Experience

NPC, Inc.

• United States
• Information Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Claysburg, Pennsylvania, United States



Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Intern

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Monaca Borough, Beaver County Pennsylvania Participated in a real world Greenhouse Gas inventory for the Borough of Monaca, Beaver County Pennsylvania. Helped to facilitate the development of a GHG inventory for a local Pennsylvania Municipality in conjunction with the Local Government Climate Action Assistance Program. Collected and compiled data to use create an assessment and later create a Climate Action Plan. Entered and interpreted data on behalf of municipality to be used for the creation of a Greenhouse Gas mitigation plan… Show more Participated in a real world Greenhouse Gas inventory for the Borough of Monaca, Beaver County Pennsylvania. Helped to facilitate the development of a GHG inventory for a local Pennsylvania Municipality in conjunction with the Local Government Climate Action Assistance Program. Collected and compiled data to use create an assessment and later create a Climate Action Plan. Entered and interpreted data on behalf of municipality to be used for the creation of a Greenhouse Gas mitigation plan to reduce emissions. Acted as liaison between Monaca Borough, ICLEI (local Governments for Sustainability), and DEP. Show less



AP Green Refractories Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

• Fused Silica (GP-3i Powder) and Wet Mill Ceramic Process Specialist

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

  Fulton, Missouri, United States Independent Contractor under HWI Corporate Engineering for the relocation and installation of a multi million-dollar wet milling /flash dryer GP-3i Process. Responsibilities included: Process troubleshooting and equipment installation at new facility, process validation to ensure conformance of product and acquisition of samples, training all plant personnel in proper operating procedures, Sops, and Safety for GP-3i Process. Established Quality Control process and set up Lab at… Show more Independent Contractor under HWI Corporate Engineering for the relocation and installation of a multi million-dollar wet milling /flash dryer GP-3i Process. Responsibilities included: Process troubleshooting and equipment installation at new facility, process validation to ensure conformance of product and acquisition of samples, training all plant personnel in proper operating procedures, Sops, and Safety for GP-3i Process. Established Quality Control process and set up Lab at Fulton, created standard work, SOP procedures, visual standards and worksheets for Operators. Trained all operators who will be performing lab technician responsibilities. Show less



HarbisonWalker International

• United States
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Laboratory Technician, Lead Man and QA Manager Representative

  • Feb 2004 - Jul 2019

  Sproul, Pennsylvania, United States Performed Quality Assurance testing and mix Modifications to ensure product conformance with respect to Specialty Refractory Products. Shift Lead man with full responsibility of full time Supervisor including scheduling of emergency maintenance, modification of shift personnel responsibilities, modification of production scheduling based on JIT shipments Raw material availability and Customer needs. Conducted ISO-9000 audits to ensure compliance to Current standards Performed day… Show more Performed Quality Assurance testing and mix Modifications to ensure product conformance with respect to Specialty Refractory Products. Shift Lead man with full responsibility of full time Supervisor including scheduling of emergency maintenance, modification of shift personnel responsibilities, modification of production scheduling based on JIT shipments Raw material availability and Customer needs. Conducted ISO-9000 audits to ensure compliance to Current standards Performed day to day QA Manager functions 2018 and 2019 as facility was cycled down, prior to closure including: approval of mix changes, performing mix modifications, approving shipments, creating and issuing certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Analysis, interacting with Sales and Customer Representatives. Show less



Vesuvius USA

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Jul 1994 - Jun 2004

  Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States Vesuvius USA (Cookson PLC) Altoona, PA Quality Manager Managed the plant quality systems for $5-6 million dollar Altoona Specialty Division. Process Manager for Specialty Precast Division and Fired Specialty Products ISO 9000 Certified Auditor (LRQA) and (CICS), created ISO system from scratch and successfully managed through 8 years of certification, including Initial certification, 9 surveillance audits, 2 re-certification and 1 conversion audit Liaison between the… Show more Vesuvius USA (Cookson PLC) Altoona, PA Quality Manager Managed the plant quality systems for $5-6 million dollar Altoona Specialty Division. Process Manager for Specialty Precast Division and Fired Specialty Products ISO 9000 Certified Auditor (LRQA) and (CICS), created ISO system from scratch and successfully managed through 8 years of certification, including Initial certification, 9 surveillance audits, 2 re-certification and 1 conversion audit Liaison between the plant and Engineering, Research and Marketing. Plant representative for complaints and quality improvement programs. Conducted cost savings programs and raw material substitution programs that saved ~ $1.8 million dollars over 6 years. Show less



GENERAL REFRACTORIES COMPANY

• United States
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

• Research And Development Technician

  • Jan 1987 - Mar 1994

  Sproul, Pennsylvania, United States Participated in approximately 400 research and development programs and under Ceramic Engineers. Conducted Hi-Temp material tests, Responsible for Furnace Room testing, including maintenance and rebuilds Conducted daily maintenance and Calibrations for Research Department.