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Kirkland, WA, US

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

• Develop control logic and graphical interface for Building Automation Systems and Electrical Power Management Systems for both direct equipment control and network integration
• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues related to BAS and EPMS equipment
• Experience in critical environment facilities, data centers, hospitals, and biopharmaceutical facilities
• Control contractor lead for commissioning of new 130,000+ square foot datacenter
• Coordinate with other construction trades to ensure milestones are accomplished
• Experience with Automated Logic Corporation and Distech Controls systems

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

• Planned, designed, and developed mechanical systems and mechanisms for radiation detection and particle physics research
• Designed ultra-high vacuum and cryogenic systems for research and development of novel radiation detection technology utilizing charge-coupled devices
• Designed, tested, and deployed an automatic air sampling system for radiation detection increasing capacity 400% from the previous system
• Project and engineering lead for the design and production of $150K+ radiation shielding system completed on time and under budget
• Performed 2D and 3D finite element analysis of electrical discharging, high voltage connections, and electric field visualization
• Coordinated with project management and design teams to satisfy project budgets and ensure milestones were achieved

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

• Collaborated with Building Engineers who oversee multiple complex laboratory facilities in their day to day responsibilities
• Performed an assessment of the preventative maintenance standard for backflow prevention devices and coauthored the technical report
• Contributed to the analyses and repair of engineering issues as they arose
• Inspected facility equipment and ensured correct labeling and created labels ensuring consistency with drawings, databases, and maintenance documentation
• Evaluated new facility systems and developed an equipment labeling scheme consistent with the organization’s standards
• Acquired a robust understanding of the facilities HVAC&R and control systems structure

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

• Assisted in the research of Lithium-Sulfur batteries through synthesizing novel materials and assembled and inspected coin cells for testing those materials
• Fabricated and prepared the parts and materials needed for micro-battery assembly
• Conducted laboratory tests on micro-batteries to ensure they met the quality specifications before being delivered to the customer
• Reviewed current battery designs for improvements and contributed to the development of micro-battery designs for new applications
• Designed a novel coin cell testing holder for use in environmental testing compartments

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

• Collaborated in the performance and documentation of the Hazards Analyses for a nuclear waste facility
• Assisted in writing an update for a required regulatory nuclear safety analysis document
• Performed a self-assessment of the Nuclear Safety department’s training process
• Developed study guides for the Nuclear Safety department’s training qualifications
• Worked on a multidiscipline hazards analysis team with mechanical, electrical, C&I, fire safety, criticality safety, and plant engineers.