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OperationsManager
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Robert Stewart

Chesaning,MI

Summary

Reciprocating Engine Operations Manager in the renewable energy sector with 15 years at Energy Developments, excelling in failure analysis and team safety leadership. Proven track record in optimizing productivity and reliability across multiple sites. Skilled in prioritization and implementation, effectively coordinating projects while enhancing mechanical performance and operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Energy Developments
Lansing, MI
07.2025 - 01.2026

I finished my near 15 yr carrer with Energy Developments as a Reciprocating Engine Div production manager, however I held numerous roles along that path.

I started my carreer as an electrical powerplant operator. This role was focused heavily on a mechanical background with diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.

I spent my time at several sites within my region in Michigan assisting wherever I could to increase productivity and reliabilty which ultimatley led to a role as ROSS Tech.

As a Regional Operations Support Specialist I carried out tasks such as Piston packs, Turbo Charger swaps and failur analysis for major components.

Major engine swaps and annual regulated air emissions testing fell within my scope to deliver as well.

Moving into the Supervisor and Management role's added additional planning, forcasting and HR responsibities however I always carried the mechanical aspects of the role with me to best optimize reliabilty and performance at site and regional level.

Maintenance Planner

Waste Connections Inc.
Montrose, MI
03.2008 - 10.2011

Starting my career in the landfill industry as on operator on the working face in a fast paced environment of refuse disposal.

We use 6 frontline pieces of equipment made up of CAT 3 D-8 dozers and 3 CAT 836 Wheel Packers.

Avg daily tonnage was above 3K and peak season often at 5K tons for proper disposal.

Within the first year I challenged with a new role of refining our maintenance shop and procedures.

While in this role I was responsabile for timly PM services as well as all emergent work and repowers. The scope of the role included working with vendors for quotes, OEM service work planning and all warranty follow ups.

Forcasting of expected costs for the fleet maintinance as well as fuel consumption was within my scope to deliver.

Aggregate Wash Plant Operations

Constine Inc
Owosso, MI
03.2000 - 03.2008

Starting my career in the aggregate industry with assembly and fabrication of a wash plant on a new open pit aggregate site.

Utilizing my operator and fabrication skills to set and modify for use two screen decks,drum scrubber,sand screws, a drum scrubber and associated conveyers/ stacker's.

Once the wash plant was functional, my focus turned to dewatering and excavation of the aggregate itself, maintaining the wash plant for repairs and performing quality checks of the finished product.

Primary equipment used for excavation I carry proficiency in, but not limited to

Komatsu PC 400 excavator est. 10K hrs seat time

Komatsu WA 500 Wheel Loader est 3K hrs

Komatsu 155 AX Material Dozer est 3K hrs

Education

HVAC

Averill Career Center
Saginaw Michigan
06-1994

Skills

  • Team safety leader and promoting engagement
  • Failure analysis
  • Work well in fast paced environments with SIMOPS
  • Prioritization and implimentation
  • Work well as liaison/coordinator across multiple groups for project delivery

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Salary Range

$100000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Operations Manager

Energy Developments
07.2025 - 01.2026

Maintenance Planner

Waste Connections Inc.
03.2008 - 10.2011

Aggregate Wash Plant Operations

Constine Inc
03.2000 - 03.2008

HVAC

Averill Career Center
Robert Stewart