JAMES R. COLE, P.E.

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Texarkana, TX ****1

Cell: 903-***-****

adrc0v@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

I have 30 years experience as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the field of project management and project engineering. As Project Manager of multi-million dollar projects, I am responsible for total project development, budgets / estimates, procurement, fabrication, installation, and prove out of turnkey projects. I am also proficient in managing plant facilities, plant support services and piping, equipment design, shop fabrication, hydraulic systems, pneumatic system, process instrumentation and PLC controls. I am experienced and trained in lean enterprise systems and techniques, continuous improvement, and 6 sigma quality controls.

EDUCATION:

B.S.M.E. - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Licensed Professional Engineer - Arkansas No. 7600

SPECIAL TRAINING:

CQCM - Army Corps of Engineers

Lean manufacturing / Continuous Improvement - Kaizen, 5 S, Poke-Yoke, and Value Stream mapping

Operational Excellence - 6 Sigma process control, FMEA and Mini tab

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

A\B Controls, Safety Engineering and Management

AWS D-1.1 Welding certification

POSITIONS:

Project Manager, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer, Shop Supervisor, Drafting / Design Supervisor, Field Installation Supervisor, Improvement Team Leader, and Land Surveyor / Developer.

REFERENCES:

Portfolios and references are available upon request.

DETAILED RESUME

PERSONAL DATA:

MARITAL STATUS Divorced

EDUCATION: DEQUEEN HIGH SCHOOL

DEQUEEN, ARKANSAS

GRADUATED MAY, 1981

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

GRADUATED MAY, 1986

COMPUTER SKILLS: AUTOCAD, SAP, MICROSOFT OFFICE - WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, ACCESS, PROJECT, POWER POINT, JD EDWARDS AND MORE.

TRAINING: LEAN ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PRESENTATION SKILLS

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

ALLEN BRADLEY MICROLOGIC & PLC 5

INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS

SYSTEM SAFETY ENGINEERING

AMCCOM EXPLOSIVE SAFETY

EMPLOYMENT:

May 2015 – Present

Albemarle / ECI, Magnolia, AR

Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer

As a project manager / mechanical engineer for Albemarle at its Magnolia Chemical bromine plant, I am responsible for many plant systems as well as the brine field equipment procurement and improvement projects. My responsibilities include the down hole pumping equipment in the brine field supply and injection wells. My projects involve up to 1200 HP pumps, motors, piping, electrical service and instrumentation of both down-hole equipment up to 10,000 feet in depth and above ground systems at the well sites.

My chemical plant projects include specialized chemical resistant equipment and piping systems installed in various highly corrosive processes. FRP and lined piping systems are common including titanium and tantalum pumps, heat exchangers, and vessels. I use SAP implement and manage projects. My projects in the plant and brine field account for approximately $ 7 million in capital expenditures per year.

November 2014 – May 2015

JDL Construction, Texarkana, AR

Perform the installation and retrofit of commercial metal buildings and structures in Southwest Arkansas and Northeast Texas. The buildings and structures range form power plant installations over 100 feet in height to strip malls and gymnasiums. Operated various types of heavy equipment to assists in installation. Used building manufacture’s stamped drawings to assure installation is in accordance with engineering guidelines.

2013 – 2014

RON COLE, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR-

LAND SURVEYOR

Returned to the family land surveying business to close the business and handle family matters after my father’s death in 2012.

August 2010 - July 2012

Bering Straits, Anchorage Alaska (Red River Army Depot)

Project Manager

Managed a maintenance contract with Red River Army Depot. Performed all invoicing to the government as well as development and implementation of all safety, environmental and quality plans. Overseen a crew of 23 employees to successfully complete the contract. Contract included maintenance of 118 DLA facilities located at RRAD. Also prepared contract proposal / bid estimates at other military installations across the country.

April 2010- August 2010

Crosby Lebus, Longview, TX

Project Engineer / AutoCAD Designer

As Project Engineer I developed improvement projects for the forging plant operations and equipment to reduce operating cost and obtain additional capabilities. Designed tooling for forging plant and managed improvement projects. Led Lean Manufacturing improvement projects.

AUGUST 2007 - FEBRUARY 2010

EMR, INC., LAWRENCE, KS -

PROJECT MANAGER

- Hampton Inn Construction, New Iberia, Louisiana - $7.3 million

-Building 499 Ventilation Repairs, DDRT Red River Army Depot -$3.8 million

-Asphalt Paving, DDRT Red River Army Depot - $3.2 million

-Electrical Upgrades, DDRT Red River Army Depot - $2.3 million

As project manager, I am responsible for the above projects totaling over $16 million involving Construction, Paving, HVAC, Roofing, Lighting, and electrical upgrade projects. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to, on-site project management of all field related activities on project site including project scheduling, field work, subcontractor performance, QAQC, and cost control. In addition to the on-site management, I conduct administrative and reporting tasks in support of the projects to include development and implementation of project work plans, quality plans, budget /invoicing plans, safety and health plans, and Microsoft project schedules.

APRIL 2007 - AUGUST 2007

WARREN RIG INC., TEXARKANA TX -

PETROLEUM / DRILLING PROJECT ENGINEER

As project engineer I’m responsible for design and procurement of oil / gas well drilling equipment. My job duties include the design, procurement and assembly of new drilling rigs at the Texarkana facility, and operation / maintenance of an existing drilling rig in field operation. Managing shop operations and field repair crews are part of my responsibilities. Preparation of PM schedules, equipment inspections, and repair procedures are also my responsibility.

APRIL 2006 - APRIL 2007

HUSQVARNA, NASHVILLE AR -

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

As manufacturing engineer in the engine plant, I’m responsible for all engineering

activities and automated assembly equipment in the Shaft department. My responsibilities include leading lean manufacturing and Kaizen teams to improve processes. I am responsible for coordinating maintenance / tool and die shop efforts to support automation and production efforts. I’m responsible for coordinating safety tours with abatement schedules, new project development and departmental budgets.

FEBRUARY 2006 - APRIL 2006

DAY AND ZIMMERMANN, MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION -

PROJECT ENGINEER

Engineering consulting project . Machine retrofit design, procurement, and field installation of automated munitions loading equipment. Installation in India.

AUGUST 2004 - JANUARY 2006

RON COLE, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR-

LAND SURVEYOR

Returned to the family land surveying business to fill in for my father during his health complications. As land surveyor, I managed the business to include all field and office aspects of land surveying and development engineering.

JANUARY 1997 - AUGUST 2004

COOPER TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY

SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER

As Senior Project Engineer, I was responsible for the areas of Tire Curing, Tire Finishing and Tire Warehousing and Distribution. I successfully completed over 25 million dollars in capital and expense projects during my tenure. I severed as mentor to CO-OP engineers during my tenure with Cooper Tire. As opportunities presented themselves, I took on additional areas of responsibility such as Plant wide ventilation, Environmental Compliance of effluents, Plant Steam and air distribution systems and leak maintenance, and in-plant office / training facilities. Success summary and portfolio’s are available for detailed description.

SEPTEMBER 1994 - JANUARY 1997

DAY AND ZIMMERMANN, MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION - PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECTS -

- 155MM FILLING PLANT, INDIA (9.4 MILLION)

- 125MM/BARMINE FILLING PLANT, INDIA (8.8 MILLION)

- DETONATOR LOADING EQUIPMENT, ENGLAND (100 K)

Successfully directed and managed design engineering and drafting staff, purchasing, shop, and installation personnel to effectively execute assigned projects. I was responsible for contract administration and coordination with foreign officials, vendors and installation crews. I was responsible for allocation of project budgets while maintaining profit margins. Supervised on site equipment installation, debug and plant start-up programs. Directed marketing efforts to include development of cost estimates and proposal packages.

JUNE 1992 - SEPTEMBER 1994

DAY AND ZIMMERMANN, MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION - SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER / SHOP SUPERVISOR

Successfully led design and manufacture of precision automated ordnance item assembly machines in an in-house facility. I was responsible for generating equipment designs, reviewing drawings, requisition and inspection of vendor equipment. As shop supervisor successfully directed machinist, welders, electricians, fitters, carpenters and labors to complete equipment fabrication and overseas shipping assignments as directed by project management.

JANUARY 1987 - JUNE 1992

DAY AND ZIMMERMANN, LONE STAR DIVISION - SENIOR HAZARD CONTROL ENGINEER

Developed and submitted site plans for new projects and project revisions. Member of best buy committees involved in preparing equipment specifications and evaluation of bid proposals. Performed failure and hazard analyses on production equipment and plant operating systems. Member of Core Teams responsible for reviewing labor cost and SPC data to improve quality, safety and productivity. Responsible for approving all engineering orders, drawings and operating procedures within assigned areas.

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