james phipps

*** **** ***** **. **********, MO 63385

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636-***-****

acxiru@r.postjobfree.com

Project Management ~ Mechanical/Electrical Engineer ~ Productivity Driven

SUMMARY

Highly accomplished ENGINEER, PROJECT MANAGER with extensive track record

of innovation and success with thirty plus years of experience, skills,

knowledge, & education

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. State of Missouri licensure in Professional Engineering

. CAP Certification from ISA

. PMP Certification from PMI

. Bachelor Of Science. Information Technology, Western Governors

University, Missouri

. Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri,

Kansas City, MO

. MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management

. Identified need for computerized estimating system, and created the

program saving the company approximately 30% of time for the project

. Reduced system engineering time by 10%, manufacturing time by 10% and

installation time by 15% through directing productivity of engineering

personnel

. Received certification for OSHA 10 hour safety program

. Successfully negotiated price, function and delivery cost to improve

profit margin

. Proven ability as a lead Electrical Engineer for an established OEM of

customized conveyor equipment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Proposal & Estimating Specialist

Maverick Technologies 2015

to 2016

Company: Maverick Technologies is a full service systems integrator

offering a full range of master planning, facility design, packaging

automation, process and utility engineering services and can provide a

complete solution-from feasibility study and master plan development to

full turnkey projects.

. Responsible for preparation of estimates and proposal for various

potential business opportunities ranging from $5,000 to $5,000,000 in

size.

Principle Engineer

Maverick Technologies 2011

to 2015

. Responsible for managing all facets of electrical engineering including

system design, panel design programming of PLC's and HMI as well as field

checkout and startup of equipment.

. Projects include the following clients:

o Tate & Lyle Corn Processing Facility - work included writing

functional specifications, description of operation, PLC

programming, FTME SCADA screen generation, field installation and

start-up assistance. ControlLogix - Studio 5000 software, FT View

ME & SE Editions. Appropriate FT View Software

o Intel Corporation -I&C Project Engineer working in a cross

functional engineering team responsible for the design and build of

two new manufacturing facilities for Intel. Design and build

include design of Fiber network including all necessary

switchgear, PLC architecture, I&C design, P&ID drawings and other

necessary design documentation as well as being responsible for

startup of all installed equipment. ControLogix AB Software

o Cargill - Beef Packing Facility - work included assistance in

preparation of bid documentation including scope of work,

description of operation, implementation schedule and assistance in

pricing of job

o Pioneer Corn - Seed Corn Processing Facility - work included

writing functional specifications, description of operation, PLC

programming, FTME SCADA screen generation, field installation and

start-up assistance. PLC-5 and ControlLogix - Logix 5000 software,

FT View ME FT View Software

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[pic]Senior Electrical Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group

2006 to 2011

Company: Barry-Wehmiller Design Group offers a full range of master

planning, facility design, high speed packaging automation, process and

utility engineering services and can provide a complete solution-from

feasibility study and master plan development to full turnkey projects.

Responsible for total design of electrical system including electrical

power distribution, instrumentation and controls, P&ID diagrams, electrical

schematics, control panel design, HMI system design and implementation,

programming, startup as well as startup and commissioning of the systems.

. Significantly elevated the competitive position by developing innovative

engineering project solutions and managing electrical projects taking

into consideration performance, cost, reliability and maintainability.

. Led all aspects of design and installation of new control panels,

including developing electrical schematics and creating bills of

material.

. Launched all PLC programming, HMI screen design, set-up and documentation

of control devices.

. Experienced in construction management for both mechanical and electrical

disciplines.

. Projects included the following clients:

o Nestle Waters North America - work included writing functional

specifications for operation of equipment and communications

interface between PLC and major equipment pieces such as fillers,

packers, labelers, date code printers, missing cap detection, etc,

writing description of operation for various water bottling lines

with speeds ranging from 700 to 1200 bottles/minute, necessary plc

programming, IFIX SCADA screen generation and field check out and

start up of all equipment. Other work included construction

management of electrical and mechanical sub-contractors.

ControlLogix, MicroLogix, PLC-5 using AB software. GE IFIX SCADA

software, (IFIX 2.6, IFIX 3.0)

o Pepsi Bottling Group - Construction Management of new Greenfield

Aquafina bottling line. Included civil, mechanical and electrical

sub-contractors. PLC-5, ControlLogix - AB Software

o Clorox - Construction management for replacement of two kitty

litter filling and packaging lines. Included installation of

fillers, packers, check weighers, labeling equipment, date code

printers, palletiziers as well as over 2,000 ft of high speed

packaging conveyor.

o Unilever - Consulting Engineer at facility that was being converted

from producing Slimfast to Ice cream. Responsibilities included

monitoring conveyor installation and field wiring.

Electrical Project Engineer

NKC of America, Memphis, TN

2005-2006

Company: In addition to a direct presence in automotive part assemblies

such as engines, suspensions and steering systems, NKC's products include

entire assembly lines for most of the world-leading automotive

manufacturers.

. Responsible for developing innovative engineering project solutions to

achieve a competitive edge in performance, cost, reliability and

maintainability.

. Responsible for communication with clients to discuss technical aspects

of each project, diagnose problems and resolve costly issues in a timely,

efficient manner

. Maintained effective documented project specifications, including

electrical schematics, conduit drawings and wire lists, factory settings

of all supplied equipment and PLC programs.

. Maintained strong interpersonal and communication capabilities in working

with a wide range of personnel to gain insight, avoid potential problems,

and facilitate timely project completion.

. Worked with PLC-3, PLC-5 and ControlLogix using appropriate AB software.

GE Fanuc Genious I/O using GE Software for programming.

Director of Projects and Purchasing

Summit Financial Products, Inc., Trussville, AL

2004-2005

Company: Summit Products is a private company categorized under Games,

Toys, and Children

. Led new product development process from conception to the finished

project.

. Led negotiations with Chinese factories to obtain favorable pricing and

scheduling to discuss any existing or potential production problems with

new product design.

. Recognized by management and the manufacturing team for outstanding

ability to troubleshoot failures on the new production line and determine

cause of defect and correction methods

JAMES PHIPPS

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Manager of Chain Standards

Dearborn Mid-West Conveyor Company, Kansas City, KS

1984-2002

Company: Dearborn Mid-West Conveyor is the sought after partner for the

design, integration and installation of complex material handling systems

for hard working industries in North America and abroad.

Manager of Chain Standards (ABI Group/Manager of Estimating and

Standards) ~ 1994-2002

. Direct responsibility for all Power & Free Standards developed and

used. Develop new standards for producing both 4" and 6" Inverted

Power and Free conveyors, thus producing standard components

rather than custom manufacturing of every piece.

. Developed an innovative estimating program that included pricing

for all types of conveyor components and assembled numbers for

efficient review

. Revised estimating procedures to facilitate a quicker review of

all estimate components, preventing profit erosion.

Project Manager ~ 1990-1994

. Responsible for all P & L functions within the project phases,

including engineering and manufacturing.

. Size of projects ranged from $500,000 to $30,000,000 in size

. Negotiated supplier and subcontractor contracts

. Scheduled shop fabrication, field installations, and tracked

actual man-hours against original projections.

. Projects included the following clients:

o General Motors - Project management for installation of two

conveyor lines in manufacturing facility. Project management

included sub-contractor selection, budget responsibilities

and scheduling and co-ordination of work between

subcontractors, scheduling delivery of components with

manufacturing as well as all communications with customer.

o Union Electric - Project management for converting from

usage of eastern coal to the more voluminous western coal.

Project management responsibilities include sub contractor

selection, management of budget and schedule, procurement of

parts, coordination with manufacturing facilities for custom

made chutes, field installation and start-up and

communications with customer.

o Whirlpool Corporation - Project Management for installation

of new Refrigerator manufacturing and testing line. Project

management included selection of sub-contractors, equipment

vendors, management of budget, schedule and engineering

resources

Senior Electrical Estimator / Senior Project Engineer ~ 1984-1990

. Responsible for logic and screen design, control system and

fabrication, electrical drawings, and electrical proposals for

automotive and industrial handling projects

. Evaluated proposals and prepared scope of work for electrical

contractors.

. Projects included the following clients:

o Mack Trucks - work included panel design, plc programming

and communications for all conveyors within a new truck

manufacturing facility. Conveyor types include AS/RS system,

parts picking system, inverted and overhead p&f conveyors,

electrified monorail, lifts, etc. PLC-2, PLC-3 and SLC-500.

AB software

o Firestone Tire and Rubber - working included panel design

and plc programming for conveyors that moved tires from

molds to the warehouse. Rockwell PLC-3 and SLC-500. AB

software

EDUCATION

BSIT, Bachelor of Science Information Technology

Western Governors University - Missouri

MBA, Master of Business Administration

Keller Graduate School Management, Kansas City, MO

BSEE, Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering

University of Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri

PMP Certification from PMI

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