Ryan Pierce
Prescott Valley,United States of America
Summary
Project Manager & Mechanical Engineer with over 8 years of experience in the mining and manufacturing industries, including direct project management, permitting coordination, and environmental compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams on capital-intensive mining infrastructure and remediation projects. Demonstrated success managing $10M+ in assets, ensuring compliance with MSHA and FFL regulations. Adept in client-facing roles, proposal development, and mentoring multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager, Pachmayr Division
Lyman Products Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2025
- Led a team of 5 employees, overseeing daily operations, production, and workflow management.
- Sourced vendors and negotiated terms for all business.
- Managed production generating $2M in profit, implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Planned and coordinated over 500 items, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Directed sales, marketing, and branding efforts to expand market reach.
- Acted as purchasing agent, optimizing procurement processes and supplier negotiations.
- Ensured compliance with FFL regulations and oversaw secure transactions.
- Spearheaded research and design initiatives, integrating CAD design strategies.
- Managed shipping and receiving for domestic freight and ground shipping.
Mechanical Engineer
Freeport McMoRan
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed a $3.3M capital project for new mine processing equipment, ensuring full alignment with permitting, reclamation, and compliance requirements.
- Directed up to 14 concurrent mining infrastructure projects valued at over $10M, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams including engineers, construction personnel, and environmental consultants.
- Provided cost estimates and developed capital budgeting plans to support mine remediation and infrastructure expansion initiatives.
- Served as Agile Project Lead (Scrum Master), accelerating timelines for permitting and reclamation deliverables while improving cross-functional team communication.
- Acted as liaison between engineering and environmental teams to ensure designs met MSHA, EPA, and site-specific regulatory standards.
Maintenance Supervisor
Freeport McMoRan
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Led maintenance operations for critical mine infrastructure, sustaining 90%+ equipment availability across the site.
- Supervised 4 mechanics and 4 electricians, ensuring adherence to MSHA safety standards and preventive maintenance procedures.
- Directed root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions for mechanical failures impacting production and environmental safety.
- Oversaw execution of planned outages for reclamation-supporting equipment upgrades, minimizing environmental disruption and production loss.
Mechanical Engineer 1
Freeport McMoRan
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered capital projects ranging from $10K to $1.4M with no cost overruns, including remediation and environmental compliance upgrades.
- Conducted feasibility studies and prepared scopes of work for capital improvements in line with permitting constraints and mine life cycle planning.
- Ensured regulatory and quality compliance through vendor oversight, technical reviews, and site inspections.
- Collaborated with contractors and cross-functional teams on infrastructure improvements and reclamation support projects.
- Mentored junior engineers and interns, promoting safety-first project planning and site compliance awareness.
Work Study Student
Veteran’s Upward Bound
12.2010 - 05.2016
- Advised military veterans on educational benefits and career planning.
- Assisted in resource center operations and veteran orientation programs.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Lafarge North America
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed SOPs for maintenance procedures.
- Analyzed downtime reports and improved plant efficiency.
- Supervised union employees and optimized spare parts tracking.
Mobile Equipment Servicer (Civilian)
United States Air Force
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Maintained 125 pieces of heavy equipment for snow removal operations.
- Established maintenance logs to ensure servicing compliance.
Sergeant | Shop Foreman | Recovery NCO/Trainer
United States Army
04.2000 - 05.2008
- Led up to 17 soldiers, ensuring professional growth and operational success.
- Supervised combat vehicle maintenance and logistics.
- Conducted over 120 combat recovery missions with zero major incidents.
- Managed $420K+ in military equipment with 100% accountability.
- Developed leadership and counseling programs, training over 50 soldiers.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
01.2016
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Primary Leadership Development Course (US Army)
01.2002
Certification - M1A1 Systems Maintainer
Advanced Individual Training, Fort Knox, KY
01.2000
Skills
- Mine Permitting & Environmental Compliance
- Client Relationship Management
- Capital Project Lifecycle Oversight
- MSHA, EPA, NEPA Regulations
- Mechanical Engineering & Design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Operations & Production Management
- Project Management (Agile, Scrum, Budgeting)
- Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization
- Leadership & Team Development
- Procurement & Vendor Negotiation
- Cost Reduction & Process Improvement
- PLEX, SAP
Certification
Ellis Fall Safety Solutions LLC – Competent & Qualified Person in Fall Protection (2016-2018)
Affiliations
- SDSM&T Veterans Club (2010-Present)
- Veterans Club President (2010-2011)
- Designed official Veterans Club coin & graduation plaque
Timeline
General Manager, Pachmayr Division
Lyman Products Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2025
Mechanical Engineer
Freeport McMoRan
01.2020 - 03.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Freeport McMoRan
01.2018 - 01.2020
Mechanical Engineer 1
Freeport McMoRan
07.2016 - 01.2018
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Lafarge North America
05.2015 - 08.2015
Work Study Student
Veteran’s Upward Bound
12.2010 - 05.2016
Mobile Equipment Servicer (Civilian)
United States Air Force
07.2008 - 07.2010
Sergeant | Shop Foreman | Recovery NCO/Trainer
United States Army
04.2000 - 05.2008
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Primary Leadership Development Course (US Army)
Certification - M1A1 Systems Maintainer
Advanced Individual Training, Fort Knox, KY
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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