Electrical Power Phillips 66

Professional Summary and Skills

Engaging professional solution designer draws on decades of experience to compose and conduct innovative solutions to challenging issues involving all aspects of complex new product project applications of any magnitude from concept thru completion with a positively energized can-do attitude. Expertise includes:

• Mechanical/Electrical/Pneumatic/Hydraulic/Electrical Control Systems Integration for production automation.

• Electrical power and controls automation MCC/PLC/HMI process sequence of operation and field instrumentation.

• Process utilities power supply sizing definition, including detailed design, supply and installation when applicable.

• Proposal generation (Quotations) of all scope details including commercial matters on massively complex projects.

• Understanding and generating Process Flow Diagrams and P&IDs for all scope details including system proposals.

• Orchestrate and perform sales presentations to clients defining sales proposal scope from concept to completion.

• Performing detailed client & supplier contract negotiations to produce agreeable timely sales & purchase closures.

• Generate and follow detailed project scheduling including milestones while publishing regular progress reports.

• Generate Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals (IO&M) for equipment installation and continued use.

Professional Experience

Engineering Manager – Mill City Roasters, Inc. – Minneapolis, MN – Full Time March, 2020 to May 30, 2022:

• Produced Engineered 3D Models of 10 lines of coffee roasters including all electro/mechanical aspects involved.

• Developed and produced new innovative processing airflow systems and production automation machinery.

Senior Process Engineer – Alfa Laval – Richmond, VA – Full Time – June, 2021 to November, 2021:

• World-class engineering team partner responsible for reviewing highly complex engineering documents generated for the deign/build of several massive regenerative and biofuel production projects. Provided mechanical critique of 3D model details for new 800M gal/yr. biodiesel production facility renovation by Phillips 66 in San Francisco, CA.

Engineering Manager – Tecnetics Industries, Inc. – St Paul, MN – Full Time March, 2020 to August, 2020:

• Managed all aspects involved in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering teams on custom engineered projects.

• Developed and produced new innovative bulk materials conveying systems and processing machinery.

Layoff due to Tecnetics Industries suffered a dramatic loss of business as a result of the COVID19 epidemic.

Plant Process Engineer - Navy Island, Inc. - West St Paul, MN – Full Time October, 2019 to March, 2020:

• Designed, built and installed several complex process improvements to dramatically enhance production.

CAD Technician III - Wells Concrete - Maple Grove, MN - Contract June, 2018 to August, 2019:

• Produced detail drawings of prestressed concrete hollow core, solid slabs columns & beams from BIM layouts.

• Used integration of Autodesk 3D Revit 2019/Edge, Concrete Vision, 2D AutoCAD 2019 and MS Office Software.

Project Design Engineer - Scanlan International - St. Paul, MN - Contract April 2018 to May 2018:

• Redesigned entire process facility layout using Six Sigma and SolidWorks to streamline production process flow.

• Communicated effectively with all personnel involved for best outcome.

• Completed and exceeded my contract mission obligations one week early and well under budget.

Project Engineer/Manager - Crain Walnut Shelling - Los Molinos, CA - Contract Dec. 2016 to Jan. 2018:

• Assessed, designed and implemented two multimillion-dollar custom engineered processing facility expansions.

• Managed civil, structural, architectural, process, electrical power & controls and utilities, concept thru completion while utilizing Solidworks 3D, AutoCAD 2D software +all Microsoft Office products on time and under budget.

Project Manager of Conveyor Design - Muyang USA - Overland Park, KS - Contract Dec. 2014 to Nov. 2016:

• Managed R&D details for grain handling system conveyors produced in China/Asia for worldwide use.

• Created a new innovative conveyor design for improved food handling sanitation and energy efficiency.

• Used Inventor PRO 3D, AutoCAD 2D software and Microsoft Office products to accomplish ambitious goals.

Construction Project Manager - Cargill Malt - Spiritwood, ND - Contract Aug. 2014 to Dec. 2014:

• Installation Supervisor of conveying and process modifications to advance production and improve quality.

• Designed, orchestrated and directed all operations for multi-million-dollar plant modifications.

Project Manager - Process Systems Integration, LLC - Minneapolis, MN - Contract Aug. 2012 to July 2014:

• Developed FDA grain storage, drying & conveying systems using AutoCAD-2014 and Microsoft products.

• Designed & Generated Process Flow Diagrams for 400-point grain dust system per NFPA-68 guidelines.

• Created and sold (5) $900K innovative custom processing systems per GMP, ASTM, NEMA & OSHA standards.

Project Manager - Wolf Material Handling Systems, Inc. - Elk River, MN - July 2010 to July 2012:

• Managed design/build details of systems for renewable fuels delivery to (3) 100mW power plants @ $23M.

• Worked with teams of engineers, designers and fabricators using AutoCAD 2D & Microsoft products.

• Designed plant layouts of new conveying and controls technologies per NEMA, ASTM & OSHA regulations.

Project Lead / Senior Process Designer - AMEC Engineering - Mpls, MN - Contract June 2008 to June 2010

• Lead teams of process, civil, structural, architectural and utility designers (30 people) Saved client millions.

• Coordinated all design vocations to generate overall project plans allowing for a smooth installation.

Vice President of Process Systems - Millerbernd Design & Fab - Winsted, MN - Contract Sept. 2005 to May 2008

• Managed all marketing, design and sales team efforts of custom food processing systems for cheese and dairy.

• Developed (6) new processing lines of machinery; all US Patented, USDA, 3A Dairy and WDA approved.

• Designed, estimated, proposed and sold several large custom dairy processing and CIP systems.

Founder, President & Project Manager - Activator Inc. - Minneapolis, MN - Aug. 1995 to Aug. 2005

• Managed all details of food processing projects for existing and new start-up production facilities.

• Developed and patented two new process innovations providing safety while saving space, time and energy.

• Design/Build many bulk materials processing projects concepts to completions using AutoCAD and MS products.

Sales Engineer & Project Manager - USA Canada & Mexico - Codema Inc. - Mpls. MN - Feb. 1991 to Jul. 1995

• Design/Build of several food processing and packaging systems for existing production facilities internationally.

Sales Representative for 28 Principals in 5+ State Territory - Pesco Inc. - Mpls. MN - Jan. 1990 to Jan. 1991

• Consulted, quoted and sold custom food processing projects large & small to fortune 500 & family businesses.

International & Special Project Sales Manager - Dynamic Air Inc. - St Paul, MN – Jan. 1988 to Dec. 1989

• Designed, quoted and sold over $13M in sales to new clients in the USA and to International Power Facilities.

Designer, R&D Manager & Project Manager - Buhler Inc. - Plymouth, MN - Aug. 1977 to Dec. 1987

• Designed new custom machinery for pneumatic conveying systems for bulk material handling of many products.

• Developed and managed Product R&D Testing Facility while conducting and proving new process solutions.

Professional Intellectual Property Process Utility Publications - Developed and secured by Paul Radosevich

US Patent # 5,960,990 - Product Discharge Activator and Method of Use - Used in four product lines.

US Patent # 6,322,318 - Blower Package and Method of Use - Energy & space saving, clean & quiet.

US Patent # 8,809,656 - Diaphragm Tension System and Method of Use - Acoustic resonance tuning system.

Education

• Hennepin Technical College - Mechanical Design Engineering 1&2 +Structural, Plastics, Math, Business - 1977

• Society of Manufacturing Engineers - Geometric Positioning and Tolerancing - 1992

• Hennepin Technical College - Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD Release 9.0 - 1995

• Anoka Technical College - Advanced Computer Aided Design - AutoCAD Release 11.0 - 1998

• SkillPath Seminars Course - Six Sigma Methodology for Organizing Complex Integrated Processes - 2005

• SkillPath Seminars - Microsoft Project, Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines - 2007

• SkillPath Seminars - Microsoft Excel - Advanced Use, Shortcuts and Practical Application - 2009

• Business Development Courses - Earl Nightingale, Harvey Mackay, Stephen Covey, Jeffrey Gitomer - 2010

• CompuMaster Course - How to Build Powerful PowerPoint Presentations - 2012

• Google Certified Course - SketchUp 3D Modelling Software - 2013

• AutoDesk Certified Course - Autodesk Inventor Pro 2015 for 3D Parts and Assemblies - 2015

• AutoDesk Certified Course - SolidWorks Mechanical Design of 3D Part and Assemblies, Plus eDrawings - 2014

• AutoDesk Certified Course - Autodesk Revit 2018 with Edge BIM for 3D Parts and Assemblies - 2019

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