1629 Leon C. Simon DriveNew Orleans, LA 70122

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skhoward58@gmail.com(318) 245-3466

P R O F I L E

Possesses an MBA, BSME, and extensive experience in project design, planning, engineering, and management within the petrochemical/chemical/wood products manufacturing and electric generation industries. Knowledgeable regarding contract language and the legal requirements of multimillion-dollar construction contracts (design-build/build-only). Capable of supporting the preparation, review, and approval of contract work packages/proposals, encompassing concept development, preliminary engineering, detailed design, and startup support. Team player who works well with senior leaders to establish business strategy, objectives, and budgets to deliver quality services in a safe, timely manner; makes sound decisions in high-stress situations. Applies strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate positive relationships with diverse stakeholders (customers, contractors, suppliers, subordinates). Detail-oriented, flexible, and eager to take on new challenges. Seeking to expand skill set to sales/business development.

A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Client Account Management • Estimating • Contract Negotiations • Project Scheduling/Controls • Team Building/SupervisionRegulatory Compliance • Risk Management • Loss Prevention • ASME Piping/Vessel Codes • NFPA • API • Facility MaintenanceProcess Piping Design (Chemical Plants/Refineries) • Fiberglass Reinforced Piping (FRP) Design • FRP/Steel Tank Relief System DesignMaterial Handling/Conveyance Equipment (Coal/Engineered Wood Products/Byproducts/Grains) • Engineering Quality ControlTroubleshooting/Problem Solving • Process Improvement • Primavera P6 • Microsoft Project/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Engineering Manager, SYSTEMS CONTRACTING, INC., El Dorado, AR...............................................................2016 to present

• Provided capital planning, mechanical engineering design, project engineering/management, construction management and supervision of engineers, pipe designers and administration for construction contract execution.

− Reviewed steel mill design drawings, contract agreements and develop plans for construction. − Supervise a team of 6 pipe designers, 5 field engineers, licensed engineer, junior engineers and administrative

personnel, estimators and project control engineers. − Supervise administration of development for subcontracts.

Senior Project Manager, LANIER & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., New Orleans, LA.................................2015 to 2016

• Provided capital planning, mechanical engineering design, project engineering/management, and engineering consultation services for capital projects.

− Inspected marine terminal dock damages arising from ship allisions; issued designs and specifications for the repair of equipment and piping systems.

− Designed mechanical systems for a new methanol product terminal. − Designed a new petrochemical marine terminal and upgraded marine terminal firewater systems. − Wrote specifications standards for grain terminal equipment replacements, dock cranes, and HDPE piping.

Project Manager III, AECOM/URS CORPORATION, New Orleans, LA..........................................................................2012 to 2015

• Provided planning, engineering, and management services for $5M-$50M capital projects.

− Led a multi-discipline design team in designing vessel upgrades/replacements for Phillips 66’s Alliance Refinery Alkylation Unit, including a debutanizer tower, four hydrofluoric acid coolers, a propane stripper, an acid neutralizer, and a vent gas absorber.

− Spearheaded the design and construction of an in-plant, 12”-diameter pipeline addition of more than one mile in length for Phillips 66.

Senior Project Manager, GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS, LLC, Crossett, AR.................................................................2010 to 2012

• Oversaw engineering and management of $50K-$10M capital projects.

− Projects involved process water and chemical injection and mixing systems, resin process manufacturing efficiency upgrades, rosin distillation improvements, rosin product and raw material rail loading improvements, resin production vessel replacements, plant-wide process water management and storm water segregation, formaldehyde spill and tank farm containment, process piping improvements, fugitive emissions thermal oxidizer replacements, fire protection system improvements, control room and equipment demolitions, and new product unit designs.

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Regional Project Engineer (Contract), FLAKEBOARD AMERICA (VIA HGA STAFFING), Ruston, LA.................................2009 to 2010

• Planned, engineered, and managed multiple $6M capital projects at plant sites in Louisiana and Arkansas.

− Directed engineering design and installation for four new flaker machine systems and auxiliary equipment (including building modifications, conveyors, MCC, and controls) and modifications to a facility industrial hygiene system for formaldehyde regulation.

− Modified MDF board handling systems at the Flakeboard-Malvern facility. − Provided FEL engineering for additions to a wood stockpile yard as well as for installing a new bioremediation

unit for residual process vapors from MDF production.

Mechanical Project Engineer, HUNT, GUILLOT & ASSOCIATES, Ruston, LA.................................................................2004 to 2009

• Provided onsite, client-directed project engineering and management services for projects in the chemical manufacturing and wood products sectors; supplied mechanical engineering design services for capital projects and served as lead mechanical engineer on several projects.

− Managed engineering design and the full lifecycle—from concept through closure—of $50K-$10M+ plant capital projects involving process implementation/improvement, energy-efficiency improvement, and infrastructure improvement on an onsite contract basis for Chemtura-Great Lakes Chemical Company; oversaw and participated in process safety management, procurement, scheduling, construction oversight, and closure activities.

− Executed project engineering activities for modifications to Columbian Chemicals Company chemical process plants in two states; assisted with project controls and design.

− Prepared a total installed cost estimate to install a new, 100,000 pound/hour industrial steam boiler for Universal Oil Products (UOP).

− Designed mechanical systems and assisted in supervising designers for various wood products manufacturers; conducted onsite project/construction management through completion for engineered wood products and thermal oil systems design modifications, high-speed billet finger joining and conveying equipment and grade line equipment, mill expansion design (including steam boiler and piping), dryer exhaust systems, fire protection and building systems, and conveyance systems modification for wood products sawmill design (including board classification).

− Acted as project controls specialist and grant management monitor for the State of Louisiana Office of Community Development, which administered Hurricane Katrina/Rita disaster recovery projects as part of a federally funded HUD Community Development Block Grant.

Power Plant Supervisor, LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, Ruston, LA.............................................................................2000 to 2001

• Oversaw the operation and maintenance of a 12MW cogeneration plant on the university campus.

− Prepared plans for repowering a 12 MW cogeneration plant with a solar gas turbine/heat recovery steam generator combination unit, which improved campus thermal steam generation efficiency 7%.

Shift Supervisor, CENTRAL & SOUTH WEST SERVICES (AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER), Dallas, TX.....................................Prior to 2000

• Executed duties within a central engineering department, utilizing an enterprise-wide Oracle/SAP system supporting 27 different coal- and gas-fired plants with accompanying power distribution and transmission facilities.

− Advanced to this position from mechanical engineer, maintenance management system analyst, regional mechanical staff project engineer, maintenance management computer system development lead, and generation station/ performance engineer.

C R E D E N T I A L S

Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana Tech UniversityCertified Project Manager, AECOM/URS • Registered Engineer In Training (EIT), LAPELS

Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training, Great Lakes Chemicals • Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) • GSCS and ISTC Safety Council Credentials