I currently work at the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant. This plant generates about 600 MW of economical carbon-free power to the midwest electric grid. It uses a GE boiling water reactor & process that was designed by Bechtel in 1970. My role is a design engineer in the electrical group. The general role is primarily to develop electrical projects but also includes technical support to other engineering departments. The focus of my department (Design) is primarily smaller capital expenditures (<$1M) and operational modifications. My role within the Design Team has been focused on supporting modifications through the Phased Approval Process and this has included single point responsibility (Responsible Engineer) for several capital & O&M projects ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000 in cost.Projects have included large power feeder cable replacements (including primary and secondary service laterals), Cyber Security Upgrade Project, Hydrogen Water Chemistry control project, Turbine Control wire replacement, Feedwater Heater Level Transmitters, UPS Replacement. I've been involved with EPU, Cyber Security, Software Quality Assurance, NRC Inspections, Internal Audit of Design Control, and various Digital Upgrades.

Liberty Paper is a division of Liberty Diversified Industries (LDI). Liberty Paper manufactures linerboard for making corrugated boxes. 200,000 tons of paper is created from 100% recycled material each year and this generates revenues of about $100M. In 2001, the operation expanded to include an off-machine coater and an entirely new profit center for the company. My primary role as Engineering Team Leader was to manage a small technical staff towards meeting the technical needs of the mill. This was a combination role of supervisor and individual contributor. It included the supervision of staff engineers, technician, interns, contract engineers, and consultants. The main responsibilities of the team included capital projects, operational modifications, environmental compliance, document management, lab instrument management, process trials and evaluations, management of technical service contracts, and general technical support to both production and maintenance.Responsibilities and accomplishments included: • Managed the Annual Budget for Capital and O&M Projects. Developed the process and tools for managing a 5 year Capital Expenditure plan. Personally provided Project Management to large Capital Projects. Including a $4M Drive Upgrade Project and a $4M Stock Prep Upgrade Project.• Was responsible for the Environmental Management System. This was the system developed under my leadership to manage all environmental aspect of the recycle paper mill operation. Included solid waste, waste water, SWPP, and air permitting.• Managed the process and activities around the Lab Testing Equipment as well as the Plant Information (PI) System. Managed the process activities around CAD Drawing, technical standards, and procedures. Standards and Procedures Development. • Was an internal ISO Auditor (ISO 9000:2000).• Developed Corrective Action Program to Support Quality & ISO Compliance

As the Plant Electrical Engineer I was trained to be the subject matter expert on the Distributed Control System, the paper machine coordinated drive system, and the quality control scanning system. In this initial role at LPI, I performed Extensive DCS Programming, loop analysis, tuning, and process optimization. I also managed a variety of process improvement projects. As the site electrical engineer, I developed the electrical PM Programs, and established procedures for vital maintenance task of electrical equipment. I performed equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting. Worked with all maintenance technicians and trades. I also trained and served as the site Radiation Safety Officer because of the nuclear source gauges we employed in our process. I was the leader of the site's cross functional Process Improvement Team.

LDI, is a progressive family owned business with a vision for growth to annual revenues of $600M. I had the privilege of being selected and assigned to a corporate team researching opportunities for growth into the healthcare Industry in general. The team was comprised of 8 leaders within the company; supervisors, managers, and one general manager. The team also had a Vice President assigned as a coach and advisor.The team elected me to be the team leader, and we worked together to research and identify worthy and fitting product & market segments within the healthcare industries. The results were delivered in February of 2006 and the company brought the recommendations to first fruition in June of 2008 with the acquisition of the Ergolet company of Denmark.

With Granite City Electric, I was a sales engineer in the Energy Management Division. The three years of employment with this family owned Electrical Contractor provided a variety of experience in sales, marketing, energy conservation, lighting system design, electrical construction, project management, and customer satisfaction. Every one of my jobs began with a cold call and ended with a satisfied customer who was saving money, energy, and the environment!.

Assistant managed a $6.5 lighting conversion project for the project manager of Facilities Management. The project was developed by the "UBEEP" group under a program for improving energy efficiency. I supervised up to 28 electricians as they retrofitted lamps and ballasts throughout the 16 million square feet of facilities. I coordinated construction, performed walkdowns, issue resolution, tracked costs & progress, monitorred schedule and budget adherance. One of the three contractors involved defaulted on a $1M bond and that provided interesting dynamics to the project. Most of my work was performed as an independent contractor, and at the same time I also had two direct employees that were building energy auditors.

Worked as a co-operative intern assisting engineers with the development of products in the industrial controls division. Assembled prototypes and performance many different types of product conformance tests. Worked full-time during alternating quarters, and also part time during the academic quarters.

Spent three summers working full time in different corporate departments. First summer - accounts payable of the corporate office. Second summer - data services of the R&D facility. Third summer - engineering department of corporate services. Worked part-time during the school year as well. Obtained a very rich experience with an excellent company through these roles.