To secure a position which utilizes and challenges my design, drafting and construction skills obtained in over thirty years of utility plant and mechanical design, residential and commercial construction and building maintenance experience.
PLANT LAYOUT DESIGNER • PROJECT ENGINEER
Dynamic, results-oriented design engineer with leadership expertise and more than 20 years of success in technically demanding positions. Diverse professional background, with experience in construction and facilities planning. Strategic innovator, adept at using superior problem-solving skills and practical knowledge to resolve technical challenges. Committed to partnering with internal and external colleagues and preparing employees for success.
• Proven aptitude for strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performance teams in alignment with enterprise goals.
• Well-earned reputation for going above and beyond to deliver mission-critical projects.
Plant Design • Mechanical Design • Drafting • Construction
Strategic Planning • Project Management • Project Estimating • Facilities Engineering • Building Maintenance
Team Leadership • Training • Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALSTOM POWER, INC., Knoxville, Tennessee • 1999 – Present
Global leader in equipment and services for power generation and rail transport. Annual sales of €18.7 billion.
Senior Plant Layout CADD Designer
Develop conceptual design and plant layout for domestic and international projects, including utility and industrial systems, utilizing AutoCAD software. Leverage knowledge and experience in design of mechanical components, such as absorber and reactor vessels, tanks, and large pump, piping and flue gas ductwork. Provide technical direction and scheduling for pre-contract designers. Serve as resource for colleagues, partnering with other designers to resolve layout issues. Train and mentor new designers.
Major Achievements
• Made key contributions to Duke Energy’s system-wide desulfurization program.
• Secured multimillion-dollar contracts with unique designs for pollution-control equipment.
• Improved efficiency by developing time-saving AutoCAD routines.
ADDITIONAL HISTORY
BEL-FAB COMPANY, INC., Rogersville, Tennessee • 1998 – 1999
Designer and manufacturer of automated parts handling systems for the automotive industry.
Senior CADD Designer / Project Engineer
Oversaw specification review, material, and labor take-offs in development of project proposals. Produced shop assembly and detail drawings. Partnered with clients to achieve successful completion of projects within established schedules.
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ABB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, Knoxville, Tennessee • 1996 – 1997 / 1991 -1993
World leader in environmentally responsible power generation technologies.
Senior CADD Designer (1996 – 1997)
Created conceptual designs and plant layouts of utility and industrial wet/dry flue gas desulfurization, fabric filter, selective catalytic reduction, and electrostatic precipitator systems during pre-contract phase of projects. Fulfilled contracts by designing piping arrangements and producing mechanical and structural design drawings. Designed 3-D components for R&D projects.
Senior CADD Designer (1991 – 1993)
Contributed conceptual design and layout of domestic and international flue gas systems, including wet limestone, dry limestone injection, and catalytic-based systems. Reviewed and assessed purchaser’s specifications. Partnered with post-contract engineers, sales and marketing personnel, and project managers. Oversaw production of presentation graphics. Collaborated on upgrades and made vital contributions to major retrofit projects.
BYERLEY CONSTRUCTION, Morristown, Tennessee • 1995 – 1996
Estimator / Assistant Project Manager
Oversaw specification review and conformance and material and labor take-offs during estimation phase of projects. Managed small and medium-sized commercial construction projects during building phase. Identified and developed opportunities to streamline and improve processes.
SON-TEKTONE HOMES, Alabaster, Alabama • 1990 – 1991
Owner / Partner
Coordinated and supervised subcontractors on residential construction jobs. Performed custom design and drafting for pre-build clients.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Drafting Design
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
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