JAMES L. THOMPSON

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RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72802

Home : 479-***-****

Cell : 479-***-****

hk2agq@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Maintenance / Engineering / Facility / Project Management

Team Leadership, Training, Empowerment

Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, MP2/SAP-PM

Ammonia Refrigeration, PLC, Electrical, Utilities

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, BSEE

Codes : NFPA/70E, ASME, API, Mechanical, Gas, Fire, EHS,

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Position: Facility Engineer

Axciom Corporation, Conway, AR

Oct 2007 to Present

Work in a multi-disciplined team environment with primary responsibilities to lead in design and day to day support of datacenters involving Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS Systems), Power Generators, Switch Gear, etc..., while maintaining superior uptime of production data center electrical environment, Manage capital improvement and expense projects in support of manufacturing requirements, Design electrical power distribution systems and design single conducting phase power and lighting systems for facility and data center projects, Schedule, plan, conduct and coordinate electrical work on facilities, Coordinate activities with City, State and County officials and familiarity with NEC and IEEE standards, Serve as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors and design teams, Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract document and estimates, Provide electrical technical leadership on a wide range of mission critical projects in production data centers, Foster, coach, and lead the team technically while facilitating professional development

Position: Maintenance Manager & Staff / Facility Engineer

Firestone Tube Company, Russellville, AR

July 2004 to Oct 2007 (downsizing)

Manage capital improvement and expense projects in support of manufacturing requirements and proactively identify and repond to building and/or equipment repair and maintenance issues and address them accordingly. Schedule, monitor, repair, and/or complete the maintenance of the equipment and/or facility to ensure that the building and equipment are safe and operational to meet OSHA, operational and regulatory procedures, processes and corporate objectives. Oversee the maintenance of electrical, steam, HVAC, plumbing (water and sewer), hydraulic, compressed air, vacuum, fire, and security systems, including the replacement, construction and installation of equipment. Assign work orders. Manage preventative maintenance programs for facility and production equipment. Oversee and ensure that the building, grounds and equipment are maintained. Assist operations in the development, implementation, and administration of all building and equipment operational policies, programs and systems. Figure/prepare the following annual budgets: engineering, maintenance, utility, and capital improvement projects. Oversee the maintenance and repair of the following types of equipment: ABB Robot, Banbury mixer, calendar rolls, strainer, extruders, splicing machines, presses, UPS systems, various packaging and shipping equipment, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and water tube boilers.

Position: Area Maintenance Manager / Facility Engineer / Environmental Manager

Sara Lee Hosiery, Clarksville, AR

February 2001 to June 2004 (downsizing)

Manage capital improvement and expense projects in support of manufacturing requirements and proactively identify and repond to building and/or equipment repair and maintenance issues and address them accordingly. Schedule, monitor, repair, and/or complete the maintenance of the equipment and/or facility to ensure that the building and equipment are safe and operational to meet OSHA, operational and regulatory procedures, processes and corporate objectives. Oversee the maintenance of electrical, steam, HVAC, plumbing (water and sewer), hydraulic, compressed air, vacuum, fire, and security systems, including the replacement, construction and installation of equipment. Assign work orders. Manage preventative maintenance programs for facility and production equipment. Oversee and ensure that the building, grounds and equipment are maintained. Assist operations in the development, implementation, and administration of all building and equipment operational policies, programs and systems. Figure/prepare the following annual budgets: engineering, maintenance, utility, and capital improvement projects.

Oversee the maintenance and repair of the following types of equipment: Andover control system, air washes, chillers, firetube boilers, 21 air compressors, vacuum fans, Trion electrostatic precipitators, UPS systems and emergency diesel, building and grounds.

Position: Plant/Facility Engineer / Environmental Manager

Tyson Foods, Scranton and Clarksville, AR

May 1999 to January 2001 (caustic rendering-severe allergy)

Manage capital improvement and expense projects in support of manufacturing requirements and proactively identify and repond to building and/or equipment repair and maintenance issues and address them accordingly. Schedule, monitor, repair, and/or complete the maintenance of the equipment and/or facility to ensure that the building and equipment are safe and operational to meet OSHA, operational and regulatory procedures, processes and corporate objectives. Oversee the maintenance of electrical, steam, HVAC, plumbing (water and sewer), hydraulic, compressed air, vacuum, fire, and security systems, including the replacement, construction and installation of equipment. Assign work orders. Manage preventative maintenance programs for facility and production equipment. Oversee and ensure that the building, grounds and equipment are maintained. Assist operations in the development, implementation, and administration of all building and equipment operational policies, programs and systems. Figure/prepare the following annual budgets: engineering, maintenance, utility, and capital improvement projects. Oversee the maintenance and repair of the hydrolizers, centrifuges, watertube boilers, walking floors, feather, meat, blood, and sludge systems in the production of making various types of meal.

Position: Electrical/Refrigeration Engineer And Maintenance Supervisor

ConAgra Frozen Foods, Russellville, AR

January 1996 to April 1999 (layoff - engineering centralized at Corporate)

Manage capital improvement and expense projects in support of manufacturing requirements and proactively identify and repond to building and/or equipment repair and maintenance issues and address them accordingly. Schedule, monitor, repair, and/or complete the maintenance of the equipment and/or facility to ensure that the building and equipment are safe and operational to meet OSHA, operational and regulatory procedures, processes and corporate objectives. Oversee the maintenance of electrical, steam, HVAC, plumbing (water and sewer), hydraulic, compressed air, vacuum, fire, and security systems, including the replacement, construction and installation of equipment. Assign work orders. Manage preventative maintenance programs for facility and production equipment. Oversee and ensure that the building, grounds and equipment are maintained. Assist operations in the development, implementation, and administration of all building and equipment operational policies, programs and systems. Responsible for the installation and implementation of lockout/tagout equipment and the development of associated procedures. Teach/certify on forklift/walkie/skyjacker operation and safety. Oversee the maintenance and repair of the following types of equipment: Ammonia systems, blast freezers, spiral freezers, chillers, contherms, watertube boilers, air compressors, vacuum fans, UPS systems and emergency diesel, weight scales, metal detectors, building and grounds.

Previous Positions:

Assistant Building Official

City of Russellville, Russellville, AR

1995 to 1996

Electrical Design Engineer

Arkansas Nuclear One, Russellville, AR

1990 to 1995

Engineering Technician

Potlatch Corporation, McGehee, AR

1988 to 1990

Master Electrician / Job Foreman

H & H Electric, Inc., Hot Springs, AR

1984 to 1988

Electricians Mate

U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA and Charleston, SC

1980 to 1984

EDUCATION

Oct. 1990 - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering – Ashwood University

N.C. State – Lean Mfg. for Managers (1 week course – Feb. 2004)

Sara Lee – Lean Mfg. Training (June 2003)

Sara Lee – Environmental Rules and Reg. for Environmental Managers (Nov. 2003)

Sara Lee – Environmental Bootcamp (Oct. 2002)

Acxiom – CPR, BBP, AED, and First Aid (Feb. 2009)

Caterpillar – CEP1 and CEP2 – Electric power generation (2009,2010)

Eaton Powerware – UPS first responder training - 9315 (2010)

LICENSES:

Arkansas - Electrical Contractor Arkansas - HVAC/R Contractor Class B

Arkansas - Master Electrician Arkansas - HVAC/R Municipal Inspector

Arkansas – Boiler Operator EPA - Universal Certification

SBCCI- Building Inspector Reta/IIAR – Industrial Ammonia System Operator

MEMBERSHIPS:

Association of Facility Engineers

Veterans of Foreign Wars

American Legion

REFERENCES

Furnished upon request.

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