Randall L. Cooper

PO Box ** Belmond, IA ***** ~ USA

Cell Phone 1-515-***-****

Email acqnc6@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL

I am a self-motivated, hardworking, loyal team player whose ability is only limited to the amount of books or knowledge I cannot reference. I am a seeker of information and knowledge.

One of my favorite quotes is:

"What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple. Whether you are willing to do it, that's another matter." Peter F. Drucker

EDUCATION

2008-2013 Supervisory Training Blattner Energy

2011 3M Splice Training Austin, TX

2004-2006 Supervisory/QSETraining/Supervisory Quarterly Meetings

Vestas American Wind Technology Supervisory meetings and training. Terms and Conditions. OEM BoP.

NM 52, NM72, NM82 Theory and Operation to include service and repair.

V47 V82 Theory and Operation to include service and repair.

ISO 9001 Training.

Continuous Improvement. Six Sigma based.

2002 Allen Bradley Training Facility

PLC5 SLC500-505 Training/Programming.

2001 Project Management Training

Contract negotiations. Terms and conditions training.

2001 Wonderware Training

Wonderware SCADA Training/Programming. US Filter Control Systems.

2001 Windows NT/2000 Systems and DCS Integration US Filter Control Systems.

Integration of Distributed Control Systems into Windows Server Mainframes,

Report Packages, Access Databases, HTML interface.

2001 GE/FANUC

GE/FANUC LM 90/70 Versa-Pro Software Training/Programming.

GE Cimplicity Training on site Sawgrass, Florida

Intellution Training (Scada)

2000 Allen Bradley Training/USFilter

MicroLogix 100,1200,1500 Training/Programming.

Honeywell Plantscape Training.

1999 Seimens 810/840D CNC Training/Program

Training on CNC Controller for United Grinding Technologies.

1991- May 1998 Extensive On the Job Training with class room training for Eaton Corp.

Zinger-Miller Supervisor Training. Blueprinting, CAD, Quality Assurance, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC Training. Electric and Electronic training. All of this thru either North Iowa Area Community College or Supplier Training.

1989- May 1998 Extensive On the Job Training with class room training for Eaton Corp. Certificates obtained in the following categories: CNC Controllers(Allen Bradley 8400, 8600, 9 Series; GE/Fagor 8020/ Mark Century I; Allen Bradley PLC 2/3/5, Allen Bradley SLC 100/150/500). Industrial Hydraulics, Servos (Open And Closed Loop Operation).AC/DC Frequency Drives, Stepper Indexers. (Supplier Company Training).

1988 Quality Assurance/ Inspection Course-

Certificate obtained from SOWELA Technical Institute, Lake Charles, LA. for Aircraft Inspection/ Repair. (Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulic, Power Plant, Pneumatic Systems. This also includes Non-Destructive testing of Aircraft parts and Sub-assemblies).

1988 Mar.Honerable Discharge- U.S. Army

1987 Aug.Ace Transcripts, Ft Polk Education Center Ft. Polk, LA.

15 Semester Credit Hrs.- Aviation Maintenance/Systems Technology.

1986 Central Texas College- Ft. Polk, LA-

Army Oil Analysis Program Training. Generator Repair.(Gas, Diesel and Turbine).

1986 O.J.T. US Army

Aircraft Power Train Systems/ Repair. (1yr. Consecutive with Power Plant rating).

1984 May-Oct. Advanced Individual Training-

(Aircraft Power Plant Repair ).Ft. Eustis, VA

1984 Mar.- May U.S. Army Basic Training-

Ft. Jackson, SC

1979-1983 Belmond Community Schools-

Belmond, IA High School Diploma achieved.

EMPLOYMENT

Sept 19 2013-Present

Armstrong World Industries

Maintenance/ Engineering Manager

Maintenance/ Engineering Manager for Hardwood flooring manufacturer. All facets of maintenance and engineering for design and repair of facility and machines. PLC's, Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical electrical and electronic repairs.

Areas of responsibilities: Facility, Boiler, Lathe, Dryers, Steam Chests, production conveyors, Press, Saws Debarking area, Preventive Maintenance and Machine Reliability.

Installation of new controls From Proprietary Lloyds to Allen Bradley Micro Logics. Material handling upgrades, Installation of encoders and servo drives.

Responsible for changing existing maintenance and behavior culture in the facility.

Sept 15 2008- March 2013

DH Blattner / Blattner Energy Inc.

Electrical/Installation/Tower Wiring Superintendent

Provided input and technical expertise for power generating construction projects. General Contractor support of Engineering review, procurement (if necessary), construction, and start-up of a high/medium voltage electrical system and associated substation Collection and Wind turbine installation.Responsible for installation guidance, QA/QC enforcement, scheduling support and owner correspondence. Responsible for review and final submittal to Owner of Engineer as-builts and project system packages (Job Books). On-site supervision of Assistant Superintendents and electrical subcontractors to ensure a safe, productive job is attained and costs are controlled in the field operations.

Electrical consultant and inspection to supervisory and field personnel in the areas of transmission lines, interconnect systems, switchgear installations, electrical circuits, power quality and high voltage collection/distribution systems. Assists in the development and maintenance of project schedule as needed. Effectively schedules electrical work with electrical engineers, electrical contractors, utility groups, and client (SME's) in accordance with the project baseline schedule. Coordinate electrical work with other work scopes. Collaborate with the Site Manager to review electrical information, 2)communicate changes or project problem areas and communicate and negotiate with clients regarding major project decisions. Collaborate with the Project Manager during construction of: electrical overhead transmission, electrical underground and collection systems, substation construction, transmission utility, interconnect system, electrical engineering and communication systems. Establishing the project electrical budget (engineering, construction, and interconnect) and expediting change orders and changes to project electrical budget. Schedules equipment and subcontractors to effectively utilize all resources. Reviews equipment with engineer and client to obtain the most cost effective equipment approved for the construction site. Coordinates lock-out procedures and manages the back feed of the system without incident. Supervise electrical engineers and Assistant Electrical Superintendents to ensure the effective use of project resources and industry processes. Supervise project electrical subcontractors. Monitor subcontractor installation activities and progress. Coordinates subcontractors to maximize production and minimize costs. Responsible for safe working conditions and procedures including verification of qualified and trained personnel for the following: switch and tag procedures, approaching distances, arc flash, protective equipment, and rotation and voltage check. Understand the conditions of working around high voltage lines (i.e. high-potting or partial discharge tests). Ensures a safe work environment by complying with Energy safety polices as well as complying with federal and state safety regulations. Responsible for the safety and skill evaluation of Assistant Electrical Superintendents and Electrical Field Engineers. Responsible for the hiring and laying off of electrical craft personnel. Conducts weekly meeting with electrical engineers, electrical subcontractors, client (SME's) and utility interconnect personnel. Reviews bid package for accuracy and completeness under the electrical scope of work for electrical subcontractors and electrical personnel. Maintains a clear understanding of production goals and cost. Compares and continuously monitors actual costs to the job estimate. Identifies job cost reduction opportunities and informs Site Manager of cost over-runs. Arranges for engineering support and consultation as needed. Provides peer review of critical electrical issues.

Dec 18 2006 - April 2008

Koch Industries, Ft Dodge, IA

Instrumentation and Electrical Supervisor. Supervise and train 3 technicians and 12 electrical subcontractor companies in daily functions. Responsibility includes but not limited to all Electrical Substations, Plant Yokogawa DCS Control Systems, instrumentation, electronics and electrical and fiber optic. Projects related to plant functions, contractors. liaison between vendors and management. Safety/JAS requirements. Implementation of projects related to all Power, Substations, High Voltage, Instrumentation and Electrical/Electronic controls for nitrogen/UAN plant upgrades (5 Sites US Wide). Instrumented and completed major turnaround/outage project from September thru October 2007. Utilizing Maximo Software.

Establish contracts with contractors for additional support. T&C’s response times cost ect.

Oct 16- Dec 15 2006

Advanced Drainage Systems, Eagle Grove, IA

Contract Maintenance Technician/Eng for drainage tile maker. Contractor

Jan 2004-Sept 2006

Vestas American Wind Technology

Site Operations Manager and Technical Support for a manufacturer of two Large Wind Turbine farms in North Iowa, Top of Iowa Wind Farm in Joice, Iowa and Hancock County Wind Farm.

As a Site Manager for the manufacturer, we performed the construction, service and warranty to the Top of Iowa Wind Farm, which encompasses 89 Wind Turbines, approximately 134 Million Dollars in equipment, and 80 MW output. At Hancock, which is only warranty obligations, there are 148 Wind Turbines, approximately 113 Million Dollars in equipment, and 93 MW output. Provide service and warranty of 17 remote Wind Turbines in Minnesota and Iowa and GTMO, Cuba.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Contract development and renewals consisting of gate meetings, RFP’s RFQ’s, and pre-discovery meetings to determine best practices and options for the customer and present collected data to customer. Instrumental in developing OME/OMS service supply agreements and extended warranty agreements based on Service data. Defining park operation plans, service schedules.

Supervise and provide local technical support for up to 26 service technicians and 2 site administration personnel. Manage HSE site functions. Serves as liaison between land owners/customer and corporate office on technical issues. Manage resources and gives daily direction to local staff and site technicians. Daily interaction with vendors/customers for sites. Developed and responsible for site budget ($1.9 million). Travel 25%. Responsible for $4.5 Million parts inventory. Facilitate sales to customer during and after warranty phase. Supervise and approve all admin functions to maintain budgetary guideline for the site. 2005 budget was under 19% of expected cost.

Read and interpret technical documentation and drawings. Determine, monitor and facilitate repairs as necessary and maintain all records for equipment within warranty guidelines. Inventory and maintain tools and parts necessary to facilitate warranty and service contracts. Monitor Wind Farms via SCADA application (WindMan, Second Wind, Vestas Online), perform necessary resets to wind turbines. Design and write monthly reports using Microsoft Office applications to manage and monitor site effectiveness. Currently the site is running at 99.49% overall project availability, 99.75% for the Month of Feb. 2006.

Supervise, train and schedule all technicians in their daily functions of Wind Turbine repair which include and is not limited to Electrical, High and Low Voltage repairs, Hydraulics, Mechanical, Electronics, Health, Safety and Environmental on 2 Large wind farms. Manage and facilitate repairs utilizing 210, 500 and 750 ton cranes on site while maintaining an excellent safety record.

Nov 1999- Nov 2003

US Filter Control Systems Vadnais Heights, MN

Ensure Terms and Conditions were established and met during Project. Top Level Tech/Eng. for a systems integration and controls company. Various Control schemes explored, from DCS Controls to Intellution Scada, WonderWare Scada (Intouch Ver.5 thru Ver. 8. GE Simplicity and US Filter’s own proprietary Plantscape for the Water /Electrical Industry.

Integration of PLC Plant controls for various power plants in a DCS setting, located in High Desert California to Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Integration of high voltage generators, Steam Turbines and Gas Turbine Electrical Generation Facilities to PLC and DCS Control via fiber and network configurations.

Using the following software packages to integrate. RSView32, RSLOGIX,GE LM 90/70, GE Versapro, RS DeviceNET, RS CONTROL LOGIX, GE TCP Software, RS Panel View, Modicon, Modsoft, Isagraph.

Train and Supervise Customers to Operate systems and plant controls. Daily operation training of personnel to operate SCADA Controls, calibration and system operation.

Instrumentation and Calibration of Controls Equipment, to include, but not limited to Foxboro, Rosemount, Drexel Brooks equipment and devices.

Supervised plant personnel throughout projects and finalization of commissioning of new equipment

Responsible for many cost savings ideas for customers in the operation of their facility.

Programming of test and control equipment to monitor and maintain constant system compliance and functionality.

Responsible for project budgets. Brought many projects in under cost.

Extensive Travel from East to West Coast.

Nov 1998- Aug 1999

Field Service Engineer/ United Grinding Technologies, Miamisburg, OH.

CNC/ Machine Installation and repair of the following machines. Studer, Blohm, Shaudt, Magerle, Mikrosa, BWF, Sheffield Grinders.

Responsible for installing and repairing CNC machines, to include repair of machine sub assemblies, circuits, and controls.

Extensive paperwork included the following: Service Reports, Warranty Reports, Purchase Req’s, Electronic Time Cards, Expense Reports, all sent electronically.

Supervision of customers until personnel were fully trained on equipment.

Training included: Advanced Grinding Techniques, Advanced Fanuc Control Training, Studer Software Training (completed in Switzerland at Studer) Working with the most sophisticated CNC Software on the market. Picto-gramming and Windows Based Controls. Worked With Fanuc 15, 16 and 18 controls, Siemens 810, and 840D controls.

Required Extensive Integration skills for installation of special fixtures, adapted for use at each customer location. Extensive travel from East to West Coast to support CNC repair. Customer Satisfaction is a priority.

May 1998-Sept 1998

CNC Technician/ Industrial Maint Tech./ Electrician., GMT Corporation, Waverly, IA

CNC Technician for Tool and Die Facility/CNC Production Facility.

Responsible for all Repairs on CNC equipment. Again, utilizing all facets of Maintenance skills.

Repair of Vertical and Horizontal Machining Centers, Lathes and Mills. CNC Controllers include the Following: CNM Plasma (Mandelli Machining Centers), Mitsubishi, 4 types, (Mitsubishi Vertical Mills), Fanuc 6M, 11M, 15M, 16M, OM/OT (Toyoda, Okuma & Howe, Cincinatti Milicron, ect.. GE/2000 (Warner Swasey Lathes) Allen Bradley ( Mandelli Retrofit). Giddings & Lewis (Kearney Trecker Vertical Mills).

Repair and Replacement of CNC Servo Drives,(Mitsubishi, Kollmorgan/ Inland Drives, Fanuc Drives, CNM Plasma CNC Systems and Drives for Mandelli Vertical/ Horizontal Machining Centers. All this to all other areas of maintenance repair. (Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, welding, setup and operation of equipment.

Responsible for training other Technicians, Machinists, and machine operators in all facets of their position.

1989-May 1998

Maintenance Technician, Eaton Corp

Maintenance/Technician for Major Auto Parts Manufacturer.

Responsibilities included: Troubleshooting and repair of all types of machining equipment. From CNC Controllers to hard-wired basic controls.

Utilizing all facets of Maintenance work. Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Welding, Setup/ Operation, Emphasizing on Electrical & Electronic Maintenance, to include Programming, of CNC Controllers, Servo Drives, Frequency Drives, PLC’s, SLC’s of the following types: GE/Fagor (8020/8025), Allen Bradley (8400, 8600, 9/Series, PLC2 & 5, SLC 100, 150, 500, GE/Fanuc, Yamaha CNC SCADA Robots, Cutler Hammer). Servo Drives: AB 1326, 1389,1392; GE HI/AK; Bosch PU Series; Cutler Hammer AF5000, 1600,1500 series; Compumotor 6250 Apex Series, SX series Stepper Drives, to include all components of said systems.

Have training on Inducion/Solid State Hardening of various types of Metals, and I am responsible for repairing 4 different types of Induction Inverters. Have 8 years of Laser Marking Control Repair/ Reprogramming, Responsible for 2 Laser Machines of which one runs on PLC based programming, PLC/VME. The other, PC/VME based.

Responsible for 186 machines in my area, all an integral part of a batch type operation, ordering replacement parts, performing Preventive Maintenance. Boilers, centrifuges,air dryers, HVAC, Compressors. Electrical from DC MA to AC KV/MW.

While at Eaton, I have had many classes, ranging from Zenger Miller Supervisory Training, SPC/ Quality, Blueprint interpretation, Allen Bradley 8600 CNC Training/Programming, SLC & PLC Training/Programming, Hazmat Training, Ergonomics Training, OSHA/Safety Training, Self Managed Workforce Training, ISO/QS9000 Training, continually learning everyday, as every day is an actual learning curve.

Utilizing computers, interfacing with numerous types of controls, trouble shooting and repairing defects down to board level. In all areas of maintenance, I excel in the Electronic/Electrical area, not to ignore my abilities in the other areas as well. In addition, job description includes, Redesigning, Rebuilding, Reprogramming and Retrofitting new types of controls. I currently have 9 and years of Grinding, Lathe, Tool and Die Experience to include High Voltage installation and repair.

Responsible for training Technicians, Machine operators, ect.

Programmed and Utilized CMM preventive maintenance software to perform machine and plant preventive maintenance.

1988-1989

Quality Assurance/ Aircraft Inspection, Boeing Louisiana Inc. BMA

Qualified in reading and interpreting all facets of the Blueprints for the KC-135/KC-10 Boeing Aircraft, all Models. Responsibilities included:

To Inspect, (Accept/Reject) Critical work performed on all Aircraft Systems pertaining to the Air Force KC Series Aircraft.

Supervision of flight-line QA personnel. Daily Records of inspection of all aircraft tested on flight line to sign back over to the Airforce.

Systems included: Electrical/Electronic, Hydraulic, Power Plant, Landing Gear, Mechanical, Sheet Metal, Wiring, Electrical Bonds, Grounding and Sealing, to include precision measurement of integral and individual parts.

Responsible for initiating the proper paper-work for work performed on Aircraft scheduled for PDM at the Boeing Facility, also to inspect work performed and assure that it was compliant with FAA and/or Air Force Regulations.

Responsible for the Interpretation and enforcement of all Administrative Policies, Operational Policies and Occupational Safety /Health Standards and Regulations.

1987-1988

Delivery Driver, Little Ceasars Pizza

Part Time Employment, Top Driver 3 Consecutive months.

1984-1988

Aircraft Power Train Repairman, United States Army

From 1987-1988: Supervised and performed maintenance on Aircraft Power Train Systems and Components, at line, shop and Overhaul Facility Levels (Depo).

Administrative supervision of power-train personnel. Transmission, rotor drive shaft repair, balancing.

Supervised and Trained subordinate Personnel in the performance of their duties.

Utilized and maintained calibrated tools, equipment, and test-sets. Performed Non- Destructive testing to all Power Train Components. Utilized preventive maintenance software to perform PM to aircraft power-train equipment.

Responsible for ordering and maintaining high dollar parts, bench stock and support equipment. Supervisor (E-4P) of 5 people.

Aircraft Power Plant Repairman, United States Army

From 1984-1988: Supervised, Inspected and performed maintenance on Aircraft Turbine/Turbojet Engines and Components. Maintained, Serviceability Records.

Maintained serviceability of special tools, calibration equipment and test/diagnostic equipment. Performed maintenance at line, shop and Overhaul Facility Levels (Depo) on Aircraft Power Plants, per Tech Manuals and Safety Procedures. Utilized preventive maintenance software to perform PM to aircraft turbines.

Supervised and Trained subordinate Personnel in the performance of their duties.

MORE UPON REQUEST..

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

• Knowledge, Music, Flying, Friends, Money are among the many interests that I have.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Throughout the many positions that I have held, I have been required to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook), Lotus, ProComm/ Laplink, PC Anywhere. Allen Bradley Software, ICOM, GE/ Fanuc, Giddings & Lewis, Programming Software for Integration. Currently knowledgeable about Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, OS Warp, ORACLE, Windows 2000 and XP. I have built 35 computers at home. Have networking experience/knowledge, servers, links, routers, LANs ect. It is an ever changing world, one has to be able to adapt to excel in today’s world.

I Have spent 12 yrs. Building and repairing my own PC/Server/Networking Equipment.

I have been working with Netscape Pro Suite for.12 yrs. At design level. (Netscape Communicator Browser/Mozzilla Beta tester).

I have 6 yrs time working with Auto Cad LT and 2.5 yrs with Auto Cad 2000.

I currently have 20 solid years of working with PCs’, 22 years working with CNCs’, PLCs’, SLCs’, Servo Controls Instrumentation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Maintained budget under 16% in 2004, 19% in 2005 and 12% in 2006 for a major Wind Turbine manufacturer during serious product quality issues.

Have integrated design changes to Cincinatti Centerless Grinders that increase productivity, reduce wheel usage, increase quality and increase surface finish quality as much as 80% to all aspects.

Machine design. Have integrated Allen Bradely 8600 CNC’s, AB9/Series CNC’s, AB SLC’s with Center and Centerless Grinders.

Have invented and implemented Dress on the Fly applications for Centerless, Center and Center- less Profile Grinders. These ideas have given the manufacture the ability to maintain dimensional characteristics of +/- .0001”. This has also saved the Manufacturer approximately $805,000 per/yr. This application had been attempted many times, but never accomplished previously. Patent applied for and obtained.

Positive Features:

Positive/Determined Attitude towards learning and obtaining knowledge in all aspects of life. I am Hard-Driving and Easily Motivated. I have the key personality to bring out the most in any individual regardless of the situation. Team oriented. I believe in the old statement that there is NO “ I “ in TEAM.

Goals:

To expand my knowledge in anyway I can, to advance to positions of greater responsibility and complexity, all the while maintaining a firm family foundation. Commitment is the key to success.

Commit to all that you do, and take another step…….

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