Leonard Pisarek
SUMMARY
16 years of experience in engineering, and project management. Responsible for several major capital improvement projects including design and construction of 2 complete aluminum extrusion plants. Four + years of executive experience managing engineering and maintenance department. Managed maintenance department with a staff of 22 mechanics, 3 engineers, and tool crib attendant. Implemented training programs, improved morale, and the respect of workers for each other. Strong organizational skills.
EDUCATION
Pennsylvania State University AS Electrical Engineering Technology
University Of Pittsburgh 120+ Credit Hour Engineering, Business
Carlow College 6 Green Belt
Westmoreland Community College
Allegheny Community College
SKILLS
MS Project
Most other Micro-soft applications
Able to work in AutoCad
PLC Installation and wiring
Project Management
Estimation Software
Equipment installation and commissioning
Electrical and general construction
6 Sigma Green Belt
Maxwell Estimator Software
Experience
Wheels Mechanical Pittsburgh, PA 10/10 o3/11
Project MAnager/estimator
- Coordinate and manage electrical construction projects
- Project estimation
Bonnell Aluminum Carthage, TN 5/08 09/10
Project Engineer
- Responsible for building construction as well as specifying and purchasing equipment for a 72,000 sq. ft. plant addition. Coordinate and qualify contractors, scheduling, etc.
- Qualified and hired contractors to complete construction of building and installation and commissioning of 5500 Ton extrusion press and related equipment.
- Supervised and coordinated contractors.
- Specified, purchased, and supervised installation of all plant equipment
Fresh Coat Painters 5/07 to 5/08
- Owner; responsible for sales, marketing, and job coordination of small interior painting company.
Penn Aluminum International, Murphysboro, IL 10/02 to 11/06
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Managed a staff of 22 mechanics and 3 engineers.
Responsible for all plant maintenance in a 235,000 sq ft facility.
Managed a maintenance budget of $100,000 monthly.
Reported directly to the President.
Budgeting, Management, and Cost Control
o Managed internal maintenance costs.
o Conducted special analyses and cost comparisons and purchased research.
o Controlled work overflow, resulting in a smooth-running operation with few complaints.
Construction and Maintenance
o Lead the creation and the execution of annual capital plans, from proposal to feasibility to installation to start-up.
o Ensure that all projects are conducted per regulatory agency requirements and Company practices, from budgeting, to purchasing, to reporting
o Ensure effective liaison with vendors, contractors, outside engineering firms
o Develop maintenance programs to improve/maintain reliability of our equipment while achieving annual plans
o Managed construction and commissioning of a new plant, including equipment purchasing and installation and all aspects of building construction.
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Pollock Engineering Group, Wexford, PA 06/94 08/02
Field Service/Project Manager/Sales Engineer
Responsible for projects from inception through completion.
Create and maintain budgets and schedules.
Assist in equipment design.
Send RFQs, receive quotes, distribute information.
Qualified, supervised, and hired contractors for equipment construction and installation.
Performed field analysis and created reports and proposals for repair/upgrades for extrusion presses.
Provide project management responsibilities to plan and coordinate field service activities relative to commercial plant operations between customer and home locations.
Apply engineering and practical knowledge of field service equipment, systems and operations to analyze and resolve complex issues in the field.
Scheduling personnel, equipment and work flow; interfacing with customers to meet both customer and company expectations; develop detailed procedures for work on equipment and systems.
Experience with hydraulic, electric, PLC, pneumatic, and mechanical design, installation, and
Maintenance
Two years making sales calls with customers throughout the US
Gerson Electric Co, Pittsburgh, PA 07/91 03/94
Project Superintendent
Field superintendent for electrical construction company
Maintain schedules, material procurement, manage sub-contracts
Coordinate field installation
Manage manpower
Kirby Electric, Pittsburgh, PA 07/88 02/94
Project Superintendent
Field superintendent for electrical construction company
Maintain schedules, material procurement, manage sub-contracts
Coordinate field installation
Manage manpower
Walter Electric, Pittsburgh, PA 1972 - 1988
Electrical Superintendent
Field superintendent for electrical construction company
Maintain schedules, material procurement, manage sub-contracts
Coordinate field installation
Manage manpower
