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Bell Independent Power Corp:-Coordinates with manufacturing & fabrication on document and design details to meet evolving schedules-Improved methods to log test data and quantify thermal storage performance-Conducted thermal analysis on thermal storage to identify heat loss and energy extraction rates-Continually improved efficiency and cost effectiveness on prototype heat exchanger designs-Engineered current thermal storage unit which reduced thermal losses by 400% compared to previous designs-Developed process flow controls, programming, instrumentation layout & piping system designs for prototype and solar plant applications-Employed consultants to further optimize material selection and design considerationsPatrick Constructors, Inc:-Renewed ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel code S, U, R certifications & obtained H and A certificates-Qualify welders and wrote welding procedure specifications in accordance with ASME Section IX-Design and perform all calculations for heat exchangers and pressure vessels in accordance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Sect. VIII Div. 1 & Section IV-Project management for field activities-Perform combustion calculations for boiler R&D

-Researched, designed, and tested multiple heat exchangers and containment vessels for solar thermal storage-Responsible for developing and implementing cost effective methods of testing as well as trouble shooting systems and equipment-Worked in conjunction with fabrication team designing new experimental prototypes for testing-Operated equipment under test and examined data to determine function, performance and feasibility-Maintained regular communication with manufacturers and vendors

*Design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components, inspection tooling, and equipment*Writing tooling test procedures and coordinating activities*Involved in fabrication, operation, application, assembly, and trouble shooting of mechanical products*Laser Metrology experience includes:-Operation of Laser Metrology equipment and tooling-Conducting data analysis on measurement data and format as needed-Identify magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms-Develop calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements*Field service project management responsibilities:-Coordinating activities necessary to ensure that the customer’s schedule, expectations, and deliverables are met-Maintain close communications with the customer and other applicable parties

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Associate Of Science, Engineering Science

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