Operations Manager

• Aug 2021 - Present

Project Manager

• Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager

• Jun 2000 - Apr 2020

Developed and approved all valve operating and control systems (VOS). Led engineering management team responsible for formulating and building hydraulic, pneumatic and electric VOS systems from quotation / creation through sales and implementation. Conducted component torque / speed sizing and sourcing for VOS systems and controls. Performed all estimating and quoting for customers based on prescribed specifications. Directed supervision of in-house factory personnel on assembly and testing of all VOS systems. Senior on-site product engineer, troubleshooting and evaluating implementations nationwide and abroad (Italy and Argentina). Director of pneumatic / hydraulic / electric systems specializing in ESD (sub .5 sec) operation. Built customer relationships with BP, Shell, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Marathon Oil, Coachella Valley Water, City of Los Angeles Water, Lockheed Martin, Score Energy, DeZurik, Siemens, Petrobras Brazil, Browns Ferry, Circor Energy, and Tennessee Valley Water. Inside and Outside sales engineer and legal subject matter expert.

Pattern Shop Supervisor

• Sep 1994 - Jun 2000

Responsible for the day to day operation of a matured pattern shop - supervised 10 pattern makers and graphite profile machinists. Worked closely with the AAR (American Association of Railroads) to create profile and tread geometry. Created custom patterns, tooling and measuring devices, as well as programming CNC equipment. Responsible for the day to day operation of a matured pattern shop - supervised 10 pattern makers and graphite profile machinists. Worked closely with the AAR (American Association of Railroads) to create profile and tread geometry. Created custom patterns, tooling and measuring devices, as well as programming CNC equipment.

Quality Assurance Manager

• Jul 1992 - Sep 1994

Supervised 3 quality assurance employees and their daily shift responsibilities. Accountable for daily scrap rates and iron chemistry. Managed hourly tests on chemistry via the mass spectrometer, as well as hourly sand tests and physical (pull) tests. Worked closely with casting supervisor to custom mix an insulator coating for the lost foam process, as well as designing a reclamation system for unused coating. Supervised 3 quality assurance employees and their daily shift responsibilities. Accountable for daily scrap rates and iron chemistry. Managed hourly tests on chemistry via the mass spectrometer, as well as hourly sand tests and physical (pull) tests. Worked closely with casting supervisor to custom mix an insulator coating for the lost foam process, as well as designing a reclamation system for unused coating.

Designer/Estimator

• Jan 1990 - Jul 1992

Designed and built biological/wastewater treatment plants for various locations throughout the U.S. Designed and built biological/wastewater treatment plants for various locations throughout the U.S.

Designer/Drafter AutoCAD

• Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Implemented the first AutoCAD system at Vulcan. Designed overland conveyors and detailed structural steel projects - moved to Fox Grinders division after they were purchased. Aided in moving the facility from PA to AL. Designed simple industrial grinders to complex semi-robotic cut-off saws and foundry safety equipment. Implemented the first AutoCAD system at Vulcan. Designed overland conveyors and detailed structural steel projects - moved to Fox Grinders division after they were purchased. Aided in moving the facility from PA to AL. Designed simple industrial grinders to complex semi-robotic cut-off saws and foundry safety equipment.