Education
- Associate of Science in Petroleum Engineering Technology, Magna Cum Laude, University of Pittsburgh
- Steam Engineer Program: Auburn Career Center, Concord, OH
- Plant Boiler Operator Program: Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School, Jefferson, OH
Licenses
- Steam Engineer License, Third Class, State of Ohio: first issued: August 2000
- Power Plant Operating Engineer, Third Class, American Society of Power Engineers, Inc.
- High Pressure Boiler Operator License, State of Ohio: first issued: June 1985
Work History
2006-Present: Lease Operator, Range Resources Appalachia, LLC., Carlton, PA
- Operate, maintain, and monitor gas wells, separators, dehydration equipment, compressors, meters, pumping equipment, well sites, and control devices
- Performs daily operational check of assigned wells and production facilities
- Maintains reports detailing production volumes, fluid production, chemicals used, etc.
- Makes minor repairs as necessary
2003-2006: Boiler Technician, Twin Rivers Technologies, LLC., Painesville, OH
- Operate and maintain high pressure steam boilers
- Type equipment operated: fire tube, water tube and Vapower high pressure steam generators
- Plan fuel use for best economic fuel balance for energy conservation
- Fuels utilized: natural gas, landfill gas, NOB organic residue from process
- Operate related equipment, deionizers, water softeners, condensate return system
- Chemical testing including titration, water analysis, and fuel viscosity
- Operate plant compressed air systems
- Plant Safety Committee member
1999-2003: Boiler Operator and Distillation System Operator, Lonza, Inc. (purchased by Twin Rivers Technologies, LLC. – 2003) Painesville, OH
- Operate and maintain high pressure steam boilers
- Type equipment operated: fire tube, water tube and Vapower high pressure steam generators
- Operate related equipment, deionizers, water softeners, condensate return system
- Chemical testing including titration, water analysis, and fuel viscosity
- Operate plant compressed air systems
- Operate three 100,000 lb./day fractional vacuum distillation units distilling various fatty acid specifications
1984-Present: Family Business, Little Mountain Graphics & Design, Conneautville, PA
- Design and manufacture signs and sign brackets
- Market retail and wholesale throughout the United States and internationally
1980-1990: Mechanic, Malkamaki Landscaping, Concord, OH
- Repair and maintenance of landscaping and farm equipment
Additional Skills
- Welder: stick, mig, and oxyacetylene processes
- Plasma arc cutting equipment
- Rebuilding steam, natural gas, gasoline and diesel engines
- Operator of steam engines
Computer Skills
- Macintosh and Windows Proficient
- Desktop and Internet publishing, and graphic design
- Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe GoLive; Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and various other applications
Interests & Activities
- Early petroleum history
- Internet and print publishing
- Newsletter Editor and advertising, Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society of NW PA, Inc.
- Layout publications and advertising for Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH
- Collection, restoration and exhibition of antique steam and gas engines
Memberships
- Friends of Drake Well, Inc.
- Oil & Gas Museum, Parkersburg, WV
- Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society of Northwestern, PA, Inc.
- Society of Petroleum Engineers