Project Manager Engineer

Jeffrey A. May 682-***-****

Arlington, Texas *******.*.***@*****.***

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Laticrete International Inc, Grand Prairie, Texas

Principal Project Engineer, Corporate Engineering, 2024 – 2025

• Applied engineering techniques and services in the design, specification, construction, and start-up of new production processes, equipment, and buildings.

• Participated in the development and administration of capital plans, defining project initiatives based on business/operational needs and opportunities.

• Lead the scope, cost, and schedule development of capital projects and prepared justifications for expenditures with cost-benefit analysis.

• Created and maintained project timelines to ensure they were completed on schedule.

• Assessed equipment and processes and make recommendations for improvements.

• Supported start-up of manufacturing processes and equipment including transitioning of responsibilities to Operations after project scope has been met.

• Troubleshooted and guided repairs of existing equipment and processes.

• Oversaw planning, delivery, installation, and integration of $1.5MM indexing machine project at Indianapolis facility.

NextEra Energy Resources, Juno Beach, Florida (Remote) Early-Stage Project Manager, Green Hydrogen Development, 2023 - 2024 (Contract)

• Responsible for multiple energy production projects with an emphasis on renewable energy (green electrolysis) as well as conventional means utilizing natural gas and renewable natural gas feedstocks.

• Coordinated with construction, procurement, project valuation, environmental, compliance and permitting, and startup and commissioning teams in the successful execution of new and enhanced energy production projects.

• Worked with Engineering and Construction Department leadership to safely drive projects and complete them on schedule.

• Ensured compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements. Matheson Tri-Gas, Irving, Texas

Senior Project Manager, Packaged Gas Engineering, 2021 – 2023

• Oversaw the design, permitting, and construction of $5.5MM facility in Miami FL.

• Managed the relocation of a 200,000ft

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cylinder filling plant and warehouse facility.

• Managed multiple capital projects overseeing the design and installation of cryogenic vessels, pumps, and supporting equipment.

• Responsible for oversight and approval of all MOCs for the Packaged Gas Division.

• Designed and retrofitted existing cryogenic pumping units with high pressure and cold embrittlement safety devices.

• Obtained permits and ensured compliance with local and state health, safety and environmental requirements.

Westrock Recycled Paper Mill, Dallas, Texas

Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Group, 2018 – 2020

• Averaged six capital projects per year with budgets between $25,000-$2,000,000.

• Designed and oversaw installation of platforms, catwalks, stairways, and structural improvements with a focus on safety and ergonomics.

• Evaluated, purchased, and oversaw the installation and startup of production equipment, pumps, motors, vessels, and piping.

• Supervised mill maintenance staff and outside contractors throughout the installation and start-up of projects and upgrades.

• Led weekly safety discussions with facility team members.

• Managed night shift rotations during monthly turnarounds, supervising all mill and outside personnel.

Air Liquide Industrial U.S., Grand Prairie, Texas

Senior Project Manager, Field Service Division, 2007 – 2016

• Managed hundreds of customer-specific projects by designing process systems, generating cost estimates, creating detailed P&IDs and layout drawings, leading project safety reviews, and supervising installations.

• Led Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs/HAZOPs), Area Risk Assessments (ARAs), incident investigations, and failure analyses.

• Obtained permits from local government agencies certifying that equipment and system designs met municipal specifications as well as EPA, NFPA, OSHA, DOT, and FAA requirements.

• Designed process systems to deliver cryogenic liquids and high-pressure gaseous hydrogen, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide at customer flow and pressure requirements.

• SME for design, approval, and installation of onsite concrete cooling systems.

• Awarded President Club’s Trophy for Individual Operational Excellence in 2011 and 2013.

• Served as mentor for new engineers, providing technical support and guidance.

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