David Drorbaugh II, PMP

Experience

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  Standage & Associates, Ltd.

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2011

  Project Engineer

  Drafting/civil design work for residential, commercial and institutional land development projects, including open channel flow, culvert design, stormwater/retention/detention design, private/public utility infrastructure design, grading & drainage plans, ALTA surveys, plats, lot splits, signing and striping plans, et al. Provided as-needed support to company's survey crews with COGO, field calculations, etc. Represented firm during construction phases of projects with clients and contractors. Prepared plan submittals for city, county and state review processes; resolved review agency redline comments. Show less

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  Kennecott Utah Copper

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2014

  Engineer - Projects

  Worked as part of RTK's Engineering Services team to develop and execute CAPEX and OPEX projects from scoping through feasibility, construction and close-out. Projects included mine storage building expansion OOM, PFS and FS studies, mine dust suppression improvement trials, pit pumping system repairs and optimization, copper smelter waste heat boiler repairs/replacement, dust handling drag chain system repairs, flash furnace cooling element replacements, and flash furnace overhaul/modernization planning. Show less

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  Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2017

  Senior Engineer - Projects

  Present: developing scopes of work, schedules, engineering approach and business cases for several technology upgrade projects in flash and anode furnace areas of smelter. Manage pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, assist in development of funding proposals and oversee detailed engineering and project implementation.2012-2014: Led team of 10-15 mixed discipline project managers and construction professionals in support of flash furnace upgrade. Coordinated details of furnace design and hardware development including FAT visits and inspections of supplied hardware. Scoped and managed construction efforts for demolition, structural/mechanical construction, jacket water system installation, concentrate feed system and burner upgrades with contracted engineering and construction labor force. Played active role in developing, implementing and sustaining HSE programs and practices for project execution phase. Facilitated field design adjustments throughout course of construction. Directly managed project budget and schedule. Collaborated with contractor and owner's teams to commission furnace automation/control systems, mechanical systems, piping system and refractory (heat-up).2015-2017: Took responsibility for CAPEX & OPEX project planning & execution in the anode refining area of a copper smelter. Work included shaft furnace repairs, holding furnace/slide gate repairs, anode furnace repairs, casting wheel repairs, concrete repairs and launder repairs. Continuous improvement of anode furnace refractory design including tuyere longevity and brick details, skim mouth longevity, castable material trials in off-gas hood, off-gas gas composition monitoring re: refining cycle optimization, scrap handling improvements and material trials. Major projects included minor anode furnace rebuilds, area concrete repairs, quench tower ductwork replacments and scrap handling area pavement upgrades. Show less

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  Rio Tinto

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  Principal Advisor - Hot Metals

  Led a team of excellent process engineers overseeing day-to-day process in the material handling, flash smelting and flash converting operational areas at the RTK Smelter. Tactical and strategic process oversight, production forecasting, concentrate blending and tech. project support. Took lead role in planning and delivering operational hygiene and HSE improvement efforts.

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  RECON Engineering & Construction

  Jan 2018 - now

  Business Unit Manager

  Manager for RECON's Intermountain business unit. Lead regional business development, hiring/recruiting and project execution teams. Assess and meet Client needs. Accountable for all in-region business development, lead generation, estimating, proposal writing, technical means & methods development and validation and field work execution. Develop technical solutions relative to refractory, mechanical, piping and structural fields to meet Client needs.