Project Manager Technical Support

Kevin W. Leeds

**** ****** ***** **. ******, IL 60450, Home 815-***-****, Cell 815-***-****

Email: *****.*****@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, May 1993, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology

EXPERIENCE:

HARGROVE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTORS, Mobile, AL, November 2023 – present

Project Manager

Managing CapEx projects using the FEL Stage Gate System to plan, direct, organize, and execute activities for designated projects. Developing Project Execution Plans to be followed during the life of the project to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed timeframe and required funding parameters.

VALDES ENGINEERING, Lombard, IL, February 2022 – June 2023

Project Manager

Performed personally or through subordinate supervisors assigned to the projects planning, directing, organizing, and executing activities of designated projects ensuring that the goals and objectives of the projects were accomplished within a prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

INCOBRASA INDUSTRIES LTD., Gilman, IL, September 2021 – February 2022

Mechanical Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor

Executed the duties of a Mechanical Engineer providing on-site technical support assisting with the detailed designs of numerous projects under direct supervision of the Plant Manager. Creating and editing plant drawings into a detailed plant layout for the installation and maintenance for new and existing equipment. Provided on-site technical support assistance with construction management supervision of numerous contractors assigned for the project installations and maintenance.

DIAMOND TECHNICAL SERVICES INC., Bolingbrook, IL, June 2014 – August 2020

Project /Construction Manager, Maintenance Planner, Mechanical Designer

Executed the duties assigned as a Project Manager within the maintenance group planning and scheduling turn-around projects. Provided on-site technical support assisting in the construction management supervision of numerous contractors assigned for the project installation and maintenance required during normal plant operation and shutdowns. Provided mechanical planning capabilities for the creation of work orders required for scheduling and installations during plant-wide shutdowns. Created or edited mechanical, structural, electrical drawings, small pressure vessels redesigns and edits required for the timely construction of numerous projects.

STEPAN COMPANY, Elwood, IL, April 2010 – June 2014

Engineering Drafter

Ensured the P&ID’s, Management of Changes, and Process Hazard Analysis’ were accurately created using AutoCAD 2010. Provided on-site technical support and assisted in the installation and customization of AutoCAD 2010 P&ID software. Added asset information for instrumentation and equipment using Synergen maintenance tracking software. Ensured complete and accurate documentation collection for critical process equipment.

EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

HARGROVE E & C - JamesHardie, Peru, IL Nov. 2023– June 2024

Provided project leadership under the general supervision of a Project Director for capital projects.

Responsible for effective scope definitions.

Responsible for Capital Funding requests.

Developed Project Execution Plan for designated project. Ensured that the Project Execution Plan was followed during the life of the project.

Responsible for ordering and tracking project equipment

VALDES - LyondellBasell, Morris, IL Feb. 2022– June 2023

Provided project leadership under the general supervision of a Project Director for small capital projects.

Responsible for effective scope definition and change management. Ensured a safe work environment and a safe design, per client safety guidelines. Conducted requirements review.

Developed Project Execution Plan for designated project. Ensured that the Project Execution Plan was followed during the life of the project.

Prepared and administered business plan including risk mitigation.

DTS - INEOS Styrolution Channahon, IL March 2020 – May 2020

Created engineering packages utilized by the by the Maintenance Dept. in the scheduling and execution planning and installation for numerous high priority jobs for the 2020 scheduled turnaround prior to the mandated deadline

DTS - DuPont, Gibson City, IL Aug. 2018– Jan. 2019

Provided construction management supervising the numerous contractors assigned for the project installation and maintenance required during normal plant operation and 2018 plant wide shut down

Created and/or edited piping drawings and piping isometrics for construction during the 2018 plant wide shut down

Performed small pressure vessel redesign and editing for piping reroutes in the field using Autocad

Conducted tool box meetings and safety briefings to help create a safe work environment for the project team and contractors

Conducted daily and weekly meetings relaying the project status, construction problems, or potential complications affecting project completion

DTS – ExxonMobil, Channahon, IL February 2017 – Aug. 2018

Provided maintenance planning and project management capabilities for the creation of work orders required in work order creation critical for the timely scheduling and installation by the Maintenance Dept.

Created engineering packages utilized by the Turnaround Planners in the scheduling and execution planning of numerous high priority jobs for the 2018 scheduled turnaround prior to the mandated deadline

Generated work orders vital in the scheduled completion of maintenance for the preventative maintenance program

Planned the swap outs of PSV’s prescribed by the Preventative Maintenance Program

DTS – Dow Chemical, Kankakee, IL July 2016 – February 2017

Performed small pressure vessel redesign and editing for piping reroutes in the field using Autocad

Provided project management and construction management capabilities creating scopes and objectives for numerous small concurrent projects

Conducted daily and weekly meetings relaying the project status, construction problems, or potential complications affecting project completion

Managed the projects in a safe and timely manner by conducting tool box meetings and safety briefings to help create a safe work environment during construction

DTS - Vantage Oleochemicals, Chicago, IL Dec. 2015 – July 2016

Provided project and construction management together with design tasks for small maintenance projects preparing for the plant maintenance shut down

Created piping drawings and piping isometrics in preparation for the plant maintenance shut down

DTS - AkzoNobel, Morris, IL March 2015 – Nov. 2015

Provided project and construction management for projects from inception to installation

Created scopes and objectives on numerous small concurrent projects

Created Purchase Orders and issued work permits to vendors and contractors

Coordinated and scheduled work disciplines between all trades

Controlled project budgets

Conducted daily and weekly meetings relaying the project status, construction problems, or potential complications affecting project completion

DTS - Hostmann-Steinberg, Kankakee, IL July, 2014 – February, 2015

On-Site Project Lead for a $2.5 Million Piping Project for a major ink producing company

Conducted field inspections of existing piping and equipment. Measured and identified piping and equipment for replacement

Supervised piping designers and drafters in the creation of detailed isometric and piping spool drawings

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