Engineer Manager

WILLIAM H MURPHY III

**********@*****.*** 330-***-**** (c)

**** ****** ** **, *****, Ohio, 44622

Professional Experience

Manager of Operations

FIBA Technologies (formerly Praxair) Midvale, Ohio April 2008 – January 2016

Responsible for metal fabrication and welding operations at two plants. Direct reports include two plant managers, six engineers and two quality managers. Indirect reports include three maintenance personnel and 115 additional exempt and non-exempt employees. Ensure safe plant operations by implementing improvements in the manufacturing process and hazard recognition. Promote the company’s reputation within the community through charitable programs and local media.

Areas of expertise include:

Metal fabrication and welding

Machine design

Capital project design, implementation and contractor management

ASME code welding

OSHA and EPA compliance through permit reporting and audits

Preventative maintenance program

Employee reviews and goal setting

Human resource functions and employee training records

Safety initiatives and monthly safety meetings

Summary

April 2008 Hired by Praxair as a Project Engineer for cryogenic and high pressure system design. Designed DOT trailer components and equipment for the oil field industry.

June 2009 Promoted to Facilities Engineer. Consolidated three plants into one facility. Orchestrated asset relocation and equipment layout. Designed and procured equipment for an oxygen clean room. Assisted with environmental phases and permitting.

July 2010 Promoted to Plant Manager. Responsible for all financial aspects of the plant. Assisted with the hiring of an EH&S Manager. Oversight of construction of a new building and high pressure AE system. Ensured compliance with all EPA, OSHA and DOT regulations.

May 2012 Managed a $420k facility-wide ventilation capital project safely and under budget. This project brought the facility into compliance with AWS F3.2 Ventilation Guide for Welding, ANSI Z49.1 Safety in Welding and OSHA 1910.252 Welding Cutting and Brazing.

April 2013 Assisted with a corporate divestiture and on boarding of new ownership. Involved in merging of departments and corporate policies. Facilities in seven states were involved in this transition.

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Nov 2014 Undertook an 18 month assignment as Plant Manager in Louisville, KY. This involved a complete turnaround in profitability, quality and safety.

June 2015 Promoted to Manager of Operations. Responsible for operations at both the Louisville, KY and Midvale, Ohio plants. Prepare production schedules and forecasts for the CEO. Present and justify needs for capital improvements. Define and investigate near miss and accident reporting.

Specialist, Machine Design

Middough Associates, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio July 2000 – April 2008

Project engineer for the steel and auto industry. Projects involved contractor management, cost estimation, machine and structural design from concept to completion, construction management, structural steel and weld inspection/acceptance, project start up and new equipment trouble shooting. Clients included ArcelorMittal, Republic Steel, Timken, Ford Motor Company, Honda and General Motors.

Summary

June 2006 Republic Engineered Products, Lorain, Ohio: Field Engineer for the BOP vessel hood replacement. This $7 million project lasted 32 days and was completed 3 days ahead of schedule and $250,000 under budget. Maintaining a strict construction schedule, field modifications, weld quality acceptance and contractor management were key to this success. My labor responsibilities included 50 boilermakers, 20 ironworkers and 10 laborers.

Nov 2006 ArcelorMittal Steel USA, Cleveland, Ohio: Field Engineer for the BOF’s vessel relines. The project required running a 14 hour, 30 man shift, 7 days a week for 45 consecutive days. My labor responsibilities included 20 boilermakers, 8 laborers and 2 millwrights.

Senior Mechanical Designer

R.E. Warner & Associates, Inc. Westlake, Ohio June 1997 - July 2000

Project lead and field engineer for the auto industry. Duties included field assessment, machine and structural design, construction oversight, and project start-up. Clients included Ford Motor Co., Honda and General Motors.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2013, SolidWorks 2012

Education, Certifications and Affiliations

Western Governors University (4.0 GPA, will graduate May 2016)

Bachelor of Science Business Management

Ohio University (September 1992 – January 1996)

Mechanical Engineering

Cleaning for Oxygen Service article published: http://blog.fibatech.com/safety/oxygen-cleaning-services/

American Welding Society, Certified Weld Inspector

Six Sigma, Lean Projects

Compressed Gas Association

OSHA, Certified 10-hour Construction Safety

Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training

Tuscarawas County Knights of the Business Round Table

Praxair Union Training

Leading in Praxair, I and II

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