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OBJECTIVE:
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Engineer-In-Traing
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
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January 2008-Current
Associate Design Engineer I, Fluor, Sugar Land, TX
Preformed pipe stress analysis on the following systems for BP OCC Project 12PS:
* Convection inlet to vacuum fired heaters (3X API 560),
* Convection inlet and radiant outlet lines of crude fired heaters (3X API 560),
* Suction and discharge lines from various top-top and top-end pumps (1X API 610),
* Piping of various inlet and outlet lines of shell and tube heat exchangers
* Chemical cleaning header, pump out header, and steam headers
Full time Six week training class (January 2008 - February 2008) at Fluor covering:
* Piping flexibility calculations based on ASME B31.3
* Extensive Autopipe and Smartplant Review training
* Pipe stress and nozzle load considerations for sensitive equipment, including: pumps (API 610), centrifugal compressors (API 617), reciprocating compressors (API 618), air coolers (API 661), and fired heaters (API 560)
* Thermal profile calculations for vessels and equipment
* Local stress calculations for attachments to pipe, using the lineal load method
* Flange code compliance calculations
* Two-phase and slug flow considerations
* Modal analysis for vibration control in reciprocating compressor piping
* Pressure safety valve reaction force calculations
* Nozzle load calculation, using WRC107
* Design and specification of pipe supports
* Spring sizing
* Consideration of wind and earthquake loading
May 2006-December 2007
Research Assistant, TEES Texas A&M University Energy System Lab, College Station, TX
Analyzed and organized data, measured Continuous Commissioning Savings, developed baseline models for energy use in Texas A&M University buildings.
August 2005-May 2006
Texas A&M University Mechanical Engineering Department, College Station, TX
Teaching Assistant, Grade papers for MEEN 404 Engineering Laboratory
Summer 2004
Internship, Argonne National Lab-West, Idaho Falls, ID
Researched the potential of biomass energy in the USA
Strengthened skills in analytical research
Summer 2003
Internship, Argonne National Lab-West, Idaho Falls, ID
Researched the potential of hydropower in the USA
Strengthened skills in analytical research
Determined the practical potential of hydropower production in the USA
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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:
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Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering, December 2007
Course Work: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Energy Management,
Solar Energy, Internal Combustion Engines, HVAC
Research in measurement and verification of energy savings in Campus Buildings
GPA 3.083/4.000
Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, December 2004
Participated in SAE Mini-Baja Composition 2004
GPA 3.193/4.000
North Harris College, Houston, TX
Associate of Arts Degree, June 2001
GPA 3.356/4.000
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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VOLUNTEER
June 1998-June 2000
Representative, LDS Church, Zimbabwe and Zambia
Full Time Volunteer Missionary
Developed communication skills, conducted and supervised religious meetings, performed community service in hospitals and libraries, provided humanitarian aid to people in need, developed team work skills
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
Engineer-in-Training Certification (EIT # 41089) 2008
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America 1997
OTHER JOBS:
April 2005-July 2005
Assembly Line, A&M Systems, Elkhart, IN
Assembled and rigged bus door headers
January 2005-April 2005
Saw Shop, Blue Linx Georgia Pacific, Elkhart, IN
August 2002-September 2004
Apartment Manager, Arcadia Apartments, Rexburg, ID
Collected rent from tenants, landscaped and maintained apartment complex property, cleaned apartments, supervised tenants and enforced housing rules
January 2003-December 2004
Custodian, BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
4am-7am cleaned the school buildings
September 2002-January 2003
Math Tutor, BYU-Idaho Tutoring Service, Rexburg, ID
Helped students develop confidence in solving mathematical equations, taught math principles and application, strengthen my ability to solve mathematical equations
January 2002-June 2002
Security Guard, BYU-Idaho Campus Police Rexburg, ID
Ticketed parking violators, controlled large crowds at campus events, secured buildings, received Security Guard Certification
Summer 2002
Construction Worker, MD Builder, Rigby, ID
Performed Finish work on houses, cleaned up housing area and landscaped
August 2001-December 2001
Custodian, BYU-Idaho, Rexburg, ID
4am-7am cleaned the school buildings
Summer 2001
Warehouse employee, Air General Cargo LUX, Houston, TX
Operated fork lifts, shipped and received cargo
July 2000-June 2001
Sales Representative, Oshman's Super Sports Store, Humble, TX
Developed skills in customer service, shipping, receiving, communication, sales and team work
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