Experience

Engineered Air Balance
• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Mechanical Engineer

  • Jul 2021 - Present


RTConsults

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nonmetallic Materials Engineer

  • Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Performed ASME RTP-1 field inspections of FRP materials and vessels from design to completion at manufacturing facilities. After completion, monitored the field installation of said components to successful installation. • Created detailed reports of inspections performed for the purpose of updating clients through all processes. • Completed API-653 inspections on above ground storage tanks by means of dry film testing and holiday testing. • Assisted lab technician to simulate time lapse of outside exposure to coatings by utilizing Q-FOG and UV machinery. Show less



Pond & Company

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2019

  PROJECT HISTORY GT Gulfway Terminal, Howard Energy Partners - Port Arthur, TX • Designed a storage facility for Gasoline, ULSD, Butane and MTBE tank to tank transfers (7,500 bbl/hr), barge loading (15,000 bbl/hr) and tank to pipeline transfers (7,500 bbl/hr). • Created Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, isometric spool drawing sets, and detailed mechanical drawing packages (IFR/IFB/IFC). • Designed valve manifold, piping (B31.4, DOT 195), line sizing and routing for product transport. • Modeled hydraulics/system curves using AFT Impulse, pipe stress analysis (Caesar II) and pipe supports selection. • Maintained equipment and instrumentation tracking lists. • Selected and sized specialty items such as strainers, pig traps, butane internal valves (NFPA 58), turbine meters, Flow Control Valves (FCV), Pressure Control Valves (PCV) and large Pressure Safety Valves (PSV). • Reviewed interdisciplinary drawing packages, clients drawing packages and working models. • Procured materials for project and prepared the Bill of Materials (BOM). API 510 Similar Service Study, Enterprise Products - Mont Belvieu, TX • Researched Deisobutanizer and Fractionation system components to determine overall system component similarity for the purpose of reducing inspection requirements. • Significantly decreased number of man hours for inspections by eliminating redundancy, non-essential components and the consolidation of documentation. • Reduced lifetime operating costs of the facility. OMES Manual Updating, Bhate Environmental - Birmingham, AL • Conducted on-site evaluation and survey of fuel storage facilities located at Point Loma, San Diego and Pearl Harbor/Hickam Airfield, Honolulu. • Located and documented paths for oil, jet fuel and diesel throughout the facility. • Updated existing P&IDs of pipelines and storage tanks. Cathodic Protection Testing, HRSD - Norfolk, VA • Corrosion testing and documentation of appropriate code. Show less



TKE Engineering & Design

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

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Designed compressor, metering, and pump stations using AutoCAD and CADWorx. • Evaluated equipment quotes from manufacturers for facility equipment. • Procurement of piping materials, pressure equipment, and valves. • Co-managed capital projects and lump sum projects. • Designed compressor, metering, and pump stations using AutoCAD and CADWorx. • Evaluated equipment quotes from manufacturers for facility equipment. • Procurement of piping materials, pressure equipment, and valves. • Co-managed capital projects and lump sum projects.



Ineos

• Switzerland
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reliability and Maintenance Engineer Intern for Fixed and Rotating Equipment

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Coordinated phase 1 scheduled overhaul of a GE Gas Turbine Cogeneration Unit. • Produced Engineering work scopes for corroded de-aerator piping per ASME Section1: Power Boilers Code, and performed Fitness for Service Evaluations on large storage tanks to maintain their integrity per API-653. Learned about Positive Material Identification Technology and proper Welding Procedures. • Executed a Gap Analysis for Utility, Flammable, and Corrosive Chemicals by evaluating piping systems, pumps, coatings, containment, inspection, and the procurement of chemicals. • Performed Engineering Technical Support to meet company/policy standards. Show less



Prairie View A&M

• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader for Senior Design Project

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  • Structured a team to design and build a robot that qualified to contend in an international competition. • Laid the foundation for future classes from Prairie View A&M to further advance the design of the robot. • Interdisciplinary collaboration with other students to achieve successful project completion. • Current team mentor. • Structured a team to design and build a robot that qualified to contend in an international competition. • Laid the foundation for future classes from Prairie View A&M to further advance the design of the robot. • Interdisciplinary collaboration with other students to achieve successful project completion. • Current team mentor.



R.I.S.E. (Research in Science and Engineering)

• Research Technician

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Managed General Electric’s ‘Jet in Crossflow’ project using Particle Imaging Velocimetry. • Compiled large amounts of lab data to create 3-D imaging of varying gas mixtures. • Repaired, replaced, and installed malfunctioning project and lab equipment (i.e. lasers for PIV). • Value engineered a cost effective concept for laser replacement with high-intensity LED’s. • Managed General Electric’s ‘Jet in Crossflow’ project using Particle Imaging Velocimetry. • Compiled large amounts of lab data to create 3-D imaging of varying gas mixtures. • Repaired, replaced, and installed malfunctioning project and lab equipment (i.e. lasers for PIV). • Value engineered a cost effective concept for laser replacement with high-intensity LED’s.



Lowe's Home Improvement

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specialized Employee

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  • Contributed to area of business development, specifically in both the electronics and lawn and garden depts. • Interacted with customers to troubleshoot issues with products unique to their situations. • Specialized in quality control, inventory management, and product placement, increasing company revenue. • Forklift certified. • Contributed to area of business development, specifically in both the electronics and lawn and garden depts. • Interacted with customers to troubleshoot issues with products unique to their situations. • Specialized in quality control, inventory management, and product placement, increasing company revenue. • Forklift certified.



Walker Engineering

• Australia
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Apprentice Electrician

  • Jun 2003 - Nov 2004

  • Studied and became technically proficient in relevant specifications such as IEC and OSHA protocols. • Assisted in the installation of a variety of equipment ranging from: manufacturing machinery such as industrial sized presses and assembly line equipment at Goodman Manufacturing, antennas at Reliant Stadium for 2004 Houston Super Bowl, to simple wall outlets in office buildings. • Developed a proficiency to work in high activity and extremely technical situations with professionals. • Studied and became technically proficient in relevant specifications such as IEC and OSHA protocols. • Assisted in the installation of a variety of equipment ranging from: manufacturing machinery such as industrial sized presses and assembly line equipment at Goodman Manufacturing, antennas at Reliant Stadium for 2004 Houston Super Bowl, to simple wall outlets in office buildings. • Developed a proficiency to work in high activity and extremely technical situations with professionals.



Owner Built Custom Homes

• United States

• Customer Liaison

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • Organized documentation regarding customer’s personal and financial information. • Arranged meetings between customers and employer. • Developed product presentations to increase customer satisfaction. • Organized documentation regarding customer’s personal and financial information. • Arranged meetings between customers and employer. • Developed product presentations to increase customer satisfaction.