Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
Matthew King, PE
Conyers, GA *0094
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SUMMARY
Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical; in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida (NCEES and IRPE registrations) with extensive experience in process design, facilities, fire protection and life safety; and project management.
Experiences in regulated and unregulated industries including Pharma, Medical Device, Chemical, Pulp and Paper, Power, Water, Wastewater Treatment and other process industries.
Design engineering and project management on green and brownfield projects ranging across small, medium and large sized projects in collaboration with local, remote domestic and international teams.
Thoroughly versed in national and international codes and standards (ASME B31, Section VIII; OSHA, Fire and Life Safety Codes and European Union Directives).
Extensive mentorship and training of college co-ops, interns and less senior engineers.
Significant experience in development and implementation of project safety plans and development of Haz-ops, FMEA’s and PHA studies, PSM and management of change programs.
Certified Six Sigma Yellow belt (Bechtel) and Green belt (General Electric). Participated, led and completed multiple six sigma projects. Provided supplemental training to Yellow belt candidates.
Working level fluency in Spanish.
Returned to school and obtained BSME after 15 years of work experience in a variety of construction, manufacturing, shop, sales, and retail management roles.
SKILLS and TRAINING
Design of process systems; fluid and thermodynamic equipment - systems design, sizing, selection and specification. Design experience over a range and variety of static and rotating and over-pressure protection equipment and systems. Versed in drawings, specifications, technical documentation and supplier/contractor management coordination.
Technical expertise, experience and advanced training in Fire Protection and Life Safety.
Specialized training courses completed:
oCombined Cycle Training, Pumps and Fluid Systems Class (ASME); Fundamentals of Compressed Air System Design; Fundamentals of ASME B31.3 and Piping Design, Fundamentals of Pump Design, Over Pressure Protection Design, HEPA Filtration, Vacuum Pump Technology; Design Process Hazards Review, OSHA Haz-ops, Capital Project Management; Fire Protection Engineer PE Exam Preparation.
oNFPA: NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Fundamentals, NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Openings, NFPA 654 Combustible Dust, NFPA Certified Life Safety Specialist (CLSS) Core Learning Online Training Series (in process)
oSoft skills training with multiple successes in mentoring, team building, conflict management, and leadership (e.g. “Emotional Intelligence”; “Dealing with Different, Difficult and Diverse People”; “7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders;” etc.).
oCertified in Six Sigma methods and application at Yellow Belt (Bechtel) and Greenbelt (General Electric) levels.
oMember, SFPE & NFPA
Specialized training courses developed and given:
oSafety in Design for Design Engineering staff and management: Safety; 29 CFR 1910 (Hazops), Design Safety, Safety Integrated Systems (ISA 84) and Hazardous Area Classifications (NFPA 70).
oTraining program for the Operations and Maintenance of a new waste to energy plant (by system, and equipment).
Computer software experience and proficiency in multiple project engineering, math, computational, and engineering software packages.
Prepared, checked, mentored, coordinated, led, managed and consulted on the development of mechanical, process and interdisciplinary project engineering deliverables, design packages and scope of work documents.
EDUCATION
1997-2000 Bachelor of Science; Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University.
1996-1997 Pre-Engineering Curriculum; University of South Carolina.
EXPERIENCES
Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Social Circle, GA; APR19-Present.
Senior Utility Engineer – Cooling Tower, Boiler & Steam, Fire and Plumbing Systems
Site subject matter expert for Boiler, Steam, Cooling Tower Systems & Equipment; Fire, Life Safety and Plumbing Systems.
Coordinate with State & Local Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJs) on behalf of company (Construction Permits, Occupancy Permits & Plan Reviews).
Develop and support multiple projects including redundant fire pump addition, alcohol yard foam suppression and flame detection addition, and other projects where interfacing with fire, life safety, plumbing and those requiring county and state approvals.
Apply FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, 610 and 820) to process changes and modifications.
Developed, Implemented & Managed Sitewide Inspection, Testing, Maintenance & Training Programs (ITM):
oFire systems ITM program (NFPA 10, 25, 72, 92 & 2000) for building and campus fire protection systems.
oFire/Smoke Doors and Openings ITM Program (NFPA 80 & 105) – In development
oBonding & Grounding ITM Program (NFPA 70 & 77).
oOSHA Process Safety Management “Process Safety Information” documentation
o"Fire- rated Openings”; "Fire Coating & Fire Stop" ITM Program – In development
Alcon; Johns Creek, GA; DEC17-APR19.
Facilities Engineer, Campus Facilities
Subject Matter Expert for Facilities Department systems (Compressed Air, Nitrogen, Chilled Water, HVAC, Fire, Water, Building Management Systems).
Developed and technically managed multiple small projects.
Technical Oversight of Facilities Systems Upgrades during in (Major) Plant Expansion.
Site Energy Manager: Managed, monitored, tracked and presented site utility consumption. Notably discovered and recouped significant overcharge from the power provider.
Developed and managed department internship/co-op scope and content; mentored multiple engineering student interns.
Applied FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 210, 211, 800-898) to process changes and modifications for Facilities GxP maintenance work and projects.
Project Design Group; Mobile, AL (Work Location: North Florida); OCT17-DEC17.
Contract Project Engineer
Developed multiple small and mid-sized capital projects for paper manufacturing site utilizing client’s capital project methods (from Front End Phases 1-3). Submitted projects to corporate approval process ($100K-$3M).
Albanese Solutions, LLC; Blairstown, NJ (Work Location: North Atlanta Area, GA); JUL17-OCT17.
Contract Senior Project Manager/Engineer
Developed and managed multiple small and mid-sized capital projects for surfactant manufacturing site utilizing client capital project methods (from inception through turn-over). Submitted projects to corporate approval process ($20K-$2M). Managed approved projects through completion.
International Paper; Augusta, GA; MAR15-DEC16.
Capital Projects Engineer/Project Manager
Planned, developed, implemented and managed reliability, maintenance, and capital improvement projects ($100K-6.5M) from initial concepts through project development, design, construction and turn-over utilizing the International Paper’s Project Development Process (PDP). Mentored less senior engineers in project management and project engineering skills.
KBR, Birmingham, AL; JUL11-JAN15.
Professional Technical Leader, Process Engineering
Developed, supported, led and reviewed proposals, preliminary and detailed design scope and deliverables for Industrial (Pulp and Paper, Plastic, Other Heavy Industrial Manufacturing/Process), Power Generation and Water Business Units. Served in multiple roles as Process (design), Safety and Project Engineer. Deliverables produced included project schedules, discipline schedules, design proposals, calculations, over pressure protection calculations and records, valve lists, line lists, equipment lists, motor lists, specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, vendor bid packages, heat and mass balances, test plans, system design descriptions, company technical guidelines, safety review (PHA/What-if), and design packages. Mentored less senior engineers.
General Electric, Greenville, SC; MAR08-JUL11.
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Accessory Systems
Working through GE's Tollgate New Product Development Process, developed, performed, coordinated, and led conceptual through detailed new product design (fabrication, testing, and standardization) of gas turbine accessory equipment and systems for new and existing units of multiple turbine frame sizes and vintages of production. Deliverables produced included design proposals, design reviews, calculations, specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, schematics, vendor bid packages, operations and maintenance manuals, test plans, and standard design basis documentation. Systems and Equipment included: Fuel Gas, Fuel Gas Conditioning, Liquid Fuel, Atomizing Air, Water Injection, Trip Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Lube Oil, Inlet Heating, Fire Protection, Heating and Ventilation, Hazardous Gas and Fuel Gas Purge systems, enclosures and equipment. Led system design safety reviews. Supported and applied Six Sigma Program as part of daily activities. Mentored less senior engineers.
Fluor Corporation, Greenville, SC; JAN07-MAR08.
Process Specialty Engineer IV
Developed, performed, coordinated, and led design and design retrofit of coal-fired power plant environmental systems and equipment including SCRs, SNCRs, water cannons; soot blowers; CEMS; activated carbon injection systems, compressed air, and water systems. Deliverables produced included project schedules, discipline schedules, design proposals, calculations, specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, valve lists, line lists, equipment lists, motor lists, vendor bid packages, and design/construction packages.
Bechtel Savannah River, Inc. Aiken SC. JUN00 – JAN07.
Senior Mechanical/Process Engineer III)
Developed, performed, coordinated, and led design and design retrofit of fluid, thermodynamic and radiological systems and equipment to support radioactive material confinement, transport, removal, and treatment. Systems included radioactive waste, steam, compressed air, nitrogen, argon, cooling water. Deliverables produced included project schedules, discipline schedules, design proposals, calculations, over pressure protection calculations and records, valve lists, line lists, equipment lists, motor lists, safety review (PHA/What-if), specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, vendor bid packages, heat and mass balances, test plans, material receipt quality plans, system design descriptions, company technical guidelines, and design change packages. Equipment included pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and custom radiological treatment process equipment. Developed and issued technical guidance documents. Participated in and led design safety reviews. Supported and applied Six Sigma Program as part of daily activities. Mentored less senior engineers.
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