Seasoned and accomplished mechanical design engineer seeks career advancement within an EPC firm or subcontractor performing engineering related tasks for the Dept. of Energy (DOE) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) or within the DOE complex.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER / CONSULTANT
Offering 20 years of proven leadership experience in the area of mechanical engineering for several engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms in both Canada and the U.S.
Seasoned and accomplished professional seeks career advancement within an EPC Firm or Field Assignment in the Mining, Nuclear or Power Industry that welcomes initiative, dedication, fresh ideas, and experience; demanding excellence in consistently meeting business objectives by implementing process efficiencies and solutions resulting in enhanced quality and operational achievements. Exceptional ability to work under high pressure, offering 20+ years of experience providing solid leadership in the project, engineering and construction environments.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
• Competent in generating Technical Reviews, USQ's and other safety related documents to ensure all work remains bounded within the Authorization Basis for nuclear facilities governed by Department of Energy (DOE) Orders.
• Experienced in the handling and segregation of various waste streams for proper disposal and storage requirements at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in accordance with DOE Orders.
• Solid Ability to lead or manage a team of engineers to ensure engineering deliverables and project milestones are met successfully.
• Experienced in leading Technical Bid Evaluations and submitting documents for the Award Recommendation to the Subcontract Administrator.
• Skilled in generating and or checking Equipment Data Sheets and Material Requisition Documents for Bid Proposals of mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated capability for team leadership and mentoring of junior engineers
• Extensive experience in ensuring Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s), orthographic and isometric piping drawings and deliverables are properly prepared for IFR, IFD and IFC
• Superb knowledge and experience in all phases of a project from Scoping Studies to Detailed Design and Commissioning of new Equipment and Processes.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Engineering, Technical Bid Evaluations, Procurement Plans, Submittal Requirements, Engineering Management, Scope of Work Development, Schedule and Milestone Dates, P&ID Development, Interfacing with Client and Project Leaders, Contractor Management, Equipment Data Sheets and Equipment Specifications, Configuration Management, Detailed Design Engineering, Presentations, Process Hazards Reviews, Engineering Change Notices and Work Packages, Post-Modification Testing, Project Readiness Reviews, and ASME/API Code Requirements
MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Successful Phase completion of multiple Extraction Projects for Suncor Energy while managing mechanical engineering team of 9 mechanical and piping engineers
Lead Engineer in the development of a Winterization Plan to ensure freeze prevention for all Plants at Suncor Energy Oil Sands Complex
Lead Project Engineer for start-up of the Plastic Waste Processor that resulted in a volume reduction ratio of 12:1 for low level radioactive waste costing $85 per cubic foot for storage. This included the generation of P&ID and layout of closed loop piping for chilled water system.
Coordinated demolition of a contaminated facility at Savannah River Site resulting in $200K cost savings by utilizing site forces over outside contractors.
Chosen as member of groundbreaking Local Safety Improvement Team for Behavior-based Safety Program with a mission of reducing/eliminating employee injuries by increasing awareness of safety hazards
EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND
Discipline Lead Mechanical Engineer for Suncor Energy Sustaining Projects –Mechanical Engineering Consultant
Noramtec Consultants Inc., Edmonton, Alberta Canada, Oct., 2008 through February, 2009
Reported to the Colt Worley Parsons (CWP) Project Manager for the Suncor Energy Sustaining Projects
Managed the mechanical engineering team to produce mechanical and piping engineering deliverables as required by the Project. Interfaced with the Client regularly to ensure project team remained on track with the expectations of the Project Leader. Ensured milestones were clear and understood by mechanical project team. Delegated tasks of project deliverables to key personnel and closely kept watch of mechanical budget and schedule to ensure project deliverables did not come in late. Performed Mechanical Man-Hr estimates for all projects of Suncor Sustaining Projects. Met with Discipline Resource Allocation Manager weekly to discuss Resource Loading of man power. Ensured Projects were properly closed as required by Client Standards. Developed Construction Work Packages as required for successful commissioning of equipment and processes. Responded to any Mechanical RFI’s generated by Construction personnel. Checked vendor drawings and data sheets to ensure all engineering specifications were met and all exceptions were clearly documented.
RCS Industries Inc., Aiken, South Carolina, May, 2008 through Sept. 2008
Reported to the Shaw Group Manager of the Procurement Engineering Group on the MOX Project
Generated Individual Procurement Plans and defined the technical evaluation criteria for the procurement of mechanical equipment. Acted as Lead Technical Evaluator, documenting final award recommendations for subcontracts to the Subcontract Administrator. Recommended the type of evaluations best suited for the particular procurement such as Low Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Best Value (BV) or Sole Source Evaluation. As the Subcontract Technical Representative (STR), I responded to all bidder technical questions and had them posted by the Subcontract Administrator in the eroom for all bidders to see. I also participated in the Pre-Proposal Meetings to convey all special conditions and terms and conditions to all the potential bidders.
Technical Services Engineer III
GIW Industries, Grovetown Georgia, March, 2007 to May, 2008
Worked as a Technical Services Engineer for GIW Industries, a major manufacturer of Centrifugal Slurry Pumps for the Oil Sands, Phosphate, Power, Dredge and Mining Industries. I reported to the Manager of Commercial Engineering and Technical Services Department.
Major functions:
Traveled to customer sites to participate and assist customers in Start Ups and Outages. Provided on-site supervision and gave technical direction to customers during major maintenance activities. Resolved customer issues during field failures and coordinated the returned parts for warranty evaluations. Generated special maintenance procedures for specific customers to supplement their existing maintenance manuals. Created and issued Warranty Denial Letters to customers as needed based on customer operating outside normal operating parameters. Resolved customer issues over the telephone and gave direction for modifying GIW pumps.
Lead Mechanical Project Engineer Consultant
Design Group Staffing Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, April, 2006 through February, 2007
Worked as a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for the Bantrel Company. I reported to the Overall Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Packaged Equipment Group for the Suncor Millennium Coker Unit Project (MCU).
Major functions:
Created and issued Material Requisitions for the Project as required. Interpret the Functional Design Criteria and client specifications, when available, from the client and obtain bids from potential equipment suppliers. Generates engineering work packages (EWP’s) as needed to resolve design and field modifications. Perform responsible engineer duties to prepare supplier drawings for Squad Check and interface with suppliers for comment incorporations. Conducted inspections at suppliers as needed to review progress and confirm schedule commitments.
Mechanical Project Engineer/ Management Consultant
Ken Schaus & Associates, Inc., Suncor Energy Oil Sands Plant, Fort McMurray, AB, Mar. 2005 through March 31st, 2006.
Provided consulting services to the Engineering and Maintenance Department in the Upgrading Business Unit. Report directly to the General Manager of Reliability Engineering and Maintenance in the Upgrading Business Unit.
Major functions:
• Reviewed the requirements of API and ASME codes and standards pertaining to the Servicing of Pressure Relief Devices
• Performed Audit and Assessment of pressure relief valves being serviced and tested through the valve shop
• Participated in a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) for Coker Cutting Process. Identified and proposed tasks to be performed, to reduce loss of production and increase reliability of failing equipment and systems within the Coker Cutting process. The Objective is to ensure worker safety and continuous dual cutting of the Coker Cutting Process.
• Created and developed a Winterization Plan / Procedure for all plants at Suncor Energy Oil Sands Complex to mitigate any freezing of equipment or processes. This task included inspections for Electric Heat Trace (EHT), steam tracing, insulation for piping, steam traps, instrument sensing lines, glycol additions and instrument boxes are in place and functioning as designed. In addition, verification that required Hoardings and Wind Breaks are properly located and constructed in accordance with ABSA regulations and their corresponding Risk Assessments are completed and readily available.
Senior Project Engineer
Westinghouse Savannah River Inc., 1997-2003
Major functions: Operations Engineer in support of a 24-hour wastewater plant. Compiled project deliverables, ensuring regulatory compliance. Generated procurement specifications for equipment required for new processes and improvements to existing processes. Supervised designers in updating engineering drawings and diagrams with newly integrated equipment and systems. Design authority for development of preventative maintenance procedures (PM's), Bill of Materials (BOM's), spare part requirements and associated documentation. Developed technical scope of work documentation and schedules for decommissioning projects. Served as deputy to project manager on multiple projects. Delivered presentations to subcontractors during bid proposal conferences. Contributed to the selection and oversight of subcontractors.
Senior Design Engineer
Bechtel Savannah River Inc., 1989-1997
Major functions: Collaborated with Engineering Manager in supervision of designers, assignment of priorities, estimation of schedules and labor costs. Served concurrently as Modification Manager and Design Authority for the following Waste Water Treatment Facility Systems: Plant/Instrument Air, Process Water, High/Low Pressure Steam, and Supply/Exhaust Ventilation. Prepared and approved plant modifications. Utilized Intergraph software to produce engineering drawings.
Piping Layout Engineer
Rust International Corp. (Consulting Firm), 1988-1989
Major functions: Prepared orthographic and isometric piping system drawings for plant expansions within the pulp and paper, chemical and plastics industries. Formulated engineering calculations. Selected appropriate materials for construction to inhibit corrosion and ensure longevity while controlling costs.
Mechanical Engineer
Jno. H. Swisher & Son, Inc. 1987-1988
Major functions: Initiated design and modification of new and existing equipment. Managed projects from inception through start-up. Analyzed existing processes and conceived and implemented strategies to enhance production operations. Obtained quotes and evaluated bids and proposals for procurement of new equipment and modifications to processes. Justified capital expenditures. Analyzed and recommended improvements to streamline operations.
Product Engineer
Parker Hannifin Corp., 1987-1987
Major functions: Developed product designs using AutoCAD. Developed and tested prototypes for use in high volume manufacturing. Analyzed field failures and recommended product improvements. Revised production instructions to improve quality and efficiency of production operations.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Allied Signal Bendix Engine Products Div., 1985-1987
Major functions: Analyzed customer and engineering requirements. Ensured products met specifications. Conducted failure analyses. Recommended and implemented corrective actions. Led efforts to reduce costs through trend analysis and audit of production floor parts. Introduced SPC (Statistical Process Control) and Zero Defects Programs to reduce product failures and improve product yield. Served on Materials Review Board to disposition non-conforming materials.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
BS - Mechanical Engineering Technology, Georgia Southern University, 1985
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Villanova University, 2004
EIT Georgia, 1985
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Intergraph, File Maker Pro, Lotus Notes, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, Visio, MS Outlook, In – Control
CITIZENSHIP
U.S. Citizen
REFERENCES
References will be provided upon request.
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