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Tom Montgomery

Seymour ,IN

Summary

Knowledgeable [Job Title] brings expertise in project management and design. Understands challenges of today's businesses in meeting industry demands with cost-effective strategies. Well-versed in trends in machinery and methods.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Facility Engineer

Cummins Engine Company
2011.07 - 2023.12
  • Worked with engineering and architectural firms to propose, plan, manage , schedule and execute major capital projects for for 40 leased and owned facilities in southern indiana.
  • Lead projects from proposal through design for upgrading and right sizing equipment in remote facilitiess. Charleston SC, Denver Colorado, Minnesota
  • Provided Facility expertise to Management of change processes. . The purpose of MOC was to ensure projects and equipment being implemented were in compliance with current building, pressure vessel, ADA, life safety and fire codes.
  • Manage financial budgets for multiple projects over mutliple years. Average spend per year > 20MM
  • Provided facility engineering liaison for manufacturing groups implementng large manufacturing projects with signigant facility modifications or alterantions. Battery development, Hydrogen and multi fuel engines. Test Cells,
  • Provided boots on the ground to ensure projects were being completed as designed.

Facility Manager

Cummins Engine Company
2008.08 - 2011.07
  • Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Reduced energy consumption through the installation of energy-efficient systems and monitoring usage patterns.
  • Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular facility inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Streamlined operations, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure seamless facility management processes.

Plant Engineer

General Electric Company
1994.03 - 2008.08

Plant engineer for 104.6 acres with > 1MM FT² of manufacturing, warehousing and physical plant

multiple steam boilers for heating and process

Wastewater treatment systems from preparing the metal for coatings

roofing

roads and grounds

fire protection and suppression systems

Medium voltage from the 69KV yard to 13.2KV distribution to 9 substations through out the facility

100+ tons of DX refrigerant systems over the entire facility

directed all contracted trades actions within the facility for maintenance and facility projects.

Supported the EHS group and thier actions via contractor safety and compliance

Managed the security team for the facility

Machinist Mate First

United States Navy
1977.12 - 2002.02

Operated and maintained 1275 psi boilers along with mutiple auxiliary steam operated pieces of equipment and any steam associated piping, pumps etc.

Managed watch sections

Worked in multiple shore stations in the valve, condenser, boiler repair shops

Operated and maintained steam plants on ships home ported out of the east and west coasts.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric
1993.02 - 1994.03

Provided engineering support for a 14.5MM expansion project to increase the size of the Bloomington GE facility by > 50% of its original size. Ensuring that production was not interrupted and the construction remained as transparent as possible to the existing facility and employees.

Plant Engineer

Hartco Hardwood Flooring
1990.01 - 1993.01

This project was a Greenfield. Constructed mutiple structures. The primary manufacturing facility and veneer mill combined were >400,000 sqft. This job was involved following the construction of the facility and grounds, purchasing and installing the equipment . Primary projects were compressed air, natural gas piping from the city, domestic water from the city, sewer, storm, civil and mechanical work. The setting of the 16 DX units, humidification systems, wood fired boilers, steam, condensate, roofing, finish room and a myriad of other smaller items.

Leading and Managing the maintenance team to take care of the facilty and manufacturing equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Technology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12.1989

Associate of Science - Manufacturing Technology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.1987

Skills

  • Electrical Systems
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Team Leadership
  • Energy Management
  • Project Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Mechanical Systems
  • HVAC Systems
  • Fire Protection Systems
  • Building Automation
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Space Planning
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Value Engineering
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Lean Principles
  • Construction Management
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • Engineering Drawings Evaluation
  • Design Standard Development
  • Project Implementation
  • Cost-Saving Methods
  • Cost Estimates
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Industrial Design
  • Electric-Ultrasonic Equipment
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • Process Validation
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Documentation
  • Mathematical Calculations

Woodworking

Furniture,  boxes, 


Timeline

Sr Facility Engineer

Cummins Engine Company
2011.07 - 2023.12

Facility Manager

Cummins Engine Company
2008.08 - 2011.07

Plant Engineer

General Electric Company
1994.03 - 2008.08

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

General Electric
1993.02 - 1994.03

Plant Engineer

Hartco Hardwood Flooring
1990.01 - 1993.01

Machinist Mate First

United States Navy
1977.12 - 2002.02

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Technology

Western Kentucky University

Associate of Science - Manufacturing Technology

Western Kentucky University
Tom Montgomery