Engineer II

• Feb 2023 - Present

Cultivation Supervisor

• Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

• Tuned and Controlled Automation of over 60,000 sq. ft. of High Value Crop Canopy. • Enhanced Plant Health through Implementation of Best Practices in Fertigation Piping and Controls Systems. • Increased Yield by Utilizing Data Driven Decisions and Precision Tuning of the HVAC and Fertigation Systems. • Optimized SOPs and Work Flows to Increase Efficiency and Accountability of the Cultivation Process. • Managed and Coached 7-10 Cultivation Supervisor/Leads and 40-50 Cultivation Technicians. • Bridged the Gap between Facilities, Operations, and Cultivation through Clear and Transparent Project Management Communication. • Operated and Programmed the Automation of the Fertigation, Vapor Pressure Deficit, and Lighting Schedules. • Lead a Work Culture with Values of Responsibility, Accountability, Diversity and Continuous Improvement. Show less

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cranes, Heavy Equipment & Utilities

• Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

• Implemented strategic maintenance programs to drive production reliability through Asset Integrity and Reliability Initiatives. • Provided engineering expertise for plant cranes/lifting systems, steam distribution systems, high temperature water and natural gas distribution systems. • Maintained global corporate and OSHA regulated safety protocols for the entire plant in regards to mobile and overhead equipment. • Audited compliance of OSHA regulated safety rules and providing support to maintain compliance. • Supported and guided multiple plant-wide maintenance crews to maintain the plant systems and production equipment. • Researched, managed and executed both capital and expense projects to drive sustainability and return seeking investments. • Integrated automation in overhead cranes to mitigate safety improvements and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process. Show less

Equipment & Tool Reliability Engineer

• Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

• Created and improved detailed Preventive Maintenance plans for production equipment assets. • Troubleshot complicated automation equipment failures to increase efficiency, safety, and reduce production downtime.• Analyzed equipment failure and maintenance data to effectively provide recommendations to senior management regarding equipment replacement or improvement opportunities in manufacturing.• Modified and maintaining production equipment to meet process specifications directly influencing aircraft manufacturing.• Trained operators and maintenance craftsmen to increase manufacturing rates.• Reviewed and presented recommendations in maintenance and process engineering to increase production rates on existing manufacturing lines.• Supported Manufacturing Research and Development equipment designs and installations to identify Failure Modes and create Failure Codes for enhanced asset reliability.• Utilized Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to improve maintenance data to highlight production equipment issues and prioritize production asset management through data driven asset condition monitoring.• Standardized and Integrated Spare Parts management into CMMS systems to enhance maintenance reliability and equipment Up-Time.• Organized cross functional teams to determine equipment specifications to meet needs for new production parts in support of emerging aircraft production programs. • Designed, Procured, and Installed precision equipment for manufacturing of aircraft parts and assemblies. Show less

Equipment & Tool Engineer

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2018

Mechanical Engineer

• Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

• Designed custom scoreboards and video projects for large venue sports arenas. • Calculated dynamic wind loads on new projects to confirm IBCC compliance and safety standards • Created detailed mechanical and electrical installation prints for custom designed sports arena entertainment projects. • Programmed Punch Press manufacturing equipment to most efficiently produce sub assembly production parts. • Advised and refined factory production techniques to increase efficiency • Designed custom scoreboards and video projects for large venue sports arenas. • Calculated dynamic wind loads on new projects to confirm IBCC compliance and safety standards • Created detailed mechanical and electrical installation prints for custom designed sports arena entertainment projects. • Programmed Punch Press manufacturing equipment to most efficiently produce sub assembly production parts. • Advised and refined factory production techniques to increase efficiency

Project Coordinator

• Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

• Trained Superintendents on new technology and applications to increase construction project productivity. • Facilitated contracts between multiple contractors to expand work volume and effectively assign roles in complex construction projects. • Streamlined office workflow through the introduction of cloud-based file sharing software. • Trained Superintendents on new technology and applications to increase construction project productivity. • Facilitated contracts between multiple contractors to expand work volume and effectively assign roles in complex construction projects. • Streamlined office workflow through the introduction of cloud-based file sharing software.

Internal Auditor

• Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

• Implemented and maintained new parking systems to eliminate manual auditing and increase property revenue. • Advised policy reform to decrease revenue shrinkage by eliminating complacent work procedures. • Executed internal/external audits on staff and managerial procedures. • Trained employees and managers on new parking technology and protocols. • Implemented and maintained new parking systems to eliminate manual auditing and increase property revenue. • Advised policy reform to decrease revenue shrinkage by eliminating complacent work procedures. • Executed internal/external audits on staff and managerial procedures. • Trained employees and managers on new parking technology and protocols.

Technician and Salesman

• Dec 2011 - May 2013

• Repaired broken cellular devices. • Customized phones with aftermarket parts. • Facilitated sales and upkeep of stock parts for repairs. • Repaired broken cellular devices. • Customized phones with aftermarket parts. • Facilitated sales and upkeep of stock parts for repairs.

Internship

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Created bids for drilling contracts with Air Bus. • Teamed with Research and Development at Air Bus to ensure current drilling contracts were fulfilled. • Created bids for drilling contracts with Air Bus. • Teamed with Research and Development at Air Bus to ensure current drilling contracts were fulfilled.

Hot Shop Technician and Glass Artist

• Aug 2007 - May 2010

Repaired and rebuilt glass furnaces for use in art production. • Monitored gas and electrical systems to ensure safety. • Tutored lessons in soft glass and kiln working techniques. • Organized bi-annual sales of student artworks. • Nominated President and Treasurer of the Society of Edwardsville Glass Artists. Repaired and rebuilt glass furnaces for use in art production. • Monitored gas and electrical systems to ensure safety. • Tutored lessons in soft glass and kiln working techniques. • Organized bi-annual sales of student artworks. • Nominated President and Treasurer of the Society of Edwardsville Glass Artists.

Production Manager

• Aug 2006 - Nov 2008

Regulated workflow for optimum production. • Produced in-house sales analysis. • Transported and detailed vehicles. Regulated workflow for optimum production. • Produced in-house sales analysis. • Transported and detailed vehicles.

Store Manager

• Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

Activated and maintained cell phone contracts. • Coordinated multi-location sales departments. • Trained new employees for fast paced commission sales. Activated and maintained cell phone contracts. • Coordinated multi-location sales departments. • Trained new employees for fast paced commission sales.