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Certification
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Christopher Schrafer

Christopher Schrafer

Marinette,WI

Summary


Focused Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project/Yard Manager

General Insulation
06.2024 - Current
  • Schedule, Plan, and Oversee company operations on site.
  • Manage employees, resources, budget, and contracts for all insulation installation of Naval Ships.
  • Oversee budget, production, planning, and logistics for project completion.
  • Coordinate and negotiate with multiple trades, customers, and tech warrant holders.
  • Ensure project scope and contractual obligations are being met.
  • Track and analyze production, inventory, resources, and schedule.

Designer

System One
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Model electrical systems based on design specifications.
  • Austal contractor

Account Manager – Energy, Industry, Shipbuilding

Hilti – North America
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Review accounts for orders and facilitate lead time delays.
  • Sell and demonstrate tools and engineered solutions.
  • Initiate and Develop accounts and relationships.

Senior Engineer (Design Lead) – Electrical Detail Design

Marinette Marine Corp
05.2018 - 02.2023
  • Model library parts in accordance with vendor furnished information.
  • Model electrical systems based on design specifications.
  • Assign, schedule and track work.
  • Check and release stakeholder deliverables.
  • Develop and coach employees.
  • Develop and maintain department standards.
  • Manage and oversee Time and Attendance contractors.
  • Supervise and monitor work flow.
  • Facilitate problems within and outside of department.
  • Liaison between team members and customers.
  • Attend and hold high level meetings.
  • Ship checks to ensure production accuracy and code adherence.

Production Supervisor (Electrical Hot-work Manager)

Marinette Marine Corp
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Manage teams to complete projects in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Oversee the installation of all electrical foundations and method mounts.
  • Review drawings and change notices to ensure work can be completed with proper materials and allotted time.
  • Hold and attend daily production meetings to review job progress, future requirements, and potential issues.
  • Coordinate with multiple trades and departments the needs and requirements for job completion.
  • Schedule work in accordance with trade needs.
  • Research specifications to ensure quality and accuracy, relay any required deviations to project management.
  • Conduct employee reviews.
  • Review and approve employee time cards and time off requests.
  • Perform system tests and procedures to demonstrate all build specifications are being met.

SOC Engineer – Piping and Electrical

Marinette Marine Corp
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Build survey and document issues presented by manufacturing.
  • Incorporate field changes via engineering change notices and corrective actions.
  • Design and Model changes for electrical and piping systems to rectify manufacturing issues.
  • Educate manufacturing in standards and methods required for each individual task.
  • Develop methods with customer assistance to close issues otherwise unsolvable.
  • Act as Liaison between customer, engineering, manufacturing, and contractor.

CAD Designer

Systems Control
02.2013 - 08.2015
  • Design and Model electrical enclosures.
  • Transfer 3D models to 2D drawings for shop use.
  • QC and Audit production to ensure design accuracy.
  • Coordinate with electrical engineers to ensure specifications.

Shipfitter

Marinette Marine Corp
02.2009 - 02.2012
  • Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled.
  • Plan and develop layouts from drawings and templates.
  • Layout and fabricate structural members.
  • Compute and layout dimensions.
  • Installed foundations for ships equipment.
  • Coached new hires on drawing interpretation.

CAD Designer

Jan Electric
05.2003 - 09.2009
  • Design electrical drawings and layouts based on customer specifications.
  • Design electrical layouts based on city code.
  • Review trade drawings to design electrical necessities for specified equipment.
  • Estimate and submit proposals based on design.
  • Quote and purchase materials needed for projects.
  • Submit drawings and permits to authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Calculated lighting layout based on desired foot candle levels.
  • Ran load calculations based on supplied equipment.
  • Designed layout and calculations for fire and security drawings.
  • Design and purchase lighting based on foot candle calculations.
  • Completed As-Built drawings and OEM manuals upon project completion.
  • Create and Implement new CAD standards and Customization of new software.

CAD Drafter

Marinette Marine Corp
02.1997 - 02.2000
  • Create and revise 2D drawings under engineering supervision.
  • Create and revise part numbers in ERP system.
  • Construct and modify bills of material.

Education

Associates - Engineering Management

Grantham University
07.2022

Associates - Information Technology Management

Rasmussen College
12.2020
Honor Roll/Dean’s List Student

Marine Engineering Certificate - undefined

NWTC - Marinette
05.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

Marinette High School
05.2000

Skills

  • AutoCAD, Inventor, Ship Constructor, Navisworks
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Managed projects in multiple stages of completion
  • EVM, Project Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Engineering design
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Personnel management

Certification

  • CRLA Certification
  • Peer Tutor
  • Peer Mentor
  • CAPM and ECBA in process

Timeline

Project/Yard Manager - General Insulation
06.2024 - Current
Designer - System One
09.2023 - 06.2024
Account Manager – Energy, Industry, Shipbuilding - Hilti – North America
02.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Engineer (Design Lead) – Electrical Detail Design - Marinette Marine Corp
05.2018 - 02.2023
Production Supervisor (Electrical Hot-work Manager) - Marinette Marine Corp
01.2017 - 05.2018
SOC Engineer – Piping and Electrical - Marinette Marine Corp
08.2015 - 01.2017
CAD Designer - Systems Control
02.2013 - 08.2015
Shipfitter - Marinette Marine Corp
02.2009 - 02.2012
CAD Designer - Jan Electric
05.2003 - 09.2009
CAD Drafter - Marinette Marine Corp
02.1997 - 02.2000
Rasmussen College - Associates, Information Technology Management
NWTC - Marinette - Marine Engineering Certificate,
Marinette High School - High School Diploma,
Grantham University - Associates, Engineering Management

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