John Hooker

About John Hooker

With over 10 years of experience as an Engineering Manager and 3 years as a systems engineer, I have led several global projects in the oil & gas and power generation sectors. My expertise includes advanced process control and turbomachinery control, and I have successfully implemented control solutions, controller updates and migrations, equipment monitoring systems, design testing, predictive maintenance, data analysis, and brownfield optimization strategies.Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in project management, team leadership, and innovation, enabling me to deliver high-quality results while maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders. I am passionate about using my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive efficiency and innovation in the engineering field, and I am committed to achieving the highest standards of quality and safety in all my projects.

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   Statistics & Control, Inc

   Aug 2023 — Present · West Des Moines, IA, US

   Provides technical leadership and expertise to guide the engineering teams in various projects and operations by staying up to date with industry trends and new technology.Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects related to turbomachinery control, advanced process control, and testing solutions. This involves setting project goals, defining scopes, managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within specifications.Involved in developing and implementing long-term engineering strategies aligned with the company\'s overall goals and objectives. Managing and mentoring a team of engineers, developers, and technical professionals by setting performance goals, providing feedback, facilitating professional development, and ensuring that the team works cohesively.Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as research and development, operations, safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory affairs to ensure alignment and seamless execution of projects and operations.Ensuring that all engineering activities and projects adhere to strict health, safety, and environmental regulations by creating and implementing safety protocols, risk assessments, and emergency response plans to minimize operational risks.Managing engineering budgets and resource allocation effectively by identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing resource utilization, and monitoring expenses to ensure projects are completed within budget. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, regulatory bodies, and government agencies. Building and maintaining strong relationships with these stakeholders is essential for successful project execution and regulatory compliance.Providing regular reports and updates to senior management and executives on the status of engineering projects, resource utilization, budget performance, and key performance indicators.

Education

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Engineering
• Iso 9001
• Lean Six Sigma
• Control Systems Design
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Optimization
• Scrum
• Oracle Database
• Process Simulation
• Simulation Design
• Project Engineering
• Predictive Analytics
• Process Control
• Microsoft Project
• Commissioning
• Data Mining
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Simulations
• Data Analysis
• System Integration
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Vmware Workstation
• Process Flow
• Iis
• Predictive Modeling
• Php Applications