Engineering Manager
Resume:
Mark T. Eckert
Harvey’s Lake, Pennsylvania 18618
****.********@*****.*** - cell 610-***-****
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering – Concentration in Alternative Energy and Power Generation (combines Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Disciplines)
Penn State University - Hazleton, PA
Graduated May 2015
EIT obtained in July 2015
Associate in Agricultural Engineering Technology – Concentration in Ag ET and business
State University of New York (SUNY) Cobleskill
Graduated May 2002
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engineering
System Manager/Design/Program Engineer
May 2015 to current - Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC Berwick, PA (Talen Energy/PPL)
Responsible for monitoring and trending of steam systems and plant chillers (HVAC)
Worked with all groups (engineering, operations, maintenance) to facilitate timely completion of critical work and improve equipment reliability
Designed plant modifications and equipment replacements (Electrical and Mechanical)
Performed/Presented apparent and root cause evaluations on equipment failures
Led an Issue Response Team (IRT) to troubleshoot an unexpected unit shutdown
Developed technical procedures, inspections, and maintenance activities for aging management programs required for plant life extension
Saved $8 million by streamlining current processes on my systems/components
Assisted with eight regulatory inspections and wrote technical reports documenting the responses and the station’s official position
Developed the business case to complete system changes to increase equipment reliability and reduce the overall project cost from $14 million to $6.5 million through competitive bids and streamlining of the work scope
Member of the Continuous Improvement Team for reducing the operating costs of engineering. Reduced parts inventories on my group’s non-critical items for an annual savings of $7 million
Student – Lab Manager
Fall 2013 to May 2015 – PSU Hazleton
Designed and built lab experiments and demonstrations
Assisted professors in curriculum development for future years
Organized labs for each class to allow ease of use for new professors
Used legacy equipment to save $100k in new purchases
Transportation
Wastewater Transportation and Disposal Operator, Driver, Foreman, Pusher
6 years (overlap w/ college time and previous experience), ended 2015
Determined most efficient and cost-effective routes and disposal strategies for small scale wastewater transport companies (12% reduction in fuel costs equating to $20k annual savings)
Identified potential clients and disposal options
Calculated costs and profits of loads for transport companies
Developed proper customer relation skills for service technicians
Developed marketing and advertising plans, and campaigns (20% savings of advertising costs)
Operated commercial tanker vehicles used for septic, industrial waste hauling, and gas drilling fluid operations
Designed and operated pumping and filtering systems for the reclamation of onsite drilling fluids
Site Supervisor, Yard Jockey, Logistics and Distribution
Freight Management Group, Inc. Pittston, Pennsylvania -2 years
Supervisor of logistics personnel at local distribution center
Checked day to day operating and staffing requirements
Oversaw budgets for operation and maintenance to minimize costs and downtime
Completed statistical forms illustrating workflow for the distribution center's management
Tasks included human resource management, safety, sales, scheduling, and maintenance
Operated jockey tractor to move trailers around the drop yard as needed
SKILLS
Mechanical Skills: high aptitude in operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and building of hydraulics, pneumatics, diesel technology, welding, machining, and fabrication
Computer Skills: proficient with AutoCAD, MasterCAM, MATLAB, and ANSYS engineering software
Communication Skills: strong interpersonal skills, formal and informal presentation skills, teaching technical applications, and problem solving
Performance Improvement: methods and/or technology to increase productivity and reduce man power burdens through team building, or researching systems to reduce energy costs, and improve processes. Training and experience using 5 Why, Cause and Effect Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis techniques
Accolades: Deans List PSU Hazleton Fall ‘12, Fall ‘14, and Spring ‘15.
oContinuous Improvement Process Initiative Owner - Susquehanna, January 2017 to current
oRecognition for returning a unit back online following a Scram, and correcting the root cause Susquehanna November ‘15
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