Michael Thompson
Plant Engineer @National Gypsum Company
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WORK HISTORY
Plant Engineer @National Gypsum Company
Oversee and supervise day-to-day plant operations as well as coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with health and safety SOPs. Design and integrate effective industrial control architecture to establish optimal interconnections between multiple operating systems. Troubleshoot multiple systems including PLC’s, VFD’s, Low-NOx burners, AC/DC motors, transformers, hydraulic systems, and Power Distribution system to achieve scalability and maximize productivity. Minimize environmental impact by controlling Natural Gas usage, CO2, NOx, and Formaldehyde emissions. Deliver required data/reports to the concerned state departments and assure plant is following environmental control measures as per state policies. Operated PLC and HMI programs with prime focus on applications such as PannelView, ControlLogix, C-More Panel, iFix, Proficy, and iHistorian. Implemented reclaim system to reintroduced low quality material into production stream and saved approximately annually in raw material and annually in waste removal. Achieved successful implementation of projects with a budget over $1M. Executed efficient techniques to refine process and enhance production speed by 7%. Managed routine plant processes having gross revenue around per day.
EDUCATION
Wabash College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Physics
South Vermillion High School
High School, Core 40 Achedimic Honors
ABOUT MICHAEL THOMPSON
Highly analytical and results-oriented professional with comprehensive experience in establishing efficient automation systems, cost-efficient designs, and supporting wide array of operations to deliver time-sensitive objectives. Ability to monitor complete spectrum of production metrics and quantifiable details to develop process models, vital for mitigating risks and navigating direction of multi-million-dollar manufacturing projects. Possess superior problem-solving abilities; adept at identifying the root cause of issues and implementing creative, targeted solutions. Proficient in PLC programing, drawing electrical schematics and mechanical prints, and determining machine automation test criteria before final installation. Possess robust interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the contribution to facilitate multiple teams.
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