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RESUME: GERALD D. STOVES

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Gardendale, AL 35071

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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Thirty-eight years experience in mechanical engineering, primarily in materials handling system design; especially experienced in pulp and paper mills, also experienced in power plants, tire plants, foundries, metallurgical and chemical plants; experienced in preparing conceptual design and cost comparison estimates; experienced in preparing computer dynamic simulation models for system design and optimization; has been responsible for design of materials handling systems for major pulp and paper mill expansions and new construction projects; experienced in materials handling for all areas of pulp and paper mills and power plants including: woodyards; woodwaste and coal fuel-handling systems; broke and trim handling systems; bale, cut size, and roll handling and finishing systems; waste paper storage and handling systems; core preparation and handling systems; hot lime-handling systems; and fly ash and sludge handling systems; accustomed to following design from concept through detail engineering, construction, start-up and initial operation; has made research and development studies leading to design of new and improved concepts resulting in reduced initial, operating, and maintenance costs.

Professional Affiliations?registered professional engineer, Alabama, No. 9366; member ASME; member and technical program chairman, TAPPI Material Handling & Industrial Engineering Committee.

Education?BSME, University of Alabama.

Computer Skills- fully computer literate: Word, Wordperfect, Excell, Lotus123, Powerpoint, Intergraph Microstation, Cadd, Internet, Quicken, Money, Outlook, Access, TaylorII, TaylorED, and many others

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

July 1999 - Present: Self EmployedConsultant ? Material Handling System Design ? Discrete Event Simulation Modeling

RUST ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, Birmingham, AL

Senior Staff Engineer, Pulp and Paper Product Line (1987-1999) - Responsible for assigned areas in engineering and construction projects for materials handling systems, primarily in woodyard and finishing and shipping areas for pulp and paper mill projects; investigated clients? needs, developed concept of operation, prepared conceptual designs for required system, evaluated options ? this may include the preparation of dynamic simulation computer models, prepared cost comparison estimates, made recommendations, wrote specifications and selected equipment; developed controls strategy and P&ID; followed design through detail engineering, construction and installation; assisted in start-up and initial operation of systems.

Design Engineer, Mechanical Section (1968-1972) - Responsible for layout of equipment and design of materials handling systems in assigned areas; made calculations and prepared detailed engineering designs in accordance with codes, regulatory agencies, and good engineering practices; selected equipment of proper size and capacity to meet design criteria; supervised engineers and drafters in layouts, designs, and other project activities.

BE&K ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, Birmingham, AL (1972-1987

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Staff Engineer, Materials Handling (1983-1987) - Responsible for the development of conceptual designs, cost estimates; made presentations and recommendations to client and determined scope of work for the project. Developed equipment specifications. Performed equipment bid evaluations with recommendations for purchase. Assisted in purchasing equipment, write purchase requisitions. Review vendor equipment design. Review mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, civil, and architectural design. Assist construction as required. Check-out and start-up of new systems as required.

Chief Mechanical Engineer (1976-1983)?responsibilities included supervising a department with 30 engineers responsible for mechanical and materials handling system design, plant layout, mechanical power transmission design, hydraulic and pneumatic systems design.

Project Engineer (1974-1976)?responsibilities included working with the client?s technical and management personnel to obtain job requirements and information required for development and execution of projects scope of work including all engineering and requirements of the contract and budget.

Design Engineer (1972-1974)?responsibilities included supervising the work of engineers, designers, and drafters in the design of industrial facilities.

PULLMAN-STANDARD, Bessemer, AL (1968-1972) - Responsible for the preparation of a complete set of detail and assembly drawings with a complete bill of material used in the mass production of railroad freight cars.

BANKHEAD CABINET & MILLWORK, Atlanta, GA (1962-1968) ? Plant engineer responsible for bidding new work, product design, plant layout & maintenance, shop scheduling.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE:

?SAPPI/Warren, Muskegon, MH ? Folio Sheeter shuttle cart, turntable and conveyors. Duties included

gatheringinformation on existing system, determining requirments for the new equipment, writing specifications, performing proposal evaluations, conducting vendor presentation meetings, recommending and expediting purchase of equipment.

?Bowater Newsprint, Calhoun,TN ? Dynamic Simulation Computer Model of the Finishing and Shipping

Department from the reels of five paper machines to the delivery of finished rolls to the warehouse and /or shipping by rail, truck and barge. The objective was to identify bottlenecks in the Finishing & Shipping Department and plan for increased productivity with modifications to the system. Duties included gathering information and data on the existing system, identifying options, preparation of conceptual designs and cost estimates for options, preparation of Dynamic Simulation Computer Models for the existing system and to evaluate and prioratize the options ( an actual six weeks production schedule was simulated to prove the model of the existing system), preparation of a Model Use Guide, presentation and training on use of the Dynamic Simulation Computer Models to Bowaters with recommendations on the most effective combination of options to modify the system. The result was a better understanding of how the system responds to varying conditions and an understanding of the systems present capability and performance. The Dynamic Simulation Computer Models showed cause and effect of events separated by time and distance which were almost impossible to correlate any other way. The Dynamic Simulation Computer Models provide an effective means of communication on the performance of the Finishing and Shipping Department and also provides a tool to further identify and address inefficiencies within the system and plan for future production requirements.

?Thilmany, Div. of International Paper, Thilmany, WS ? Dynamic Simulation Computer Model of

the ConvertingDepartment from the receipt of parent rolls from five paper machines and outside sources through the delivery of finished goods to the warehouse for shipping. The objective was to identify bottlenecks in the converting department, plan for increased production with the addition of a new extruder, and test new scheduling techniques. This is a complex operation producing specialty coated and laminated paper products. Over 2000 products in 21 major categories are manufactured. Each product has a unique path through the process. Duties included gathering information and data on the existing system, preparation of a benchbark analysis/ comparison of existing equipment, preparation of a Dynamic Simulation Computer Model and a Model Use Guide, presentation and training on use of the Dynamic Simulation Computer Model to Thilmany, with recommendations. The result was a better understanding of how the system responds to varying conditions and an understanding of the systems present capability and performance. The model showed cause and effect of events separated by time and distance which were almost impossible to correlate any other way. The Dynamic Simulation Computer Model provides an effective means of communication on the performance of the converting department. The Dynamic Simulation Computer Model also provides a tool to further identify and address inefficiencies within the system and plan for future production requirements.

?SAPPI/Warren, Skowhegan, ME ? Detailed Scope and Estimate for a major mill expansion

including revisions to the Pulp Mill, rebuilds of three paper machines, and modifications to the roll wrapping system. A Dynamic Simulation Computer Model of the existing roll handling system was used to determine the required modifications to the roll wrapping system which included an additional new roll wrapping line and associated equipment. Duties included gathering information and data on the existing system, preparation of the Dynamic Simulation Model, presentation to SAPPI/Warren with recommendations, prepare equipment specifications, evaluate vendor proposals, prepare detailed priced equipment list, assistance to estimating, prepare written scope of work and concept of operation.

?SAPPI/Warren, Skowhegan, ME ? Dynamic Simulation Computer Model of the roll handling system from

the reel of three paper machines through roll wrapping and delivery of finished rolls to the warehouse. The model was used to identify and correct bottlenecks in the roll handling system to increase productivity of the existing system. Duties included gathering information and data on the existing system, preparation of the Dynamic Simulation Model, presentation and training on use of the simulation model to SAPPI/Warren with recommendations. The result was a better understanding of how the system responds to varying conditions. The model showed cause and effect of events separated by time, distance and departmental boundaries which were almost impossible to correlate any other way. Recommended changes to control logic were implemented and productivity increased.

Mead Corp., Stevenson, AL?wood chip handling system including: relocating chip storage, washing, and screening; new chip washing and screening, new portal log crane, modificationof existing conveyors from long log woodyard, truck and rail unloading, new belt conveyors to chip storage, chip reclaim, new belt coveyor system to chip wash and screen, and pneumatic conveying systems to the digesters. Duties included: conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, equipment specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions, review of vendor design, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, review mechanical, electrical,structural, civil, architectural, and controls design, training operators on the new system, planning for tie-ins to existing systems, directing tie-ins and start-up after shut-down, and assistance to construction. Dynamic Simulation was used to develop the chip reclaim system to supply two continuously operating digesters from a single chip source. The system operates as designed and avoided an additional 9 million dollar capital investment for separate chip storage and reclaim equipment.

Mead Corp., Stevenson, AL?roll-handling system for new No. 2 paper machine integrated into existing system. Duties included: conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, equipment specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions, review of vendor design, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, review mechanical, electrical,structural, civil, architectural, and controls design, planning for tie-ins to existing systems, directing tie-ins and start-up after shut-down, and assistance to construction.

Mead Corp., Stevenson, AL ? Dynamic Simulation Computer Modeling of the roll handling system from the

reel of two paper machines through truck and rail shipping. The model was used to identify and correct bottlenecks in the roll handling system to handle increased production from a new paper machine. Warehouse storage requirements were determined. Truck dock and rail dock requirements were determined. Options were identified and cost estimates prepared. A remote truck trailer marshalling yard and a new rail car siding were recommended and added. Duties included gathering information and data on the existing system, preparation of the Dynamic Simulation Models, presentation of the simulation models to Mead with cost estimates and recommendations.

Mead Corp., Stevenson,AL - mill truck traffic study using Dynamic Simulation Computer Modeling to minimize

capital investment, eliminate current bottlenecks, determine optimum traffic patterns, and queue requirements for wastepaper, log, chip, waste fuel, chemical, shipping, and miscellaneous trucks. Mill truck traffic increased with the addition of a new paper machine and woodyard. Requirements for new and modifications to existing infrastructure were determined; this included new roads, truck scales, truck dumpers, road stripping and signs, traffic lights, and video monitors.

?IP/Masonite, Towanda, PA?wood waste fuel handling system for power boiler. The objective was to design a system to receive, collect, size,blend, store and feed the amended woodwaste fuel to a new power boiler. Materials ranged in size from sander dust to large woodyard debris and moisture content from less than 1 to over 70%. Boiler bottom ash and Precipitator fly ash sytems were included. Duties included: gathering information and data on the fuel source waste streams in the plant and other sources, conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, turn-key system specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions.

Massachusetts Recycling Association, Fitchburg, MA?Sorted office waste receiving and storage including truck scales, truck docks, modifications to existing warehouse, SOW sorting and pulper feed system, pulp and short fiber sludge conveyors, sludge storage and loadout. Traffic study to optimize traffic flow and queueing requirements for all truck traffic in the mill. Duties included: gathering information and data on the existing plant, conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, equipment specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions.

?Newsprint South Inc., Grenada, MS?technical services manager for 3 years; numerous studies; engineering, engineering and construction projects for optimization, expansion and upgrades in all areas of the mill. Duties included: gathering information and data on the existing plant, conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, equipment specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions, shutdown and starup assistance, a turnkey fines storage and truck loadout facility, prepare monthly project status reports, and prepare monthly invoices for services rendered.

?Newsprint South Inc., Grenada, MS?631-TPD TMP newsprint mill; engineering and construction of

paper roll finishing system including roll-wrapping, conveyors, warehousing and shipping. Duties included: conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, equipment specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions, construction assistance, prepare training manuals, checkout, startup, and performance testing.

?Newsprint South Inc., Grenada, MS?design engineering and construction of long-log debarking woodyard including log crane, drum infeed deck, barking drum, spout-under-shaft chipper, chip screening/classifying, and enclosed chip- and bark-storage systems. . Duties included: conceptual designs and cost estimates to recommend the optimum system, equipment layouts, develop control concepts and P&ID drawings, equipment specifications, bid comparisons and recommendations, equipment purchasing assistance and purchase requisitions, construction assistance, prepare training manuals, checkout, startup, and performance testing.

Beckett Paper Co., Hamilton, OH?sludge conveyor and folio ream finishing system.

?Lockheed Missiles & Space Co., Iuka, MS?construction management services for NASA?s advanced solid rocket motor project; Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) for the production of rocket motor nozzles.

?Manville Forest Products, West Monroe, LA?consulting services assisting client to improve the performance of a chipper.

?Masonite Corp., Laurel, MS?plant improvements including control rooms design; installation of two Andritz belt presses and defibrators; broke system modifications.

Gulf States Paper Corp., Demopolis, AL?woodyard conversion from roundwood to 100% purchased chips.

?Champion Papers, Champion International Corp., Courtland, AL?new pulp and paper mill, paper machine trim and broke systems, wooyard conveyors, waste treatment chemical receiving and storage.

?P & M Coal, Ft. Lewis, WA?pilot plant for solvent-refined coal, coal receiving, storage, reclaim, weighing, sizing and conveyors to process.

Lone Star Cement, New Orleans, LA?fly ash handling system.

?Revere Copper & Brass, Scottsboro, AL?new aluminum reduction mill, overland conveyor.

?Gates Rubber, Littleton, CO?new passenger car tire manufacturing plant, designed new tread tuber line.

?Virginia Chemicals, Bucks, AL?new facility for manufacturing chemicals for the pulp and paper industry, designed batch transport vessel system, barrel filling system, and conveyors to warehouse/shipping.

Georgia-Pacific Corp., Crossett, AR?wood waste boiler fuel system.

?Container Corp. of America, Fernandina Beach, FL?coal boiler fuel system.

?Great Southern Paper Co., Cedar Springs, GA?hot lime system.

?Owens-Illinois, Valdosta, GA?roll-handling system.

?Owens-Illinois, Tomahawk, WI?chip-handling system.

?Stone Container Corp., Florence, SC?chip, bark, bale, roll handling and hot lime systems.

?Gulf States Paper, Demopolis, AL?hot lime system.

?Scott Paper Co., Mobile, AL?woodyard modifications, tissue converting, paper machine rebuilds, hot lime system.

?Westvaco, Covington, VA ? remote sheeter facility.

?US Pipe & Foundry, Mineral Wool Plant, Birmingham, AL ? design and construction, new cupola, receiving conveyors, storage silos, skip hoist, & bag houses.

McWane Cast Iron Pipe, Birmingham, AL ? Casting machines, various small projects.

?Longleaf Forest Products, Waynesboro, MS ? sawmill de-barking and log grading system.

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