Robert Smith Email & Phone Number

Piedmont, South Carolina, United States

Produce and implement Automation solutions for Clients to increase efficiency and stay on track for the future growth and expansion of their facility. Utilize warehouse automation solutions ranging from conveyors and carousels to pallet shuttle systems, industrial robots, automatic forklifts and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).Principal Duties and Responsibilities:1. Support Site Surveys for projects, complete and review all related administrative requirements to build an accurate bill of material and eventual quote.2. Aligns team schedule to provide support for design, demo, support, and customer interaction3. Provides reporting and information to illustrate current performance of team4. Regularly meets with other business leaders in order to align strategies for the particular technologies represented.5. Review and design solutions, create facility layouts, prepare bills of material, collect vendor pricing and provide support for customer proposals.6. Coordinate with Project Managers in the management and implementation of these solutions by working with the sales representatives, vendors and external customers to ensure the projects are ordered accurately, installed/shipped timely and completed on budget.7. Research and recommend emerging technical solutions.

Remote

Projects included: Advance Auto Nashville & Houston implementation; Ulta Jacksonville new facility & various retrofit implementations; HD Supply; Owens & Minor Baltimore; Southwire Atlanta Expansion; WebstaurantStore designResponsible for planning and conducting independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria utilizing a thorough knowledge of the mechanical engineering field, as related to material handling systems, equipment, processes, and facilities, in order to lead and support multiple project efforts for Fortna’s Clients.Devise new approaches to problems, prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes and accepted engineering practices.

Apopka

- Demonstrated Expertise in Project Engineering, Project Management (including planning and budgets)- Pursuing fixed length contract work and home based project work

730 East Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora, Fl 32757

• Senior Project Engineer: Prepares and approves drawings and specifications for baggage handling systems(BHS) designs. Airport Owner Authorized Representative to ensure OAJ Airport opened without delay by identifying BHS contractor issues early in the design & installation process. Overseeing 4 person department. Held learning sessions so employees could advance their design skills & knowledge.• Site Manager (Feb. 2014 ­ Jan. 2015): Managed a 6 month supplemental maintenance contract at Orlando International Airport (12 persons). Based on performance, JSM was awarded a one year $7mil renewable contract for maintenance of all baggage conveyor and boarding bridges. System reliability improved 15%. Responsible for planning, management (75 persons) and invoicing. Directed consolidation of mechanical parts to reduce inventory by $200k.• Senior Engineer (Mar. 2013 ­ Jan. 2014): Procured TSA funding to airports for BHS projects (TPA & SFB). Ensured BHS designs met TSA, Airport and Airline requirements. Responsible for maintaining project scope, budget and schedule. Coordinated efforts of engineers, drafters, and other disciplines.Supervisor: Brian Shomock

3348 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, Fl 32804

Managed bids, subcontractors, project schedule and budget to save the parent companyDemetree 20% from outsourcing construction management at CVI ($2mil project). Operated in a field outside of my background with minimal or no supervision.Supervisor: James Berry

730 East Fifth Avenue, Mount Dora, Fl 32757

• Implemented engineering and CAD standard practices at a startup company. Developed Excel calculation tools so all employees, including non­engineering personnel, could quickly perform TSA and other required calculations (including ADPM).• Coordinated with architects and airports for BHS layouts and power requirements.• Supported on­site personnel during the construction and testing phase of a project, working with architects, consultants, airport authorities and the TSA to ensure their needs are met.

476 Southridge Industrial Dr, Tavares, Fl 32778

• Prepared/approved design for BHS including submittal drawings, schedule & budget for jobs ranging in contractvalue from $120k to $54mil. All projects were completed on time.• Trained entry level engineers who advanced to become project engineers handling jobs up to $50mil and director level positions.• Coordinated efforts of engineers, drafters, purchasing, manufacturing and site personnel.• Evaluated and requisitioned motors, gearboxes and other mechanical components to accommodate reliability, delivery schedule and cost effectiveness.Supervisor: Dale J Gensler

Winter Garden, Fl

• Engineer: Power distribution for planned urban developments. Designed and coordinated new construction, revitalization and DOT/Gov’t relocation projects.• Associate Engineer: Power distribution for road projects. Troubleshooting power quality and reliability issues.

Orlando, Florida Area

Created & implemented a CAD block library to expedite the design process for BHS projects. Provided layouts, system design, controls functions and electrical power requirements and presented solutions and recommendations at high­ level meetings.

476 Southridge Industrial Dr, Tavares, Fl 32778

Responsible for overseeing airline BHS projects, working with and directed CAD and engineering personnel and acting as liaison to field supervisors. All projects were on time & under budget.Supervisor: Satish Patel, G&T Conveyor

Maitland, Fl

AutoCAD design and project drawings pertaining to HVAC, plumbing, architectural and structural.

Oviedo, Fl

Assisting with power reliability issues in the office and field.

Oviedo, Fl

Assisting with power reliability issues in the office and field.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816

Education record

991 Sand Lake Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL