Engineer Manager

RALPH BOETTGE

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CORPORATE PROJECT ENGINEER

"Specializing in project, people, cost, and facilities management to

decrease operating costs"

An experienced and ethical Facilities/Project/People Manager with the

experience and business acumen to successfully multi task and manage

projects with little or no supervision. A skilled negotiator who can

successfully select and manage outside contractors for 7 figure projects at

multiple sites and maintain OSHA/EPA compliance.

ABILITIES INCLUDE:

Managing multi site renovations, repairs and upgrades to facilities and

equipment with little/no supervision.

Selecting/installing capital equipment from project start to commissioning

in high-pressure environments.

Problem solver and cross-functional team manager who easily manages

Facilities upgrades/maintenance (electrical, air, water, HVAC, mechanical,

fire suppression, gas, and building systems) at multiple locations.

Proven ability to develop and manage people, capital budgets and projects

for multiple sites.

The ability to lead and coordinate projects to improve production

efficiency and reduce costs.

KEY STRENGTHS: Interpersonal Skills | Problem solving | Ability to get

difficult projects successfully completed |

| Vendor/People management | Reducing costs | Capital budgeting | The

ability to lead and work independently |

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BAUMUELLER NUERMONT CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA

2011 - Present

Industrial Project Manager - 60% travel

Lead and manage equipment relocations, installations and dismantling

projects at multiple locations.

Manage labor, equipment and logistics costs for assigned projects at

multiple sites.

Travel to sites and manage installation crews and site supervisors as well

as project progress.

Manage and assess project budgets and maintain positive relationships with

the customer and vendors.

MANHEIM Auto Auctions, Atlanta, GA 10/2006 - 11/2010

Corporate Facility/Project Engineer - 50% national travel, 80+ sites

Responsible for capital project estimating; wastewater, building and VOC

permitting, HVAC installations, building upgrades and renovations according

to local regulations to ensure OSHA/NFPA/EPA code compliance.

Estimated and managed capital expense budgets and the installation and

startup of major capital equipment projects up to $1,200,000, all under

budget and on time at multiple sites.

Performed site and building assessments and managed field

maintenance/repairs of buildings and equipment.

Developed Department of Excellence for Facilities, Maintenance, and

Hazardous Wastes for 80+ facilities, performed facility inspections and

presented written corrective actions to management.

Estimated costs and Implemented NESHAPS upgrades to facilities and

production equipment.

Implemented VSD technology on new equipment installations, saving 28% on

energy costs.

Managed all project budgets and schedules for timely completion, all on

time and under budget.

SELF EMPLOYED, Tampa, FL, Real estate entrepreneur

2004 - 2006

SUPERIOR MANUFACTURING GROUP, INC., Calhoun, GA 1999 - 2004

Facilities Engineer and Maintenance Manager (OSHA, ISO, and Safety

responsibility)

Managed outside vendors and the relocation and startup of 195,000 sq.ft.

rubber floor mat manufacturing operation and distribution center within 30

days (4 days less than allotted time), using CAD to efficiently lay out new

facility.

Managed department and projects budgets and presented major project budgets

to management for approval.

Developed/implemented facilities P.M. program, eliminating external

material handling vehicle P.M. contracts.

Managed all facility, office, process, building upgrades and improvements

to support business increases.

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FISKARS ROYAL FLOOR MATS, Calhoun, GA 1997 - 1999

Facilities Engineer and Maintenance Manager - 24/7 operations

Managed the Safety/OSHA training and developed/implemented P.M. program for

Department.

Supervised outside contractors and facilitated the layout, installation and

startup of $3,900,000 worth of hydraulic rubber molding presses used to

compress crum rubber into floor mats; trained employees on safe equipment

operation.

Led team planning and budgeting for the relocation/startup of a complete

manufacturing facility and distribution center within 25 days, saving 3

days off of the scheduled time, and used CAD to maximize space utilization.

Led facility and process improvements for new facility after equipment

relocation and startup.

DIVERSITECH CORPORATION, Conyers, GA 1995 - 1997

Process/ Development Engineer - Cement-based consumer goods products

Prototype development, design and manufacture for test markets.

Successfully developed, tested and documented new production process,

reducing product labor costs by 22%.

Integrated new products into limited production for trials testing.

ENGINEERED FABRICS CORPORATION, Rockmart, GA 1989 - 1995

Project/Development Engineer

Developed/Designed new and improved types of military and commercial

aircraft rubberized fuel tank constructions and integrated them into

production.

Interfaced with Customer on new programs such as F/A-18 C/D, E/F, Boeing

767ER, Sikorsky Comanche and Bell V-22 Tilt rotor aircraft to set

achievable design and manufacturing standards.

Performed testing and evaluation of new/existing fuel tank designs

according to government and customer specifications (20mm and .50 cal.

gunfire testing included), documented the results and wrote submittal

reports.

Prepared and presented 300+ page technical proposals for new programs and

customers.

Provided problem-resolution regarding fuel tanks (leaks, fit issues) at

Customer/Military locations within USA.

Supervised/ documented the F/A - 18 E/F fuel tank test program in CA and

evaluated the testing results.

EDUCATION

BS 4 years - Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Clemson

University, Clemson, SC

BS 4 years - Mechanical Engineering Technology, Clemson University,

Clemson, SC

TECHNOLOGY

MS-OFFICE: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

AutoCAD

Ability to obtain LEEDS or CFM certification within 90 days of job

acceptance

Ability to travel up to 70% as needed

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