Electrical Engineer

MICHAEL SCHULTHEIS

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OPERATIONS MANAGER SYSTEMS ENGINEER PROFESSIONAL

Planning Design Programming Construction

Performance - driven and highly resourceful manager offering 12+ years of extensive experience leading a range of

commercial, industrial, and utility infrastructure projects. Expertise in a wide range of system p rocesses and practices

i ncluding e lectrical and safety upgrades, s ystem i ntegrations, and cross -functional training programs. Blends vast

knowledge of design and construction with a robust customer service orientation to facilitate the duties of all

p articipants throughout each project t o e nsure overall success.

Solid history of developing and delivering quality projects while meeting and exceeding schedule and budget

expectations. A hands-on leader, mentor, and motivator who instills confidence in teams of multidisciplinary tradesmen.

Troubleshoots and turns around distressed projects to meet cha llenging goals and objectives.

AREAS OF PROVEN PERFORMANCE:

High Expectation Client Relations Budgeting & Cost Controls Project Management Process Improvements

Project Tracking, Forecasting & Scheduling Team Building, Coordination & Leadership Subcontractor Negotiations

MS Office Suite MS Project AutoCAD SCADA PLC HMI

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Schultheis Automation Control Systems Inc.

Operations Manager / Systems Engineer 2012 - Present

Project Manager / Systems Engineer 2001 – 2009

Accountable for project design and layou t from simple to specialized concept designs and builds, consistently liaising

with 40+ clients to ensure all developments are compliant with their requests. Projects range in scope and size from

$250 to more than $350,000 and all require thorough execution of project specifications and proposals in adherence

with standard regulatory guidelines. Installs control panels and instrumentation, as well as Cathodic Protection Systems

to detect operational inefficiencies and pote ntial hazards . Additional k ey responsibilities include:

Writing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programs for industrial applications, from simple digital programs to

complex process control programs; sample projects include the development of flow processes for both a water

treatment plant and a natural gas well site facility .

Installing and integ rating complex internal systems of Rockwell Automation (Allen -Bradley), GE Fanuc, and

Mitsubishi; training all affiliated staff on the proper use of newly installed devices .

Designing and programming Human -to-Machine Interface (HMI) applications ranging from two -line displays to

supervisory network applications in order to process operations; designing data collection and/or SCADA system s

with customized reporting for specific applications .

Constructing wire diagrams and design layouts through use of AutoCAD Electrical; accumulating a total of 300+

industrial and commercial electrical designs, including P&ID drawings and PLC I/O layouts to date .

Designing customized UPS battery boxes for natural gas well sites varying in size from a simple one -battery

solar charger to a utility -scale solar array to ensure all operations remain functional during power outages .

Managing the control panel assembly, including panel layout and design, mounting devices to wiring circuitry, material

tracking and supply, and enclosure detailing; performing quality control for UL standards on assembly and labeling.

Currently oversees up to 9 employees, providing each with exemplary training and guidance; manages daily and

weekly work schedules while also arranging appointments and meetings with clients and sales representatives .

Interviews new hires and evaluates personnel for annual review.

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE continued

Schultheis Automation Control Systems Inc. continued…

Significant Contributions:

Increased projects attained by 80% over 12 m onths and maintained stability of workload .

Successfully created and implemented a Cathodic Protection SOP for installation and reporting purposes;

developed a complementary “checklist” for referral when testing and troubleshooting equipment to ensure that the

structural integrity is compliant with NACE specifications .

Integrated an Ethernet fiber network into an activated carbon plant; tot al distance of fiber network ran 1.2 miles;

provided communication points to 6 designated areas, including 4 furnaces, in order to transfer pertinent data to

the control room for monitoring .

Range Resources Corporation

Area Facilities Construction Supervisor Electrical Department 2011 - 2012

Electrical Supervisor I & II 2009 – 2011

Brought on to successfully develop and integrate an Electrical Department for Range Resource’s well site facilities.

Conceptualized innova tive layouts, calculated load and power requirements for each facility, and implemented electrical

work procedures and guidelines f or all employees and contractors. Produced AutoCAD drawings, itemized bills of

materials, Working Project Logs, Gantt Charts, and general project documen tation for 400+ facilities, averaging costs of

approximately $150,000 per facility integration .

Coordinated electrical contractors and crews of up to 9 multidisciplinary tradesmen for 9 separate companies; additionally

planned and oversaw utility installations with public utility organizations; supervised 6 Electrical Supervisors on all projects.

Performed power evaluations to compare all forms of well site power options, including utility, solar, thermo, and

wind; reported power efficiencies to senior management for use in cost analysis endeavors .

Developed cross-functional training programs that effectively integrated operations of the 4 departments within

Range Resources, which facilitated teamwork and significantly enhan ced productivity .

Troubleshot all forms of electrical issues, including complex procedures that required maintenance while plant was live .

Regularly liaised with the mechanical department to gain a valuable understanding of daily associated tasks .

Significant Contributions:

Contributed to cost -savings by negotiating the best deals on material transfers with vendors; experienced savings

of approximately 50% from 2011 – 2012 when compared to expenses from 2009 – 2010.

Provided consulting services to 6 local natural gas agencies with the aim of building consistencies around regional operations.

Maintained a perfect zero L ost Time Rating and came in under - budget on 98% of projects through effective

i nvoicing and record documentation .

Trained personnel without electrical experience to perform as proficient, confident members of the electrical team.

FORMAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Cathodic Protection Courses 2011, 2012 & 2013

AUCSC West Virginia University

Continuing Education Courses (Online) Electrical Circuitry 2009 - 2010

DeVry University

Continuing Education Courses Computers & Networks 2004

Westmorland Community College Youngwood, PA

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology 2001

The Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College Erie, PA

ISA – International Society of Automation Member

NACE International – The Corrosion Society Member

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