Mr. Gregory M. Kist
Resume:
GREGORY M. KIST
P.O. Box ***
Beverly Shores, IN 46301
***********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Energetic, results-oriented, over 29 years experience, excellent troubleshooting/problem identifying/problem solving skills. I have over seven years supervisory experience with a major steel manufacturer. Automation Professional with considerable experience installing, commissioning, repairing and maintaining complex process control systems and associated components. Comprehensive knowledge of calibration and repair of various sensors/transmitters related to position, density, pH, pressure, temperature, flow, and level. Very strong background in Automatic control valves including Butterfly, V-ball, and Globe body. Strong analytical, planning, organizational, problem solving, communications, leadership and computer skills. Posses extensive knowledge of electrical theory, electronic components, AB/Rockwell (PLC’s, VFD’s, and digital DC drives), AC and DC motors, CNC machines, and Machine shop equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ArcelorMittal Steel 2007-Present
Mittal Steel 2006-2007
MTE Electrical (2009-Present) Power and Utilities Group, Machine Shop/Fab Shop complex- Responsible for all aspects of Machine shop/Fab Shop Electrical Issues including AB 1395 DC drives, Control Techniques VFD AC drives, Overhead cranes, Gantry Cranes, Jib Cranes, Horizontal and vertical Mills, CNC Machines including Mazak, Mori Seiki, HAAS Automation. Repairing and maintaining all additional equipment as well including Lathes, sevographs, grinders, planers, jig mills, and sub arc-welding machines.
Developed electrical Maintenance program for Shops complex
Increased equipment availability
MTE Electrical (2006-2009), Power and Utilities Group, Handled trouble calls around the plant.
International Steel Group (ISG) 2002-2006
Combustion Technician (2002-2006)
Waste treatment Plant- Maintain NPDES permit compliance, Calibrate NPDES compliant analytical sensors for pH, temperature, and flow.
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION - BURNS HARBOR, IN 1988-2002
Turn Foreman, Caster Operation (2001)
Supervised 15 to 20 bargaining unit employees responsible for continuous production of slabs and general operation of two casting machines.
Consistently enforced safety regulations resulting in a safer work environment and declining accident frequency/severity rates.
Trained employees in Standard Operating Procedures and ensured they follow same when performing job duties.
Investigated, determined root cause, and satisfactorily resolved various production, quality and equipment-related problems.
Communicated and coordinated with BOF personnel to keep production running smoothly and minimize interruptions.
Successfully managed and motivated bargaining unit employees when hours were reduced as a result of a major blast furnace outage.
Area Engineer (1999-2001)
Scheduled and supervised the activities of thirteen technical employees working in the Instrument Shop. Planned, implemented and coordinated all shop operations and projects. Provided payroll information, ensured safety of crew and monitored employee performance to ensure quality workmanship, high standards of productivity, timely completion of assignments and cost effectiveness.
Communicated and coordinated with other departments on a regular and frequent basis to ensure that their instrumentation requirements were met.
Resolved technical problems expeditiously and effectively.
Interfaced with and managed efforts of numerous vendors to ensure that products/services met required specifications and that supply of critical items were sufficient to support operational requirements.
Inspected, reviewed and evaluated various pieces of equipment and current operational state to determine appropriateness of functionality and applicability as well as degree of reliability
Maintained ISO 9000 and ABS certified equipment.
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Planned, implemented and enforced preventive maintenance activities, which reduced unplanned turnarounds and production delays.
Instrumental in the installation of a new steel flow control gate (RSEM-1) at both casters resulting in a $2 MM annual savings to the company.
Designed, tested and installed a Breakout Detection System at both casters, which saved the company over $1MM in the first year by reducing production downtime and damage to equipment.
Installed a new data server, which allowed any PC user to access process data enabling users to identify causes of process upsets, and also analyze data to formulate modifications to eliminate reoccurrence.
Issued a cost savings award for installing automatic condensate drains on caster air compressors, which reduced excessive use of blow down air, with annual savings to the company in excess of $10,000.
Sub-Foreman (1995-1999)
Manage day-to-day operations of #1 and #2 Caster Instrument shops. Pay and schedule shop employees. Plan and execute automation projects. Analyze and diagnose Instrumentation problems. Interface closely with multiple departments to ensure continuous process operation. Handle all instrumentation concerns for #1 and #2 casters.
Combustion Technician (1988-1995)
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting and maintaining process control systems and their associated components.
Calibrated and repaired instrumentation and final control elements.
Managed the efficient control and measurement of process energy sources.
Equipment and tools used included: Allen Bradley PLC/5 and SLC 500 series PLC’s. RS Logix 5, RS Logix 500, RS NetWorx, AB Panel builder 32 and AB Panel builder 1400e, TI 565, 530c, 505, 545 and various electronic testing and measuring devices like precision calibration manometers, gauges, analyzers and combustion chemistry equipment.
Worked with all types of analog and digital computer hardware, software and peripherals, as well as various prints, schematics, wiring diagrams and process drawings.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Prior employment included work as an Apprentice Electrician and Mobile Lab Engineer/Field Manager repairing, servicing, calibrating and demonstrating analytical, metallurgical, and optical laboratory test equipment.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Associates Degree – Electronics, 3.96/4.0 GPA
DeVry Institute of Technology – Chicago, IL
Various courses on Control Valves, AB PLC training, purge training, general troubleshooting training, Microsoft NT Administration, Microsoft A+ hardware training.
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