David Watson Email & Phone Number

United States

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Assigned to the in-house design engineering group to provide the design and evaluation of mining equipment (pumps, conveyors, furnaces, screening equipment), process systems, and structures in support of operating industrial sand mines to optimize plant yield, enhance plant safety, incorporate technological enhancements and industry improvements, and to upgrade degraded equipment.• Develop detailed cost estimates for design and construction of small and large scale projects for operating costs and capital budgeting purposes. Review vendor/contractor scopes, budgets and technical data for purposes of vendor selection, scheduling and budgeting.• Oversee the construction of new plant builds and plant modifications performed internally by plant staff and externally by contractors. Supervise and support turnover to Operations by conducting plant/system startups as part of an integrated engineering & process team to optimize plant availability and production.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Assigned to the in-house design engineering group to provide the design and evaluation of mining equipment (pumps, conveyors, furnaces, screening equipment), process systems, and structures in support of operating industrial sand mines to optimize plant yield, enhance plant safety, incorporate technological enhancements and industry improvements, and to upgrade degraded equipment.• Develop detailed cost estimates for design and construction of small and large scale projects for operating costs and capital budgeting purposes. Review vendor/contractor scopes, budgets and technical data for purposes of vendor selection, scheduling and budgeting.• Oversee the construction of new plant builds and plant modifications performed internally by plant staff and externally by contractors. Supervise and support turnover to Operations by conducting plant/system startups as part of an integrated engineering & process team to optimize plant availability and production.

Fort Mill, Sc

As Responsible Engineer, perform plant support of operating nuclear power plants including but not limited to conducting site visits for assessment of existing systems and equipment conditions, creating and reviewing engineering change modifications, performing engineering studies and reports, cost estimates and schedules, and proposal development. Specific duties include creating Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), sizing piping and control valves, writing equipment specifications, revising System Design Descriptions and preparing plant Engineering Change Packages.

Savannah River Site, Aiken, Sc

Performed pipe stress calculations; generated guidelines, procedures and technical guidance documents for the pipe stress analysis, pipe support design and equipment seismic qualification groups on the MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility Project. Evaluated unique problems and developed solutions for use project wide through calculations, code interpretation and research. Worked directly with the Lead Technical Specialist to assist in matters of pipe stress analysis, pipe supports design, equipment seismic reviews, program development and nuclear code compliance. Mentored and provided guidance in the use of CAESAR II piping analysis software, seismic and thermal analysis of piping systems, pipe support designs, equipment qualifications and field related design issues. Interfaced directly with site construction to resolve design and constructability issues. Applied and provided interpretations for design codes and technical guidelines, i.e. AMSE B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME Section III, AISC N-690, AISC Steel Construction, AWS D1.1.

Barberton, Oh

Performed stress and flexibility analysis on piping systems, structural members, vessels and equipment associated with coal fired boilers and environmental systems.* Calculated loads and load distributions of piping systems, vessels and equipment.* Designed pipe supports and provided technical advice for fabrication and installation.* Maintained a working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as B31.1 and B31.3.* Coordinated with colleagues and the project team to solve design concerns during construction, start-up and operation.* Reviewed and marked-up engineering drawings and documents.

Performed stress and flexibility analysis on piping systems for steam, water, hydraulics and other services in the steel making, chemical process and bio-fuels industries.* Worked with engineers and draftsmen to design and layout piping and pipe support locations.* Sized and selected pipes, pumps, motors and vessels.* Researched and wrote equipment and materials specifications. Applied applicable codes and standards such as B31.1 and B31.3.* Reviewed and marked-up engineering drawings and documents.* Interfaced with customers and vendors.

United States

Redesigned engineering schematics and assisted with consulting projects.* Updated facility piping and equipment drawings for retrofit and / or change in service.* Worked directly with engineering consultant to solve customer questions and integrate design concepts.

Sergeant (E5) – Honorable DischargeU.S. Marine Corps, Cherry Point, NC 2002 - 2003USMC, Futenma, Okinawa, Japan 2000 - 2002Supply Chief Managed ordering, tracking and delivery of repair parts and equipment for entire detachment, required daily communication with section chiefs, senior level command and vendors.RADAR Chief Supervised the work and training of up to eight RADAR technicians. Responsible for daily communications with Air Traffic Controllers and senior level command to ensure safe and reliable airfield operations.Test Equipment Chief Initiated and structured the primary system for replacement and repair of over $500,000 of electrical test equipment.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Minor in Architecture.

Aa, General Education

Attended while activy duty Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa Japan.