Senor Engineer

RESUME

Tracy G. Jernigan 931-***-****

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Texarkana, TX 75503

Over thirty years of progressive experience in the Mechanical Engineering field. Experienced in all types of process flow systems and machinery. Worked as Maintenance Engineer, Design Engineer, Operations Engineer, Project Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, and Reliability Leader. Experienced in paper mills, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and R&D facilities.

WORK HISTORY

Operation Maintenance Coordinator

Graphic Packaging International, Texarkana, TX 1/2022 – present

Responsible for the coordination of all maintenance and repair work and the improvement and sustainability of overall equipment reliability. Full authority for requesting, approving and controlling all maintenance and repair work. Manages the department checkbook, keeping expenditures in line with the department budget.

Reliability Engineer

McKinley Paper, Port Angeles, WA 10/2019-12/2021

Perform RCFA on equipment down time events. Develop useful CMMS PM program using SAP. Manage lube oil inventory and analysis program. Develop/enhance PM procedures. Vibration program management. Evaluate critical equipment. Setup spare parts program for new equipment.

Project Manager

Oxford Global Resources, Vernon, TX 6/2018-8/2018

Performed capital project management to six projects dealing with guar bean processing. Developed concepts, solicited bids, oversaw contractor progress with installation.

Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Neenah Paper, Inc. Brattleboro, VT 5/2017-3/2018

Provided direction and leadership of maintenance program. Monitored and maintained capital project accountability. Lead safety initiatives and corrective actions. Utilized CMMS to develop and report key KPI’s. Lead a staff of 3 project engineers, a utilities engineer, and a maintenance supervisor. Indirect reports included 12 craftsmen.

Maintenance Supervisor

Oxford Global Resources, Brattleboro, VT 11/2016-5/2017

Worked at Neenah paper with minimal staff. Responsible for all maintenance and equipment engineering activities throughout the mill. Performed project manager duties for capital projects. Worked with outside contractors. Led proactive PM program. Had maintenance budget accountability.

Reliability Engineer

Flint Hills Resources, Corpus Christi, TX 5/2014-1/2015

Worked with internal and external customers to improve pumps seals to reduce emissions. Performed oversight of compressor rebuild.

Reliability Engineer

Mueller Water Products, Albertville, AL 5/2013-1/2014

Managed implementation of the corporate Reliability Based Production Model. Ranked critical equipment and chronic bad actors. Developed planning & scheduling workflow, and roles and responsibilities. Introduced Operator Basic Care utilizing 5S, lubrication management, visual controls, and equipment ownership.

Startup Reliability Engineer

Adecco Engineering & Technical, Inc. Clarksville, TN 3/2011-1/2013

At Hemlock SemiConductor, I managed verification, installation and startup of new pump installations throughout the chemical facility. Served as rotating equipment senior consultant. Prepared job plans for startup and commissioning. Dealt with hazardous liquids to difficult slurries pumping systems. Hired and utilized contractors for specialized services such as alignments and vibration analyses. Provided work instructions and guidance to maintenance crafts.

Sabbatical- Full time single parent of 4 2008 - 2011

Facilities Engineer

Jacobs Engineering 1987 - 2007

Two distinct Operating Segments of Jacobs Engineering worked together utilizing personnel at each location as needed to meet customer’s needs. I worked for the AEDC Group at Arnold Air Force Base, TN in 1987-1990 and again in 1994-1998. Then I worked for the Technology Group at Tullahoma, TN in 1990-1994 and 1998-2006.

Senior Design/Startup Engineer – Process Systems

Jacobs Engineering (Technology Group) Tullahoma, TN

Led design/build/startup of process systems in advanced test facilities throughout the world for private, public, and government clients.

Plant Operations Engineer – Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility

Jacobs Engineering (AEDC Group) Arnold AFB, TN

Determined facility equipment and personnel requirements to meet customers test requirements. Responsible for approximately forty supporting personnel during facility operations. Directed morning meeting to prioritize repairs.

Facility Maintenance Engineer

Jacobs Engineering (AEDC Group) Arnold AFB, TN

Directed asset management of a vast array of mechanical systems throughout the plant. Made significant reductions in downtime. Managed oil analysis program and developed the predictive maintenance arm using existing and developing technologies. Served as project manager for maintenance projects on systems of my responsibility.

Maintenance Supervisor

Batesville Casket Co, Manchester, TN 1986 – 1987

Directed daily maintenance activities of 16 craftsmen. Prepared work instructions and documented work completed. Completed in-house projects and responded to emergencies with urgency.

EDUCATION

1982-1986 BSME, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville,TN

1988-1999 Graduate courses, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee Space Institute, Arnold AFB, TN

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