TERRANCE W. ISABELL
*** ** ********* * * ive M a r ion, AR 72364 870-***-****
acgczj@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications:
Technical professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and an extensive background in the
following broad-based competencies
• Proven ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems to increase profit and productivity.
• Proven ability to manage projects timely and effectively.
• Technical skills in mechanical engineering ensuring projects are properly installed and
maintained per specifications and Process Safety Management (OSHA 1910.119).
• Computer skills with proficiency with AS400/JD Edwards, Microsoft Word, Excel, MP2, and
Powerpoint
Professional Experience and Accomplishments
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation – West Memphis, AR
2013-Present
Facilities/ HSE Manager, North American Power Tool Distribution Center
• Responsible for managing the maintenance mechanics & budget and security & janitorial
contact services at the 700,000 sq. ft DC for Bosch Power Tools North America.
• Responsible for managing the health, safety, and environmental programs for the facilities' 200+
associates.
W.M. Barr, Inc. - Memphis, TN
2010-2012
Channel Plant Production Supervisor, Operation Department
• Supervise and ensure that all activities of Production Team Members, Machine
Operators, Batchmakers, Forklift Operators and others are successfully completed
related to the production, batching, filling, packaging and labeling of products.
• Responsible for identifying areas for improvements and implements while promoting
a team environment for employees to engage and focus on results.
• Develop, train, and evaluate production employees; develops flexible work force that
can respond quickly to changing customer/production requirements; coaches and
counsels employees.
• Responsible for developing an effective working relationship with other departments
for ongoing communications in all areas of business.
• Ensure all performance metrics are met and develop immediate plans to address
those shortcomings.
• Manage employee workload and staff utilization, including temporary employees.
• Review time and attendance records; recommends personnel changes and ensures
staffing is appropriate to meet daily production needs
.
Engineering Project Manager, Engineering Department
2006-2010
• Responsible for providing technical support to maintenance and operations for capital
modifications in a solvents manufacturing and packaging facility including the tank
farm, shipping and wastewater (Biosystem) operations.
Engineering Project Manager, Engineering Department
(continued-Terrance W. Isabell)
• Responsible for supervising contractor and maintenance personnel for assigned
capital projects such as swivel and other conveyor modifications, various cappers,
cap inspection camera, batch tank temperature control system installations that
included packaging equipment purchases and specifications.
Great Lakes Chemicals/Penn Specialty Chemicals- Memphis, TN
1998-2006
Project Engineer, Engineering & Technology Department
• Supervised/managed contractor personnel constructing the $400K capital project for
a new warehouse and drumming facility including building, dock levelers, conveyors,
and piping.
• Responsible for providing technical support to maintenance and operations for capital
modifications (up to $250K) in the Furfural derivative products facility including the
tank farm, shipping and unloading operations.
• Installed new filter dump valves to eliminate leaks and increase productivity by 8
man-hrs/day.
• Installed different material for compressor rings on hydrogen compressor and
increased runtime and production by six months and eliminating bi-monthly
shutdowns.
• Responsible for supervising contractor personnel working on assigned capital
projects including mechanical and civil installations, equipment purchases and
specifications, and equipment shutdowns such as PCB transformer replacement.
• Supervised the installation of a new internal floating roof and commissioned an onsite
storage tank for a savings of $175K/yr lease-storage fee.
CYRO Industries - Osceola, AR
1995-1998
Project Engineer, Engineering Department
• Provided technical support to maintenance and operations for capital modifications
(up to $150K) in the acrylic plastics manufacturing facility including the tank farm,
warehouse/shipping dock and unloading operations.
• Supervised/managed contractor personnel working on capital projects including rollup
door installations, forktruck purchases, and equipment shutdowns.
Amoco Chemical Company - Decatur, AL
1990-1995
Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Department
Utilities Unit Engineer 1992-1995
• Implemented capital engineering projects for plant modifications in compliance with
Process Safety Management by utilizing HAZOP reviews, Pre-startup Safety reviews,
P&ID updates, and completion of process HAZOP safety recommendations.
• Performed mechanical piping and civil designs for a $1.5 million condensate return
project that included the installation of the liquid polymer, corrosion inhibitor, and
other chemical addition systems to enhance the performance of the Utilities unit's
clarifiers, cooling towers, and boilers to produce energy savings.
• Implemented design for environmental projects for chemical storage tank
containment dikes and acid sewer piping upgrades that ranged in costs up to $150K.
Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Department
(continued-Terrance W. Isabell)
• Performed design and safety calculations per ANSI B31.3 required for “hottap”
branch tie-ins to existing operating steam and firewater lines.
Waste Treatment Unit Engineer 1990-1992
• Implemented capital modifications (up to $2.5 million)
• Provided technical support to the aerobic waste treatment facility and the barge
unloading operation for safety and environmental conditions by meeting all State,
Federal, Amoco Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Wrote contracts/bid request to install internal floating roofs and liners in storage tanks
per API and Amoco specifications.
• Responsible for performing mechanical piping and civil cost estimates for capital
projects for cost and waste reduction for waste treatment process
.
Tennessee Valley Authority - Soddy Daisy, TN
1988-1990
(Sequoyah Nuclear Plant)
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineering Section
• Maintained, established configuration, and initiated maintenance for damaged piping
and equipment on the raw riverwater treatment systems used to improve the
performance of condensers.
• Trended and evaluated pumps, valves, motors, compressors, and heat exchangers
failure history for preventive maintenance upgrade.
• Wrote and established preventive maintenance programs for pumps, valves,
compressors, motors, and heat exchangers.
Tennessee Valley Authority - Soddy Daisy, TN
1985-1986
(Sequoyah Nuclear Plant)
Engineering Aide (Co-op student), Mechanical Maintenance Section
• Performed visual inspections of safety fire dampers and support snubbers.
• Originated and revised preventive maintenance instructions per vendor specifications
for various pumps and valves.
• Assisted in the performance of workplans, maintenance instructions, and the failure
analyses of pumps and condensers.
• Designed a radwaste-shipping container cover reducing radiation exposure to
workers
.
Nashville Electric Service - Nashville, TN
1983-1984
Engineering Aide (Co-op student)
• Handled drafting assignments, power distribution layouts, work orders, cost
estimates, and aided in power line construction
.
Education
Tennessee Technological University (ABET accredited ) - Cookeville, TN 1987
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Arkansas State Technical Institute - Blytheville, AR 1997
Certificate for Understanding Programmable Logic Controller’s