Frank Shapiro 801-***-**** Sandy UT. *****
*************@*****.*** https//www.linkedin.com/in/franklshapiro
Summary of Qualifications
Recognized as an expert in the design, operation, and maintenance of LCNG, LNG, CNG powered equipment, fuel stations, and Cryogenic tankers. Also, a comprehensive knowledge of highly complex mechanical and electronic systems, including control software.
Skills
Field Testing Strategies Cryogenic fuel storage Cryogenic fuel transport
Hazmat/DOT/OSHA/ FMVSS
Purchasing analysis
Field Commissioning Vehicular Technologies Mentoring employees
Application of LCNG fuels “Stoich” Technologies
Lean Burn Combustion
Pilot Ignition
Fumigation Technology
Delta fuel transfer
Diagnostic tooling Troubleshooting
Power Generation Training plus, Certs
Instrumentation
Fuel Saturation
P&ID and Electrical Schematics
Liquefaction
Market seed
Work Experience
Parts Specialist, O’Reilly Auto Parts, 2022 to August 2024
Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with customers, ensuring consistent and profitable sales growth.
Provided technical assistance and used sales tools to provide customers with the highest level of service.
Worked with Store Manager to set and accomplish sales goals.
Wheel-to-Well Independent Contractor / Mechanic / Technical Advisor 2021 to 2022
Responsible for electronic and instrumentation work in the installation, repair, commissioning and maintenance of LNG/CNG/LCNG facilities including but not limited to: troubleshooting, pumps, engines, electric motors, fans, compressors, JV piping, valves, filters, traps, and vaporizers.
Fuel Farm Operator, Menzies Aviation, 2018 to September 2021
Samples and tests products for quality control and perform inspections and basic maintenance on facilities, fuel systems, and fueling vehicles. Controls GM GAL’s of JETA.
Transfers products and monitors storage tanks and pipelines.
Makes log entries of fuel transaction, quality control and maintenance.
Senior Technical Advisor, Transfuels, DBA as BLU, Salt Lake City. Utah, 2008-2014
Co-Founder of the first LCNG fueling station in Salt Lake City, UT. Providing natural gas fuels for the transportation industry and building of a Natural Gas Highway from SLC to Seattle OR.
Involved in design, construction, operation, up-fitting, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, station repairs, field testing, and mentoring new and younger employees.
Trained 30+ new employees on safety, maintenance, and repair procedures.
Operated, commissioned, and repaired CVA 15,000 gallon portable terminal LNG tankers.
Technical Project Manager, Prometheus Energy, Bellevue, Washington, 2004-2008
Assisted with LNG liquefaction support and conversions of the Long Beach and Los Angeles harbor equipment from diesel to LNG.
Worked in all facets of program including chassis re-power, transmission integration, LNG storage & conditioning, and electronic integration.
Designed LNG portable storage rig for transfer into vehicular fuel tanks for port operations.
Completed electronic and instrumentation work of vehicle and fueling equipment.
Cummins Engine Company, Service Engineer Columbus, IN. 1990 – 2004
Recruited by the company into the newly formed alternative fuels group.
As the alternative fuels Service Manager, represented Cummins for 13 years worldwide.
Delivered on-site failure analysis on the front line in the industrial alternative fuels market in difficult cases or by customer demand.
Provided early warning to quickly identify new & automotive issues before they became costly. Met with key customers to ensure product satisfaction.
Education & Training - Board of cooperative educational technical institute.
A/C-D/C practical electrical design, troubleshooting and installation. Long Island, New York.