1. GERARD MEYER
980 WEST COMMODORE BLVD, Jackson NEW JERSEY 08527
Home: 856-359-5995 - Cell: 8563595995 - GFM426@GMAIL.COM
Summary
Operations Supervisor-Control Room Operator Lead engineer with manyyears distinguished experience in mission-
criticaloperationsfor diverse power supply functions. Strong communicator,experienced in building and managing
cross functional teams to align resources with enterprise objectives. Skilled in cost cutting,down time elimination,
state/federal compliance and vendor relations. Seasoned in data collection and preventative maintenance, quickly
resolving challenges in the most effective manner. Able to leverage technical and people-centered backgrounds to get
projectscompleted on time and within budget. Reputation as a, "hands on"leader,focused on the continuous deliveryof
top qualityservices. .StationaryEngineer Skilled with experience in the power industry.Familiar with cogeneration
systems. Successful in developing energy-saving programs and working with program administratorsand local clients
to determine and quantifyenergy efficiency measures.
Highlights
Able to workin confined spaces and wind turbines
Adaptability
Common software application knowledge
Demonstrated organizational/planning skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Experience with Main Generator/Turbine upgrades
Familiaritywith review/design of instrumentation
Interpersonal communication skills
Problem-solving and analysis skills
Accomplishments
Protective Services
Applied safetyproceduresand policiesasoutlined in DepartmentSafety Manual.
Creative Problem Solving:
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Experience
Cogeneration Shift Lead Engineer, Power House Shift and Chief Relief Engineer
January 2010 to August 2015
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC Bristol Myers Squibb Co - Milwaukee, Wi.
Global work force Companywith over 140,000 employeesworldwide Began as Power House ReliefEngineer,
advanced to Shift Engineer and eventually Lead Engineer due to effective project management and leadership.
Ensure EPA, corporate, state and federalguidelines and safety protocol is followed.
Team with executive management in detailing resource optimization,SOPsand to be sure best practicesare
followed.
Worked with 3rd partyvendorsin specialized tasks.
Used state of the art technology to operate and maintain control of critical systems.
Maintain clear, concise and accurate recordsof all inspections, maintenance procedures,operational
procedures, O&M blue printsand operational data.
Leverage years of engineering experience to quickly respond to emergencysituations.
Spearheaded maintenance of a multiple cycle generation facility and auxiliary equipment.
Lead in-depth inspections of equipment, issuing work ordersand collaborating with variousdepartmentsto
resolve challenges.
Operational HighlightsRocketed savingsof $3.5M through leading a team in resources optimization, greatly
reducing utilitycosts.
Slashed equipment down time by50% through preventative maintenance and in-depth training ofstaff.
2. Raised gasturbine availability to 98% via a team effortwith multiple vendors.
Oversawcrossfunctional teamsadministering allequipment to ensure uninterrupted steam and electricity to a 30
building complex.
Monitored production ratesand planned rework processesto improve production. .Assisted engineering and other
personnelto solve operating problems. .Identified energy savingsopportunities and make recommendations to achieve
more energyefficient operation. .Initiated corrective actionsand ordered plant shutdowns in emergency
situations. .Provided technical direction or supportto installation teams during installation,start-up,testing,system
commissioning or performance monitoring. .Provided technicalsupport during operations and maintenance.
January 1989 to January 2010
BRISTOL MYERS-SQUIBB - New Brunswick,NewJersey
Global biopharmaceutical leader with 35K+ employees.
Annual sales$20B with $3.5B going to R&D.
Education
Juris Doctor
Touro College - Islip, New York
Bachelor of Arts :English
Rutgers University- NewBrunswick,NewJersey
English
Apprenticeship Local 68, International Union of Operating Engineers Licenses NewJersey Red Seal Steam &
New Jersey Blue Seal Refrigeration CFC Refrigeration
Licenses
NJRed Seal SteamLicense, NJBlue Seal RefrigerationLicense, CFCUniversal RefrigerationLicense