Hydraulics Engineer
Nucor Steel Company, Decatur, AL
- Electro-hydraulic control research and development of PAC testing equipment
- Developed and taught hydraulic training program to promote optimal function
- Maintained hydraulic equipment in hot and cold mills of multi-faceted steel manufacturing facility
- Hydraulic consultant to all sister mills
Reliability Engineer
Trico Steel Company, Decatur, AL
- Solved a several hundred thousand dollar bearing problem by correcting logic control circuit on electric arc furnace
- Improved safety and efficiency by developing lessons in fluid power and conducting training for employees
- Analyzed fluid sample results and provided corrective procedures to operators
Hydraulics Engineer
Haynes International, Kokomo, IN
- Served as technical resource for over 100 Maintenance Personnel. Analyzed operations and identified improvement projects
- Developed hydraulic training program for Machine Repair Personnel, 33 employees successfully completed 3 month course
- Increased pump life three fold on Four-High Rolling Mill as Project Engineer on redesign of central power unit
- Reduced maintenance cost by half and increased efficiency by retro fitting grinder units with closed loop hydrostatic drive units
- Developed uniform standards for fluid power equipment and code for installing fluid conduits in response to Engineering group request
Hydraulic Designer
Amclyde, Slidell, LA
- Designed fluid power system for new 30 Ton Cranes including ACAD schematics and component specification. Directed component installation and crane trials.
Mechanical Supervisor (Melt Shop Division)
Birmingham Steel, Jackson, MS
- Designed and installed auto lubrication system on continuous casting machine
Maintenance Supervisor
Bayou Steel Corporation, LaPlace, LA
- Supervised Hydraulic Department. Installed test bench and trained personnel in operation of unit.
- Retro-fitted stacking equipment to couple hydraulically as well as mechanically (as originally designed)
- Revised walking beam furnace hydraulic control circuits with electro-modulated flow control valves to limit negative acceleration