RECENT ACHIEVMENTS (2011)
Performed fact finding field investigation and compiled report to negotiate away $81k of total back charges.
After Investor Owned Utility Bid Meeting, impromptu visit with substation group secured $230K order with sole-source product. Set standard for future sales in this application.
Technical support was a key index to re-secure 3 year Alliance contract valued at $8.1M/annually for MV & LV cable.
Consulting firm visit and calculation assistance resulted in $930K order of sole-source material in mine application.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Applications Engineer/Product Manager 2004 – Present
Prysmian Cables & Systems – Energy Division Lexington, SC
Company product/service: Global manufacturer of low, medium, and high voltage underground power cable and accessories.
Mandate: Technical Sales / Product Support, Customer Liaison, Coordinate Field Quality Resolutions, and Product Training / Development / Management
•Quotation support via assessing customer specifications for compliance capabilities while offering comments to gain acceptance of Prysmian’s competency.
•Perform calculations (ampacities, sequence impedances, short circuit, pulling tensions, etc) for commercial / industrial as well as major utilities throughout North America.
•Complete cost savings initiatives (generally $25K - $100K+ yearly) on cable designs to benefit both Prysmian and end customer, incorporating manufacturing efficiencies, attaining value engineered directives, and logistical considerations.
•Design technical brochures to inform customers of products and innovations.
•Provide Engineering Seminars, Sales Training, and specific customer technical presentations throughout USA and Canada using Microsoft PowerPoint for audiences ranging 10 - 30+ participants.
•Technical advisor for various NEETRAC studies regarding power cable.
•Compose formal responses to customer complaints including Summary of Complaint, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Conclusion, and Commercial Action.
•Generate cut-sheet drawings per Cable Design Analysis utilizing CAD software.
•Travel for cable inspections, support of installations, cable stripping and splice/termination training.
Project Engineer (Part-time) 2003 – 2004
Palmetto Industrial Controls, Inc. Lexington, SC
Company product/service: Private Instrumentation / Control Company that consults, designs, builds, installs, and services custom control systems.
Directive: Program, Fabricate, and Installation
•Program PLCs and HMIs to meet client needs concerning process and machine automation.
•Design layout, punch down, and wire Programmable Logic Control cabinets incorporating PLC racks, transformers, AC drives, motor contactors, and DC power supplies.
•Travel to client facilities to install and troubleshoot PLC systems.
Project Engineer 1998 – 2002
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Research Triangle Park, NC
Company product/service: Global independent safety science company offering compliance evaluation / testing expertise for risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury regarding submitted OEM products.
Directive: Project Quote, Product Evaluation / Test Plan, Formalized Repo...
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