipment prior to the screw presses, realizing an additional savings

of 25% in disposal fuel costs.

. Lowered engineering and fabrication costs by standardizing design and

equipment incorporated into the system; reduced Total Suspended

Solids 15% per day through redesign of 8 screw press components.

. Influenced Georgia-Pacific's decision to order 4 additional units

based on the results gained by the systems.

VINCENT CORPORATION ( Tampa, FL ( 2000-2001

Field Engineer

Supervised teams of up to 10 employees and advised both the customer and

engineering department on customers' desired needs. Customers included

multiple Fortune 500 companies. Redesigned, installed and demonstrated

various dewatering/wastewater treatment machines nationally and

internationally for a multitude of industries. Identified and resolved

problems in early stages; held full authority to change or redesign the

equipment.

Highlights:

. Saved Fresh Express and Dole Foods and similar companies 33% in waste

disposal costs. Reduced BOD in wastewater streams by 15% and TSS 11%

by utilizing fiber filters

. Reducing bedding cost for dairy farmers by up to $290,000 (on 900

dairy herd) by replacing the traditional medium with dried manure.

. Paved the way for a 65% expansion of Vincent's customer base within

the food industry based on successes of new applications..

SOUTHERN CULVERT CORPORATION ( Plant City, FL ( 1997-2000

Location Manager

Held full P&L responsibility for 2 plants with annual sales of $19 million.

Supervised 7 direct reports and 142 indirect reports; reported to the VP of

Operations. Ensured product quality, timely delivery and 24x7 production

scheduling. Worked closely with customers and the Florida DOT. Maintained

fleet of delivery trucks and all plant equipment. Developed SOPs and annual

budgets.

Highlights:

. Engineered full-scale turnaround for 2 plants; reduced customer

complaints from 4-5 per day to 1-2 per month, improved product

quality, increased sales 8.5%, cut labor force 9%, and lowered

employee turnover 15%.

. Broke plant production capacity and product shipping records by 350

tons daily. Instituted employee incentives that included safety,

punctuality, and attendance; raised safety awareness through top-

quality training.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Bachelor of Science in

Agronomy

London University, Wye, England

Certifications & Licenses

AutoCAD Certification, OSHA & MSHA; Forklift Certification; CPR & First

Aid; Confined Space Attendant

City and Guilds, Animal Husbandry, City and Guilds Crop Husbandry; Safety

Officer; Inventory Control

Real Estate License, Georgia and Florida; Pilot's License, Fixed Wing and

Rotary

Publications & Affiliations

Author of numerous papers on Crop Production; Authored, Introduction to

Anaerobic Digestion (three volumes)

Member & Trustee, National Institute of Marketing, England

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