Robert Pace JR
Shelbyville,KY
Summary
With over 9 years at GE Appliances, adept in ASTM standards and lab operations, I excel in implementing certified testing and maintaining equipment. Through leadership as PGA Marshal Chairman showcases exceptional organizational skills. Renowned for meticulous documentation and fostering team excellence, I ensure top-notch training and operational efficiency, embodying a proactive and results-driven approach.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
AP10 Package Testing Lab Technician (S2 Level)
GE Appliances, A Haier Company
02.2015 - Current
- Currently responsible for certified appliance ship testing operations, implementing all testing software and test instrumentation setups to industry ASTM standards. drafting test sequence documents, working with GEA engineers & Haier visitors. Including product inspections and creating detailed inspection reports. Involved in maintaining workplace excellence, 5S practices, lab cleanliness and test equipment maintenance. Network with 3rd party (DART) warehouse personnel for timely movement of test samples to Pack Lab requirements. Facilitate 3rd party(QUANT) warehouse maintenance to request repairs and supplies for lab operations. Assist in the proper training of new techs and engineers to the current GEA-Haier ship test requirements and procedures.
- 9+ years of cross-training to operate all testing equipment, all current GEA-Haier ship test protocols, all lab operations, and maintain historical testing documentation for reference. Also to carry out any management requests assigned to our Pack lab.
Major Golf Championships Marshal Chairman
PGA of America
01.2008 - 05.2024
- Appointed by the PGA of America as Marshal Chairman (tournament volunteers) for 5 major golf events (including Ryder Cup) at Valhalla Golf Club.
- Responsible for championship logistics, scheduling, and on-site operations of 3000+ marshal volunteers for each event.
- Every single PGA championship held at Valhalla set event records for attendance, advance ticket sellouts, hospitality tents sellouts, and volunteer registration sold out months in advance of tournaments.
President/CEO
Pace Oil Equipment Co., LLC (Closed)
11.1974 - 12.2014
- Responsible for the daily corporation management, equipment supplier agreements and customer relations.
- Including petroleum equipment acquisition, retaining excellent sales force, licensed underground storage construction and materials installation crews.
- Maintaining the nationally recognized and acclaimed reputation of the Pace family legacy since 1932.
Education
Licensed Flammable Liquids Storage Contractor
Kentucky Fire Marshal - Division Fire Prevention
Frankfort, KY01.2015
Licensed Petroleum Storage Systems Installer
Petroleum Equipment Institute
Tulsa, OK02.2009
High School Diploma -
Saint Xavier High School
Louisville, KY05.1973
Skills
- 9 years professional experience at GEA AP10 Package Testing lab (senior technician)
- Capability to accept, plan, schedule and perform ASTM standards appliance package ship tests to GEA engineer's requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of all Pack Lab test equipment, simulators, instruments and safety protocols
- Ability to evaluate ship testing setups, verify accuracy, utilize test software
- Strong computer, documentation and communication skills
- Able to perform required work skills with minimum supervision
- Extremely familiar with current GEA-Haier products (both operational procedures, production appearance and packaging)
- Perfect attendance (only approved days off), with physical capabilities of moving heavy appliances either by hand or with material handling equipment in Pack lab
- Willing to offer experienced training to new potential technicians and Edison engineers new to appliance industry
- Facilitate lab supplies, equipment routine maintenance, and schedule product inspections with GEA engineers
- Always adhere to professional work ethic of following rules and policies, working safe every day and maintaining excellent relationships with co-workers
Accomplishments
Since starting at AP10 Pack Lab, I have received over 30+ recognition awards from GEA-Haier management, product specialists and GEA engineers.
Getting the chance to become a full time Package Testing lab technician has been a goal of mine since 2015.
Timeline
AP10 Package Testing Lab Technician (S2 Level)
GE Appliances, A Haier Company
02.2015 - Current
Major Golf Championships Marshal Chairman
PGA of America
01.2008 - 05.2024
President/CEO
Pace Oil Equipment Co., LLC (Closed)
11.1974 - 12.2014
Licensed Flammable Liquids Storage Contractor
Kentucky Fire Marshal - Division Fire Prevention
Licensed Petroleum Storage Systems Installer
Petroleum Equipment Institute
High School Diploma -
Saint Xavier High School
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