Profession Electrical Estimator in Oil & Gas, Heavy Power, Infrastructure
Fred Atchison
Estimating Supervisor Chief Inspector
Sr. Electrical Designer Project Manager
Power Skills
Value Engineering, Cost Control and Construction Analysis
Conceptual Estimates with High Degree of Accuracy
Designed Estimating Programs
Supervised and Trained Junior Estimators
Highlights
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Management
o Installation / Repair $50M
Gas Turbine 50 Man Crew
o Katrina Damage –BP Facilities
o Numerous Electrical Installations
• Conceptual Design Estimates
o Power Plants
o HV Transmission Distribution Lines
o Nylons, Plastics, Refineries and many other plants
• Client Representative
o Inspection for Client Compressor
o Inspection for Electrical Installation
o Liaison for Company and Client
• Winning Solutions
o Employee Relations
o Client Negotiations
o Field Construction Problems and Engineering
Highlights
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Field Supervision
o Promoted Excellent Moral in Difficult Work Conditions
o Team Builder
o No Lost Time Accidents
o Safety Oriented Meetings
o Change Orders
• Schedule and Planning
o Work Packages
o Crew Sizes and Composition
o Time Sheets
• Technical Knowledge
o Familiar with National and International Electrical Code
o Sr. Electrical Designer
o Read and Understand All Discipline Prints and Specs
• Purchasing
o Purchased Material Field Projects
o Negotiated Field Contracts
EMPLOYMENT
• Exxon/Mobil $4,000,000,000 +, The most recent estimate was for the electrical portion of the largest offshore platform in the world. It consisted of power generation, switch gear, motor control centers and electrical bulk.
• Conoco/Phillips $16,500,000,000 + Basra, Iraq, Estimated one 460MW power pant and one 200KV power plant. Including substations and switch yards. Also, included over 100 miles of 230KV underground transmission lines and over 600 miles of underground distribution. Distribution was for over 200 well sites. The refinery portion of the project consisted of over a thousand motors - 6 each, 240MW generators – 6 each, 250MVA transformers, with all associated switch gear, motor control centers and transformers. The grounding, cable tray, motor circuits and bulks were included.
• Petrobras $25,000,000,000 +, Job consisted of preparing one line diagram of incoming 110KV transmission line to power two 250MVA transformers. The switch gear, motor control centers, lighting, grounding, security system, vibration detection etc. was also included.
• Exxon/Mobil Parallel Train Olefins Plant 2 $1,000,000,000 +, Designed and compiled circuits for low voltage to high voltage motors and feeders on Exxon project in Singapore. Prepared request for quotation for electrical bulks. Priced material and prepared conceptual design for all cable tray routing along with complete material take off. Designing grounding grid for plant along with lighting layout. Converted wore and cable from American wire standard to metric sized cable.
• Cleco Power, Direct supervisor of 50 plus engineers, NDT technicians, Gas turbine technicians, and welders. Projects were all critical path for completion of installation or repairs on 501F 180MW gas turbines. This also included balance of plant work.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Over 38 years of experience as an expert in the field of electrical estimating, including over 25 years as a Sr. Electrical Designer. Designed estimating systems successfully using broad range of experience from field experience and as a Sr. Electrical Designer. Airports, refineries, security systems, Automotive Mfg., High rise, schools, Flour mill, Pulp & Paper, Special Controls, Water Treatment, Waste Water & Manufacturing.
Education:
Associate of Specialized Electronic Technology – North Harris County College 1976
Computer Literacy:
MS Office and Internet, Timberline, McCormick and other Company Estimating Programs.
Numerous Field Training Classes Tracked by Nccer.
Technical Expertise:
Patent for Bridge Crane
Developed / Designed Cleaning System for 48†Motor Operated Valve - Alaska Pipeline
References available on request
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