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Travelers Rest, Sc, Us

• Manage Gas Turbine and Automation & Robotics Outage team (10+ engineers globally, budget & more than 100 projects)• Team consists of cross-functional and international group of sales, engineering and customer service• Actively creating new strategic initiatives and programs for Outage Automation and Robotics• Manage multi-generational project plan and analysis of data to build program project deck for Automation and Robotics. Program highlights include the Outage Robotic Compressor Cell, Smarter Bolt Tensioning Tool• Routinely mentoring and training employees face to face as well as developing training plans for individuals within the team relevant to the business’ needs

Greenville, South Carolina Area

-Deliver field productivity by introducing new products in the form of tools, processes, procedures and/or technology-Identify new opportunities for safety improvements, cost reductions, risk avoidance -Formulate, research and validate business cases-Develop conceptual designs using physical mock ups, CAD, sketching and other techniques-Determine criterion for success and contingency planning-Establish a detailed design that conforms to company and governmental regulations-Solicit quotes and manage vendors to minimize prototype and product cost-Test new product introductions in the field, solicit feedback and modify product offering to maximize value-Project manage for multiple intitiatives to optimize delivery time, cost and value

Chamblee, Ga

-Responsible for planning and execution of testing, troubleshooting and repairing generator fields and other electrical equipment from power generating stations.-Supervised skilled personnel during inspection, testing, disassembly, refurbishing and re-assembly activities. Provided job by job feedback and written assessments. Developed training and improvement plans for each individual. Identified and arranged field assignments for operators when shop work was limited.-Planned, procured and developed maintenance plans for repair and testing equipment.-Led the Utilities cost reduction team. Collected data on water, power and gas consumption. Identified areas of waste and came up with plans to minimize waste and met yearly reduction targets.

Multiple

-Working leadership development program in which participants rotate between multiple roles within different functions in Supply Chain Management. Completed four, six month rotations in the program's 2 years.- 1st rotation: Manufacturing Engineer in final assembly cell. Led production scheduling and parts planning for prototype build. Identified and integrated new equipment- 2nd rotation: Operations Leader, component sub-assembly. Floor supervisor for more than 15 technicians. Developed, led and executed process improvement, safety and quality projects.- 3rd rotation: Lean Leader, steam turbine and generator repair center. Observed existing process, identified improvement opportunities, gained stakeholder support, planned and executed improvement projects. Trained and educated salaried and hourly employees in Lean Manufacturing concepts.- 4th rotation: Operations Leader, new product assembly. Supervised and planned final assembly of electronic controls and power electronics modules. Designed, planned and executed move of existing assembly operation to improve flow, cycle time and ergonomics.

Responsible for unplanned services product development and program management across a global asset fleet. Owner of cost savings efforts and productivity for equipment upkeep and operations.