Dennis Lorance
Tempe
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record at positions, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity through expert cross-functional teamwork and decisive leadership. Skilled in policy implementation and safety procedures, I excel in driving projects to completion, achieving significant cost savings and compliance excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment/Waste Water Treatment Operations
Lorance Water Technologies
04.2019 - Current
- Commission sites
- Install/build equipment
- maintain pumps, motors, piping, electrical equipment
- Troubleshoot problem's with all equipment
- Recordkeeping
- monitoring all systems
- Water quality testing
- Jar testing
- Audit EPA records and compliance
- Train personal
- Site reporting
- Assisting engineers with plant designs
- Recommend upgrades and optional changes to existing systems for cost savings and plant operations
- Help customers with budgeting
Equipment Installer/maintain Existing Equipement
Mark VII Equipment
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Removed machine attachments and waste material from machines.
- Stacked goods in correct storage bays by following inventory control instructions.
- Performed daily equipment checks by recharging batteries and lubricating equipment parts.
- Moved goods packed on pallets or in crates around storage facility.
- Repaired and replaced stainless panels
- Welding frames
- troubleshooting
- Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Project Manager
Severn Trent Services
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Lead Operator
Coeur Mining
07.2009 - 02.2014
- Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Performed safety checks on machines and production equipment.
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Properly set up machines at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Completed various testing procedures for optimum work performance.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Operator/installer
Basin Wastewater Solutions
06.2004 - 04.2009
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Education
Water And Waste Water Treatment
AWWA
West Sacramento, CA07-2013
Mathmatics, English, Writing, Argument Writing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ01-2002
General/technical
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ05-1992
Skills
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Time management
- Policy implementation
- Safety procedures
- Budget control
- Documentation and reporting
- Shift scheduling
- Trend analysis
- Verbal and written communication
- Policy and procedure development
Certification
Waste water and collections Grade 2 Arizona-Expired
Water treatment and distribution Grade 3 Arizona-Expired
Welding
1 inch all position Unlimited
Pipe fitting
Gas fitting
Mechanical License
Timeline
Water Treatment/Waste Water Treatment Operations
Lorance Water Technologies
04.2019 - Current
Equipment Installer/maintain Existing Equipement
Mark VII Equipment
03.2016 - 03.2019
Project Manager
Severn Trent Services
03.2014 - 02.2016
Lead Operator
Coeur Mining
07.2009 - 02.2014
Operator/installer
Basin Wastewater Solutions
06.2004 - 04.2009
Water And Waste Water Treatment
AWWA
Mathmatics, English, Writing, Argument Writing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
General/technical
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
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