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EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with 15 years diverse professional experience including project engineering, design engineering, and field engineering activities. Project engineering activities include engineering design, regulatory, procurement, environmental, and construction activities. Design experience in specifying, evaluating, and selecting rotating and static equipment used in Oil/Gas Industries in accordance with applicable Codes & Standards (ASME, API). Field engineering activities include technical support of operations personnel, coordinating construction activities, conducting equipment inspections and performance testing, equipment/system troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning activities.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking stimulating engineering environment in Oil/Gas Industry with EPC firm to fully utilize my knowledge and skills in mechanical design engineering activities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
US Army Corps of Engineer, Fairbanks, AK 2003 - Current
Mechanical Engineer – Served as technical resource in direct support of Area/Resident Office personnel for major construction projects, design reviews, and quality assurance activities. Conduct mechanical system inspections and review equipment documentation to ensure contract compliance. Investigate, evaluate, and make recommendations for proposed contract modifications.
Taylor Technical (VECO Alaska, Anchorage, AK) 2001 – 2002
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Served as lead mechanical engineer directing and coordinating mechanical engineering activities in support of assigned projects. Projects include:
Milne Point Water System Upgrade – Wrote equipment specifications, prepared data sheets, reviewed equipment proposals, coordinated draftsmen activities, and coordinated equipment repairs for the procurement and installation of rotating equipment for 3rd train injection pumps and associated equipment.
Pressure Support Initiative Project – Prepared equipment requisitions, reviewed equipment proposals, and recommended equipment for project. Conducted equipment inspections to determine operational readiness of equipment. Equipment included pumps, waste heat recovery units, fired heaters, piping systems, and associated equipment. Inspections resulted in significant changes to original scope of work and impacted overall project goals.
ABB Lummus Global - Randall Division, Houston, TX 1998 - 2001
Mechanical Engineer IV – Served as lead mechanical engineer interfacing and coordinating mechanical engineering design activities with department personnel, client, and project disciplines to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes (API, ASME, ANSI, etc.). Accomplished Mechanical Department administrative duties including project reporting, scheduling, procurement, and manpower planning. Duties include design reviews, preparing equipment requisitions (equipment specifications, data sheets, & technical requirements), evaluating & preparing equipment proposals, and selecting major machinery (rotating and fixed equipment) that meet process and technical requirements. Additional activities include reviewing and approving vendor drawings, coordinating engineering design activities with vendors and other engineering disciplines, conducting equipment inspections, equipment performance testing, and resolving technical issues during construction and machinery commissioning phases. Major projects include:
CAES Project, Norton Energy Storage, Norton, Ohio – Lead Mechanical Engineer for Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) facility consisting of nine 300 MW turbo-generator units.
Murphy Oil, USA, Mereaux, LA – Mechanical Engineer for two 475-psig, 665ºF packaged steam boilers.
PDVSA/Enron, ACCRO III & IV, Venezuela, South America – Lead Mechanical Engineer for fractionation, refrigeration, & storage plants.
WFS Mobile Bay Gas Plant, Mobile Bay, Alabama – Lead Mechanical Engineer for two 300-mmscfd cryogenic gas expander plants.
Compressor Controls Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa 1996 - 1997
Field Engineer - Performed commissioning and trouble-shooting activities on control systems used on turbo-machinery within various industries. Directed compressor surge control tests, compressor mapping, and performed PID tuning on controllers used in centrifugal and axial machine operations.
El Paso Natural Gas Company, El Paso, TX 1989 - 1996
Senior Reliability (Operations) Engineer - Investigated & implemented methods or equipment that increased the overall reliability, flexibility, and efficiency (performance) of rotating machinery & associated equipment used in gas plants, compressor stations, & pipeline systems. Duties included coordinating capital projects, assisted in preparing budgets & strategic plans, conducting performance tests of rotating equipment, assisting operations personnel in resolving technical issues, and performing equipment failure investigations. Significant accomplishments include:
Project Coordinator responsible for a multi-million dollar replacement of two damaged pipeline river crossings in Arizona using innovative trenching techniques.
Conducted extensive engine/compressor tests to determine optimum engine performance and compressor operation for plant automation and preventative maintenance purposes.
Defined and estimated multi-million dollar capital projects for divisional strategic plans and budgets. Responsible for designing, planning, scheduling, writing contract scopes of work, & coordinating capital/construction projects that met budgetary and scheduling requirements.
Conceived and conducted gas leak surveys to quantify fugitive emission levels. Survey data led to substantial ($100,000) gas savings for the company and minimized environmental impact. Conducted EPA emissions testing, assisted with Title V Air Permits, and participated in a task force to determine the best method to monitor system horsepower.
Performed failure investigations and analysis to determine a root cause of equipment failure. Investigations required interfacing with support groups and occasionally manufacturer(s). Final analysis and recommendations may require modifications to EPNG quality control (assurance program), manufacturing specifications, or equipment modifications.
Wrote the feature article, "Annual Plant Shutdown", in the corporation's 1993 Annual Safety Report. The article described the complexities (i.e. personnel, materials, equipment, logistics, communications, public relations, & etc.) involved with a plant shutdown and how all employees identify, address, and effectively plan & resolve the safety aspects of a plant shutdown.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Signetics, BCMC/UNMH, Gardner-Zemke, Chardans Boiler Service, & US Navy 1975 - 1989
Technician - Assisted in the operation, maintenance, and installation of HVAC systems and associated machinery.
Performed cost estimation services for potential construction projects.
Installed and repaired/replaced boilers and associated equipment in accordance with the ASME Pressure Vessel Code and local building codes.
Operated and maintained the ship's propulsion system and various thermal systems on board US NAVY vessels.
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1989 – University of New Mexico
Professional Associations Registered P.E. - State of New Mexico, License No. 12860; Member of ASME
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