Christopher R. Email & Phone Number

5995 Rogerdale, Houston Tx

Mechanical Project Engineer engaged in the design and engineering of onshore oil and gas pipelines and facilities. Responsibilities include direct client interface, project estimating and scheduling, performing project manager duties on small projects, assisting project managers on larger projects, and performing Mechanical Engineering services when required.

Houston

Mechanical Project Engineer engaged in the design and engineering of onshore oil and gas pipelines and facilities. Responsibilities include direct client interface, project estimating and scheduling, performing project manager duties on small projects, assisting project managers on larger projects, performing Mechanical Engineering services when required:• Liquid handling facility and slug catcher – developed project basis of design and piping specifications for pipeline (B31.8) and facility (B31.3), initiated requests for quotes on pipe, valves, fittings, and process vessels, tracked materials, and reviewed engineering drawings.• Dual line LPG pipeline FEL-2 total installed cost analysis – preliminary design of pipeline and valve stations, HDD crossings of Tabbs Bay and the Houston Ship Channel, buoyancy calculations, induction bend wall thinning calculations, pipe wall thickness and free stress minimum bend radius calculations, desktop route study, project risk matrix, and equipment material quotations. • Compressor station slug catcher modifications – establish new client relationship, conduct client meetings, site visit to investigate slug catcher liquid carryover issues, provide client with formal report documenting findings and recommendations, preliminary modification design and engineering/drafting estimate proposal to perform modifications, continued communication to strengthen client relationship.

Houston, Texas Area

Engaged in the design and engineering of onshore oil and gas pipelines and facilities. Responsibilities include technical quality assurance, construction support, field engineering, piping and procurement specification preparation, and directing and reviewing personnel. Lead Mechanical Engineer on several projects including:• Carbon dioxide injection – Detailed design of pipeline and equipment, county drainage ditch permitting, construction and procurement specifications, HDD design, material review and approval, field engineering support.• Enhanced oil recovery facility development and expansion – Detailed design of equipment, construction and procurement specifications, torque specifications, internal coating specifications, material review and approval, survey coordination, field engineering support.• Carbon dioxide trunk line piping systems expansion – Detailed design of piping, construction and procurement specifications, material review and approval, field engineering support.• Production gathering line and well expansion – Detailed design of pipeline, county drainage ditch and TxDOT highway crossing permitting, construction and procurement specifications, HDD design, material review and approval, field engineering support.• Production emulsion bulk lines – Detailed design of pipeline, alignment sheets, survey coordination, pipeline construction and procurement specifications, material review and approval, field engineering support, HDD design, internally lined pipe procurement and installation specifications, hydrostatic test procedure and water disposal permit coordination.• Natural Gas Compressor Station – Detailed design of equipment, tanks, and station relief valve study. Material procurement specifications and MTR review and approval.• Crude oil pipeline surge analysis and DRA optimization – sized relief valves and recommended MOV closure times for surge protection. Provided optimization solutions for existing pipeline reverse flow conditions.

Developed a knowledge base in the International Space Station (ISS) Internal Active Thermal Control System (IATCS) and the Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS). Participated in the transition activities related to the Early External Active Thermal Control System (EEATCS) to the External ATCS along with the finalization of the Internal ATCS Coolant Remediation.S&MA Vehicle Engineer Special Projects liaison for the Nitrogen/Oxygen Re-supply System (NORS), Leak Location System (LLS), and the SpaceX commercial re-supply vehicle.Contributed to Non-Compliance Report generation for the ATCS Coolant remediation to ensure crew safety during Anti-microbial Applicator installation.Transitioned from ATCS to the Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) subsystem to oversee the Atmosphere Control and Supply, which includes the Oxygen Generation System, and the Fire Detection/Suppression hardware.Lead safety assessment for NASA Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) on the Mission Operations Directorate's (MOD) proposed emergency fire procedure modifications. Developed Safety Documentation for discussion at the Generic Joint Operations Panel.Brief the NASA S&MA Panel, NASA Headquarters and International Partners on high visibility issues.Training and Development Courses:System Safety Workshop Flight Rule Change Request ISS Problem Reporting and Corrective Action (PRACA) Sensitive but Unclassified Awareness Change Review Process for ISS S&MAFailure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Critical Items List (CIL) Overview for ISS S&MA Flight Rule Review/Approval Process Operational Procedure Review/Approval Process S-Plus 8Insightful MinerScience Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Export ComplianceS&MA Organizational Conflict of InterestFault Tree AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisOxygen Systems SafetyReliability Engineering Management Courses (4) provided by the University of Maryland

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Associate Of Science, Mathematics

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