JUSTIN B. HARRIS
**** ********** ***** 863-***-****
Lakeland, FL 33813 ******.*******@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging engineering leadership position in a creative, technology-driven environment that allows for professional growth and advancement.
Education
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1998) and B.S. in Geomatics (2010) University of Florida Career Summary
Georgia-Pacific, Inc. Zachary, Louisiana
Maintenance Coordinator, Process Engineer, CAPEX Construction Coordinator, and Shift Leader June 1998 – March 2006
Provided supervision/leadership to 50 employees of Tissue/Towel Operations by managing employee issues including manpower strategies, motivation, and discipline; and process issues including downtime reduction and productivity increases; based on safety, environmental, quality, and production standards
Planned, scheduled, and coordinated shutdown, routine maintenance, and contractor activities
Provided technical support and project management support for production and maintenance related activities, including recommendations for spare parts and maintenance strategies in Fine Paper, Pulp Mill, and Tissue Operations
Planned, scheduled, and implemented major construction activities as a coordinator between Port Hudson Mill & GP Corporate Construction/Engineering, including major tie-ins for compressed air, water, paper stock, steam, and electrical services for the installation of #6 Towel Machine expansion
Analyzed, diagnosed, and solved mechanical/vibration issues on tissue, fine paper, and converting machines
Implemented & instructed mill wide personnel on asset & work management software (Passport by Indus) Pickett & Associates, Inc. Bartow, Florida
Project Surveyor March 2006 – July 2008
Coordinated with subdivision developer for initial site plans, foundation stakeout, foundation surveys, and final surveys
Performed boundary, topographic, hydrographic, and ALTA/ACSM surveys
Collected field data, wrote legal descriptions, and completed flood elevation certificates University of Florida Plant City, Florida
Geomatics Specialist July 2008 – March 2016
Designed multi-camera mounts (boom, vehicle, & aerial applications) for research projects
Taught AutoCAD Civil 3D (2010) and Geomatics and assisted in all other courses
Advised potential and current students on admission and curriculum Pennoni Winter Haven, Florida
Survey Division Manager & Project Manager for Energy Division March 2016 – February 2017
Handled planning, scheduling, accounting, quality, and safety for the survey department
Survey project management – easements, boundary, topographic, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
Conducted energy policy research on solar, biofuel, and CHP with a focus on waste to power projects Platinum Surveying and Mapping Lakeland, Florida
Private Consultant for AutoCAD and Engineering Projects March 2017 – May 2017
Updated CAD standards and set up field to finish in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2017 Chastain Skillman, Inc. Lakeland, Florida
Senior Project Manager June 2017 – March 2018
Leadership improvement team with focus on safety, utilization, and variance
Survey Project Management – easements, boundary, route, ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and special purpose surveys
Engineering Project Management – Planned and coordinated Capital Improvement Project – Storm Water Assessment for the City of Plant City
Professional Development
Professional Surveyor and Mapper, LS6812 December 2010 Florida Surveying and Mapping Society, Vice President – Ridge Chapter 2013-2014 Member since 2006 Engineer Intern (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) June 1998