Project Engineer
Chicago, Il, Us
Executed capital expenditure projects from beginning to end, including new buildings and equipment, large equipment replacements, as well as additional plant projects. Troubleshot problems with manufacturing line. Identified and corrected safety issues. Worked closely with maintenance on scheduling work, participated in daily planning meetings, familiarity with MP2 preventative maintenance planning software.Initiated trial utilizing water-jet cutting of cement board, replacing largest single source of delay on line. Produced superior cut, better looking product in marketplace, and zero downtime for two weeks during trial. Planned and estimated $8,000,000 project to convert plant from natural gypsum rock to synthetic gypsum.Supervised three plant general employees including storeroom clerk and custodial staff.Handled all outside contracts including landscape services, scale calibration, annual HVAC services, security services, paving repairs, roofing repairs etc.Coordinated plant inspections by local regulation authorities. Performed environmental reporting for local/ state/ federal authorities including USEPA and MDEQ for emissions and hazardous material inventory.