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Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Creation of multiple high level systems to optimize operations in a precast concrete manufacturing facility for utility structures. Also responsible for creation of a full catalog of Professional Engineer reviewed engineering submittal drawings. Created, managed, and continuously improved multiple project management tools including SmartSheet project management automation and programming of Titan II software.• Created industry-wide cross reference database with front end for vendor… Show more Creation of multiple high level systems to optimize operations in a precast concrete manufacturing facility for utility structures. Also responsible for creation of a full catalog of Professional Engineer reviewed engineering submittal drawings. Created, managed, and continuously improved multiple project management tools including SmartSheet project management automation and programming of Titan II software.• Created industry-wide cross reference database with front end for vendor aware part picking.• Creating and tracking of all purchasing for all departments.• Programmed, trained, and rolled out initial deployment of Titan II for full project management of precast concrete.• Suggested implementation of, and became proficient with SolidWorks for engineering submittals as well as production drawings for the shop. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

Moved within holding company from construction side of aboveground storage tanks to manufacturing side of the business. Began job as full time estimator to understand better the costs and times needed for various scopes of work. Quickly added project management responsibilities to role and continued estimating as part of overall job. Role as a project manager included oversight of projects which focus on materials for new build and repair of existing aboveground storage tanks. In this role as… Show more Moved within holding company from construction side of aboveground storage tanks to manufacturing side of the business. Began job as full time estimator to understand better the costs and times needed for various scopes of work. Quickly added project management responsibilities to role and continued estimating as part of overall job. Role as a project manager included oversight of projects which focus on materials for new build and repair of existing aboveground storage tanks. In this role as both an estimator and project manager work is guided by API 650 and API 653 as well as other design standards common throughout the tank industry.• Created and maintained Microsoft Project schedule for all active jobs which provided high level and detailed view of current and future work.• Estimated full scopes of work for upcoming projects, working with upper management to ensure accurate lead times and costs for material, labor, and shipping.• Executed multiple projects starting with request for quote all the way to project completion and closeout of all required certifications and paperwork.• Worked with multiple vendors to allow EFL to get lowest prices on all raw material while still maintaining competitive schedule.• Created and followed through on material pull offs, working with procurement to order all materials.• Received and issued project drawings to shop, working directly with shop management to understand needed resources for completion of full scope of work on any given project.• Maintained active relationship with customers, ensuring further projects as well as accuracy and timely delivery of needed materials to the jobsite. • Introduced new vendors to EFL, one of which was quickly able to become a qualified supplier and immediately start supply of pipes, valves, and fittings. Show less

La Porte, Texas

Role as a project manager includes oversight of many projects which focus on both new build and repair of existing above ground storage tanks. In this role as both an estimator and project manager work is guided by API 650 and API 653 as well as other design standards common throughout the tank industry.• Completed full scope of work estimates for both repair jobs and new tank construction.• Regularly completed ancillary work for project managers in a new PM support role.•… Show more Role as a project manager includes oversight of many projects which focus on both new build and repair of existing above ground storage tanks. In this role as both an estimator and project manager work is guided by API 650 and API 653 as well as other design standards common throughout the tank industry.• Completed full scope of work estimates for both repair jobs and new tank construction.• Regularly completed ancillary work for project managers in a new PM support role.• Participated in site visits to witness tank construction in person and meet with superintendents to build relationship for future work. Show less

After completing time as a graduate specialist the next role was to continue engaging the client and continue providing engineering services as the client needed. The next project was a 400°F Capping Stack designed for deployment if necessary in the Gulf of Mexico for Shell.• Coordinated the completion and finalization of entire document register across multiple vendors and project originator.• Created tracking tool to align all documentation to the standards of multiple companies.•… Show more After completing time as a graduate specialist the next role was to continue engaging the client and continue providing engineering services as the client needed. The next project was a 400°F Capping Stack designed for deployment if necessary in the Gulf of Mexico for Shell.• Coordinated the completion and finalization of entire document register across multiple vendors and project originator.• Created tracking tool to align all documentation to the standards of multiple companies.• Oversaw and participated in multiple high level consequence and safety matrix developments.• Reviewed and gave feedback on hardware schematics and drawings.• Created business development database to optimize potential businesses resulting in multiple new leads for Genesis projects.• Brought in multiple new vendors for lunch and learn sessions to increase engineering knowledge base at Genesis.• Part of team selected by Genesis as finalist for internal new idea initiative.• Created proposal for creation of new business unit specializing in alternative energy.• Created learning tools and summaries of various API standards for other team members. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

This role was focused on assisting any engineering needs the client had. For the duration of time as a Graduate specialist, all work was on site at the main Shell Houston facility working as a subsea hardware engineer in the open water group. The project occupying the period as a graduate specialist was the Open Water Intervention Riser System (OWIRS).• Witnessed and assisted coordination of OWIRS factory acceptance test, extended factory acceptance test, and site integration test.•… Show more This role was focused on assisting any engineering needs the client had. For the duration of time as a Graduate specialist, all work was on site at the main Shell Houston facility working as a subsea hardware engineer in the open water group. The project occupying the period as a graduate specialist was the Open Water Intervention Riser System (OWIRS).• Witnessed and assisted coordination of OWIRS factory acceptance test, extended factory acceptance test, and site integration test.• Reviewed and provided feedback on majority of master database register, including general assembly drawings, one-line schematics, instrumentation drawings and many of the other hardware and controls procedures.• Coordinated the completion and finalization of entire document register across multiple vendors andproject originator.• Worked with graphics department and merchandise vendor to ensure creation and distribution of all project memorabilia.• Expedited documents by ensuring various disciplines had all resources necessary from each other to complete the documentation.• Provided engineering assistance and input during project by attending design review meetings, operations meetings, and hazard meetings.• Created progress reports for management to accurately and concisely convey the progress of the project.• Generated reports to help other team members understand nuances of various code requirements i.e. API and BSEE requirements.• Assisted with scouting storage locations for equipment based on weight and size specifications.• Oversaw final assembly and qualification of first class 1, division 1 intervention riser system. Show less

Duties as an engineering technical aide included heading up a small independent project to explore the various business aspects of working for an engineering company in the oil and gas world under the pretense of an internship. The project was to examine the effects of residual charge residing in a deep-water subsea umbilical and decide what, if any, remediation could be done.• Created internal report, which detailed the findings of a 3-month investigation into the phenomenon of a… Show more Duties as an engineering technical aide included heading up a small independent project to explore the various business aspects of working for an engineering company in the oil and gas world under the pretense of an internship. The project was to examine the effects of residual charge residing in a deep-water subsea umbilical and decide what, if any, remediation could be done.• Created internal report, which detailed the findings of a 3-month investigation into the phenomenon of a deep-water umbilical acting as a capacitor. Show less

Worked under a senior drafter to learn about various aspects of building vessels from a drafting perspective. Assisted with quality checks on drawings and was responsible for using AutoCAD to correct the drawings as needed. Spent some of the time as a field hand on the welding shop floor as well.

Shadowed biomedical engineers working in the field to troubleshoot malfunctioning medical devices. Was responsible for assistance in basic circuit board troubleshooting. Learned basic circuits in a real field application and had some experience with oscilloscope.