Work Experience
Facilities and Engineering Manager, Delavau LLC, 1996 – 2013
Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical and Food Manufacturer & Packager, Philadelphia, PA
• Managed the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, process engineering disciplines and construction project management of 250,000 sf 24/7 manufacturing and packaging facility.
• Led, directed and managed engineering department consisting of mechanical engineer, process engineer, construction manager and staff, engineering drafter as well as master electrician and licensed boiler operator and staff.
• Developed detailed scope of work, project schedule, operating and capital budgets as well as schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Wrote and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) procedures. Coordinated regulation, validation, compliance, safety and EHS including FDA, cGMP and OSHA.
• Projects included:
➢ Consolidation and Expansion: Managed the consolidation of one existing facility and expanded the operation in a new location. Redesigned the operational process while designing the new facility including the granulation, blending, compression, coating, sorting, packaging, technical services, QA/QC, R&D and administrative departments. Developed long-range facility master plan.
➢ Plant within a Plant: Managed the design and construction of a 13,000 sf interior renovation project to create a “plant within a plant” including granulation, blending, weighing, compression, sorting, QC lab and gowning. Incorporated existing operations and constructed new operations while maintaining existing production. Created new process, personnel, material and waste flow patterns.
➢ Laboratory Designs: Designed and managed the construction specifications of a 3,000 sf Research & Development Lab; 2,500 sf VMS Quality Control Lab; 1,000 sf API/OTC Lab; and 600 sf Raw Material Lab. Designed the floor plan, laid out the scientific equipment and lab furnishings. Coordinated the mechanical and electrical design.
➢ Office Renovations: Designed the renovations, specified the FFE and oversaw construction to the offices for the executive, finance, human resources, sales, operations, quality, engineering and information technology departments.
➢ Warehouse Expansion: Conducted a site search, renovated and fitted-out 90,000 sf leased warehouse for in-coming raw material, out-going finished goods and in-house product testing.
➢ Facility Acquisition Feasibility Study, Shanghai, China: Managed the engineering portion of a feasibility study to acquire a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. Toured the facilities and equipment manufactures in China. Developed the facility and equipment requirements, timeline and capital budget. Prepared schematic design renovations.
➢ Mechanical Systems: Oversaw the design, purchase, installation and maintenance of two 8.37 MMbtu gas fired boilers; four chillers totaling 800 tons, a 1,500 kVA transformer; 1,640 gal bulk argon tank; 250 KW diesel emergency generator. Implemented a critical safety monitoring and alerting system.
➢ Controlled Environment Systems: Oversaw the design, purchase and installation of a 500 sf cold storage and a 325 sf dry storage room. Installed a series of stability chambers. Implemented a temperature, humidity and positive pressure monitoring and alerting system throughout the facility.
➢ Food Development Lab: Worked with a real estate company to investigate various lease facilities to fit-out a food development lab. Designed several layouts and worked with the building owner to negotiate lease terms. The project has not been implemented.
➢ CCTV: Coordinated with Manufacturing, Safety and IT to implement a two-part CCTV program with part one for general interior and exterior facility security and part two to provide manufacturing with a training tool to improved operations.
Project Architect, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), 1994 – 1996
Facilities Engineering and Construction Division, Philadelphia, PA
• Designed and documented in-house projects throughout the Authority. Coordinated the architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. Developed detailed scope of work, project schedule and budget.
• Projects included:
➢ Daylesford, Elkins Park, Oreland and Radnor Railroad Stations, PA: $250,000 to $1,000,000 renovations to the platforms and canopies to meet ADA and historic preservation requirements.
➢ Walnut Locust Subway Station, Philadelphia, PA: $400,000 renovation to one of the most used stations on the system. Developed the design to implement a new approach to signage, fare collection and customer service.
➢ Wayne Junction Railroad Car Maintenance Shop, Philadelphia, PA: Designed the relocation of the maintenance operations from one location to this 1931 facility.
Consultant, MARCAD Associates, AutoCAD Consultants, Maple Glen, PA 1991 - 1996
• AutoCAD consult providing training, drafting, customizing and standardizing services to the architectural, design, engineering and facilities management communities.
• Projects included:
➢ Autodesk, Inc., San Rafael, CA, Tested and evaluated the alpha and beta development of AutoCAD R14 and Architectural Desktop R2 and R3. Developed and managed the AutoCAD Certification Exams for R12, R13 and R14 as well as other Autodesk exams.
➢ Temple University, Architecture and Landscape Programs, Assistant Professor, Philadelphia, PA, Developed the curriculum for AutoCAD instruction and provide classroom lectures and labs.
➢ American Institute of Design, Philadelphia, PA, Managed the Authorized AutoCAD Training Center.
➢ Cadalyst Magazine, Duluth, MN, wrote reviews of AutoCAD related books, videos, and interactive CDs.
Project Architect, Daroff Design, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 1989 – 1991
• Developed the interior design and details for a variety of hospitality and commercial clients. Responsibilities included space planning, finishes, furnishings, lighting, signage, security, artwork, and tenant design standards.
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