Electrical Manager
Resume:
Michael Coppotelli
Demotte, In.
***************@*******.************.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished Business and Engineering professional with over twenty years
experience in industry, management, and financial analysis. Versatile high-
energy individual with a proven ability to lead teams through change and
challenge with a hands-on leadership approach complimented by diverse
talents in finance, project management, and engineering. A proactive
manager, team builder, and motivator with a broad background encompassed by
an exceptional work ethic and the dedication to achieve organizational
goals.
EDUCATION
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Chicago, IL
June 2012
Master of Business Administration
Majors in Finance, Analytical Finance, Operations Management, Management &
Strategy
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Dekalb, IL
December 1997
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Recipient of Outstanding Performance Through Desire, Senior Award
Worked 56 hours a week and traveled two hours a day while procuring degree
EXPERIENCE
Nucor Steel, Bourbonnais, IL.
(April 1998-November 2013)
Nucor Steel is a Fortune 500 company with approximately 200 operating
facilities and is the largest steel producer in the United States and the
largest recycler in North America.
Maintenance Project Engineer (April 2008 - Nov 2013)
. Part of an elite five-member corporate core reliability team auditing
division power systems. Responsible for evaluating operational risk and
teammate safety protocols
. Redesigned and automated the plant water system resulting in a reduction
of 60 million gallons of water use annually as featured in a full page
spread in the Wall Street Journal and a 70% reduction in equipment
corrosion rates.
. Engineered, and developed capital budgeting, and led installation of main
electrical substation replacement in five days resulting in increased
operational reliability, reduced downtime, and the elimination of
employee safety hazards
. Conceptualized, and procured $1.2M grant, and managed Energy Recovery
project funded by Federal Stimulus program which would have resulted in a
reduction of 50% of auxiliary power systems and an internal rate of
return of 32%.
. Conducted arc-flash and coordination study and implemented design changes
in secondary substations resulting in significant reductions in
associated downtime and teammate safety
. Implemented several energy saving projects including lighting and process
improvement projects with a minimum internal rate of return of 25%
Rolling Mill Maintenance Manager
(June 2001 - April 2008)
. Managed the financial, technical, and installation phases of a Rolling
Mill control and drive system capital project with an installation period
of seven days and a full return to production on the initial startup
. Managed the financial, technical, and installation phases of a Hotbed
finishing end capital project with an installation period of ten days and
a full return to production on the initial startup
. Implemented and developed a CMMS database providing downtime tracking,
root cause analysis, and equipment history resulting in a reduction of
downtime of over 50%
. Instituted an electrical and mechanical apprenticeship program to
alleviate technical personnel shortages and to provide advancement
opportunities and continuous improvement capability for division
teammates
. Provided the financials and led the electrical and mechanical phases of a
capital reheat furnace replacement that resulted in a 30% increase in
maximum production capability
. Instituted an employee equipment rotational program delegating a piece of
equipment to a teammate to develop and institute preventative
maintenance, troubleshooting procedures, and spares tracking, thereby
increasing department morale, individual involvement, and departmental
efficiency
. Led a corporation effort to consolidate spares maintaining a database of
equipment to consolidate costs and tangible value of book assets
. Developed a training program for department teammates insuring the
continuous improvement and development of personnel and increased
operational reliability
. Maintained a teammate coaching program to align personal goals with
departmental goals,
to establish effective communication capabilities, and to build
relationships with employees.
Rolling Mill Electrical Supervisor (April 1998 - June 2001)
Supervised the Rolling Mill Electrical Department optimizing and decreasing
downtime by 32% while improving and enhancing processes, purchasing
electrical parts under budgetary constraints, and maintaining electrical
parts inventories. Coordinated vendor and contractor relations and
negotiated equipment purchases, developed and trained personnel, and
supervised all electrical improvement projects.
NORTHWESTERN STEEL & WIRE, Sterling, IL April 1990 - April 1998
Caster Maintenance Supervisor (June 1996 - April 1998)
Rotating Shift Supervision of the electrical and mechanical staffs with
responsibilities for the repair, maintenance, and construction of three
continuous casters.
Melt shop Caster Electrician (April 1990- June 1996)
Shift Electrician responsible for maintenance of the caster and melt shop,
electrical construction, plc programming, electrical motor repair, and all
related electrical activities. Sent to Houston, TX mill for 12 months total
on two different occasions as part of an elite team to solve production
problems, improve processes and train staff. During this time period,
developed a system at the hot saw to cut hot beams to cold cut lengths and
cold saw hydraulic speed cutting system
ADDITIONAL
Relay for life Volunteer
Volunteer coach for youth sports
Enjoy golf, fitness, and traveling.
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