Robert Earhart
Hawesville,KY
Summary
Regional manager with extensive experience in project management and financial oversight at Songer Services. Achieved significant revenue growth and streamlined processes through effective problem-solving and data analysis. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet strategic objectives while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
Songer Services
Hawesville, KY
04.2024 - Current
- Expanded business portfolio and developed revenue streams while achieving market gains.
- Managed regional project budgets and resource allocation to optimize project outcomes.
- Managed project development and resources from coneptual through execution and commissioning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline service processes.
- Adjusted project scope and costs, implementing effective change management processes to maintain project alignment.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Current clients include Alcoa, Century Aluminum, ACP Technology, Exxon, and others.
Kentucky Division Manager
Bisco Refractories
Owensboro, Kentucky
04.2022 - Current
- Provided project management services in Primary and Secondary Aluminum
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Assisted in Carbon Bake Furnace improvement projects at Century Aluminum and Alcoa - Warrick operations
- Created and maintained budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, materials, equipment and supplies.
Technical Superintendent – Electrode
Century Aluminum
Owensboro, Kentucky
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed 2 direct reports and 17 indirect reports to ensure effective team performance
- Prepared annual, quarterly, and monthly production and financial reports to support decision-making
- Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly production schedules.
- Develop 5-year plans for production and refractory improvements.
- Provide technical training and oversight for new employees in the Carbon Facilities
- Owensboro Kentucky
Lead Engineer - Electrode
Century Aluminum
Owensboro, Kentucky
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Led rebuilds of ring furnace refractories to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Managed potline rebuilds to improve production capacity and reliability.
- Evaluate and test new materials for increased longevity and cost reduction opportunities
- Reduced material cost by $245k/year in ring furnaces alone
- Developed annual, quarterly, and monthly production schedules to optimize resource allocation.
- Monitor process KPIs and develop reaction plans for process upsets
- Coordinate routine furnace refractory maintenance and major reconstruction projects
- Project management for capital projects, new technology, and application techniques.
- Prepared annual, quarterly, and monthly production and financial reports
Cell Reline/Brick Mason Manager
Century Aluminum
Owensboro, Kentucky
12.2018 - 10.2019
- In 2019, successfully led a $6.3M portion of a $40M capital expansion project
- Developed short-term and long-term refractory replacement plans for the Carbon Bake Furnaces and PotlinesProject management for capital projects, new technology, and application techniques
- Ensured adherence to quality and design standards for refractory installations
- Managed supply chain and ordering processes for refractory materials
- Mentor and train employees on refractory installation procedures and requirements
- Coordinated work and resources for 60 employees across capital projects and two plant crews
Corporate Reline/Process Engineer
Century Aluminum
Owensboro, Kentucky
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Implemented quality and continuous improvement programs for reline materials and processes, enhancing overall product reliability
- Reviewed and approved quality standards for reline materials to ensure compliance
- Implemented material quality audit/inspection programs
- Supervised R&D projects that led to $120M capital investment
- Designed and implemented equipment enhancing safety and operational efficiency in reline processes
- Develop improved casting procedure and cast iron chemistry for cathode rodding
- Conducted quality control for two complete pot line rebuilds and one line restart
- Perform site audits for reline material suppliers
- Owensboro Kentucky
Metallurgical Engineer
Climax Molybdenum
Bagdad, Arizona
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Executed optimization projects for unit operations to enhance performance
- Conducted operation efficiency audits to identify improvement opportunities
- Performed process control duties
- Led inventory reduction projects to streamline resource management
- Performed monthly accounting for materials and reagents
- Conducted operations in Bagdad, Arizona
Education
Executive MBA - Business Administration Program
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Kentucky04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Montana Tech of The University of Montana
Butte, MT12-2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Process equipment optimization
- SAP Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Quality oriented
- Customer oriented
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Regional Manager
Songer Services
04.2024 - Current
Kentucky Division Manager
Bisco Refractories
04.2022 - Current
Technical Superintendent – Electrode
Century Aluminum
06.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Engineer - Electrode
Century Aluminum
10.2019 - 06.2021
Cell Reline/Brick Mason Manager
Century Aluminum
12.2018 - 10.2019
Corporate Reline/Process Engineer
Century Aluminum
07.2017 - 12.2018
Metallurgical Engineer
Climax Molybdenum
01.2017 - 07.2017
Executive MBA - Business Administration Program
Quantic School of Business And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Montana Tech of The University of Montana