Chad Bordenkircher

Maintenance Engineer at AmSty
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Cantonese Elementary proficiency
  • Mandarin Elementary proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Trey Roth

Chad is extremely knowledgeable in the field of mechanical equipment, both fixed and rotating. He has a natural ability to understand complex machinery. This ability allows him to effectively troubleshoot equipment and reduce downtown time. I feel Chad's work coordination and job planning have also contributed to his successes. During my time working with Chad, I enjoyed his friendly demeanor and clear direction which allowed for a smooth project execution.

Ronny Amoroso Jr

Have worked with Chad for a few years, he's very detailed and organized.

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Credentials

  • Technical Studies in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (AutoCAD)
    Delgado Community College
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Maintenance Engineer
      • Sep 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Turnaround Supervisor
      • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

      Managed scope, budget, risk, and execution plan of maintenance and capital projects while monitoring and mitigating any safety issues within a multi-million-dollar turnaround/outage. Developing 5-year plans that focus on forecasting spend, alignment of amortization schedules, large capital projects, and execution of all PSM, PEE, and mechanical deficiencies within different operations units. Partner with overseas turnaround counterparts to develop and maintain TMP (Turnaround Management Processes) while utilizing global best practices throughout the turnaround project lifecycle. Key Achievements▪ Successfully executed all Turnarounds with zero injuries. o Maintained all turnaround budgets without exceeding budget while maximizing scope, Organized and executed critical jobs within budget.o Developed and aligned execution team to meet business goal. Executed all PSM, OEE, Rate Limiting, MOCs, and capital projects within specified duration and increased unit rates by 5%.o Supported global partners on turnaround best practices. Conducted meetingso Executed several global improvement projects. Projects estimated to save $500k on materials and operations efficiencyo Successfully lead large turnaround execution team. Managed contractors, engineers, superintendents, operations tech, and turnaround management team while reporting and communicating any business changes to senior leadership.▪ Reduced Downtime/Shutdowns to Operating Unit, by successfully achieving all PSM and OEE changes until next planned outage in 16 months.

    • Maintenance Engineer
      • Jul 2018 - May 2021

      Managed the design, delivery, execution, and management of engineering projects to rebuild, enhance, and update ammonia compressors while minimizing downtime/lost production and maximizing the use of organizational resources across a joint venture (JV). Created project plans/scopes/engineering designs, tracked progress, selected contractors, forecasted/procured/allocated project resources, generated project reports, administered budgets, and designed solutions to improve production, safety, and profitability. Key Achievements ▪ Directed the Rebuild of Two $250K Ammonia Compressors to Improve Performance, Runtime, and Production. Results of the enhanced compressors: o Achieved 180 Days of Uninterrupted Run Time, 16X longer than the company average of 11 days.o Achieved 260X of Company Six-Month Ammonia Production Averages. Optimized six-month production: 4.16MM, previous production: 16K.o Doubled Delivery Output Goals by continuously filling two rail cars/week with an average of 80T of ammonia each ($180K/week).o Ammonia was a Byproduct of DPA (Diphenylamine).Successfully Met Aggressive Deadlines While Managing Multimillion-Dollar Maintenance Engineering and Turnaround Projects with Two Organizations (LANXESS/Huntsman), Serving as a Project Engineer, and completing general maintenance responsibilities, tasks, and operations in the JV.▪ Developed and Administered Multimillion-Dollar Budgets ($20.5MM turnaround budget, $3MM gap project budget, and a $5MM project execution budget) throughout the tenure. Developed cost estimates, prepared forecasts, and capitalized on opportunities to capture cost savings, decrease long-term maintenance costs, and improve ROI.▪ Supervised a Team of 200+ Engineering and Technical Contractors while providing servant and transformational leadership. Delegated responsibilities, set/tracked key performance indicators (KPI), provided training on equipment operation/maintenance, and evaluated performance.

    • Cost Control Engineer
      • Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Mar 2017 - Sep 2017

      Managed activities and workflows to complete $20MM in mechanical engineering projects spanning six months. Oversaw teams, resource management, safety, financial operations, construction, quality, design, procurement, client development, outage planning activities, materials tracking, histogram analysis, and sales. Concurrently Managed Seven Projects. -Led a $5.3MM Project to Rebuild a 16-Cell Cooling Tower. Generated $848K, Exceeded Target Margins by 16%, and completed project operations in four months (ahead of schedule) while remaining within budgets. -Steered a $2.4MM Demolition and Rebuild Project of a Four-Cell Cooling Tower. Generated $484K, Achieved 100% of the Criteria to Receive the Early Completion Bonus ($100K), Exceeded Target Margins by 16%, and completed the project in 40 days (ahead of schedule) and within budgets. -Reduced Time to Install/Set Distribution Pipe by 88.9%, from 45 minutes to five minutes, with the purchase of a carpet pole. -Captured $50K in Cost Savings by renegotiating equipment purchases, including onsite equipment rentals, with vendors. -Decreased International Shipping Costs by 35%. -Identified and Approved Subcontractors that Delivered FRP Field Wraps for $97K Less than previously preferred international cooling tower (ICT) subcontractors. -Recognized for Gaining 100% Client Satisfaction Rates by fostering loyal professional partnerships. -Drove the Financial Vitality of Each Project while managing project cash flow operations. Capitalized on cost savings opportunities, increased ROI, established budgets, estimated completion costs, scheduled invoices, produced monthly job cost summaries, prepared change orders, and analyzed actual vs. planned to initiate improvements.

    • United States
    • Engineering Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Mechanical Engineering Intern
      • May 2014 - Dec 2015

      Delivered comprehensive engineering and operational support/expertise throughout small cap projects and programs for an organization committed to providing quality project management, engineering, drafting, and procurement services to oil and gas companies, refineries, chemical plants, and bulk handling facilities. -Selected by the GM to Support Small-Cap Projects and design engineering solutions for Shell Exploration Production Company’s (SEPCo) largest and newest platform, Olympus. -Performed Pipe Stress Analysis on a Major Shell Deer Park Project using ASME B31, process piping codes, and CAESAR II within two weeks of starting the internship. -Designed Small Cap Project Skids for Shell Olympus, the largest Tension Leg Platform (TLP) of Shell Exploration Production Company (SEPCo), in partnership with the Engineering Manager. Specialties: Caesar II | Navisworks | Laser Scanner | Plant 3D | Pro-E | Pipe Stress Analysis | ASME B31.3 | ASME B16.34, API 570 | API 600 | API 602 | API 603 | API 608 | Pumps | Value | Piping Standards | Piping Design | Pipe Layout | Detailed Design | P&ID's | Isometric | PFD's | Safe Charts | Tie-In | Document Control | Microsoft: Office, Excel, Outlook | Offshore | Upstream | Downstream | Midstream | AutoCAD

    • United States
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Mechanical/Quality Engineer Intern
      • Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

      • Developed tool calibration department and procedures • Experience in operated and programmed CMM (Computer Measuring Machine) • Occasionally met with clients regarding acceptable design modification • Ability to properly use precision tools to check production parts • Refined auditing procedures and created methods for issue tracking for machined parts • Discussed issues with machinist and developed methods for improvement • Assisted in the insulation of new CMM machines as well as a 3D printer. • Design fixtures for the machinist to check and evaluate current machining processes. • Researched cryogenics methods for possible deburring applications • Operated manual milling machine for design projects • Assisted in developing 5S throughout different departments • Working knowledge of GD&T • Design & purchased equipment for calibration lab. • Exposure to six sigma techniques Specialties: Data Analysis ~ Staff Development ~ Performance Management ~ Operating Procedures ~ Goal Setting Resource Allocation ~ Conflict Resolution ~ Change Management ~ Quality Assurance Health and Safety Procedures ~ Quality Control ~ Process Improvement ~ Scheduling ~ Raw Materials ~ Production Warehousing | Maintenance | CMM (computer measuring machine) | Calipers | Micrometer | Dial Indicator | Calibration | Programming | Cryogenics | Research | Time Management Fixture Design | Solidworks | 3D Printing | Facility Layout | NCR (non-conformance reports) | Procedure Writing | CNC | Lathe | Sharepoint | Lotus Notes

    • Field Service Representative
      • Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

      • Responsible for safe working practices for all involved employees • Installed battery backup systems for power distribution, onshore and offshore production, and chemical refining facilities • Strong knowledge working with series, parallel, and combined electrical circuits • Assisted in UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) installation and commissioning • Obtained nuclear power generation security clearances • Installed battery banks to telecommunication facilities • Handled logistics for crew and equipment • Responsible for the creation of JSA (Job Safety Analysis), work permits, site-specific training Specialties: DC power | AC power | Telecommunications | Petrochemical | Chemical | DC Chargers | Flooded Cell Batteries | Voltage: 24,48,120,240 (Single and Three Phase Power) | UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) | Commissioning | Startup | High Voltage Connections | Safety | Chauffeur's License | Nuclear Power | Coal Power | Wiring | Troubleshooting | Domestic Travel | Industrial Batteries | Offshore | Switch Gear

    • United States
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • Crane & Heavy Equipment Field Service Representative
      • Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

      • Troubleshooting hydraulic systems • Conducted annual and quartile inspections to all aspects of a crane • Developed strategies for boom replacement on limited production decks • Experienced in load testing using water weight or fixed anchor point • Conducted lifting procedures from offshore supply vessels • Analyzed structural integrity of pins, bushings, pedestal, and boom sections. • Created cost estimates for clients • Devised creative and safe methods to repair and replace major components from a non-operating crane • Conducted daily safety meetings with crew and platform personnel • Assisted production personnel with repairs to compressor units • Handled logistics of repair parts and materials • Confirmed the correct installation procedures are being used for newly installed crane systems • Conducted safety device checks for all functions

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assembley Crane Mechanic
      • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Education

  • University of New Orleans
    Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Mechanical Engineering
    2013 - 2016
  • Delgado Community College
    Certificate, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
    2011 - 2013

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