Mechanical Engineer, P.E., Manager
Resume:
Peter R Shadinger, P.E. January *, ****
Construction Manager/Project Consultant
B.S., Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Drexel University, 1971; Also four post grad courses.
Professional Registrations
Professional Engineer (NOT ACTIVE) Arizona, New Jersey, and North Carolina
Superfund, Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations
EHS, Environmental Health and Safety
Department of Air Force, Environmental Compliance Assessment & Management (ECAMP)
Construction of Portland Cement Concrete Pavements, AASHTO/FHWA, NHI
Risk Communication Workshop
Journeyman Machinist (12 Years)
Certified : Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operators License: New Jersey
Wastewater Operators License Grade #2: Arizona
Underground Storage Tanks: New Jersey
Freon Recycling (MACS-CFC Mobile Air Conditioning Society)
OSHA 40 hour and 8 hour Supervisor Training
OSHA 10 hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA Confined Space Entry
Distinguishing Qualifications
Extensive knowledge regarding the rules and regulations of both the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
Experience in Construction, Faculties and Machine Assembly
Hands-on experience with all phases of construction.
Received patents for both a candle and a glass making process
Relevant Experience
Mr. Shadinger is a construction expert with more than 30 years of experience managing and overseeing various projects, designing equipment, and developing solutions for complex construction issues. He has worked on housing construction with Wheaton Industries in New Jersey and Arizona.
He worked with Arizona municipalities in the ADEQ P3 program, ADOT, and CH2MHILL.
Representative Projects
Here is where I give you my weak points. I am over 65; I had a heart attack 6 years ago. I am healthy and can do 30+ push ups.
1.Mechanics School, USMC, Top 10%
2.Machinist, Kimble Glass Top 10%
3.Machined Samples for Test, Drexel U.
4.Foil Mill Production, Ekco Prod.
5.Wizard Owl Prod, Wheaton Ind.
6.3P ADEQ Arizona
7.Gov Award ADEQ Arizona
8.Spec Book ADOT Arizona
9.Construction Manger CH2Mhill Korea, Japan, Alaska, Hill AFB, Utah
In the meantime, I was inducted in the NHRA Hall of Fame in Pomona, CA in 2018
If you do a search on Google, there are a few comments about me.
Peter R. Shadinger, P.E.
5337 East Larkspur Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
I would mention that I am a registered Mechanical Engineer; however, a number of my jobs indicate a versatile knowledge in many areas. ie. My picture was on the cover of “Chemical Engineering”.
Supervisory Construction Representative for the Panama Canal Expansion Program.
July 2009. Train and supervise 6 Engineers to verify the construction work on the expansion of the Panama Canal. The demo work, excavation, blasting, surveying, clearing, all form work, rebar construction and placing, concrete design, safety requirements, conduct meetings, work closely with all teams ACP and CH2MHILL to ensure production and scheduling meet the requirements which include the normal operation of the Panama Canal.
Resident Project Representative; Working on-site to represent FEMA after Hurricane IKE, April 2009. This required inspecting the site for all services and the trailers for all building codes and city requirements. The average workday was 12 hours.
Resident Project Representative; Working on-site to represent the Construction Manager and Project Engineer for PE&G in Mohave, CA,
February 2009; provide oversight for upgrading the pumping and filter system and safety equipment. Remove and demo existing tanks and existing in line filters. Installing new and larger tanks to contain a filter with double the capacity.
Resident Project Representative; Working on-site to represent the Construction Manager and Project Engineer; Post Falls, Idaho.
November 2007. Construction of a Waste Transfer Station for the County of Kootenai, Idaho. Starting on a 60 acre site, remove all topsoil and using a rock crusher, produce 3 inch minus and 1 inch minus fill material. Install five drive through scales and four buildings on site. Confirm all submittals, transmittals and RFI's required during construction. Place 6000 cu. yds. of concrete under winter conditions. Install 60 mil containment liners, a 10,000 gal. contact tank, and HDPE pipe. Certified in “Fusion welding for HDPE pipes. Install five large capacity scales, 7500 tons of ACP for roadway with proper striping. Construct metal buildings of various usage. Install a domestic water well and a fire well for 3000 gpm
Project Consultant; Aviation Construction In-line Baggage-Handling System; Ontario International Airport; Ontario;
June 2007. Resolved conflict between client and construction personnel. Confirmed all submittals, transmittals and RFI's required during construction. Installed fire sprinkler systems, install concrete, water piping, and general construction.
Milestone and Construction Inspector; Wastewater Treatment Plant; Native Corporation; Barrows, Alaska;
April 2007. Injected epoxy into concrete which had cracked during construction. Responsible for providing a leak free concrete holding structure which included an Anoxic cell, MBR (for micro-filters) cells and WAS cells.
Residence Engineer and Construction Inspector; Water Treatment Plant Improvements; City of Parsons, Kansas;
May 2006. Constructed a new pump house, installed lining for a 3 MG oxidation basin, and included a fluoride addition system. Installed a new intake and discharge lines from 18" to 24"concrete lined pipe. The project conclusion date is December 2007-8.
Residence Engineer and Aviation Construction Inspector; Airport Apron; Fort Collins-Loveland Airport; Loveland, Colorado;
October 2005. The project consisted of the removal and replacement sub-base, base and concrete at the main terminal. A fly ash sub-base and ABTP base and Geotech covering was used to recreate 60 ft. by 150 ft. in 20 by 20 ft. sections. Set dowel bars and rebar for concrete. All joints were cut and sealed using a honey comb seal. The concrete and asphalt joints were cut and used a backer rod with a silicone material. Inspected the layout and painting of all traffic lines for the aircraft.
Aviation Construction Inspector; Runway Rebuild; Hill A.F. Base; Layton, Utah;
July 2005. Removed and replaced sub-base, base and concrete at south end of runway, 200 ft. by 500 ft. in 25 by 25 ft. sections. Set dowel bars and rebar for concrete. All joints were cut and sealed using a silicone material. Supervised the milling operation of more than two 2 million sq. ft. by 6 inches of asphalt runway. The 9500 foot runway was within one on the profilagraph where the max allowed was seven.
Construction Manager; Kunsan U.S.A.F. Base; Kunsan, Korea;
October 2004. The project consisted of multiple projects including: a secondary clarifier for wastewater; hydronics cleaning and testing for a 128 room dormitory; installing a dry fire suppression system for multiple warehouses including two in an ammo depot. Responsible for the commission and installation of two gas assist, oil boilers used for heating four 128 room dormitories. Demolition work included removing 3800 kBTU boilers and exhaust ventilation system for a transportation facility for the Air Base.
Construction Manager; Removal of Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks; Japanese Defense Base, Chitose; Hodaka, Japan;
July 2004. The project required locating and testing for hydrocarbon spills or pipe leaks. Coordinated with non-english speaking Japanese workers in the restoration of the grounds that were in keeping with the existing landscape.
Construction Inspector; Maintenance Inspection; Williams USAF Base; Mesa, Arizona; June 2002. Responsible for the inspection of all maintenance, repair and new work conducted at the Williams Research Laboratory in Mesa. The project consisted of electrical, communications, HVAC, drywall, piping, and security.
Experience Prior to CH2M HILL
Transportation Engineer; Arizona Department of Transportation; Phoenix, Arizona;
2001. Developed new and revised existing specifications for the Department of Transportation. Assisted plan reviewers in the use of proper specifications and attended bid openings. Assistant Editor of the Arizona Specifications of Highways and Bridges; 2000.
Environmental Engineer; Arizona Department of Environmental Quality; Phoenix, Arizona;
1993. Responsible for reviewing Pollution Prevention Plans and inspecting plans for technical detail and consistency with Arizona and EPA-RCRA environmental regulations. Wrote technical reports and deficiency letters for inadequate plans and approved acceptable plans.
Initiated and managed the Arizona Partnership for Pollution Prevention (PPP). Scheduled and facilitated meetings; wrote minutes; invited participants; researched technical problems; and researched regulatory questions for EPA, RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, CFR, and OSHA in addition to the following:
Received the “Governor’s Recognition Award” in 1994.
Reviewed toxic data reports; tracked progress; designed and implemented flow charts; processed instructions; and assisted facilities in returning to compliance and reduced waste;
Instituted a materials exchange for the partnership where companies could reuse materials or exchange out-of-date materials that would otherwise be considered hazardous waste. Provided technical assistance and guidance to consultants, cities, and other parties and instructed professionals on how to complete pollution prevention plans and toxic data reports;
Wrote technical articles on recycling, pollution prevention, source reduction, and waste minimization for the Pollution Prevention Newsletter and EPA Region 9 Currents; managed databases for waste programs. Published articles for press release in the Arizona Business Journal, wrote brochures for environmental programs. Designed graphics for the logo for the P3 program. Communicated and helped companies remediate problems to come into compliance; and held a leadership roll with the Common Sense Initiative and the Environmental Leadership Program.
Project Engineering Manager; Corporate Engineering; Wheaton Industries, Millville, New Jersey;
1975. Supervised engineers, draftsmen, and mechanics and provided technical support for five separate plants. Trained technical people to operate and assemble machines. Built, modified, and installed in-plant equipment and machines. Additional responsibilities included the following:
Supervised construction of foundations, piping, HVAC, and mechanicals for a 30-ton glass furnace and batch house. Supervised technical professionals, fleet operations, fork lifts, earth moving, and bulldozers; construction on buildings and parking facilities and drainage systems; signed and approved change orders, supervised inspectors and accepted or rejected work.
Managed technical work with contractors for quotes and estimates for construction projects and performed remedial investigation of three Underground Storage Tanks (UST) including removal;
Directed preparation for Air Quality Permits for the construction of a clean room for plastics assembly of surgical tools, HEPA filters, and indoor air quality;
Managed stack testing on three 200-ton furnaces. Designed and managed three glass batch houses, formulated materials, installed bin vent filters, and computerized scale weighing to accuracy of point one percent;
Designed, built and developed a comprehensive plan for waste reduction at five Wheaton facilities. Reused material waste in a different process. Reduced water consumption ninety percent in one facility; designed and installed a wastewater treatment system for 2-MGD industrial facility, and managed Hazardous Waste.
Wrote EPA Engineers Report for the NJ Pollution Discharge Elimination System for Wheaton Industries, Standard Operating Procedures, and Preventive Maintenance Procedures.
Provided solution consulting to corporate plants and divisions that resolved problems. For example:
Performed the necessary safety inspection for the dry dock division to obtain the certification needed to satisfy a coast guard regulation and be awarded a contract to service a large vessel;
Revised the process for shipping hazardous materials offsite that resulted in cost reduction from $2,350 to $100 a week; Helped a glass division that was using 250,000 gallons a day of hot and cold water to eliminate 2-1,000,000 BTU/hr boilers and reduced the water use to 25,000 gallons a day;
Improved the glass factory, which was given 30 days to clean-up their oil discharge or face shut down, by designing and building two oil-water separators that improved the discharge 100 fold, and designed new equipment to reduce the amount of oil being generated;
Designed new HVAC systems for two plants in Puerto Rico;
Installed a new candle machine in Hamilton, Ontario. In addition; trained the manager and operator on the new equipment, thereby turning the facility into a great profit center; and
Provided oversight for a new glass plant in North Carolina and designed and built a 1-acre cooling pond to treat, recycle and cool water, and resolved control problems in the batch house to complete and pass a six sigma performance test.
Project Engineer & Manager; Ekco Products, Inc.; Clayton, New Jersey; 1971. Designed a scrap removal system for 30 punch presses; doubled the speed of a 4-high rolling mill (3,200 ft/min); reduced lubricating inventories 50 percent; installed 3-10,000 gallon underground storage tanks. Managed, trained, and directed the fire brigade; and trained workers in safety procedures. Designed machines, factory layouts, and calculated heating and cooling requirements for air conditioning, pipe layouts for gas and air pipes, and underground storage tanks. Devised an automatic material handling system that consisted of a train that traveled throughout the plant to pickup finished product from packing stations, deliver the product to the warehouse, and unload the product. Inspected all welded pipes, fire system, cooling water, and hydraulic lines up to 5,000 psi. Transitioned to plant mechanical engineer and supervised all maintenance, building and ground personnel. As facilities engineer, was responsible for all plant access, security, HVAC, and personnel safety. Forensic engineering was used to determine that the gearbox driven by a 1,800 hp motor that operated the mill rolls was not manufactured correctly, which saved the company over $30,000. Resolved in three months a problem outside experts failed to solve and increased the smaller, or foil mill, speed from 1,500 fpm to 2,200 fpm. In six months, it exceeded the design speed with 3,200 fpm.
Professional Organizations/Affiliations
ASME – Life Member
NSPE – Past President PESSNJ
Honors and Awards
NHRA, Established National Records with four different engines 1962-73
Divison I, Hall of Fame 1980
Hall of Fame; National Museum in Pomona, CA 2013
Legion of Honor, York, PA 2014
Patents
Holds 2 patents for a hollow casting machine and a glass “gob accelerator”
Supplemental Information
Years Experience Prior to CH2M HILL: 29
CH2M HILL Hire Date: 05/17/2001
CH2MHILL: 11
Customer Contacts
Kootenai County, Idaho, Mr. Roger Saterfiel, Director of Solid Waste, 208-***-****
City of Parsons, KS, Mr. Joseph Steverson, Water Plant Supervisor, 620-***-****
Post Grad. Education
Laboratory Assistant; Non-Destructive Evaluation;Drexel University;1971
Laboratory Assistant; IC Engine Lab; Drexel University; 1971
Project Management; Geology and Pumps; Drexel University; 1973
Industrial Wastewater Treatment; Rutgers University; 1985
Wastewater Treatment; Mercer County College; 1986
Arizona Leadership Academy; Foundation Level; 1995
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