John Wiegman

● Client-facing project manager leading business development and relationship management with a large utility client

● Managed up to 30 concurrent projects with a total value of approximately $2MM each year

● Led cross functional teams that included operations, engineering, construction contractors and management team members to successfully develop and implement projects

● Served as project manager and technical lead for automation hardware and software modernization programs in natural gas transmission facilities

● Managed cross functional teams to complete natural gas transmission and distribution projects that were focused on modernization and operational improvement/efficiency/modernization

● Developed and prioritized risk-based yearly project schedules and budgets

● Provided technical support and troubleshooting to field technicians to identify and solve site specific control system anomalies

● Managed electrical design and assembly to achieve record production levels for a world leader in two piece can-making machinery

● Reduced average start-up hours by 25% through implementation of project kick off meetings and improved definition of design standards

● Led five member controls engineering team to coordinate shift coverage, project schedules and to help highlight team goals and accomplishments

● Spearheaded integration of an unproven, unique branding production process by leading automation, mechanical, and operational initiatives that doubled capacity, reduced QA rejects by 90% and tripled machine uptime.

● Implemented process improvement and reliability initiatives in high-speed packaging operations through equipment upgrades, programming modifications and improvement of user friendliness of equipment

● Initiated and led electrical safety programs and projects to enhance employee safety, limit chemical exposure and comply with NEC code

● Improved process consistency and reduced product variation by implementing material metering systems for raw material supplies

● Programmed new PLC control system for a complete milk processing plant; including, raw milk receiving, separation, pasteurization and storage processes that was implemented in a 24 hour period

● Led control system design, programming and commissioning of a new milk pasteurization line

● Designed control systems for OEM can-making machinery that included schematics, PLC and HMI programming and supervisory system interface communication systems

● Developed client relationships and accelerated business growth for control system projects for a large brewery client

● Managed and performed complete automation projects in high-speed beverage packing lines; including project definition and development, budgeting, engineering, programming, commissioning and contractor supervision

● Provided control system development, implementation, commissioning support and shift coverage for chemical batch reaction and fiberglass mat production processes.

● Supported process controls and automation by writing PLC programs, developing control valve logic for a liquid dispense system, and assisting with tint milling mechanical control program improvements

● Managed the installation of a multi-million-dollar resin reactor system upgrade

● Designed, installed, and implemented industry leading new technology in on-line flaw detection equipment, including operator training and development