MIC HAEL MOUNTA IN

abn1zz@r.postjobfree.com ● M: 410-***-**** ● 199A Rowlandsville Road, Conowingo, MD 21918

P LANT O PERAT IONS M ANAGEMENT

Seasoned Plant Operations Manager combining 25+ years' achievement in continuous process improvement, cost reduction, and increased

system availability with a peerless record of employee safety. Versatile and outcome oriented leader who builds high performing teams,

commands respect, and captains all aspects of employee recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and evaluation. Adept at conflict resolution

and skilled at negotiations with unions, with a proven track record of success liaising between union stakeholders and company leadership to

ensure seamless, uninterrupted operations. Utilizes expert background in food manufacturing, in addition to 7 years at the helm of a

Pulverized Coal/Injection Plant, Bulk Shipping, and Maintenance Department to create far reaching operational improvement initiatives and

deliver immediate bottom line growth.

AREAS O F EXPERT ISE

Process Improvement – Operations Management – Food Manufacturing – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Project Management –

Kaizen – Electricity/Refrigeration – OSHA – Compliance – Safety Training – P&L – Reporting

P RO FESS IONAL E XPER I E NCE

DTE ENERGY SERVICES – Baltimore, MD 2000 to Present

Detroit based utility that develops and manages energy related businesses and services nationwide (NYSE: DTE).

PLAN T MANAGER (2006-PRESENT) & O PERAT IONS M ANAGER (2005-2006)

Lead continuous improvement initiatives for 10 union and 2 salary employees in fast paced Pulverized Coal/Injection Plant, cutting costs

while ensuring comprehensive operational alignment with company's core vision and values. Inculcate contractors in DTE Energy Way

guidelines. Hold diverse HR responsibilities spanning grievance resolution, contract negotiations, and hiring. Carry out complex financial

management, forecasting, and planning in support of all facets of plant operations, including invoicing for products and raw materials,

purchasing, administrative costs, and outside services. Direct programming of plant HMI and PLC control systems, including Allen Bradley

PLC 5 80, 5 40’s, SLC 550e’s; 8 workstations with RS View; and 2 Mod icon 980’s.

• Suffered 0 lost time accidents in 12 years' operating through superior safety and training management.

• Sustained record of unblemished record of 0 environmental issues in 12 years' operating.

• Partnered with OSHA in 2008 to attain first ever VP plant status for DTE.

• Piloted 3 plantwide control system upgrades and four complete system overhauls during tenure.

• Pioneered use of Bio Mass products (Land fill Plastic products, Hazard Waste, Coke Breeze, Dried Sewage, and Wood Chips),

laying the groundwork for the opening of 12 additional plants ($65M+ aggregate new revenue annually).

• Maintained availability rate of 99.997% for all electrical systems from 6.9k to 4 20ma, providing effective continuous

management of EM 80 grinding mills, two Kie tek hot gas generators, 800+ HP motors, gearboxes, bag houses, 2000+ ton silos

(fine and raw material), nitrogen compressors, and belt conveyors ranging in width from 36” to 48”. (Lost 100% availability

rating only because of a power outage.)

• Bolstered working relationship between DTE Management and United Steel Workers International VP for Local 09477, fostering

a practical, outcome oriented partnership.

• Key contributor in SAP implementation, anticipating challenges and mitigating potential downstream impact on DTE customers.

T EC H N ICAL M ANAGER (2000-2005)

Orchestrated all aspects of Pulverized Coal/Injection Plant startup. Pioneered program for both routine and preventive maintenance;

conceived, designed, and executed plantwide spare parts system; and supervised installation and implementation of plant's initial IT systems

and controls network. Monitored spending and assisted Plant Manager in budget preparation, inventoried spare parts and raw materials, and

estimated future maintenance purchases. Assisted O&M Technical Leaders resolve broad spectrum issues relating to plant operations,

conducted trained sessions for all newly installed equipment.

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Signal achievements as TEC H N ICAL MANAGER (2000-2005) at DTE Energy Services:

• Saved $700K+ a year while expediting production by automating processes plantwide.

• Upgraded and installed 8 CO/O2 analyzers in addition to all high voltage wiring, 4 20ma control circuits, and instrumentation;

successfully wired these into plant's PLC controls.

• Ensured plant's 100% reliability rating through ongoing contributions to Safety and Environmental training.

PARKS SAUSAGE COMPANY– Baltimore, Maryland 1993 to 2000

Producer of Parks Sausage patties, Sausage links and the Baltimore Ravens/Orioles stadium Ball Park Franks.

M AI N TE NANCE M ANAGER /I M P ROVE M E N T E NG I N E ER /WATER T REAT M E N T M ANAGER

Held P&L responsibility spanning maintenance cost, repair labor, utilities, and capital improvement plans for HACCP certified plant.

Maintained good manufacturing practices (GMP) through rigorous facility and grounds maintenance initiatives. Served in Project Manager

capacity on wide ranging engagements.

• Improved plant readiness from 55% to 100% in less than 9 months as maintenance team lead.

• Ensured 0 safety or environmental incidents throughout tenure by leading continuous training and employee engagement

initiatives and instituting semiweekly training on USDA and Food Safety.

• Doubled production rate while maintaining USDA requirements by upgrading the electrical system for Ammonia Meat freezers

and redesigning 3 Sausage Pattie machines. Innovations led to company subsequently capturing large government contract with

the U.S. Army to supply patties for the troops overseas.

• Downscaled maintenance workforce while maintaining 100% available production rate.

• Engineered new design for boilers, upgrading controls to a 4 20ma PLC capable system that fed the plant as well as the steam

cookers while making them automatic.

• Assisted in attaining ISO 9000 certification for the plant. Led monthly audits using HACCP standards.

CAROLINA STEEL – Bristol, Virginia 1990 to 1993

Building products manufacturer specializing in light gauge steel for a wide range of construction applications.

M AI N TE NANCE & E LECTR ICAL M ANAGER

Led 5 member Maintenance Team that ensured the plant sustained 100% readiness. Oversaw prioritization and escalation, scheduling and

directing equipment to rush jobs as necessary while continuing normal work and delivering within SLAs. Contributed to all aspects of

planning, maintenance, operating budget, and cost reduction. Performed business critical troubleshooting and training in addition to

correcting diverse mechanical and electrical equipment problems. Managed contractors to guarantee compliance with safety policies.

• Implemented key Preventative Maintenance (PM) Pillar to drive equipment reliability improvements and employee engagement.

• Ensured all team members' knowledge of OSHA as well as federal, state, and local safety requirements relevant to the job.

Communicated safety as top priority in daily shop meetings.

AD D I T I O NAL PROFESSIONAL EXPER I ENCE

Directed 6 person maintenance department, controlled spending, and prepared yearly budgets as Electrician & Mechanical Manager for

Sandvick Rock Tools (1984 1990). Led teams as large as 45 as Platoon Sergeant & Team Leader for Special Forces, Ranger, 82nd

Airborne in the U.S. Army (1972 1984; Vietnam Veteran, Honorably Discharged). Details available upon request.

ED UCAT IO N & PRO FESS IONAL DEVE LOP M E N T

Coursework in Business Management – Electricity – AC/DC Logic/Circuit Board – Aircraft Electrical/Instrument Refrigeration – A/C –

Heating – Housing/Commercial Maintenance – OSHA Compliance – Process Improvement Allen Bradley PLC

Maintenance/Troubleshooting – Energy Management – Predictive Maintenance

Contracts & Contract Negotiations – Finance & Accounting – Project Management – Operations Management

Continuous Improvement & Kaizen Development – Leadership & Team Development for Managerial Success

Fundamentals of Successful Project Management – Managing Multiple Projects – Objectives & Deadlines

How to Become a Better Communicator – How to Build Powerful PowerPoint Presentations

Getting the Most from Excel – Finance & Accounting (updated in Annapolis, MD)

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