Brad W. Tepp

**** ********* ** . ************, ******* 46227

317-***-**** . abmm05@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

. Chemical Engineer with 16 years experience; EIT certified. Military

Officer with over 20 years experience in leadership.

. Experienced with process and product engineering,

commissioning/validation, manufacturing, design, troubleshooting,

maintenance, supervisory, technical training, construction and program

management.

. Skilled with operations/facilities for Aseptic, Parenteral, dry

products, bulk APIs, warehouse and utilities, while adhering to GMP

and FDA parameters.

. Extensive use of chemicals, including acetone, acetonitrile, caustic,

sulfuric acid, anhydrous ammonia, viscose (plastic), chemical

reactions, glycol, formic, butyl acetate, & EDA.

. Experienced with batch & continuous process in the food,

pharmaceutical, rubber, and construction industries.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY, Camp Pendleton, California

2/09-5/10

Program Manager / Construction Manager

Coordinated and resolved conflicts with other departments to solve issues

and to implement project changes.

. Managed a 2 million dollar operation and maintenance contract for the

Base Waste Treatment Plant. Approved billing records, rate contractor

and updated reports.

. Ensured contractor met environmental, electrical, structural, and

mechanical (piping, HVAC & process) contract.

. Led implementation of Continuing Process Improvement (CPI).

. Developed new SOP process for tracking multiple projects while solving

environmental and other operational and funding issues with emphasis

on timely completion of projects.

JACOBS ENGINEERING, Indianapolis, Indiana

5/01 - 1/09

Chemical Engineer - Validation/Commissioning Engineer

Provided project and implementation support for Eli Lilly and Roche

Diagnostic companies.

. Determined requirements, designed RODI water system, coordinated

electrical, mechanical/ piping and equipment vendor system

installation. Implemented system; sanitized and initiated process for

optimum operational performance, saving over $6K.

. Commissioning Engineer on natural gas and fuel oil fired boiler, which

produced 400psi steam. Assisted with instrument data collection for

maintenance information and programming.

. Instrumental in tracking RFIs by investigating information,

significantly reducing backlog, which resulted in useful information

for metrics and tracking changes during construction process.

. Team leader on automated door system controlling aseptic and HVAC

pressure differential. Conducted and executed protocol while

coordinating computer system validation and qualification.

. Developed and executed commissioning/ validation master plans, set up

templates, system classification, user and FDA requirements, design

qualification, and test protocols (FAT/SAT, RV, IV, IQ/OQ/PQ) for

system qualification documentation, decommissioning & change controls.

KELLY SCIENTIFIC, Indianapolis, Indiana

2/00 - 4/01

Chemical Engineer Contractor at Eli Lilly

Provided technical support for Indianapolis Bulk Operations for

Biosynthetic Human Insulin Process.

. Led numerous Process Hazard Analysis/Reviews and implementations.

. Initiated and completed change controls to correct long-standing

problems.

. Investigated and redesigned tanker truck unloading station upgrade,

saving $150K.

. Troubleshot malfunctioning volatile organic compound condenser unit &

initiated upgrades.

FORSHEDA, Vandalia, Illinois

4/99 - 12/99

Process Engineer

Provided direct technical support for operations of rubber seal and gasket

manufacturer.

. Optimized cryomatic programs by changing temperature, blast time,

media feed, or basket speed to eliminate rough edges or reduce splits

from 15% scrap rate to zero.

. Instrumental in reducing rubber waste by 35%.

. Saved $17.5K per order by increasing machine utilization.

. Implemented and tracked hours and reasons for downtime.

DEVRO-TEEPAK, Danville, Illinois

3/93 - 12/98

Process Engineer / Technical Trainer

Provided direct technical support for operations of a large ISO 9002

accredited aseptic meat packaging and sausage casing manufacturer.

Collaborated on research project utilizing pilot plant machines with

domestic and international team members. Helped develop substantial speed

increase, increased cycle time and reduced waste.

. Increased operating capacity by 8% and specialty deli packaging by 10%

through process development, with no major capital expenditures.

. Detected and corrected major flaw in system program, thus preventing a

plant shutdown.

. Optimized dryer and filler ability by compiling data regarding system

failures, cleaning, performing maintenance, and training supervisors

to circumvent operational limitations.

. Wrote SOPs, final reports, quality assurance, budgets, deliverables,

schedules & protocols for facilities and processes.

. Utilized FMEA, TQM, or CPI, and then authored detailed technical

engineering reports.

. Authored comprehensive standard operating procedure program with

manuals and presented over 700 hours of technical training to multiple

levels of employees.

UNITED STATES NAVY and NAVAL RESERVES, World

2/85 - Present

Civil Engineer Corp - rank of Lieutenant

Manage over 500 battalion personnel in construction, combat and unit

mobilization readiness.

. Assistant Operations Officer; Charlie Company Commander of NMCB 26.

. Executive Officer of St. Louis, Missouri ACB-1 Det; Officer in Charge

(OIC) of NMCB 26 Det 0326.

Aviation Electrician's Mate

Managed, supervised and trained shop personnel for Naval Station Rota,

Spain unit. Leading Shop Petty Officer and Instructor. Performed aircraft

maintenance.

. Completed advanced systems and maintenance classes.

. Certified as an F-14A Low Power Engine Operator, Collateral Duty

Inspector, Compass Calibration, Fire Fighting & Damage Control,

Publications, Human Relations Petty Officer, among others.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON, Madison and Wausau, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science Major: Chemical Engineering

. AIChE tutor and member.

. Researched, designed, and implemented a quantitative method to

determine amount of sulfur in coal.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

DANVILLE ENGINEERS CLUB - Member (VP, Treasurer, and Secretary)

Knights of Columbus - Member (Chancellor and Warden)

St. Jude Men's Club - Member (Help with various projects and fund raising

events.)

ST. JUDE SCHOOL - Assistant Basketball Coach

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