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Richardson, Texas, US

Houston, TX, US

• Performed ASME RTP-1 field inspections of FRP materials and vessels from design to completion at manufacturing facilities. After completion, monitored the field installation of said components to successful installation.
• Created detailed reports of inspections performed for the purpose of updating clients through all processes.
• Completed API-653 inspections on above ground storage tanks by means of dry film testing and holiday testing.
• Assisted lab technician to simulate time lapse of outside exposure to coatings by utilizing Q-FOG and UV machinery.

Peachtree Corners, GA, US

• PROJECT HISTORYGT Gulfway Terminal, Howard Energy Partners - Port Arthur, TX
• Designed a storage facility for Gasoline, ULSD, Butane and MTBE tank to tank transfers (7,500 bbl/hr), barge loading (15,000 bbl/hr) and tank to pipeline transfers (7,500 bbl/hr).
• Created Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, isometric spool drawing sets, and detailed mechanical drawing packages (IFR/IFB/IFC).
• Designed valve manifold, piping (B31.4, DOT 195), line sizing and routing for product transport.
• Modeled hydraulics/system curves using AFT Impulse, pipe stress analysis (Caesar II) and pipe supports selection.
• Maintained equipment and instrumentation tracking lists.

Houston, TX, US

• Designed compressor, metering, and pump stations using AutoCAD and CADWorx.
• Evaluated equipment quotes from manufacturers for facility equipment.
• Procurement of piping materials, pressure equipment, and valves.
• Co-managed capital projects and lump sum projects.

London, England, GB

• Coordinated phase 1 scheduled overhaul of a GE Gas Turbine Cogeneration Unit.
• Produced Engineering work scopes for corroded de-aerator piping per ASME Section1: Power Boilers Code, and performed Fitness for Service Evaluations on large storage tanks to maintain their integrity per API-653..
• Executed a Gap Analysis for Utility, Flammable, and Corrosive Chemicals by evaluating piping systems, pumps, coatings, containment, inspection, and the procurement of chemicals.
• Performed Engineering Technical Support to meet company/policy standards.

• Structured a team to design and build a robot that qualified to contend in an international competition.
• Laid the foundation for future classes from Prairie View A&M to further advance the design of the robot.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with other students to achieve successful project completion.
• Current team mentor.

• Managed General Electric’s ‘Jet in Crossflow’ project using Particle Imaging Velocimetry.
• Compiled large amounts of lab data to create 3-D imaging of varying gas mixtures.
• Repaired, replaced, and installed malfunctioning project and lab equipment (i.e. lasers for PIV).
• Value engineered a cost effective concept for laser replacement with high-intensity LED’s.

Mooresville, NC, US

• Contributed to area of business development, specifically in both the electronics and lawn and garden depts.
• Interacted with customers to troubleshoot issues with products unique to their situations.
• Specialized in quality control, inventory management, and product placement, increasing company revenue.
• Forklift certified.

• Studied and became technically proficient in relevant specifications such as IEC and OSHA protocols.
• Assisted in the installation of a variety of equipment ranging from: manufacturing machinery such as industrial sized presses and assembly line equipment at Goodman Manufacturing, antennas at Reliant Stadium for 2004.
• Developed a proficiency to work in high activity and extremely technical situations with professionals.

• Organized documentation regarding customer’s personal and financial information.
• Arranged meetings between customers and employer.
• Developed product presentations to increase customer satisfaction.