Responsible for learning line installation best practices and providing recommendations, technical design reports and analysis regarding new blocks/travelers and stringing tools to the senior leadership team. This includes validation of resultant load calculations with PLS-CADD/Lite and sag-tension tables provided by customers in the field. Provide company training in engineering fundamentals, ensuring high acumen across departments. Provide design feedback to engineers and designers regarding the use of different materials and strength of designs based on finite element analysis (Solidworks), research and “by hand” analytical analysis.

Design over the road utility trailers ranging from light to heavy duty and meeting all applicable DOT regulations as well as any local requirements specified by the customer. Design structural and wear components for utility transmission line stringing equipment ensuring safety and longevity. Validate designs via strain gage mechanical testing when necessary. Manage relationships with third party subject matter experts on design, analysis, and material selection in design. Responsible for conducting research with a focus on products, manufacture, and design of primary and secondary equipment used in the transmission and distribution stringing industry for the purpose of maintaining technical expertise in mechanical engineering as it pertains to the safety and structural integrity of equipment used by linemen. Support engineering relationships and field sustainment of Zeck transmission line installation equipment in the US.Manage a small engineering team supporting engineering change requests and sales request evaluation processes.

Create mathematical models for predictive thermal, stress and strain analysis to aid in the development of lighter, more effective and less cost intensive braking systems. Utilize computer aided design software to generate improved hand-line block models for prototyping. Communicate design intent to manufacturers across the United States to ensure a quality product.Report procedures, calculation methods and research on various engineering topics to the lead engineer.

Last Position Held: Sergeant, E5.Lead, set standards and delegate tasks for junior soldiers as well as evaluate their job performance. Diagnosed failures and applied hands on techniques in the restoration of an inoperable Satellite Transportable Terminal providing the unit commander with major communication capabilities. Assist in the accountability and serviceability of consolidated resources and communications equipment valued in excess of $1,200,000. Install, provide technical assistance for and lead company level training on telecommunications systems and soldier tasks and drills. Successfully ran and provided security for an upper echelon microwave radio retransmit station during a rotation at the National Training Compound in Ft. Irwin, California.

Last Position Held: Specialist, E4.Led a team of four junior soldiers in the installation and maintenance of a microwave radio systems providing a means of secure communications for the unit commander. Wrote the standard operation procedure for the correct installation, maintenance and serviceability of High Capacity Line of Sight communications to be used by every unit in 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Responsible for proper preventative maintenance and care services of unit vehicles

Last Position Held: Specialist, E4.Operated and maintained high capacity, line of sight radio communication systems for the 1st Armored Division during operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn in Baghdad, Iraq. Was a team member in the security detail for the commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division and his staff of two colonels and four lieutenant colonels during operation New Dawn in Baghdad, Iraq. Provided transportation security for soldiers entering United States Army-Europe’s subordinate unit, 5th Corps, area of operation in Wiesbaden, Germany.