Mechanical Engineer for maintenance projects at Bridgestone Firestone in the mixing department. Supported equipment includes mixers, extruders, conveyors, hydraulic power units, and pneumatic actuators.

Mechanical project engineer supporting fast paced small cap projects at Novelis Aluminum in Davenport, IA

Provide project engineering support to Entergy during construction and commissioning of a new natural gas power plant

Embedded project engineer at client's refinery providing engineering support to $100MM coker restart project. Serve as primary project engineer for installation of new Unheading and Interlock equipment.Coordinate design, bid, purchase, and installation for new coke cutting equipmentImplement electrical infrastructure and reliability upgrades for unit, including installation of new power distribution building, switch gear, and PLC controls.Provide engineering support to $100MM coker restart project. Coordinate with onsite contractors and engineering contractors.Resolve design conflicts during construction.Participate in model and drawing reviews.Witness factory acceptance testing (FAT).Submit MOCs for project work.Gather and submit input from subject matter experts on vendor submittalsCoordinate with execution group to ensure alignment with cost and schedule milestones while maintaining safe work practice

Provide engineering support to $1000MM plant expansion project. Lead efforts to manage receipt and organization of documentation for over 500 pieces of process equipment. Plan and manage projects (<$1MM) in support of plant expansion.Work with plant project group to align expansion project activities with planned plant projects in order to streamline schedule and reduce costs.Submit documentation to purchasing for bids.Review contractor bids with subject matter experts to ensure conformance with technical requirements.Gather project estimates and create spending forecast.Develop request for funding.Coordinate communication with contractor and plant operations during planning and construction.Submit schedule updates to schedulers to be incorporated into the master schedule.Coordinate strategy with other disciplines for managing documentation during checkout and startup.Perform line check outs as released by contractors during construction.Serve as TapRooT facilitator for incident investigation.

Provide mechanical support as Maintenance Engineer for DSIDA production unit.Maintenance and Reliability duties include: process exchangers, ASME pressure vessels, containment dikes, coating systems, and general process equipment and piping.Served as member of Safety and Housekeeping Team member.

Served as primary engineering representative on location for successful execution of more than 40 jobs in 2014. Served as engineer on successful execution of jobs worth over $11MM in 2014.Investigated job incidents and performed root cause analyses which enabled prevention of future downtime incidents.Tested fracturing fluids, meeting customer requirements in accordance with BHI standards.Coordinated activities with company representative, tool hand, and vessel supervisor for flawless execution with safety first mindset.Performed QA / QC testing for job specific materials (i.e. sand sieve analysis, acid titration), resulting in confirming materials were sized or mixed appropriately.Reviewed well information with on shore engineering support, verifying actual well and tool construction conform to pre-job design parameters.Generated post job reports for customer and salesperson, confirming job results and generating time logs which were used by supervisors and salespeople to calculate billable hours. Downtime logs were used to defend disputed charges.Collaborated with other operations personnel, implementing 3rd pressure pumping vessel in GOM fleet which allowed for meeting vessel availability requirements of major operators in order to capture long term deepwater contracts.Mentored 7 junior engineers, providing training in all aspects of pressure pumping job execution for Gulf of Mexico.Focused on conflict resolution skills, working with multiple conflicting personalities, often after working long hours, enabling accomplishment of job objectives.

Served as primary technical support to inside sales group for domestic and international markets. Liaison between outside sales team members and factory operations personnel.Evaluated commercial inquiries for compatibility with business unit strategy and overall corporate objectives which helped sales to meet budget goals.Assessed production capability against customer needs, advising sales representatives on alternative product offerings.Reviewed specifications, drawings, and test requirements, ensuring conformance with industry standards (UL, ICEA, CSA).Teamed with supervisory staff, identifying and implementing scrap and cost reduction opportunities. Assisted production in identifying process alternatives when facing global supply chain shortages or interruptions.Oversaw claims process against freight carriers for damaged shipments. Reduced turnaround time in claims payment to target 14 days. Worked out win/win situation with freight companies for determining claim value which resulted in greatly expedited claim payment.Attended trade shows as technical factory representative, such as MINExpo International, Solar Power International, and Intersolar North America which helped determine which products were suitable for customer needs.Collaborated with team in factory which solved process and packaging problems to prevent loss of $25MM/year account.

Worked with Code Engineer to transition pressure vessel systems to an ASME B31.3 based process. Tracked project progress and spending in order to assist NASA customer with earned value analysis.

Coordinated and verified designs, cost estimates, and construction related to A/B test complex. Served as MSS management primary liaison with NASA, Boeing, and Sverdrup personnel in A/B test complex. Planned and executed project activities within budget and schedule guidelines.Responded to facility discrepancies generated by Test Stand engineers and safety personnel in area, which included Space Shuttle Main Engine test stands and support facilities.Performed analyses of piping systems in design or under consideration for future design, determining feasibility of proposed designs.Managed activities of multiple shops with NASA Technical Monitors and Test Stand personnel which accommodated dynamic test schedules.Attended design reviews, provided cost estimates, ordered materials, created and updated project schedules, initiated FCR (Field Change Request) documentation, and monitored union shop personnel.Supervised fabrication, modification, cleaning, and installation of piping systems, including high pressure and cryogenic piping. Systems included industrial water, compressed air, liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, and liquid nitrogen. Ensured work was performed in accordance with Stennis Space Center quality and safety standards.Managed projects including: piping system construction, structural steel construction, painting projects, and refurbishment of the A-1 and A-2 SSME (Space Shuttle Main Engine) test stands, which involved structural steel replacement, structural painting, repair of damaged pipe systems, and recertification of test stand run tanks. Met schedule and budget requirements with zero accidents (safety first mindset).