Michael L Owens

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Columbus, Ohio 43202

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Expected Graduation: June 2008

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering GPA: 3.74 (4.0 scale)

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS2007 Dow Outstanding Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Junior FinalistUndergraduate Research in the area of bioerodable polymers and microspheresChemical Engineering major coursework including momentum, mass, and heat transports, and thermodynamicsElectrical Engineering Technology coursework including programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, motor control centers, and AC / DC circuit analysisGraduate of the United States Navy Nuclear Power School and Engineering Laboratory Technician schools

QUALIFICATIONSExperienced industrial and commercial electricianExperienced pipe fitter, pumping / fluid systems mechanicExperienced Quality control inspectorThird Class Stationary Engineers License, State Of Ohio (1998 – Present)Held Secret security clearance (1992 – 1996)Knowledge of and experience with PLC programming, robotics, associated sensors and controlsKnowledge of and experience working on and with, both CNC and manual machine toolsKnowledge of Matlab, Inventor, Mathcad, Chemcad

WORK EXPERIENCE

Entrotech Inc., Columbus, Ohio (Mar2006 – Present)

Advanced Materials Fellow

PPG Industries of Ohio Inc., Circleville, Ohio (Mar1998 – Mar2006)

Production Control man Floater (Nov2004 – Mar2006)Performed reactor operator and product finishing duties, successfully completed PPG Supervisory AssessmentAggressively participated in cost savings measures, in one instance resulting in a ~$100,000/year cost reduction

Mechanic / Operator Specialist Energy Recovery Unit (Mar1998 – Nov2004)Performed maintenance and operational duties which include, but were not limited to welding, electrical maintenance, instrument calibration and pipefittingAssisted in a major control systems upgrade from Fisher Provox to Delta V

Weastec Inc., Hillsboro, Ohio (Nov1996 – Mar1998)

Production Engineering Team Leader Managed, trained, evaluated and disciplined three techniciansDesigned, constructed and programmed a vacuum system that reduced cleanliness rejected parts by~80%Implemented numerous quality, cost savings and production improvements through programming changes, machine modifications, and promoting an ownership mentality of the production equipment in my technicians

Lehr Precision Tool Inc., Blue Ash, Ohio (Jul 1996 – Nov1996)

Mechanical and Electrical Systems Mechanic Designed and constructed a bulk brine tank spray system which saved a capital expenditure of ~$30,000Performed systems maintenance including pipefitting, pump overhaul, and various electrical installations to support the electrochemical machining, and conventional machining processes.

United States Navy, Various east coast locations. (Jul1988 – Jun1996)

Leading First Class Petty Officer Eng. Planning Office, USS Enterprise CVN-65, Norfolk, Va. (Mar1995 – Jun1996)Performed department scheduling and coordination functions as well as engineering casualty trainingDeveloped the ship’s Diver Safety ProgramRated top First Class Petty Officer

Asst. Leading Petty Officer, Reactor Laboratories Division, USS Spadefish SSN-668 Norfolk, Va. (Mar1992 – Mar1995)Performed quality assurance, non destructive testing, training, radiological and management duties

Staff Instructor for the S3G prototype West Milton, New York (Jan 1990 – Mar 1992)Trained officer and enlisted candidates on reactor plant maintenance and operationsPerformed quality assurance, non destructive testing, student management and performed senior plant operational duties

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