Power Plant Engineer

Bruce M. Sherwood, CEM

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OBJECTIVE

Position where experiences in powerhouse management while performing Plant-wide Demand Side Management, allow future success

serving as a Utility Manager, Supervisor, or Energy Engineer.

CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS/SKILLS

Strong leadership skills while performing as Site Utility Manager

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Excellent Energy Management understanding

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Professional Recognition earning various awards in both Supply-Side and Demand-Side Management

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Complete understanding of contracting bid process

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AWARDS

AEE Energy Engineer of the year (2003) – Presented by Eastern Michigan Chapter (EMAEE)

Environmental Excellent in Transportation (2000) - Society of Automotive Engineers for Stationary Energy and Emissions from the Landfill

Gas project at GM Orion Assembly plant

GM Crew Award (1999) – GM Orion Landfill Gas project, for demonstrated superior ability in project completion

GM Trailblazer Award (1997-1998) – for energy savings exceeding $500,000 per year due to operational changes at the Orion Assembly

Center Power Plant

EXPERIENCE

2005 – 2009 – Severstal North America, Dearborn, (MI) Blower Plant Supervisor (title) 2005 - 2007

Control Room Supervisor (title) 2007 - 2009

Responsible for daily operations of Steam turbine blower plant with 12 assigned resources

Responsible for daily operations of Control room, Including Stock house, Blower room, pump house, Cooling towers and 2 Blast furnaces

2000 – 2005 – General Motors, Livonia Powertrain (MI) Site Utility Manager – Chief Engineer of Powerhouse (title)

Responsible for daily operations of Boilers, chillers, waste treatment and compressed air plant with 12 assigned resources, achieving:

Managed development of 17 projects save >$7,800,000 with <3 year simple payback and double-digit ROI

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Developed relationship as liaison between plant management and facility support group in curtailing energy/water usage

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1996 – 2000 – General Motors, Orion Assembly Center (MI) Site Utility Manager – Chief Engineer of Powerhouse (title)

Responsible for daily operations of Boilers, chillers, waste treatment and compressed air plant with 17-25 assigned resources, achieving:

Managed award-winning (DOE<AEE, etc.) landfill waste gas to energy project saving $500,000 annually

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Implemented changes to standby boiler operation that resulted in #250,000 annual savings

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Implemented changes to air compressors and main boiler operation that resulted in $500,000 annually

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Instituted cross-training of hourly employees that resulted in workforce reduction that net a $400,000 annual savings

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1984-1996 – General Motors, Lansing Car Assembly Body Plant (MI) Power Plant Shift Supervisor (title)

Responsible for daily operations of Boilers, chillers, waste treatment and compressed air plant with 40 assigned resources, achieving:

Developed Maximo Preventive Maintenance scheduling programs creating recognized savings annually

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Assisted in management of new paint incinerator project that created recognized savings and reduced paint emissions

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Assisted in management of waste treatment plant demolition and the construction of replacement treatment plant

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1982-1984 – Wayne County Buildings, (MI)

Responsible for daily Power Plant support functions at the Eloise Power Plant, achieving:

Managed conversion of plant to newer technology, resulting in recognized annual operational and utility savings

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1975-1982 – Scott Paper Company, (MI) Boiler Operator (title) 1976–1979, Turbine Generator Operator (title) 1979-1981

Power Plant Shift Supervisor (title) 1981-1982

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIP, AND TRAINING

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), CFC Recovery Certification, Universal Certification

C.F.C. Refrigerant Recovery (EPA), Certified Trainer Registered Technicians Microbial Pest Management (Michigan)

Commissioned Examining Engineer (N.I.U.L.P.E.), Commissioned Technical Instructor (N.I.U.L.P.E.), Chief Powerhouse Engineer

(N.I.U.L.P.E.), Industrial/Commercial Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator (Michigan), First Class Stationary Engineer (Detroit)

First Class Stationary Engineer (Dearborn)

Member of AEE International and EMAEE chapter), Member of National Association of Power Engineers, Member of Michigan Board of

Examining Engineers, Member National Institute for Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, Member City of Dearborn Safety Engineers

Stationary Steam and Refrigeration Engineering/Management, Industrial/Commercial Waste Water Management, Industrial and

Commercial Waste Water Treatment Operators Training, GM First Line Supervisors Training, GM Leadership Skills Training for

Managers, GM Global Manufacturer Systems Training, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor 5 day course, AEE Certified Energy Manager

5 day course

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