Michael J. Romanelli
Las Vegas
Summary
Seeking a Mechanical Engineer 5 Position for Facilities. Interests include process improvement, project scope development, geographic information system development and other technical documentation. Interests also include researching and developing unique design solutions for utility plants maintenance and performance issues. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and works well with others in a team environment. Possesses strong Microsoft Office Product skills. Motivated to develop viable metrics to drive improvement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer Mechanical 4, Facilities Projects O41
Huntington Ingalls Industries
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and processes.
- Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
Engineering Manager 2, Waterfront O41
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Manages team of project engineers over Facilities Projects
Engineering Manager 2, Waterfront and Utility Projects O41
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Manages team of project engineers over Facilities Projects
Engineering Manager 2, Utilities, Plant Operations O46
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
09.2014 - 05.2019
- Manages team of system engineers over all utilities (plants and distribution) at HII-NNS
- Provides daily engineering direction to maintenance, project teams, and operations on utility systems
- Develops and maintains technical documentation for utility systems Including specifications, plant procedures, piping and instrument diagrams, utility yard maps and interactive geographic information mapping and management system (GIMMS)
- Forecasts long range strategic plan for all utility systems (expense and capital)
- Manages energy program for utilities. Includes forecasting utility spending for all municipalities (Power, Natural Gas, Sewage, Water, Propane and Fuel Oil)
- Manages utility bill collection, payment, and record keeping.
Interim Plant Operations Department Manager
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible for safe and reliable operation of all distribution utilities at NNS.
- Includes managing team of 250 (pipefitters, powerhouse operations, high voltage, janitorial, and engineering team).
FTE Project Lead
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked with cross functional team regarding cost saving initiatives in Facilities.
- Served as team liaison for all of facilities.
- Project deliverables include Energy Savings project for utilities and Controller retrofit project for yard equipment.
Facilities System Engineer 3, Plant Operations O46
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed plant wide utility distribution.
- Developed and maintained plant and distribution design documents, long range strategic plan, and technical operating procedures.
Facilities Maintenance Engineer 2, Plant Operations O46
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
03.2011 - 03.2012
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Newport News
07.2009 - 03.2011
- Updated and created maintenance plans and reports for various shipyard equipment: engine lathes, milling machines, compressors.
- Monitored equipment for design and production weaknesses and reported deficiencies and recommendations.
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Alliance Engineering
Newport News
02.2009 - 07.2009
- Updated and created maintenance plans and reports for various shipyard equipment: engine lathes, milling machines, compressors.
- Monitored equipment for design and production weaknesses and reported deficiencies and recommendations.
Project Engineer
United States Gypsum Company
Norfolk
07.2006 - 12.2008
- Researched and developed capital projects for plant improvements: Process monitoring and improvements, Equipment maintenance and efficiencies, Process automation, Civil site plan for truck marshalling yard, Barge unloading (Synthetic Gypsum), Infrastructure work.
- Provided contractor and plant supervision and management.
- Coordinated with plant, construction, and contract personnel for new plant start up (September 2007).
- Arranged planned jobs for process improvement, predicative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
- Developed model programs for plant practices including: Contractor Safety, Spill Response.
- AutoCAD design work for plant and project needs: Equipment Layout, Building Layout, Equipment Design.
Facilities Maintenance Engineer, O42 Nuclear Facilities- Summer Internship
Northrop Grumman
Newport News
06.2004 - 08.2004
- Updated and created maintenance plans and reports for various shipyard equipment: engine lathes, milling machines, compressors.
- Monitored equipment for design and production weaknesses and reported deficiencies and recommendations.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05.2006
Skills
- AutoCAD
- AutoDesk Inventor
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- ARCGIS
- PPM
- Fiori
- PowerBI
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society VT
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 2002 – 2006
School Achievements And Activities
- Microphone Array and Autonomous Vehicle Design, designed microphone arrays for sound source localization, designed arrays for self and wind noise reduction, applied microphone array design for autonomous vehicles
- Rehabilitating Personal Automobile, troubleshooting and repairing poor engine conditions, repairing brakes, bearings, air conditioning, cooling system
- Musician, Piano, Violin Lessons, Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Harmonic, Self Taught
Timeline
Engineer Mechanical 4, Facilities Projects O41
Huntington Ingalls Industries
06.2023 - Current
Engineering Manager 2, Waterfront O41
Huntington Ingalls Industries
09.2022 - 06.2023
Engineering Manager 2, Waterfront and Utility Projects O41
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2019 - 09.2022
Interim Plant Operations Department Manager
Huntington Ingalls Industries
10.2018 - 12.2018
FTE Project Lead
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2018 - 05.2018
Engineering Manager 2, Utilities, Plant Operations O46
Huntington Ingalls Industries
09.2014 - 05.2019
Facilities System Engineer 3, Plant Operations O46
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2012 - 09.2014
Facilities Maintenance Engineer 2, Plant Operations O46
Huntington Ingalls Industries
03.2011 - 03.2012
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Northrop Grumman
07.2009 - 03.2011
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Alliance Engineering
02.2009 - 07.2009
Project Engineer
United States Gypsum Company
07.2006 - 12.2008
Facilities Maintenance Engineer, O42 Nuclear Facilities- Summer Internship
Northrop Grumman
06.2004 - 08.2004
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University