Nicholas Kemp
Inman
Summary
Experienced Field Engineering Professional in installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of high-tech paint and automotive equipment. Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills for efficient job site management and fostering customer relationships. Leverages mechanical engineering and project management expertise to optimize equipment performance and train customers for smooth operational transitions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Field engineer
Complete Automation
Lake Orion
09.2016 - Current
- Commissioning of new equipment including flow test validations, I/O checkouts, and in-depth integration with existing systems.
- Direct contact between plant and corporate to provide planning and progress updates of job site activities.
- Supervised job sites during high workload periods to ensure continuity of operations.
- Trained customers on operation and maintenance of equipment to ensure smooth transition post-site departure.
- Provided ongoing site support and troubleshooting through phone and email to resolve issues promptly.
- Work with design and engineering teams to improve equipment functionality.
- Designed and implemented cost-effective modifications to improve equipment performance.
- Conducted studies and created reports on existing equipment to identify requirements for new equipment integration.
- Redline prints to make sure final documents correctly match installation.
- Training field supervisors on site management and ensuring they understand the constant improvements being made to standard paint systems.
- Assisted with development of training manuals for professionals.
- Complete Automation specializes in automation solutions for various industries, including automotive.
Regional Sales Account Manager
Complete Automation
Lake Orion
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Cold call and visit customers to inquire about new projects.
- Collaborated with customers to develop comprehensive scope of work documents.
- Review customer specifications on large scale projects.
- Delivered detailed breakdown of material and labor estimates to support project completion.
- Work with engineering to provide drawings to submit for pre-task documents.
- Cultivated customer relationships throughout project lifecycle, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
- Complete Automation specializes in automation solutions for various industries, including automotive.
Field Supervisor
Complete Automation
Lake Orion
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed jobsite with 20-30 field installation crew, ensuring efficient workflow and coordination.
- Managed on-site material and ordered material to complete upcoming tasks.
- Maintain a 3 week look ahead of project to provide a clear view of jobsite status for customer and management.
- Attended coordination meetings to align daily tasks and prevent conflicts with other contractors.
- Maintained detailed list of tools and equipment in use and required at site, supporting project readiness.
- Completed job specific safety paperwork each day to provide the safest working environment for all parties.
- Provided daily update reports for customers to see progress of install to construction timeline.
- Start-up support, pressure testing, and flushing of newly installed fluid delivery systems mainly in the automotive paint industry.
- Complete Automation specializes in automation solutions for various industries, including automotive.
Sales Engineer
DesignFab
Medina
02.2007 - 12.2011
- Conducted cold calls to plants, generating leads for new business opportunities.
- Created complete bill of materials for projects, ensuring accurate resource allocation.
- Development of specialty equipment using Auto-Cad and various other design software.
- Creation of pnid drawings.
- Developed detailed scope of work with exclusions to clarify project parameters.
- Work in Mining, Lumber, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Automotive industries.
- DesignFab specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom equipment for various industries.
Education
Hs diploma -
01-1996
Skills
- Field Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
- Sales Engineering
- Field Supervision
- Piggable paint equipment specialist
- Fluid delivery specialist
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Jobsite support
- Remote diagnostics
- End-user training
Timeline
Field engineer
Complete Automation
09.2016 - Current
Regional Sales Account Manager
Complete Automation
11.2014 - 09.2016
Field Supervisor
Complete Automation
06.2013 - 11.2014
Sales Engineer
DesignFab
02.2007 - 12.2011