Experience

Reliable Controls Corporation

• United States
• Industrial Automation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Construction Engineer

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  Senior Project Engineer Reliable Controls Corporation Dec 2022 - Present (7 months) Assigned to Rio Tinto / Kennecott Copper as a senior Project Engineer for the 2023 Smelter shutdown in Magna, Utah. Duties included, • Compiling data on individual projects such as the FC & FS furnace teardown and rebuild, the Anodes East & West Refining Furnace Rebuild and several conveyors and baghouses. • Interacted with several onsite contractors, helping them compile field data for future shutdowns. Awared Kennecott's Copper Key for a job well done. Show less



PSB Industries

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineering Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

  Review daily and upcoming deadlines on all of the in-house projects. •Review and assign new projects to engineers •Schedule and chair weekly engineering meetings. •Create and update weekly engineering report. •Lead a group of 6 engineers, 2 senior designers and 3 drafters. •Provide insights into budgeting, hiring needs and training needs. •Chair a small group on ways to improve PSB’s MRP system. Review daily and upcoming deadlines on all of the in-house projects. •Review and assign new projects to engineers •Schedule and chair weekly engineering meetings. •Create and update weekly engineering report. •Lead a group of 6 engineers, 2 senior designers and 3 drafters. •Provide insights into budgeting, hiring needs and training needs. •Chair a small group on ways to improve PSB’s MRP system.



ConsultNet / Kern River Gas Transmission Company

• Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  Assigned to KRGT as Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Mesquite Meter Station project in Mesquite, Nevada. Also assigned to the Mountain View Corridor Project to evaluate vibration of pile driving actives near KRGT's two 36" high pressure gas lines and to check on construction actives near the lines. Oversight of all design aspects on projects Using P6 I updated created and updated project schedule's Coordinated activities with vendors and suppliers as well as sub-contractors while maintaining a positive relationship with them. Show less



Engineering Help Network / Tetra Tech

• Project Manager / Mechanical Engineer

  • May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Assigned to Rio Tinto / Kennecott Copper as Project Manager for Kennecott's Ball Mill upgrade project located at Kennecott's Concentrator in Copperton, Utah. Directed the inspections of three (3) Dart Box configurations as well their sumps and associated piping. As part of the feasibility study, I was instrumental in compiling information for the projects White Book while maintaining an up to date working schedule using P6. Coordinated activities with vendors, suppliers and sub-contractors while maintaining a positive relationship with everyone involved on the project. Show less



Canyon Pipeline Construction, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer / Construction Coordinator / SWPPP Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2018

  Performed walk downs of construction sites to establish the best construction plan for upsizing an existing natural gas gas system within the Salt Lake Valley. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Manager. My overall role was to gather data by observing erosion & sediment control with Best Management Practices (BMP’s) associated with construction activities to insure that Canyon Pipeline’s construction activities protected and enhanced water quality and reported on the status of compliance to upper management. I coordinate activities with vendors and suppliers and maintain a relationship with them. I communicate relevant information to all team members, such as changes in schedule and project requirements. Show less



Planet Forward / Western Refining

• Project Engineer

  • Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  As one of Western Refining’s contract Project Engineers, I was assigned a verity of different projects throughout the refinery. My projects ranged from $50K to $94 million, ranging in scope from replacing various pumps and pipe runs throughout the refinery, replacing the existing Fire Suppression System with new cement lined pipe (DIP), adding a new rail yard to demoing an API unit and adding a new BWON unit. Assisted in authorship of Western Refining’s new Fire Water Spec. Assisted Construction Manager with oversight of Fire House and QA Lab remodel which included a new 480 KVA transformer, Cooling Tower and VFD’s. During the course of my assigned projects I would write Management of Change (MOC's), perform job walks with project team, schedule model reviews when necessary, contact city inspectors, answer any RFI’s that pertained to the project and perform the project close-out. Show less



Polaris Engineering

• Italy
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  Managed all phases of assigned projects by setting the priorities and focusing the primary objectives for everyone on Safety, Quality, Schedule and Budget. I was responsible and accountable for staffing my projects with competent personnel. Performed job walks, met with customer to finalize design, chaired weekly meetings to discuss any issues that may have arisen and estimated any new work that the customer requested. Reviewed and approved all project drawings, contracts and Change Orders associated with the project. Compiled all standards, spec's and procedures being used. Oversight of fabricating four deep water training skids for Shell Oil. During the course of a project I would perform job walks with project team, schedule model reviews with the client when necessary, answer any RFI’s that pertained to the project, ordered any special material needed, oversaw the construction and performed the project close-out Show less



BES Engineering / Tesoro Refinery

• Construction Engineer

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2013

  As a Construction Engineer/Coordinator for Tesoro’s Project group, it was my responsibility to resolve the day to day challenges of planning and executing turn-around work while the units were in full operation as well as directing the work during the demolition and construction phases. It was my responsibility to resolve constructability issues, clarify engineering drawings and specifications or redesign existing drawings to accommodate construction and schedule. While there I communicate construction schedules, work sequence's, and priorities to the different contractors I managed. throughout the refinery. ranging in scope from building two 250,000 gal. storage tanks, building a new Vaper Recovery unit Scopes of Work ranged from the demolition and removal of old storage tanks, existing buildings in a contaminated area, to the rebuilding an operational diesel unit within 28 days to installing new foundations for new tanks, towers and piping systems. I supported the Turnaround Manager and shared the responsibility for the scope, cost and schedule of the work performed during all phases i.e.: engineering, development, procurement, construction and commissioning. Show less



MedCorp / Chevron Oil Refinery

• Design Engineer

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  As one of Chevrons Contract Engineers my projects ranged from $10K to $5.5 million and ranging in scope from replacing the belly plates of existing fin fans to replacing worn out valves in the Coker Unit and replacing existing Shell and Tube Exchangers within various units throughout the refinery. My duties encompass the oversight of the day to day engineering and design activities as they pertain to my assigned projects in preparation for the existing and upcoming turnarounds. My duties include the day to day scheduling activities, budgeting, performing technical bid evaluations, writing technical reviews, understanding different alloys and when to use them as well as adhering to API & ASME standards for each project. Show less



Tessenderlo Kerley Services, Inc.

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011

  As one of TKS’s contract Project Managers it was my responsibility to coordinate all of the ongoing and future construction activities for two liquid fertilization plants, it was my responsibility to oversee all ongoing engineering and construction efforts that upgraded the two facilities. Typically my projects ranged in scope from specing out and adding new truck scales, truck loadout racks to adding new liquid sulfur storage tanks, pumps, piping and valves. I also upgraded existing MCC units by adding or changing out motor control units which added more capacity to units. It was also my responsibility to oversee the current budgets for each of the projects as well as tracking and scheduling resources Show less



Engineering Help Network / Fluor Goble Services / Flint Hills Pine Bend Refinery

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  As one of Fluor’s Global Services contract Project Manager’s, I was assigned a verity of different projects within the 13th. largest refinery in the continental United States. My projects ranged from $10K to $1.7 million, ranging in scope from replacing a new BUG Water Line that ran from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to the Coker Unit to replacing existing Shell and Tube Exchangers within various units throughout the Flint Hills Refinery. As one of Fluor’s Global Services contract Project Manager’s, I was assigned a verity of different projects within the 13th. largest refinery in the continental United States. My projects ranged from $10K to $1.7 million, ranging in scope from replacing a new BUG Water Line that ran from the Waste Water Treatment Plant to the Coker Unit to replacing existing Shell and Tube Exchangers within various units throughout the Flint Hills Refinery.



Parsons Brinkerhoff

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • 2007 - 2010

  As one of Parsons Brinkerhoff’s contract Construction Oversight Engineers, I was assigned to the Jordan River Service Center remodel, as the Construction Oversight Engineer for Utah’s 2015 Light Rail Project. My duties encompassed the oversight of the day to day construction activities in the remodel of a 35 year old building which included two service pits, a wheel truing pit, a wash bay, a truck bay, an HVAC service area with a multi-level mezzanine, an inside and outside Overhead Cantenary System (OCS) as well as the construction of seven new rail lines which penetrated, passed through and raped around the building. During the course of daily issues that arose I was called upon to attend all pre-construction meetings for not only the Jordan River Service Center but also the West Valley and Airport lines which I was also heavily involved in. I was also called upon to insure that the project was built in accordance with contract documents, checked all materials and equipment before installation, completed all inspections in accordance with project specifications, perform or had performed all tests required by specifications, directed the correction or replacement of any work not in conformance with contract documents, assured that all work performed by subcontractors was in accordance with contract documents, signed and submitted a daily QC report and was on site during all phases of construction. I ensured that a set of As-Built drawings was maintained and certified that it had been marked up accurately. I issue letters of direction and non - conformance to the contractors as well as sub-contractors. I had authority on the project in all areas pertaining to contract quality control requirements. My authority include whatever measures necessary, including stopping the work if necessary, to assure compliance with the contract documents. Show less



Parsons Corporation

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • Nov 2006 - Aug 2007

  As a member of a 15 man team deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba my group assessed nearly 4 million square feet of the Navy’s assets using ASTM, API, AWS and AMSE standards. I was responsible for Piping and Mechanical systems i.e. HVAC, Conveyors, Hoppers, Pumps and valves. During my deployment I was selected for additional clearances so I could assess highly secured areas of the base. On occasion I was also called upon to brief commanding officers on the condition of their assets. As a result of team work and aggressive scheduling we finished 3 weeks ahead of schedule and saved the project nearly $500,000. As part of the same project, the group continued the assignment of selected bases throughout the continental United States. Show less

• Senior Engineer

  • 2002 - 2006

  Utilizing standard engineering techniques and analyses I performed a wide variety of engineering assignments ranging from As-Built documentation to the development of an Excel spreadsheet that calculated materials used and excavated during construction and developed baseline, impacted, proposed and as-built profiles for underground utility work performed. In the performance of my daily activities I also directed and monitored work in progress in order to maintain a high level of quality and to assure that the installation of all work performed was in accordance with the plans, specifications, and construction (ISO 9001) industry standards. During the course of daily issues that arose, I was often called upon to attend pre-construction meetings with vendors, sub-contractors and utility companies and in some cases was asked to redesign and supervise sections of construction to ensure that all safety and constructability issues were met. Show less



C&H Engineering / Valero Oil Refinery

• Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer

  • Apr 2000 - Jun 2002

  Oversaw AltairStricklands' 10 man crew for the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) and construction of Valero Oil Refineries new FCC Reactor, Power Train and piping upgrade. As the Engineer Of Record (EOR) for the Alkylation Unit I reviewed the backlog and Capital work that pertained to the unit. I wrote AFE's (Authority For Expenditure) and EWO's (Engineering Work Orders) and followed through with MOC's (Management Of Change) that pertained to the unit. When called upon I also inspected welds on prefabricated pipe assemblies, installed piping and supports. Show less