Neil Chapin Res1.1
- 1. Neil S. Chapin 2645 Evaline St Apt #4 Hamtramck, MI 48212 (248) 789-9001 neil.chapin@gmail.com OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a career in the power generation or wind turbine industries. Considering advocacy, siting, development, financing, construction, management or policy setting functions of the industries. I am able to travel or relocate for the right career opportunity. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS: • HEAD OF THREE VERTICALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES: Demonstrated monitoring of labor cost, expense tracking, team integration, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making. Management through team building, and empowerment of key managers and staff. Annual sales of $1.2 million, with a staff of twelve. CONSTRUCTION SKILLS: Cost estimating/budgeting, passive solar design, heat lose analysis, site development, blue print reading, rough carpentry, and plumbing. • PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT: Served on the Island Lake Water Authority for three years, as board member & finally Director. Serving 540 households, acquired knowledge of ground water science and mapping, managing a two-year ground water mapping project, & presented findings to State of Michigan hearings for regional landfill siting. • RECYCLING PROGRAM: Designed, organized, and managed a county wide residential recycling program utilizing forty volunteers, and county wide drop off. • DESIGN/ BUILD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Applied practical experience to planning, designing, and engineering multiple construction projects and developments. Conducted pre-bid and subcontractor meetings. Organize work assignments, task lists and cost accounting, on projects ranging from $350,000.00 to $ 18.5 million. • WATER TREATMENT TECHNICIAN: Erect, manage, and maintain filtration systems. Assist in water testing. Monitor filtration media. Clean and replace as needed. Clean and recharge carbon and sand filtration vessels EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Water filtration technician, ProAct Services Corporation, 1/30/2011 – 2/20/2011 Self employed General Contractor, Current, Dali Construction Services, Canton, MI , 6 / 2008 to present Sales Manager, Alliance Construction Services, Ferndale, MI, 8 / 1997- 4 / 2008 CNC Operator & Job Designer, Booms Stone, Farmington Hills, MI, 6 / 1996 – 7 / 1997 Construction Superintendent, John Richard Associates, Bingham Farms, MI Construction Superintendent, Wabeek on the Lake, West Bloomfield, MI Construction Superintendent, Malcolm Leventen Builders, Oak Park, MI
- 2. EDUCATION: Power Technician - Power Generation Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT) Canton, MI • TURBINE ENGINES: Operation, Design, Instruments, Maintenance & Overhaul, Troubleshooting, Electric System Protection & Distribution • WIND TURBINES: Operation, Design, Composite Identification & Inspection, Climb & Rescue, Electric System Protection and Distribution ,Hydraulic Fundamentals & Operation, Lubrication Systems& Cooling, Gear Systems Operation & Design • POWERPLANT: Introduction to Boilers & Turbine Operation, Plant Equipment, Electrical System Distribution & Protection, Water Treatment Fundamentals, Plant Monitoring, Instrumentation,& Troubleshooting • INDUSTRIAL STUDIES: Precision Measuring Devices, Welding: TIG&MIG, Inspection, Materials and Process, Tools, Fork Lift Operations, Lifting and Rigging, Basic Electric; DC & AC Operation MBA Finance - Economics, Math, Business Analysis, Statistics University of Detroit, MI BA in General Studies - History, Science, Human Relations, Art University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: OSHA 10 HR Certification, Staying Alive Safety Services, MI NIUPLE Class 4 Engineer’s License, MI 40 HR OJT, Siemens, Disassemble, relocate, level, reassemble a Westinghouse 251 gas turbine Child/Adult CPR, AED, First Aid, Staying Alive Safety Services, MI State of Michigan Lead Professional, ETC Training Services Group, MI Five Ton Overhead Crane Training, MIAT, MI Hytorc, Safe Bolting Practice, MIAT, MI EEO, Respect and Anti-Harassment, MIAT, MI SlingMax, Lifting and Rigging, MIAT, MI Two Hour Course in the following: -Arc Flash Training -Welding Training -Forklift Training Competent Climber and Rescue Training, MIAT,MI Dale Carnegie Graduate