Manager - Process Engineer - Design Engineering - Business Development

BILL THORNTON

503-***-**** / ************@*****.*** / 777 W Locust Drive, Chandler, AZ 85248

OBJECTIVE

Leadership position in consulting, manufacturing, engineering or related

company, with emphasis on client liaison/coordination, project team-

building and mentoring, and business development.

PROFILE

. Broad experience in technology-driven consulting, engineering,

manufacturing and research.

. Successful manager of dynamic individuals, task forces, and multi-

discipline teams.

. Earnest focus on harnessing team diversity and maintaining high

quality standards.

. Proven conceptual and problem-solving skills.

. Creative and versatile professional with excellent technical

background.

. Positive, upbeat leadership style - embracing a "can do" outlook and

high ethical standards.

. Personable and effective communicator - accomplished presentation

abilities.

. Accustomed to extensive client interaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Management

Project Manager/Team Leader in process engineering for the papermaking,

environmental, semiconductor, photovoltaic cell and non-woven textiles

industries. Managed multi-discipline construction engineering projects and

supervised project teams dedicated to process design and implementation,

equipment layout, evaluation of support systems, and plant optimization.

. Coordinated a raw material recycling project, yielding verified 10%

production cost savings.

. Led a fast-track engineering task force on a complex papermaking

additives plant.

. Championed and managed an $11 million pulp mill capital improvement

project, including scoping, design development, staffing, task

scheduling, quality control and budget.

. Managed multiple detailed capital cost estimates including a $120

million recycling complex.

. Developed streamlined project tracking methods to manage multiple

industrial plant rebuilds and upgrade projects.

. Led process design team for a large facility, coordinating key

engineering documents, equipment specifications and on-site

construction activities. Achieved full acceptance of environment and

safety requirements by the regional regulatory agency. Received

special commendation from the client.

. Proposed and managed numerous studies and design projects on schedule

and within budget, utilizing effective effort forecasting and cost

controls.

Technology Consulting

Consulted on industrial projects involving proprietary technologies,

process optimization, quality certification, continuous improvement,

efficiency analysis, and system troubleshooting.

1. Provided technical guidance and leadership for diverse process

engineering teams incorporating both seasoned and junior engineers and

designers.

2. Reversed a longstanding environmental non-compliance history at a

major industrial plant, achieving uniformly compliant operation

through detailed process analysis, system improvements, optimization

projects and extensive coordination with the regulatory agency.

3. Conceived and developed a unique paper-drying process modeling program

and new recycled paper testing methods.

4. Coordinated a successful paper mill environmental program, resulting

in over 30% reduction in industrial water discharge volumes through

internal treatment and recycling of wastewater.

5. Led a special task force to troubleshoot and solve a critical product

quality problem, achieving over 95% reduction in off-quality product

and restoring plant profitability.

6. Provided expert witness testimony on production metrics for industrial

plant performance.

Process Engineering

Supervised and coordinated technical content, process design, project

scheduling, staffing, cost tracking, preparation of high quality

engineering drawings and documents, and field engineering.

7. Led process engineering teams on multi-discipline detailed design

projects in new and existing production facilities.

8. Directed capital design projects using streamlined effort-hour

forecasting and milestone scheduling methods.

9. Managed process engineering for high volume manufacturing plants.

Responsible for all project phases from scope definition through

detail design and final construction assistance.

10. Developed conceptual process design, flow diagrams, material balances,

equipment arrangements, machinery specifications and selection, and

process control strategies.

11. Coordinated CAD and 3D conversions to improve engineering design

quality and efficiency.

Construction Coordination

Provided continuous client liaison, contractor coordination and

intervention. Synchronized project scheduling, logistics, building and

fire code compliance, safety requirements, and change orders.

12. Directly responsible for services during construction on major

industrial projects, including plant-site coordination.

13. Developed innovative space-saving equipment arrangements, resulting in

significantly lower construction costs and enhanced material handling

efficiency.

14. Operated a full-scale pilot plant for experimental pulping and oxygen

delignification research.

15. Managed the installation and start-up of automated paper machine basis

weight and moisture control, brown stock washing and bleach plant

process control systems.

Business Operations

Solid track record of successful business development, management and

execution on complex construction, modernization, and maintenance projects.

Installed many customized components and systems of proprietary design.

Excellent customer satisfaction history.

. Member of senior office management team, responsible for cost

tracking, project staffing, proposal writing, budgets and formal

business development presentations to potential clients.

. Coordinated the consolidation of multiple offices, directing building

renovations, asset inventory, space planning, document transfer, and

infrastructure modifications.

. Formulated and organized office-wide technology training and quality

assurance programs.

WORK HISTORY

Lead Process Engineer CH2M Hill - Phoenix, Arizona - 2012-present

Project Manager/Process Lead Evergreen Engineering - Hillsboro, Oregon -

2008-2012

Business Owner, General Contractor Call Bill! - Beaverton, Oregon -

2002-2008

Manager of Process Technology Jacobs Engineering Group - Portland,

Oregon - 1999-2001

Project Manager / Sr. Process Specialist Industra Engineers and

Consultants - Portland, Oregon - 1991-1999

Project Manager / Process Lead CRS Sirrine Engineers - Portland, Oregon

Senior Process Engineer Rust Engineering - Portland, Oregon

EDUCATION

Master of Science (Physics and Chemistry), Institute of Paper

Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (Pulp and Paper Technology), University of

Washington

Advanced Training Project Management, Effective Supervision,

Process Technology, HAZOP,

Process Troubleshooting, Environmental Regulations,

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