OBJECTIVE
Position in engineering and/or manufacturing field with emphasis in the area of optimization and management, where my experience, leadership, and problem solving skills will add value and directly influence organizational success.
METRICS ESTABLISHED
• Wrote Excel database program to track sample data at multiple facilities.
• Developed waste management procedures to insure minimal loss of salable products.
• Motor Run Program for monitoring unnecessary Electrical Energy Consumption – Identifies Specific Motors.
• Actual vs. Expected Electrical Energy Consumption Monitoring Program to further assist in reduction of idle time & downtime energy consumption – Identifies Circuits that are more than 10% greater than actual usage vs. expected usage.
• Directed the installation of HMI target optimization ranges for plant circuits that flashes green when below kWh/ton value and flashes red if above optimum value.
• Directed the installation of an online monitoring station in control room for the purpose of raising the awareness of total plant power usage and its relationship to electrical energy charges from or power supplier.
• Identified process parameters (monitored daily) for each plant circuit to assess inputs that are restricting optimum performance (directly influencing of circuit rates of production and kWh/ton).
TRAINING: TECHNICAL
SAP, PID & Loop Tuning, Energy Management, Process Engineering, Rotary Kiln Combustion, Kiln Refractory, Maintenance Management, Raw Materials and Geology, Finish/Raw Mill Audit Workshop, Project Management.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manufacturing:
Quality Assurance Manager (Premier Silica, Brady Texas) November 2010 to Present. .Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization. Develop, implement, communicate and maintain a quality plan to bring the Company’s Quality Systems and Policies into compliance with quality system requirements. Effectively interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products. Working with sales staff to establish quality requirements from potential customers. Ensuring tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out and evaluated and that product modifications are investigated if necessary. Supervising technical staff in carrying out tests and checks. Writing technical and management systems reports. Bringing together staff of different disciplines and driving the group to plan, formulate and agree comprehensive quality procedures. Persuading reluctant staff to change their way of working to incorporate quality methods. Manage and maintain the Company’s quality inspection and product release programs for in-process materials and components, processes and finished goods. Formulate and manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the QA/QC. Setting QA compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved. Maintaining awareness of the business context and company profitability, including budgetary control issues. Assessing the product specifications of the company and its suppliers, and comparing with customer requirements. Define quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff. Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures. Liaising with customers’ inquiries and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications. Establishing standards of service for customers or clients. Monitor performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports. Organize and manage quality assurance function in close co-operation with the customers and with the Company’s Management team (Member of Management Team). Identify relevant quality-related training needs and deliver training.
Initiatives and Programs Established Relevant to Quality Assurance:
Part 61 and Part 50 NSF Certification. Supervise Quality Control activities at eight locations. Wrote Excel database program to track sample data at all facilities. Responsible for customer complaint and non-conformance investigations including root cause failure analysis and corrective actions. Developed and implement Quality Control Plan for all facilities. Started API Daily update with explanation of low values. Set up testing lab at newly remodeled sand plant. Establish Quality control attitude through out all employees by establishing guidelines and controls that emphasize attention to parameters. Visit main customers and establish direct contact to better facilitate quick resolution of quality issues. Participate in week end management of all facilities on rotating schedule. Develop and implement Monthly Management Report. Develop waste management procedures to insure minimal loss of salable products. Assisted in daily Supervision of truck and rail load out and bagging Dec 2011 thru May 2011. Responsible for Daily publishing of Brady-Voca Dry Sand Volumes, Bulk Inventory, and SAP Total Sand Shipped. Quarry Sampling: Obtain and analyze drill blast hole cutting, as needed. Inventory and Shipped Volumes Reporting. Customer Complaints and Non-Conformance Incidents: Perform RCFA on all reported incidents, as needed. Voca West Startup May 2011: Assisted in establishing Control Room (ordering table, chairs, etc); Set-up all necessary QC Equipment. Establish Viable Quality Assurance Program at Brady-Voca Plant. Started Monthly QC reporting to AOM and Management Team. Attended Step Approach Training in Pittsburg, PA. Assisted in NSF 50 Application and submittal process. Assisted in UL account closure. Created Rail Rebilling Form in response to Customer Complaint. Submitted to AOM Lab Area Remodeling Estimates. Implemented Daily Instruction Sheet for Nights and Weekend Rail Load Personnel. Started Screen House Log book to record screen changes in screens and sizes. Installation of Network Connections for QC Sieve Viewing at BO Screen house, VN, and Voca South. Completed 30-50 Round Robin Trial: Established, conducted and recorded results. Wrote Excel program that will pull last 3 sample sieve results recorded (Brady, VN, VW, VS, Brady Screen house) and summarize on single page. Recommended Plan for Rerun Area to recapture all sand dumped or blown-off in Current Waste sand area at BO, VN, and VW. Set-up Log Sheet in BO, VN and VW Load outs to record trucks that require dumping or blowing off due to overweight or wrong material loaded.
Process Performance Engineer (Holcim Co., Portland, CO Plant-Cement) May 2006 to Dec 2009. Assumed the responsibilities of interim Process Manager when necessary. Perform and report regular process audits on vertical roller mill, ball mill, and pyroprocess systems. Perform burner pipe audits to optimize or troubleshoot performance. Worked closely with all plant departments in the day to day operations to improve operating and production performance. Identified standard operating parameters for all major plant equipment. Chosen as the Plant’s Energy Champion responsible for analyzing and monitoring energy use patterns and changes. Assisted in electrical energy assessments at Holcim’s Devils Slide and Midlothian Plants. Responsible for raising and maintaining energy awareness th...
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