Kevin — Project Engineer, C
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2017 Managed the preparation of engineering packages and budgetary estimates (conceptual through to detail design) for process and infrastructure projects within oil refineries and associated pipelines for the Midwest area. Also undertook Functional Check-Out (FCO) coordination for two major infrastructure projects during planned turnarounds in 2015 and
2016 at the Marathon Robinson refinery. In 2015 the complete replacement of Unicracker substation equipment was undertaken and included adding main-tie-main configuration to switchgear at all voltage levels (13.8kV, 4160 V, 2400 V and 480V). In 2016 similar support was provided for the Crude substation replacement. I provided ongoing coordination FCO on major projects being undertaken while the plant was running. FCO is a quality process involving constructors through to plant operations which has contributed to improved production start-ups with reduced subsequent downtime. Responsibilities: Project Engineering and Management - Management of multidisciplinary design teams for process, mechanical, piping design, power, instrumentation and civil work in Midwest oil refineries and pipelines. - Managed the preparation of P&ID's, mechanical, electrical, loop and civil drawings for project scope. - Prepared RFQ's, review of vendor prints for customer approvals and updates to manufacturer for procured equipment. - Project estimate preparation for engineering, equipment and installation for phased approval and capital/expense budgets' planning. - Managed multiple projects for major projects and area revisions at different phases of approval. - Prepared weekly budget and schedule reporting for customer updates. - Attended monthly customer reviews with in-depth analysis for long-term budgeting purposes. - FCO coordination for major projects (process and infrastructure)
Project Engineer, C&I Engineering, Louisville - September 2013 to Sept. 2017
September 2013 to September
Engineering Manager, Envirometric Process Controls, Louisville - May 1992 to Aug. 2013 Automation Specialist, Ford Motor Company, Louisville Assembly Plant - July 1987 to May
May 1992 to August 2013 ENGINEERING MANAGER Envirometric Process Controls (Louisville, KY) Managed turnkey projects for the automotive, food, chemical and general industries in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and France. EPC projects' total installed costs were up to $40M. Responsibilities: Sales and Marketing - Review of customer needs and development of project requirements for proposals. - Prepared project costs and proposal based on customer specification and schedule requirements. - Negotiation on scope and contract terms with customer. Project Engineering and Management - Initial project budget preparation for engineering, equipment and installation. - Established quality assurance program for project - check points, etc. - Prepared procurement requirements for suppliers and subcontractors. Envirometric Process Controls (cont.) - Developed project schedules to meet aggressive project deadlines by critical path analysis. - Supervised research and purchase of robots, process equipment and subcontractors. - Site engineering for resolving design and installation conflicts along with change management. - Manage in-house manufacturing and factory acceptance testing of equipment to ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements. - Direct safe testing practices and procedures for installed equipment and systems. - Direct system commissioning, start up and production launch. - Review and report project-related safety issues. - Review of project schedules for daily / weekly / monthly progress reports to customer. - Allocation of personnel to projects to achieve required timeline. - Direct meetings with engineers to review project issues and develop resolutions. - Review cost and activity summaries for internal / external agreement and invoicing. Major projects included: - Project team leader for the review and refit of multiple conveyance systems (floor, overhead, etc.) throughout the existing paint shop to achieve 50 jph throughput at BMW, Spartanburg, SC. - Design, supply and installation of automated painting systems for Class 1, Div. 2 area for Toyota Motor Manufacturing (TMMI), Princeton, IN to eliminate warranty issues on interior of sliding rear doors. - Integration, systems test, installation and commissioning of robotic cells utilizing 5/6 axis robots deadener. New cells were installed at GM Fairfax, GM Oshawa, and existing cells were upgraded at Chrysler Brampton and Ford Norfolk. The cells included Fanuc, ABB and Kawasaki robots. - Developed a cost effective closed loop and flow rate monitoring system for improved quality of paint application automation. These systems were installed and commissioned on existing bell and robot automation systems at Ford, GM, Chrysler and Nissan. - Replacement of existing burners with low NOx type and upgraded PLC and Honeywell control systems for e-coat, prime, and color ovens at Nissan, Smyrna, TN. with 3D vision body location for applying sealer and liquid applied sound
July 1987 to May 1992 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST - Paint Area Ford Motor Company, Louisville Assembly Plant (Louisville, KY) Responsibilities included: - Team Leader - Paint Improvement Team, included exempt and nonexempt personnel. - Continuous improvement development of process based automation in paint area. - Development of SPC methods and systems for monitoring paint area key performance indicators (KPI). - Evaluation and refurbishment of process equipment including ovens, incinerators, robots, etc. - Supervision and start-up of new equipment. - Planning and implementation of model changeovers. - Member of companywide Paint Engineering Improvement Team. - Member of plant team for implementation of ISO 9000 Standards and Compliance. Major projects/Achievements included: - Installation and launch of new Prime Booth including automation for prime painting of Explorer bodies. - Installation and launch of robot cells for body side PVC application utilizing 3D vision body location for improved accuracy of robot paths. - Coordination and management of changes necessary to introduce new body styles without a shutdown of the assembly plant. This included a running changeover for the introduction of the Explorer. - Ford Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP) was recognized for highest quality paint finish for Ford plants and Best in Class by J.D. Powers
Senior Application Engineer, GEC Projects, Macon - Sept. 1984 to June 1987
SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER GEC Projects (Macon, GA) September 1984 to June 1987 Responsibilities included: - Technical support for the introduction of GEM80 PLC controllers into US automotive market. - Preparation of costs and proposals for new projects. - Technical presentations for marketing of GEM80 equipment. - Implementation and production support of projects through design to production launch with system integrators and final customers. Major projects included: - Body shop equipment controls and paint application controls for paint automation at GM Plants. - Body shop equipment controls and paint application controls for paint automation at Chrysler Plants. - Body shop equipment controls and paint application controls for paint automation at Ford Plants
Senior Application Engineer, GEC Electrical Projects, Rugby - June 1979 to Sept. 1984
June 1979 to September 1984 SENIOR APPLICATION ENGINEER GEC Electrical Projects (Rugby, England, UK) Joined GEC (General Electric Company of England) from college and undertook graduate training working in Sales, Contracts, Applications, and Commissioning departments. Joined Application Engineering in General Industries Division. Major projects included: - Design of power station electrical services for Victoria Dam Project for the Mahaweli Authority, Sri Lanka, in conjunction with GEC Turbines, Rugby, England. - Design of medium voltage power generation and distribution system for Mal, Maldives Islands in conjunction with British Crown Agents, London, England. - Design of PLC control system for waste heat recovery steam generator on gas turbine plants in Cordoba, Argentina in conjunction with John Brown Engineering, Glasgow, Scotland. - Integration of GEM80 PLC controls for Cadbury's No.1 Molding Line at Cadburys, Bourneville, England. Engineering Co-op positions: Welsh Health Technical Services Organization - Design of electrical systems for hospital and health facilities. South Wales Police - Design of electrical systems for traffic control and police facilities. Hoover Ltd. - Design of electrical distribution systems for manufacturing facilities
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