JAMES A. LUTE

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Chillicothe, OH 45601

740-***-****

e-mail: acxmwy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in an environment where my skills, hands-on experience, and education will best be utilized and the potential exists for personal and professional growth.

EXPERIENCE

4/14 – Present PPG INDUSTRIES, INC.

OEM Automotive Coatings, Circleville, OH

Operations Engineer, Energy Recovery Unit (ERU)

• Administered ERU preventative maintenance program for compliance with EPA permit and PSM

Ensured the execution of a leak detection and repair program for the ERU

Managed activities of contractors, parts procurement, process equipment replacements

Managed the execution of activities for the ERU and plant boiler major annual shutdowns

Generated and assisted in capital engineering projects

Improved plant operations through equipment upgrades

Maintained the ERU maintenance budget and purchasing/accounting requirements

Provided technical assistance and training to ERU personnel

Tracked maintenance history and implemented improvements for reliability

Conducted safety and health audits, 5S audits & facilitated contractor safety orientations

Completed Lean Six Sigma classes; project for black belt certification in progress

2/00 – 4/14 GLATFELTER

Ohio Operations, Chillicothe, OH

10/13 – 4/14 Area Process Manager, Waste Water Treatment Plant

10/11 – 9/13 Utilities Shift Supervisor (B-Crew)

9/10 – 10/11 Utilities Vacation Relief Supervisor

10/05 – 9/10 Utilities Shift Supervisor (C-Crew)

• Supervise 15 to 25 hourly shift operation personnel in the Utilities department

• Manage process of Recovery Boiler, Evaporators and associated equipment

• Direct operation of 5 Power Boilers, 4 Turbines, Water & Waste Treatment Plants

• Ensure compliance with mill safety policies and environmental regulations

• Compile operating data for daily and shift production reports

• Communicate area priorities with Operators to improve efficiency

12/05 – 6/10 ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.

Columbus Brewery, Columbus, Ohio

Weekend Relief, Brewing Department (Part Time Position)

• Assist in brewery production needs on weekends & holidays, as required

• Chip cellar operations, including blow down, exhaust, pull & stuff lagering tanks

• Interact with Allen-Bradley system for lagering and chip cooking operations

• Set-up, operate & tear down a CIP (clean-in-place) lager tank cleaning system

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2/00 – 10/05 GLATFELTER

Ohio Operations, Chillicothe, OH

Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator

• Plan, schedule, and supervise 12 multicraft mechanics in a union environment

• Obtain most cost effective, reliable repair in Water & Waste Treatment area

• Search for parts, and order parts and services using enterprise-wide SAP Software

• Contact vendors for services, parts procurement and troubleshooting assistance

• Interface with Operations to improve equipment output and reliability

• Monitor and record equipment performance and repairs

5/98 – 1/00 MILL'S PRIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, INC.

Waverly, OH

Cost Improvement Process Engineer/Quality Engineer

• Evaluated and improved operating efficiencies for various plant equipment

• Enforced company quality program via vendor alerts, complaints, corrective action plans

• Audited suppliers for quality control systems and process controls

• Managed quality assurance testing laboratory

• Saved capital by evaluating and refusing inferior products

• Performed incoming product evaluation/on-site troubleshooting/field concerns/R & D

• Developed quality assurance testing laboratory to ISO 9000 potential

6/89 - 5/97 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH

Composites Research Technician

• Prepared/evaluated composite materials (chemically, mechanically, optically, physically)

• Coordinated annual $75K budget for equipment, consumables, supplies

• Machined composite research samples to ASTM tolerances

• Inspected microstructure of materials by light and scanning electron microscopy

• Assessed damage from low velocity impact testing procedures

• Supported research projects related to biocorrosion of organic coatings, composites

• Managed the acquisition/storage/disposal of hazardous chemicals

• Completed various literature searches for material engineering projects

SKILLS Technical

• Patent No. 5738741: Pre-fabricated vacuum bag and vacuum bag procedure

• Performed maintenance/preventive maintenance on various equipment

• Exercised engineering judgment on cost effective repair & procurement alternatives

• Evaluated quality of vinyl, particleboard, glue, melamine, paper, hardware

• Assembled and operated portable, computer controlled, data acquisition system

• Requisitioned consumables and equipment quotes from vendors

Communication

• Generated/presented paper on creep properties of hygrothermally degraded polyimide resin

• Performed monthly safety meetings with operations and multicraft crews

• Co-authored two papers for materials research projects

• Attended numerous conferences, presentations, symposia, and expositions

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SKILLS (con’t) Leadership

• Trained, supervised and counseled multicraft and operating personnel

• Student Co-chair, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), 3 Years

• Assist with Utilities area during shutdowns, rebuilds, repairs

Computer

• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet

• Software Experience: MiniTab, SAP, ARIBA, MP2, Maximo

CERTIFICATION Engineer Intern (Fundamentals of Engineering)

HONORS • Pi Tau Sigma - National Honorary Mechanical Engineering Fraternity

ACTIVITIES • American Cancer Society – Relay for Life Fund Raiser, Chillicothe, OH

• Hospice of Southern Ohio Fund Raiser, Portsmouth, OH

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fund Raiser, Chillicothe, OH

• March of Dimes Fund Raiser, Chillicothe, OH

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Dayton, OH

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering December 1995

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