Project Engineer

• Oct 2016 - Present

Project Manager/Engineer

• 2006 - Sep 2016

Designed process vacuum systems, including multi-stage ejector systems, liquid ring vacuum pump systems, and hybrid ejector-pump systems primarily for condenser exhausting and waterbox priming applications. HEI standards used. Engineered pressure components compliant to ASME B31.1 and Section VIII. Designed structural bases for equipment compliant to ASME D1.1. Performed thermal calculations for shell and tube (designed per TEMA standards), plate and frame, and barometric heat exchangers, often for integration with process equipment. Project management of engineered systems involving primary communication with customers, adherence to project budgets by use of competitive sub-contract components and contractors, and detailed review of customer project specifications to determine compliance and necessary exemptions. Generated and executed recovery schedules where needed to meet project and customer expectations. Prepared and revised engineering documentation transmittals to customers, including general arrangement drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and project specific technical data sheets. Performed quality control/assurance inspections on engineered components with adherence to an NQA-1 styled quality system. Inspected fabricated components for dimensions, alignment, and weld appearance. Designed control narratives and wiring and logic diagrams to coordinate with electrical sub-contract suppliers. Inspected and evaluated electrical work for proper function. Supervised factory acceptance testing for liquid ring vacuum pump process systems, including data collection on performance, motor shaft alignment, process and bearing temperatures, vibration, power consumption, and noise. Configured variable frequency drives and motor starters to facilitate testing. Provided customer support service in the role of technical field advisor, including troubleshooting at domestic and international site installations. Provided on-site plant operator training. Show less