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Dillon, South Carolina, United States

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Manage all aspects of project during portions of timeline including estimate/proposal, award of contract, execution and closeout/implementation/turnover of project. Lead all internal and external meetings with management staff and customer personnel. Maintained budgets, schedules and other software notification, including COINS, P6 Primavera, Procore, SharePoint to keep leadership and customers updated with current and future progress of project. Manage EPC side of construction project from… Show more Manage all aspects of project during portions of timeline including estimate/proposal, award of contract, execution and closeout/implementation/turnover of project. Lead all internal and external meetings with management staff and customer personnel. Maintained budgets, schedules and other software notification, including COINS, P6 Primavera, Procore, SharePoint to keep leadership and customers updated with current and future progress of project. Manage EPC side of construction project from start to finish of commissioning and handover to customer. Develop the proposal schedule, histogram, and progress curve of project. Review engineering drawings, specifications and safety/quality requirements. Show less

Maxton, North Carolina, United States

Independently lead all aspects of management and execution of capital projects ranging from 10M up to 100MM. Coordinated, scheduled, and managed contractor and vendor activity related to projects.Interfaced, lead, and trained corporate personnel warranting standard requirements were executed timely and safely. Collaborated plant resources and assets, balance schedules, budgeted and forecast planned work to meet needs of the plant. Assisted with selecting, interviewing, and hiring of… Show more Independently lead all aspects of management and execution of capital projects ranging from 10M up to 100MM. Coordinated, scheduled, and managed contractor and vendor activity related to projects.Interfaced, lead, and trained corporate personnel warranting standard requirements were executed timely and safely. Collaborated plant resources and assets, balance schedules, budgeted and forecast planned work to meet needs of the plant. Assisted with selecting, interviewing, and hiring of qualified personnel for engineering department. Show less

Laurel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Supervised and lead personnel, processes and operations for the maintenance department.Hired to initiate, review, lead, and manage all capital projects for site. Created and implemented maintenance procedures to maintain all SOP’s for machinery. Maintained and improved CMMS system for distribution of PM's. Implemented and scheduled required training for maintenance team personnel, assigned repair schedules for equipment and machinery, and prepared and evaluated repair cost estimates… Show more Supervised and lead personnel, processes and operations for the maintenance department.Hired to initiate, review, lead, and manage all capital projects for site. Created and implemented maintenance procedures to maintain all SOP’s for machinery. Maintained and improved CMMS system for distribution of PM's. Implemented and scheduled required training for maintenance team personnel, assigned repair schedules for equipment and machinery, and prepared and evaluated repair cost estimates. Scheduled and managed all plant outages, preventative maintenance activities and production repairs including upgrades for entire plant. Established and managed total plant, autonomous and preventative maintenance for critical components and equipment for plant. Selected, interviewed, and hired qualified personnel and team members, including contractors. Supervised maintenance personnel, including contractors, to ensure safety procedures and safety performances were met and adhered to at all times. Led daily and weekly meetings to discuss current and future projects, maintenance needs, and continuous improvement plans. Show less

Southport, North Carolina, United States

Contracted to manage, correspond, and direct up to 20 procedure writing personnel overseeing policies, procedures, and standards for major nuclear projects for Duke Energy Corporation, located at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant located in Southport, North Carolina. Served as senior project manager providing corrections, revisions and liaise with various departments including maintenance, operations, electrical, instrumentation and controls and, engineering, including but not limited to writing… Show more Contracted to manage, correspond, and direct up to 20 procedure writing personnel overseeing policies, procedures, and standards for major nuclear projects for Duke Energy Corporation, located at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant located in Southport, North Carolina. Served as senior project manager providing corrections, revisions and liaise with various departments including maintenance, operations, electrical, instrumentation and controls and, engineering, including but not limited to writing, updating, reviewing, and improving plant operating procedures. Show less

Riegelwood, North Carolina, United States

Capital Projects Manager (2/2008 - 8/2012)Promoted within the company to implement, plan and manage capital projects and project delivery process (PDP) for varying projects with costs ranging from 150M-30MM. Provided expertise and technical support to the following departments: paper mill, pulp/wood yard, maintenance, power, operations, and fiscal. Lead programs and manufacturing excellence initiatives for capital projects including equipment comparisons, recommendations, development of… Show more Capital Projects Manager (2/2008 - 8/2012)Promoted within the company to implement, plan and manage capital projects and project delivery process (PDP) for varying projects with costs ranging from 150M-30MM. Provided expertise and technical support to the following departments: paper mill, pulp/wood yard, maintenance, power, operations, and fiscal. Lead programs and manufacturing excellence initiatives for capital projects including equipment comparisons, recommendations, development of repair specifications, and coordination of equipment modifications and improvements.Project Development Engineer (09/2006 - 02/2008)Employed to provide support in the power and recovery area. Accountable for full term of project life beginning with design through implementation, installation and completion. Responsible for solving complex operational issues in the areas of quality, cost, efficiency and reliability alongside senior managers. Supported maintenance and operating departments to provide solutions for problems associated with the physical plant. Show less

Whiteville, Nc

Managed production operations, equipment use, and production personnel with emphasis on safe and profitable operations, customer satisfaction, and new business development. Developed production programs and schedules, reviewed production orders, and coordinated production equipment and materials with production personnel, safely producing customer orders. Reviewed production costs and modified production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable and safe operations… Show more Managed production operations, equipment use, and production personnel with emphasis on safe and profitable operations, customer satisfaction, and new business development. Developed production programs and schedules, reviewed production orders, and coordinated production equipment and materials with production personnel, safely producing customer orders. Reviewed production costs and modified production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable and safe operations. Served as ISO 9001 auditor and coordinator. Responsible for supervising teams of 5-60 members, implementing employee rewards and discipline, promoting and managing entire staff. Developed, implemented, and documented preventative maintenance schedule and activities as needed. Handled contract administration and contract management for plant. Spearheaded and lead implementation of improvements to enhance quality, safety, and productivity. Handled waste management, maximizing safety, minimizing scrap, and manage discharges according to Haz-com procedures. Compiled and analyzed data to demonstrate suitability and effectiveness of Quality Management Systems. Interfaced with contractors on projects, obtained and reviewed quotes, oversaw deadlines, and reviewed and approved work. Show less

Hamlet, North Carolina, United States

Lead support engineer on design-related projects, encompassing calculations, budgets, and procurement of resources. Handled tasks of production manager in support of new plant site start-up. Provided technical expertise and support to plant operators and provided/sold solutions to complex problems, balancing engineering, finance, environmental concerns, regulations, and political issues. Emphasis on maintaining operational readiness and on improving performance and plant reliability.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Provided professional technical assistance to customers, contractors, and personnel during erection, upgrade, rehabilitation, overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting of power generation sites. Focused on shutdown, start-up, and operation of turbines/generators. Brought newly constructed plants online and performed testing to turnover to customers. Managed, supervised and lead up to 30commissioning engineers individually and team environments. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of start-up/shutdown… Show more Provided professional technical assistance to customers, contractors, and personnel during erection, upgrade, rehabilitation, overhaul, repair, and troubleshooting of power generation sites. Focused on shutdown, start-up, and operation of turbines/generators. Brought newly constructed plants online and performed testing to turnover to customers. Managed, supervised and lead up to 30commissioning engineers individually and team environments. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of start-up/shutdown tests and procedures. Generated new business through professional appearance and outstanding customer service. Show less

Hampton, Virginia, United States

Performed detailed analysis and appraisal of equipment to identify and document maintenance support requirements. Researched technical data requirements and provided training and documentation support.

Norfolk, Virginia; Charleston, South Carolina; Orlando, Florida, United States,

Operated steam plant that provided propulsion, electric power, potable water, and service steam to ship. Operated boilers that generated steam used it to operate the main engine (nuclear propulsion turbines), turbo generators, distilling units, and various auxiliary turbines. Operated, maintained and repaired ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery. Operated and maintained marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers. Performed tests… Show more Operated steam plant that provided propulsion, electric power, potable water, and service steam to ship. Operated boilers that generated steam used it to operate the main engine (nuclear propulsion turbines), turbo generators, distilling units, and various auxiliary turbines. Operated, maintained and repaired ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery. Operated and maintained marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers. Performed tests, transfers and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintained records and report. Qualified as Chief Machinery Operator, Chief Auxiliary Machinery Operator and Reactor Machinery Operator. Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Mechanical Engineering, 3.7

Associate Of Science - As, Nuclear Engineering