SUMMARY
Mechanical Process Engineer with over ten years of experience. Versatile, decisive, detail oriented professional with management experience ranging in size from small division projects to full scale multi-billion dollar high profile
corporate construction projects. Ability to oversee and manage a large work force while ensuring timely completion
of project deadlines all while remaining on or under budget.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Tenaris Bay City, TX
Project Engineer – Casing Line Process and Machines November 2014-May 2016
Tenaris Bay City is a Greenfield $2B state-of-the-art seamless pipe mill
Developed specifications based on project objectives for equipment purchase and contract work
Reduced budget spending by negotiating purchasing contracts with equipment and service providers
Prevented local code violations and specification deviations through supplier workshop visits (Global travel)
Championed construction coordination for the engineering team to reduce contractor conflicts
Elected to coordinate utilities (hydraulic, air, water) installation for the heat treat facility, reducing accumulated change orders by improving project coordination and scheduling
Developed a communications network with the design teams in South America, Europe and Mexico reducing response time from weeks to hours.
Prevented numerous construct ability problems by reviewing and modifying mechanical, electrical and utility drawings
ArcelorMittal, USA Burns Harbor, IN
Mechanical Process Manager - 160” Plate Mill Heat Treat and burning April 2011- November 2014
Planned and managed maintenance activities for newly rebuilt Heat Treat facility
Produced and assigned work plans for maintenance activities and project work
Reduced failure rates and downtime by creating maintenance programs and schedules
Redesigned, updated, and reverse engineered equipment and components to reduce failures, improve processes
and increase productivity
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment and coordinate action plans
Established equipment data base for maintenance traceability and tracking
Purchased and maintained spare parts inventory for all equipment, old and new
Maintained database for mechanical equipment and spare parts inventory
Planned and coordinated maintenance shutdown activities with other departments to reduce conflicts
Rotated weekends and holidays to cover operations and maintenance activities
Mentor for interns and new employees
Interviewed new hire candidates, salary and hourly
Built job scopes, analyze proposals and hire contractor work
Supervised and managed contractors during projects, maintenance bid work, emergency work and shutdowns
Revised original equipment drawings and created new prints for updates and manufacturing
CAREER PROGRESSION (continued)
ArcelorMittal, USA Burns Harbor, IN
Project Engineer - 110” & 160” Plate Mills November 2008 – April 2011
Organized and managed shut down of the 110” Plate Mill for future start up
Successively repaired 160” Plate Mill finishing stand top separator and differentials to prevent reoccurring failures
Operator Maintenance Program team member to reduce contractor use for repair work.
Team member of $60M Plate Mill Heat Treat facility upgrade
Reviewed and advised technical details and proposals for new equipment
Primary contact for construction and mechanical activities
Coordinated mechanical commissioning
Supported operational commissioning
Reduced energy consumption and increased performance of the roller quench by modernizing controls and
supporting equipment
ArcelorMittal, USA Burns Harbor, IN
Mechanical Maintenance Area Manager - 110” Plate Mill January 05, 2005 – November 2008
Restarted the 110” plate mill to full production after being shut down for several years
Maintenance planner and manager for staff of 12 maintenance technicians
Produced and assigned work plans for maintenance activities and project work
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment and coordinate action plans
Maintain spare parts inventory
Built job scopes, analyze proposals and hire contractor work
Supervised and managed contractors during projects, maintenance bid work, emergency work and shutdowns
EDUCATION
Purdue University Calumet Hammond, IN
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering December 17, 2011
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Phoenix, Arizona
Associate of Occupational Studies in Automotive, Diesel & Industrial Technology October 15, 1999
COMPETENCIES
Troubleshooting Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems and Components
Auto Desk Products – CAD, Raster and Inventor
Project Engineering Experience
Maintenance Technician Managerial Experience
Operations Management Experience
Mechanical and Hydraulic Schematic Interpretation, Review and Creation
OSHA 30
Basic Training for WCER (World Class Equipment Reliability), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance)
Microsoft Office Tools
Active TWIC
Valid Passport