William Wilke
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic engineering manager with a proven track record at Wabash Power Equipment Company, excelling in project delivery and budget management. Expert in burner management and scope development, I drive financial success through innovative solutions and effective team leadership, consistently exceeding project expectations and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Engineering and Special Projects
Wabash Power Equipment Company
Wheeling, Illinois
01.2013 - 05.2024
- Designed and managed the building of six (6) 800HP portable boiler plants in shipping containers that are part of Wabash's rental Fleet.
- Achieved financial and commercial success through effective project management.
- Designed equipment and systems for steam generating equipment supporting rental and sale initiatives.
- Developed and managed scopes of work for boiler repairs, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget.
Senior Project Engineer
Independent Mechanical Industries
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Led a team as senior engineer and project manager for design-build mechanical contractor.
- Worked on various projects including (3) three major ones which were: (1) a 7-million-dollar mechanical portion of a 28-million-dollar new boiler house facility for the Cook County Water Reclamation District at the Calumet plant.
- Delivered one of the most financially successful projects in company history.
- (2) Installed two(2) 165K superheated boilers at the University of Chicago new West Utility Plant.
- (3) Specified and designed balance of a steam generating facility after a first-time client, US Steel purchased a150K saturated boiler.
- The last two projects were worth 2.7 and 4.2 million dollars and the profit exceeded the original profit estimates.
- Managed project at U of C with over 11,000 boilermaker hours, resulting in repeat business from US Steel.
Design Build Engineering Manager
Indeck Power Equipment Company
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Led cross-functional teams to develop innovative power solutions.
- Managed project timelines and resources for engineering initiatives.
- Streamlined design processes to enhance product efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborated on design build projects for rental boiler industry, developing oxidizing system for ethanol industry to enhance operational capabilities.
Project Engineer
Independent Mechanical Industries
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Led project planning and execution for mechanical systems installations.
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling for multiple concurrent projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Managed municipal project for city of Chicago and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and timely delivery.
Engineering Manager
Indeck Power Equipment
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Started the design build portion of their business in their boiler sales and rental division.
- Constantly beat cost projections on multiple projects.
Sales Representative
Power Plant Accessories
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Represented Coen burners, focusing on client needs and solutions.
- Represented a water treatment company, an economizer company, and various small vendors, expanding product offerings for diverse client needs.
- Developed customer relationships through effective communication and product knowledge.
- Conducted product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits to clients.
- Managed sales transactions using company-specific point-of-sale systems efficiently.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Fluor Daniel
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Executed power sector projects, including 545 MW coal-fired plant for Louisville Gas and Electric, ensuring project alignment with regulatory standards.
- Led project teams to design and implement mechanical systems.
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications and requirements.
- Reviewed engineering designs for compliance with industry standards.
Independent Contractor
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Operated and maintained two boilers firing coke oven gas, enhancing plant efficiency.
- Contributed to operations at co-generation facility in Birmingham, AL, focusing on steam generation processes.
- Supported daily operations of family-owned company, ensuring smooth workflow.
Mechanical Engineer
Union 76 Refinery
Lemont, USA
01.1982 - 01.1984
- Estimated costs, coordinated installations, monitored expenses post P & ID development.
- Transitioned project ownership to Citgo for continued operations.
- Designed mechanical systems for refinery equipment efficiency and reliability.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and optimize operations.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
01.1982
Skills
- Burner management
- CSD-1 burner codes
- NFPA 85
- ASME codes
- NEC electrical codes
- Scope development
- Project delivery
- Scheduling
- Cost estimating
- Budget management
License
P.E., IL
Timeline
Manager of Engineering and Special Projects
Wabash Power Equipment Company
01.2013 - 05.2024
Senior Project Engineer
Independent Mechanical Industries
01.2005 - 01.2013
Design Build Engineering Manager
Indeck Power Equipment Company
01.1998 - 01.2005
Project Engineer
Independent Mechanical Industries
01.1996 - 01.1998
Engineering Manager
Indeck Power Equipment
01.1993 - 01.1996
Sales Representative
Power Plant Accessories
01.1993 - 01.1995
Mechanical Project Engineer
Fluor Daniel
01.1987 - 01.1993
Independent Contractor
01.1984 - 01.1987
Mechanical Engineer
Union 76 Refinery
01.1982 - 01.1984
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology