Kelly Charles Mollenkopf, P.E.

137 Westfield Lndg, LaVernia, TX 78121

Cell (210) 560-7364

kelly_mollenkopf[AT]yahoo.com



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Army Medical Command Central HQ March 2009 to Present –

REGIONAL Sr. MECHANICAL ENGINEER

• Serve as Sr. Engineer team leader for branch engineering design and review projects and in providing consultative services on interpretation of regulations, standards, engineering criteria, and related mechanical engineering concerns. Experience in analyzing and resolving complex technical and management issues attaining performance improvements, overcoming difficult problems, making decisions, judgments, and recommendations based on interpretations of codes and criteria even when complex matters may not meet standard criteria clearly/exactly.

• Oversee Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities and contract development implementing preventive maintenance activities and policies including condition based monitoring and verifying that O&M activities comply with Defense Health Agency (DHA) regulations and accreditation standards (i.e. The Joint Commission)

• Develop regional annual funding program ($60M) for O&M sustainment activities at treatment facilities in support of SRM program including funding and monitoring of activities..

• Lead development of annual Army MEDCOM program project priorities and manage implementation of program including capital investment plans for repair, restoration, and modernization activities for Regional Medical Facilities in alignment with Defense Health Agency policies and program requirements.

• Established presence with and recognized as a consultant and technical authority to personnel within the Regional Medical Command, IMCOM, ACSIM, USACE, and private contractors on all aspects of medical facility mechanical systems conveying policy and guidance for the development of comprehensive plans for future development to ensure consistency and sustainment in the medical command.

• Perform analysis, using data mining and understanding of data sources, of facility deficiency/requirement documenting with understanding of Plant Replacement Value (PRV) analysis, Facility Condition Index (FCI), deferred maintenance requirements, and implementation of BUILDER.

• Provide Energy Management support for all facilities within region. Develop MTF Energy Master Plans and FECx recommendations and related projects to address energy improvements.

• Current knowledge of industrial facility life cycle management methods; emergency management principles; environmental safety and health laws and methodologies (Joint Commission Hospital and Medical Accreditation Standards, OSHA, UFC, IBC, NFPA) , project management principles, and construction policies, procedures, practices and cost accounting and control methods; operating characteristics of steam and chilled water generating, and distribution systems.

• Perform OIPs and SAVs, inspecting to determine quality of operational performance of MTF Facility Management operations compared to requirements validating that all activities meet or exceed accreditation requirements (Joint Commission, AAHA, NAACLS).

• Serve as project officer/team leader for studies of the most complex mechanical systems servicing unique medical requirements with responsibility for evaluating, advising, and reporting on the operation, maintenance, adequacy of design, and compliance working to improve performance and overcome difficult problems with applicable ventilation, safety, and health related standards in medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, dental clinics, medical research laboratories and veterinary facilities

• Perform feasibility and constructibility studies on construction design parameters, reviewing reports for quality and technical requirements and administrative accuracy and sufficiency. Review draft technical documents and facility related policies and regulations as directed by senior leadership and higher headquarters. Conduct design reviews of designs to evaluate the proposed site prep packages, initial outfitting, transition, master plans, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, Fire Protection, smoke management, medical data systems, and other related automated facility systems for new construction, expansion, modernization, repair and renovation projects.

• Recommends changes in budgets, design, project plans, specifications and schedules to accommodate conditions as the construction site or to expedite construction. Recommends changes to and develops policy for all program areas assigned. Evaluate operational effectiveness through review and analysis of appropriate production reports and inspections.

• Skill in application of theories, principles and techniques of multiple professional engineering and/or physical science disciplines, including mechanical, environmental, safety, industrial, chemical and civil engineering in all phases of the management of the DHA SRM program for initial concept, scope, design and construction.



Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, Texas

December 1999 to March 2009 ETCH EQUIPMENT/MANUFACTURING RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Supervisor: Jon Huddleston (972) 924-2496

• Overall project management, control, coordination and execution of assigned projects requiring professional Engineering education, knowledge, skills and experience.

• Evaluated, studied, reviewed, analyzed the plans, specifications, and shop drawings pertaining to the mechanical equipment, and equipment installation to insure workability and compliance with the plans and specifications.

• Work to achieve process and multi-probe yield goals. Strive for continuous improvement.

• Designed and performed troubleshooting of fluid systems used to cool high temperature chambers on manufacturing line.

• Performed experiments determining impact of environment temperature on manufacturing process allowing for process optimization.

• Developed and reviewed layout requirement for safety and environmental conditions required for capital equipment installation and operation.

• Supervised day to day activities of technicians related to priority of work focusing on unscheduled maintenance versus preventative maintenance.

• Reviewed project progress, measuring performance and taking necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon schedule and cost while maintaining manufacturing cycle-time and availability requirements.

• Performed facility design reviews verifying electrical, plumbing, vibration, and mechanical requirements for optimal equipment layout and install requirements.

• Optimized and troubleshoot flow rates, mass flow controllers, and distribution system for process and specialty gases used in semiconductor manufacturing, including life safety systems.

• Identify opportunities to apply new or alternative technologies for existing and prospective customers for cost reduction, performance/manufacturing enhancement.

• Work with Process Engineering to perform Design of Experiments enabling team to better understand fundamentals and critical parameters for optimum process control.

• Insure Quality Assurance personnel keep in close contact with supplier/contractor representatives to plan inspection services that meet requirements of contractors operations; ensure plans and activities are in accordance with approved practices.

• Furnished technical advice to lower grade engineers and construction representatives on possible approaches to the solution of specific field problems.

• Planed, scheduled, and oversaw capital equipment installation and maintenance.

• Developed and documented maintenance and qualification protocols for processing tools.

• Responsibilities included department cost analysis management; enhance the customers' competitiveness and profitability, expansion area management, new tool installation coordination including design reviews, and relocation facilitation, safety program management.



EDUCATION

P.E. License no. 99549 (State of Texas)

Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas

Masters of Science in Engineering Management (December 2001) GPA: 3.75

Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (May 1994)



SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE IN

• Proven technical management experience.

• Extensive experience in the utilization of SPC and quality methods.

• Strong foundation in capacity analysis and equipment utilization.

• Solid decision making skills. Quality interpersonal skills, ability to lead and motivate.

• Professional knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the full range of engineering duties concerned with the design, construction, and layout of mechanical systems.

• Possesses the ability to design and troubleshoot, which has been gained through Bachelor degree program in engineering supplemented by considerable amount of design and construction experience.

• Used experienced judgment and initiative in applying and adapting mechanical engineering principles and practices where significant departures from established practices and precedents are required.

• Investigating difficulties encountered during preliminary operation of mechanical systems to render advice, assistance, inspection, testing, preliminary operation and accident prevention.