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Sara Buxton

Prattville,AL

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized Project Engineer. Skilled in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Projects), reviewing Technical Drawings, and working Cross Functionally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CORPORATE PROJECT ENGINEER

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS
05.2021 - Current
  • Area leader for $450 million project to expand the Prattville Site.
  • Approved general arrangement, structural, and piping designs for Sheet Machine area.
  • Purchase all client provided material in the Sheet Machine area to prepare for installation.
  • Utilized troubleshooting tactics to address feasibility issues in design and construction phases.

PLANT PROJECT ENGINEER

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supervised and signed off on contractors performing hot work, confined space, elevated work, and crane work up to 60 tons.
  • Reviewed P&IDs with partnered Engineering firm to have updated and as-built drawings for the Prattville plant to use for MOC documentation, 5S projects, and possible future expansion.
  • Scoped, purchased materials, and managed construction crews up to 15 personnel to complete turnover punchlists.

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked with operators and business subject matter experts to learn the manufacturing process from raw materials to shipping.
  • Lead a safety initiative with the Safety Steering Committee to collect hazards in the Zero Harm database and formulate action plans.
  • Initiated continuous improvement projects from operator feedback which included providing SOPs, better sludge/waste practices, and safer access to everyday job activities.

QUALITY INTERN

YANFENG AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR SYSTEMS
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Created a system to keep track of supplier rejected material through developing physical inventory system with the use of 5S.
  • Trained operators on new tracking system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2019

Certification

OSHA 30 Hour Construction

Timeline

CORPORATE PROJECT ENGINEER

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS
05.2021 - Current

PLANT PROJECT ENGINEER

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS
01.2020 - 05.2021

ASSOCIATE ENGINEER

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS
06.2019 - 01.2020

QUALITY INTERN

YANFENG AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR SYSTEMS
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Sara Buxton