Richard Gendreau

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Summary

Dynamic Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within critical time lines. Able to integrate project schedules with the demands of 24/7 style production environments. Proven track record for analyzing situations and effectively implementing “team based” innovative solutions.

Core Strengths

Capital Project Management including site development and enhancements.

Process design and enhancement of manufacturing systems including “Food Grade” product lines.

Multi-discipline team leader & builder with strong facilities support & development skills.

Maintenance management and development of CMMS systems and related file structures.

Experience Highlights

NuWay Tobacco / NuFilm LLC Engineering & Maintenance Manager: 12/2009 to 06/2017

200 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor CT Maintenance Manager & Manf. Eng.: 08/2004 to 12/2009

Managed a $3.5M modernization of our Tobacco Grinding Operations to comply with all federal, state and local OSHA and NFPA codes while improving the process flow.

Coordinated and led contractors, architects, design engineers and other project team members to deliver $14M Tobacco Sheet “Casting Line”. All aspects of the installation performed while maintaining a 24/5 production environment.

Implemented energy savings projects with heavy reimbursement from local utility providers.

Lead Engineering support to enhance the NuFilm food grade equipment & related plant services.

RKG Engineering (MA CSL & Asbestos Abatement License) Owner/Engineer: 07/2002 to 08/2004

85 Hillcrest Circle, Westfield MA 01085

Secured and managed Facility Upgrade Contracts for the US Postal Service.

Managed the design & construction of critical processing systems associated with an Asphalt Transfer, Storage and Modification Facility at All States Asphalt.

Spalding Sports Worldwide Manager Capital Equipment Engineer: 05/1995 to 03/2002

425 Meadow St., Chicopee MA Senior Capital Project Engineer: 08/1993 to 05/1995

Capital Project Engineer: 02/1989 to 08/1993

Plant Engineer: 03/1987 to 02/1989

Associate Plant Engineer: 10/1985 to 03/1987

Developed Robotic Cells for the Injection Molding of Golf Balls.

Semi-automated urethane & slush molding machines to produce a new Softball production process.

Invented and patented a Golf Ball Paint Delivery System allowing the use of fast cure 2 part urethane paints.

Managed the mechanical design requirements to expand Spalding Sports Golf into a new facility in Gloversville NY.

Blue Ridge Pressure Castings Project Engineer: 07/1981 to 09/1985

10th & Bridge Street, Lehighton PA

Support production & plant modernization activity including:

oDesign of a Molten Aluminum Furnace

oDesign of a Central Die Spray System

oHydraulic, pneumatic & Electrical circuit troubleshooting

Education / Certificates / Training:

BS Mech. Engineering UMASS Amherst / E.I.T. Certified / ACAD Inventor & Solid Works

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