John Alexander Lucas

Experience

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  Meco Inc.

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2011

  Heavy Equipment Operator/Assistant Project Manager

  Assist in the day-to-day management of project operations for a family-owned asphalt paving contractor. Operate and maintain a wide variety of construction equipment. Coordinate logistics to ensure the timely distribution of tools or materials to job sites. Hired as a laborer and earned several promotions for exceptional performance.• Analyzed existing processes to identify improvement opportunities; developed workflows using lean principles to maximize efficiency; saved time by creating priorities for multiple tasks.• Reviewed project requirements to delegate and manage tasks; minimized waste and increased efficiency by most effectively utilizing available resources and manpower.• Played a key role in reducing costs through proper inventory control. Show less

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  Prirev - Surface Technology

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Engineering Intern

  Completed a three-month, hands-on internship with a chemical resurface engineering company that specializes in physical vapor deposition (PVD). Examined level of thickness of resurface coating to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. Contributed to improved product quality through continuous process monitoring. Assisted in setting up and operating industrial equipment to optimize performance and efficiency.

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  VIBCO Vibrators

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Student Engineering Consultant (Senior Design Captsone)

  Served as the sole industrial engineer on a four-person team tasked with creating an engineering solution for Vibco, a manufacturer of industrial vibrators for the rail car industry; teamed with mechanical engineers to devise an efficient, cost-effective locking mechanism to solve a design flaw; planned and managed project from initial concept through budgeting, logistics, prototype, and testing; presented design solution to company for possible implementation. Video: (http://www.youtube.com/universityofri#p/u/19/KT7n-DFZjMQ) Show less

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  Kenney Manufacturing

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Industrial & Systems Engineer
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  Meco Inc.

  Jan 2012 - now

  Heavy Equipment Operator and Project Engineer

  Responsible for overall project production and efficiency, planning, coordination, scheduling, cost monitoring, and operations management. Leadership role in providing technical direction while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in the private and public sectors of road construction. Active engagement in facility management, office IT systems, employee deployment/recruitment and fleet, tools and equipment procurement. Provide strategic development in maximizing growth and performance. Vital field involvement as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Show less

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  Meco Paving

  Mar 2019 - now

  Vice President