Podcasts about plant operations

Deputy Director of Public Utilities, Patekka Bannister and Commissioner of Plant Operations, Andy McClure join Mayor Wade to talk about the recent release of the 2023 Water Quality Report, and how the City is working to keep the water coming in and going out clean and safe for you and Lake Erie.

In this podcast, Daniel Coudriet, Manufacturing Analytics Consulting Principal at Capgemini Engineering, talks about the challenges of digital transformation in industrial operations. He identifies the roadblocks that can hinder transformation and promotes the "Citizen Data Scientist" approach. In addition, Daniel explains how Capgemini is helping companies make this transition.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Tune in as Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare interviews Jeffrey O'Neill, Vice President of Plant Operations at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health. Explore O'Neill's background, current priorities, organizational evolution plans, and impactful changes that have yielded great results for the hospital.

Upgrading the operations of a plant most likely involves automation. Software-centric open automation streamlines operations while increasing collaboration and productivity in industrial environments. So, what's the true value of open automation to industry? To get the answer, Control's editor-in-chief, Len Vermillion, talked to Domenico Napoli, future offers leader for process automation at Schneider Electric, during a recent episode of the Control Amplified podcast.

Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (LSE:RBW, OTC:RBWRF) CEO George Bennett speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the magnet rare earth metals company published an update on its pilot plant operations in South Africa and Florida. Bennett highlights key achievements, including the success of pilot plant operations in South Africa, producing a superior carbonate mixture by removing cerium, which enhances the feed for the back-end processing in Florida. This progress has enabled continuous process operations in Florida for final separation. Bennett says that five batches have already been shipped to Florida, facilitating continuous pilot plant operations. The results so far align with expectations, setting the stage for receiving final separated oxides soon. Despite minor delays due to transitioning from sulphate to carbonate and mechanical issues at K-Tech, Bennett remains positive, with the project back on track for this quarter. Looking ahead, Bennett anticipates further encouraging news and says that his hopes for 2024 include completing their definitive feasibility study, making significant progress in their Brazil project with Mosaic, and securing financing for their South African operations. #RainbowRareEarths #GeorgeBennett #MiningIndustry #RareEarthElements #PilotPlantOperations #SouthAfricaMining #USGovernmentFinancing #RareEarthProcessing #FloridaOperations #CarbonateProduction #SeparationTechnology #MiningInnovation #EconomicAssessment #BrazilMiningProjects #MiningFinance #2024MiningTrends #ProactiveInvestors #MiningUpdates #CEOInterview #MiningSectorNews #ProactiveInvestors #rareearths #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

BJ Schreckengast, Plant Operations manager at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of Plant Operations. He shares daily routines, various projects and tasks, training, and so much more. If you're interested in a career in plant operations or any other role at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers.Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoint.org.

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  We are pleased to welcome James Shoemaker, Retired LT. Colonel, USAF,  and former Director of Plant Operations at Deborah Heart & Lung Center in Browns Mills, NJ. Before joining Deborah Heart & Lung Center, Jim served as Assistant Director of Engineering at St. Frances Medical Center in Trenton, NJ.Jim served in numerous healthcare facilities management national leadership roles during his healthcare career, including as the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) President in 1994. In addition, Jim was awarded the distinguished ASHE Crystal Eagle Award at last summer's Annual Conference (2023) in Boston.Jim has had a distinguished leadership career in the military and then in healthcare facilities management, jobs that included challenges to overcome. Jim colorfully describes those challenges in this podcast, including the difference between color blind and color ignorant, and how that distinction would impact his Air Force career. Other areas discussed include:How a beer party Jim threw for himself led him to a career in healthcare facilities management; His good friend George Thomas and how a chance meeting at a conference formed a deep personal friendship and led to leadership opportunities for each;His experiences as a Navigator for the Air Force during the Vietnam War and some incredible stories from those experiences; Four years of retirement post-healthcare, and going back to work to deliver Lexus'.Jim also recounts stories and experiences from his life that are still instructive for us in 2023. We thank Jim for sharing his stories and experiences with us on the High Reliability podcast. Thank you for listening.Subscribe to the Healthcare Facilities Network, the YouTube Network that tells the stories of healthcare facilities management. Check us out at https://gosselin-associates.com

Check out our latest discussion on the significance of maintenance and facility management with Andrew, our resident Business Ninja, and Dave Smay, Marketing Manager of HHM Facility Management. We delve into how crucial it is for a company to have a reliable maintenance plan in place. HHM Facility Management takes the hassle out of maintenance by providing a comprehensive range of services. From energy management to IT, janitorial, packaging materials, and everything in between, they've got your maintenance needs covered. With their skilled employees, you can leave your maintenance concerns to them and focus on growing your business.Learn more about them at https://hhmfacilitymanagement.com/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business?  Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Paul Barna, Southwest/West Regional Sales Manager, RDI Technologies to discuss motion amplification and how it can provide better insight to plant operations, as well as increase safety for personnel.

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  In this episode, High Reliability welcomes Rick Sanders, Director of Plant Operations, Safety, Security, and Clinical Engineering, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in  Poplar Bluff, MO. Rick has worked for large medical centers across the country and came to healthcare following a 21-year career in the Navy. Along the path of this podcast, you will hear us discuss our history with the typewriter and how far we have come past the typewriter. Also discussed:  Snow talk (2:20);Flexibility has its limitations, be fluid  (7:00);Talking about an Honor Flight and the challenges of transitioning into healthcare (18:30);Balancing management accountability, or best practices for working in healthcare management (28:00);Working in academic medical centers and finding healthcare (43:00).My thanks to Rick for appearing on the podcast.G/MA Nuggets1) Check out the jobs we are recruiting for here, including our latest Children's Medical Center Dallas role. 2) Sign up for the Gosselin/Martin Associates Career Hub! 3) Results of the Healthcare Facilities Management 2022 survey are here.https://gosselin-associates.com

As we approach the close of the year, the High Reliability podcast is once again pleased to convene an accomplished group of healthcare professionals to discuss the year that was in HCFM. Our guests are:Carol McCormick, Director of Facilities, Plant Operations, & Maintenance for CHI Health Immanuel and CHI Health Mercy, Omaha, NE;Dr. Robert Feldbauer, System Vice President of Facilities and Administrative Services, UC Health, Cincinnati, OH;Robert Hacker, Director of Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction, Community Memorial Hospital & Ojai Valley Community Hospital, Ventura, CA.This episode of High Reliability features:Revisiting predictions from 2022, how did they turn out (2:30);Dealing with delays, talking elevators, and equipment (27:30);Changing employee expectations? (45:00)Predictions for 2023 (1:12:00).My thanks to Carol, Bob, and Robert for their time and insight. As always, thank you for listening.G/MA Nuggets1) Check out the jobs we are recruiting for here.2) Sign up for the Gosselin/Martin Associates Career Hub! 3) Results of the Healthcare Facilities Management 2022 survey are here.

It has been a fun year for High Reliability so as approach the final days of the year, we wanted to take a look back at 2021 and a look ahead to 2022. We welcome a roundtable of healthcare leaders from across the county to discuss a variety of issues. Our guests are:  Carol McCormick, Director of Facilities, Plant Operations, & Maintenance for CHI Health Immanuel and CHI Health Mercy, Omaha, NEChristine Pirri, SVP, Chief People & Diversity Officer, Bassett Healthcare Network, Cooperstown, NYDr. Robert Feldbauer, VP/Chief Facilities Officer, UC Health, Cincinnati, OHRobert Hacker, Director of Facilities, Planning, Design, and Construction, Community Memorial Hospital & Ojai Valley Community Hospital, Ventura, CAMy thanks to them,  In today's episode,  we discuss:The year in review: Staffing shortages, vaccination mandates, and a return to "normal" (2:30);What about me, and other factors around compensation, and is this current model sustainable? (25:00); The issue that will not go away, the degree. Does a unique time in history demand a different approach to the degree requirement?  (32:00);Looking at technology, including "The Internet of Things" (48:00);The changing demands of patients and families (1:00:00);Predictions for 2022, and removing the "Covid excuse" (1:13:00).As always, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy the show!  

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. In this episode, we speak with Jason Tate, Director of Plant Operations at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.  It is an interesting and honest discussion with a next-generation healthcare facility management leader.  Jason's story is about transitioning into healthcare facilities management leadership, but it is also about growth and self-awareness, integrating philosophy into management, and ultimately, redemption. If you feel a bit down and out, skip to The Power of Redemption section (25:00) for hopefully some hope and inspiration. My thanks to Jason for an honest discussion. Topics include:About relationships, communication, and multi-generational leadership  (4:00);Utilizing the Socratic method of FM leadership (19:00);The Power of Redemption (25:00);Finding a path to hospital leadership and a true vocation (40:00);On managing conflict in 2021, and learning from Abraham Lincoln (52:00).Visit our open jobs at http://gosselin-associates.com/jobsThanks for listening!

Stepanka Elias, executive director of Plant Operations, discusses the enhancements to cleaning and air filtration on Waterloo campuses. Vivek Goel hosted his first President's Forum, which included a discussion about COVID-19 with three UWaterloo experts. The University will hire 10 Indigenous and 10 Black faculty members to address current underrepresentation. And gaming on your smartphone to escape boredom and negative mood can be harmful. Links in this episode: President's Forum: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/return/presidents-forum Smartphone gaming: https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/smartphone-gaming-can-be-harmful-some-seeking-relief-boredom Cluster hiring: https://uwaterloo.ca/provost/cluster-hiring-initiatives COVID-19 Cleaning: https://uwaterloo.ca/plant-operations/covid-19-cleaning-schedule

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today, High Reliability welcomes Carol McCormick. Carol is the Director of Facilities, Plant Operations, & Maintenance for  CHI Health Immanuel and CHI Health Mercy in Omaha, NE. In total, Carol and her team are accountable for roughly 5 million square feet of space. For the first time on a High Reliability episode, we touch on violins and ax throwing, but also leadership, technical aptitude, the importance of communication, and an unlikely journey into facilities management. It's an enjoyable and far-ranging conversation,  with Carol offering enlightening stories from more than 40 years of leadership experience, including: Creighton Blue Jay basketball talk (2:30);Leadership roles, from imaging to facilities management (5:30); Shining the light for others on the importance of facilities, and helping staff communicate that importance through their actions (12:00);Advice for females looking to break into HCFM, and getting comfortable,  all of us, saying “I don't know” (19:00);Managing a multi-generational workforce, and thoughts on the necessity of the college degree in HCFM leadership (32:00);Tips for working in a matrix-reporting structure (40:00). Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates'  Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.See Gosselin/Martin jobs here

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil discusses several innovative retro-commission projects with Robert Berninger, Director of Plant Operations, Energy and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Bob oversees more than 4 million square feet of critical care facilities in the heart of New York City. Listen as he recounts his experience evaluating potential projects so you can benefit from the great insights Bob has to share. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Robert Berninger's role at MSKCC [02:18] Sloan's innovation award [03:28] The importance of FDD (Fault Detection & Diagnostics) [05:24] Current retro-commissioning [09:44] Cogeneration projects [11:11] Sloan Kettering's vendor vetting process [14:49] Beginning Moves to Fault Detection & Diagnostics Robert Berninger oversees approximately eleven buildings as well as the entire energy budget for the institution. Bob started at MSKCC as the Energy Manager and has worked with them for over fifteen years. In his time there, the institution has kept its energy footprint steady while also doubling in square footage. A significant factor in that achievement was Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD). Bob was initially leery of fault detection. He thought it would highlight issues in the building that they couldn't correct due to other issues. They began with a systematic approach, starting with the chilled water plant, heating plant, and ended with the VAV box level. With FDD, MSKCC is alerted when an issue occurs rather than waiting for a problem to be reported. This reduction in time from issue to resolution has saved energy, time, and money. Innovation Awards In 2020, MSKCC won the Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Award for Healthcare Energy Data Management for Virtual Energy Monitoring and Fault Detection and Diagnostics. The project started as a response to New York City Local Law #87, which requires all buildings over 25,000 square feet to have an energy audit and retro-commissioning every ten years. In 2018, the Breast and Imaging Center at MSKCC was due for this audit, so they engaged a vendor to create a report. MSKCC used this report to come up with several capital ECMs (energy conservation measures) that had been highlighted. One of the projects was to install a virtual energy managing and fault diagnostic system. This addition was in response to the finding that any time a system was retro-commissioned, the energy usage would gradually increase and undo the initial benefits if the system wasn't constantly monitored. With fault detection and diagnostics, MSKCC is able to find out immediately if something wasn't working correctly. This warning allows them to address issues and maintain the benefits of the original adjustments. The Positive Results of Retro-commissioning Bob defines retro-commissioning as bringing the building back to its original design intent. Recommissioning is going back and commissioning the building again if the building was commissioned in its beginning. And finally, continuous commissioning is using the tools that you have with the BMS and FDD to make sure that the building is operating at its design intent at all times. The continuous detection will provide an alert if something within the system drifts, allowing an immediate repair.  The main campus of MSKCC is using steam to hot water conversion along with cogeneration. The three buildings in the project use Con Ed steam, which is a relatively wasteful system. MSKCC is working on converting 130 air handlers using steam preheats to hot water, changing out the coils, or re-using their chilled water coils for heating using low-temperature hot water. They're also installing a total of 3.3 MW of cogeneration, which is matched to their base heating load so that there's no waste of heat. Overall the project will save the institution about $8-10 million per year in energy costs. That's an improvement anyone can support. Resources & People Mentioned 2020 Innovation Awards Local Law #87 Local Law #97 Connect with Robert Berninger On LinkedIn Robert (Bob) Berninger is the Director of Plant Operations, Energy and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). In his 15 years with MSKCC, Bob has held various positions, first as the Energy Manager, overseeing and implementing energy conservation projects, and then as Plant Operations Manager. Currently, he is a Director managing the day-to-day operations of the HVAC systems and staff, overseeing the energy management systems and energy budgets, exploring and implementing energy conservation measures. Prior to this position, Bob was the Assistant Manager of the Physical Plant at Columbia University. He holds a B.E. in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College. Robert is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and a Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CDSP). He also holds a United States Coast Guard Chief Engineer's Steam and First Engineer Motor License. He is a member of the Association of Energy Engineers and is a past President of the New York City Chapter of AEE. Bob was awarded the International Energy Manager of the Year in 2016 by the Association of Energy Engineers. 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Before deciding to install the newest widget in the market, it is important to evaluate the everyday work and demands of the process automation professionals who are the end users of the equipment. While the reasoning may change depending on who in the plant one is talking to, simplicity, safety and productivity are interconnected points that provide a solid basis for evaluating new technologies. For comments or feedback, please contact: podcast@hydrocarbonprocessing.com Copyright ©Gulf Energy Information 2021    

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.  Today we offer a podcast I have looked forward to, speaking about education, college, and degrees: Specifically, is a 4-year degree necessary for success in leadership positions in healthcare facility management? We have 3 guests joining us and while the initial question is particular, the ensuing discussion delves into multiple areas. All professionals will get useful nuggets out of this discussion.  The guests joining High Reliability are: Steve Spaanbroek, CEO and Owner of MSL Healthcare Partners, Inc. an Illinois-based firm the assists healthcare organizations improve their physical environments and improve patient outcomes. MSL Healthcare Partners has been assisting companies since 2008. To learn more, see MSL Healthcare Partners.Jason Tate, Director of Plant Operations at MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Cory Majszak, Director of Facility Operations at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.  St. Luke's is part of Advocate Aurora Health, a system based in Illinois and Wisconsin.My thanks to Steve, Jason, and Cory for their time and insight. Today's discussion topics include:Is a 4-year degree needed for success?Changing requirements of the director role (13:40);Has the role become too big for a single person (37:00);Channeling Rowdy Roddy Piper (47:00);Quick-hitting communication tips (54:30).Thanks for listening to the High Reliability Podcast.  Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates' new Career Hub website at careers.gosselin-associates.com.See our open jobs here

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. Today,  we welcome Dave Dagenais to High Reliability.  Dave is currently the Senior Director of Plant Operations, Clinical Engineering, Emergency Management, and Safety Officer at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH.  Dave is a former ASHE President (2015) and a former Life Safety Surveyor for The Joint Commission. Dave sits on many NFPA code-making committees and serves on the NFPA Codes and Standards Review Committee for Healthcare; Dave is a  faculty member for NFPA and ASHE. We cover many areas, from advocacy to controlling your destiny to cows, in this multi-topic podcast:  Making career decisions, from an early age (4:00);Making a move to healthcare and starting on the road to advocacy (18:30);How do FM professionals Control their Destiny (31:00);NFPA advocacy, FGI guidelines, and knee-jerk reactions (38:00);Something you may not know about being the ASHE President (50:00); The business of healthcare facility management, and what's required to succeed (56:00).Thanks for listening. Please visit Gosselin/Martin Associates new Career Hub web site at careers.gosselin-associates.com or the main site at gosselin-associates.comSign up for our free 45-minute Webinar,  the Healthcare Facility Professional's Toolbox on March 25.....at  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsfuysrzwsHt15UeieYEQcSoNXDA947J8h  

This podcast details Methanex's Chile 4 Standalone Operation project. It details the development process performed by Methanex, starting from the business context through an explanation of the original design and the proposed new design and, finally, depicting the benefits derived from the project's implementation. For comments or feedback, please contact: podcast@hydrocarbonprocessing.com

High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function. Episode 2 of "So, You Want to Be..."In this episode of High Reliability, we re-introduce So, You Want to Be..., a podcast episode dedicated to exploring the various roles available in healthcare facilities management. In today's installment, we speak with three leaders in healthcare facilities management, all of whom happen to be female. In a field dominated by males, we had an interesting conversation with these three leaders. Karen Dethloff, Vice-President of Facilities Management, MetroHealth, ClevelandMichelle Kirk, Director of FM, Environment of Care, and Life Safety Officer, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, Easton, MDClaire Meeks, Manager, Plant Operations & Maintenance, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NCThis career-based conversation has information that all professionals will find informative and covers many topics, from challenges faced every day to using exercise to form a cohesive facilities team. Topics include:Transitioning from higher education to healthcare (7:50);Working with facility teams (14:00);Women in healthcare FM (22:00);Career advice (35:00);Breaking into leadership (41:45). Thanks for listening, visit Gosselin/Martin Associates new Career Hub web site at careers.gosselin-associates.com

This episode launches a special summer series on Tiger Stories, to talk about how Chattanooga State has adjusted to the events of the last three months. How has COVID-19 impacted us? How is our College thinking about this moment in history? You'll find out in these special episodes featuring students interviewing members of our campus community about these uncertain times. In this episode, student Macy Tidmore talks with Executive Director of Plant Operations Guy Davis about the way campus operations are shifting in a COVID-19-informed world. What cleaning and security protocols are in place? What will it look like when people return to campus soon? And, we find out how the geese are doing, too. ChattState is committed to keeping our community safe and healthy. Find out about our ongoing response to COVID-19 and get important information about resources at our web page: https://www.chattanoogastate.edu/coronavirus-information-campus-community If you'd like to be a part of Tiger Stories, reach out! We're at cstigerstories@gmail.com. Access a transcript of this episode here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_ybghETx00TFbEn3YvufIWT8KrJ9eiJ/view?usp=sharing

Ken McLaughlin, Waterloo professor emeritus and historian, shares personal stories about Doug Wright and discusses the enormous impact of Waterloo’s first dean of engineering and third president and vice-chancellor. Wright died on May 22. More than 1,600 people attend the first President’s Virtual Town Hall, where Feridun Hamdullahpur outlined the impacts of the pandemic on University operations and the fall term. With the move to single-occupancy rooms in traditional residences, students need to get in those housing applications before June 1. And many employees in Plant Operations come back to get campus ready for our eventual return. Links in this episode: Waterloo remembers President Emeritus Doug Wright: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-05-25#waterloo-remembers-president-emeritus-douglas-wright Virtual town hall: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-05-26#the-talk-of-the-virtual-town-hall Plant Operations getting campus infrastructure ready for a safe return: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-05-21#getting-campus-infrastructure-ready-for-a-safe-return PIVOT! – The pivot to online learning – what some instructors have learned: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-05-21#the-pivot-to-remote-teaching-what-some-instructors-have-learned Waterloo Residences getting ready to welcome students back: https://uwaterloo.ca/daily-bulletin/2020-05-22#waterloo-residences-open-and-ready-to-welcome-students-home

Vito Bellafiore: New Director of Plant Operations

Using Data to Improve Power Plant Operations. Power plants have an abundance of data. Temperatures, pressures, flows, and various other parameters are all monitored constantly to ensure plants are operating properly. However, a lot of data is not used to its fullest extent. With the right tools, data can be more-thoroughly analyzed and findings can be acted upon to improve efficiency and catch asset deterioration before equipment fails. David Thomason, industry principal of Global Power Generation with OSIsoft, was a guest on The POWER Podcast. OSIsoft offers several solutions for the power industry that help utilities ensure reliable and stable system operation. “What we've seen is kind of an evolution of what we're calling layered analytics,” Thomason said. “You really want to be able to monitor the health of your assets in real time. So, it's kind of a movement from periodic conditioned assessments around equipment and assets, and move to a more online condition monitoring.” Thomason mentioned an innovative solution that has been implemented at the Itaipu dam in Brazil. The facility is using a real-time data system to scrutinize the structural integrity of the dam. He said there are “key blocks within the hydroelectric facility” that were instrumented with sensors that can detect movement. The system allows operators to monitor the health of the entire structure. “It's such a cool use case that I really wish I could see this expanded across multiple places, of course, multiple hydro dams, but also even things like tunnels and bridges,” he said. In another example, Thomason said several power companies around the world are incorporating parameters such as depth and density of snowfall into water inventory calculations to allow better day-to-day decisions and optimize hydro resources. “This is that whole concept around using data and information in ways people really weren't planning to use in the past, but being able to have it available to help them to make those types of decisions,” said Thomason.

What’s the point of a food industry podcast if I can’t help you with your careers? That’s why I’ve actually taken a liking on interviewing recruiters because recruiters know the best way to get a job. Bob Pudlock is one of those people. He is an independent recruiter who knows his stuff. Taking an unconventional route, Bob went into recruiting because companies would pay him top dollar to recruit. Yep, one sentence solidified his career. Bob has a lot of practical advice in the show such as how to make 100% use of job interviews when you have to pay for your own flight, the power of long-term networking, and one of my favorite topics, which is better? Factory experience or a master’s degree? Shownotes: http://myfoodjobrocks.com/075Bob About Bob Pudlock Bob Pudlock is the owner and President of Gulf Stream Search, an executive search firm that works with companies in the food and nutritional supplement industries to identify, assess and capture top talent for their organizations. Bob has been in the search industry for 17 years - he has placed individuals all throughout the US and Caribbean at all levels - most of the positions he fills are in R&D, Quality, Sales/Marketing, and Plant Operations throughout the US - he works with venture capital firms that focus on the food industry, start-ups, as well as established brands in the food and supplement industries. Bob grew up in Cleveland, OH and attended John Carroll University where he played on the golf team.  He moved to South Florida in 2011 and is active outdoors with running, swimming, stand-up paddle board racing, fishing and bicycling. 5 top reasons My Food Job Rocks 1. I can work from anywhere - I conduct nearly all of my work via phone, email, and video. 2. I choose what companies, searches, and candidates I work with. 3. I make my own hours - I work as much or as little as I like - although my business demands a lot of my time, I still have the flexibility and control over my schedule to do the things I enjoy outside with the people close to me. 4. I control my income. 5. I get to work with up and coming talent in the food industry and I also get to work with companies that are changing the way we look at nutrition and health in general.  I get to work with people that are truly making a difference in the world. Sponsor This episode is sponsored by FoodGrads, an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry, which focuses on closing the gap between students and employers with a broader mission to attract and retain people to a meaningful career in food. From Food Scientists to Farmers, Chefs to Plant Managers, QA Technicians to Dieticians, or Marketing and Sales, no matter what your passion--there's something for everyone in Food—and they will help you find it. Join FoodGrads for support, mentorship and guidance to start your career. Just go to foodgrads.com   If you like what you heard, like us on facebook or set a review on itunes. It helps wonders. If you have any questions or suggestions on how to improve the podcast, don’t be afraid to email me at podcast@myfoodjobrocks.com Knowledge Bombs How to make the most of paying to fly to a job interview Why you should go to hiring managers and not HR How even the smallest talks can be impactful The value of factory experience The many factors about the lack of free labor Question Summary Sentence or less: I identify or recruit top talent in the food industry What do you do specifically?: 2 things: companies go to him to find people and he finds great people I focus on relationships and connecting What was the time you talked to someone who didn’t accept the job at the time?: I try to open up to people to imagine the possibilities. I try to set more expectations. What’s the best advice for growing your network?: Throw your net wide, not deep The best thing about your job: The journey of hiring Steps it took to get to where you are today: Ohio, Private schools, good at sports, underachiever, didn’t think what would happen when he grew up, golf coach, training salesmen, “Bob, we will pay you top dollar to find salespeople”, pet food recruiting, then expanded to more - Sometimes it’s ok not to know what you’re going to do What’s the most common theme between excellent candidates?: For young people: curiosity for learning and getting to really understand all the different steps on the product development cycle What is more valuable? Masters experience or Factory experience?: Factory experience. It can’t be replaced or supplemented at a later date. For many people, most people want to do different things Why Does Your Food Job Rock?: It’s all about the journey. Also, I work for myself and I get to have control over who I work with What is Bob’s Win Rate (Hired versus not hired): Average is 10-15 interviews for one hire. Bob has had impressive numbers. The secret is understand what the company is looking for Food Trends and Technologies: The blurred lines between mainstream food and nutrition What is the biggest challenge the food industry needs to face?: Skilled labor. Some reasons: we put our manufacturing plants in the middle of nowhere, lobbying to reduce regulations for hiring skilled labor. Favorite Quote: The Man in the Arena. Favorite Book: Oh the Places You’ll Go Favorite Kitchen Utensil: Utensils that are not utensils Advice on the food industry: If you’re going technical, get a degree. Think of other degrees like Masters or MBAs What is a common myth that you’d like to dispel about job hunting?: The best resume doesn’t always win Where can we find you?: Gulf Stream Search. Email: bob.pudlock@gulfstreamsearch.com Phone number: 561-450-9490 Other Links Hiring Manager – Someone who requests a new employee H1B Visa

Robert Berninger (Bob) is the Director of Plant Operations, Energy, and Engineering at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is responsible for nearly four million square feet of facility space in New York City. He oversees managers and supervisors who support a staff total of approximately 90 employees. He was named the 2016 Energy Manager of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers and honored as 2008 Corporate Energy Management of the year by the New York chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers. His recognitions are well deserved for the $23million dollars saved in energy for the vast amount of projects completed during the past 10-years. However, as impressive as those numbers are, I asked Bob to be a guest for a different reason. Bob encourages his staff to continue their education! For years operators were kept in the dark and were never allowed to be involved in the decision making process. Bob depends on his team to provide feedback on what they believe will or will not work. He wants everyone to understand the common efficiency goals, accountability and for all operators to have a voice. In our interview Bob discusses the top three projects he focused on to obtain the most energy savings. You’ll have to listen to the podcast to hear how he and his team did it.    

ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for week ending October 25, 2015 takes us to the Belimo Platinum Conference in Aruba, where Eric, set against the beautiful beach sites, gives us an overview of the products and conference agenda. Interviews with OPEN BMCS’ Chris Schnieder, and EasyIO’s Tommy Hangenes; DG Logik’s new Project Assist 2.0 to be unveiled at the Lynxspring Exchange; Product reviews include the Johnson Controls’ T600, ACI’s new A/WPR2 Wet-Wet DP Transmitter, and Contemporary Controls’ BAScontrol20 BACnet Sedona Controller; Mike Marston dives deep into EasyIO’s free Engineering APPs, and Able Ramirez gives a video Tech Tip on spring return actuators. Chris Schneider and OPEN BMCS — Immediate Browser Based Building Management at Your Fingertips! Eric Stromquist and Chris Schneider discuss OPEN BMCS, one of the most versatile and scalable browser based Building Management System on the market. Regardless of the size of your business, the OPEN BMCS software has the ability to expand to hundreds of controllers — and features: Template Creation, Alarm and History Creation, External Linking, and Custom Settings and Services. OPEN BMCS can control and monitor anything from a garage door to a complete campus wide network, with everything you need on board. Visit OPEN BMCS today! DGLogik to Reveal Project Assist 2.0 at Lynxspring Exchange 2015. Coming this October 26th at the Lynxspring Exchange event, DGLogik will be revealing the enhanced step by step wizard, Project Assist 2.0 for facilities. This wizard will allow users to rapidly create HTML5 interfaces in order to better manage and monitor facility data. It will deliver a faster, simpler and more intuitive user experience, offering full flexibility and customization without diving into the full design and development environment of DGLux5. The Lynxspring Exchange and Partner Conference joins Lynxspring’s ecosystem and community. Tech Tip: Setting Up a Spring Return Damper Actuator. How do Spring Return Damper Actuators really work? To find out the answer to this we turned to our friend, Able Ramirez, AKA “The Controls Freak”. Abel put together this fantastic video using the Belimo AF24-SR Spring return damper actuator. Great job Abel! Speaking of Belimo, be sure to check out Steve Rybka,one of the best controls guys and teachers I know. ControlTrends Around the World: Norway. 2014 ControlTrends Awards Young Gun recipient Tommy Hagenes, Nordic Representative EasyIO Europe B.V., Bergen Area, Norway is a specialist in Building and Industrial Automation. At the EasyIO Global Partner Conference, Tommy introduces two of Norway’s top systems integrators Christa and Andreas – who share their thoughts on the conference and the new additions to the EasyIO product portfolio, in particular, EasyStack. ACI’s New Remote Wet to Wet Differential Pressure Transmitter with LCD. ACI has added a new option to the A/WPR Series! This new product has been very well received based on its ability to save on installation and set up time. It also has range and output flexibility. The final piece is an oversized display option which provides valuable real-time information including High, Low and Differential Pressure readings. The A/WPR2 Series Remote Wet to Wet Differential Pressure Transmitter is designed to reduce installation time and provide mounting flexibility, often eliminating the need for additional plumbing. Johnson Control’s Easy Way to Control Portable Classrooms. I found this one in the archives, but it is still a great solution from Johnson Controls for controlling portable classrooms. The Johnson Controls T600 Family of thermostats include several cool features, including an on board occupancy sensor. Mike Glenn, from Johnson Controls shows us how the T600 can be used to control and save energy in portable classrooms. The T600 is a low cost practical way to control temperature and reduce energy consumption in your remote classrooms. Take a Deep Dive with Mike Marston — EasyIO’s Powerful Engineering APPs. Mike Marston reviews EasyIO’s new and powerful engineering APPs — featuring EasyIO’s FG-32+ Controller, one of the most versatile controllers on the market. These reference VAV, AHU, Chiller Plant, and Boiler Plant APPs are easily modified to meet your exact applications. Each loads with graphics, logic, and documentation — including the BACnet reference documents. BAScontrol20 BACnet/IP Sedona Controller Instrumental in Providing SCADA Simulation. October 2015 — Jon Vietti, a DDC Controls Consultant/Specialist at DDCSupportServices.com, was recently hired by Walla Walla Community College to create a SCADA simulator that provides remote monitoring and control of the college’s Amatrol Process Control System trainer. A BAScontrol20 BACnet/IP Sedona controller was critical to the task. Providing students with the capability to earn an Associate’s Degree in Plant Operations, the Walla Walla Community College has an extensive program which teaches students the necessary skills to excel in their chosen career path. The post ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast and Podcast for Week Ending October 25, 2015 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Gifts from the Kennesaw Fund Campus Campaign, along with donations from alumni, individuals, corporations and private foundations, are housed within the KSU Foundation, a non-profit corporation created to further the interests of the University by guiding and protecting private gifts to KSU.Fall Semester 2009, the department's carpentry shop designed a box for voting. Meanwhile, 6 volunteers agreed to go on the ballot box to see who would race on tricycles around the campus green. Plant Operations employees voted by placing their change in the box for one month. After voting, the two candidates with the most money raised raced. On November 6th, 2009 Wes Wicker, Vice President for Advancement and Foundation raced John Anderson, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services. Mr. Anderson scooted across the finish line first and took home the gold and black trophy adorned with a tricycle. The event raised over $256 for the Kennesaw Fund Campus Campaign.