VP of Electrical Engineering

• Jul 2013 - Present

Lead Electrical Engineer

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

• Electrical Consultant for Petroquest assisting with the upgrade of utility service to allow for the expansion of the Hunter and Harris Well sites in South Texas. • Ventura Foods: Engineering and design for the replacement of an overloaded pole mount transformer bank with a single padmount transformer.• Ventura Foods: Engineering and design for the replacements of a standby generator for the main office and relocation of the existing generator to maintenance shop. • Catalyst Recovery of LA: Establish new utility service drop to support an electrical upgrade at their facility. Size and specify switchboards and MCCs for the electrical expansion. • Crosstex: Lead Electrical/Instrument Engineer for the addition of a RTO unit at the Eunice Plant.• Crosstex: Project Manager and Lead Electrical Engineer for the addition of an amine treating unit at the Gibson, LA plant.• Facilitated multiple Engineering Proposals and Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates for various projects and prospects.• ConocoPhillips: As-Built the Electrical installation at the Koopmann Facility. Generated Arc Flash Report for the existing installation using ETAP.• ConocoPhillips: Engineering and design for the complete Electrical Installation at the Cuero West facility including Power, Lighting, Grounding, and Cable Tray plans as well as Area Classification and Arc Flash Report. • ConocoPhillips: Engineering and design for the complete Electrical Installation at the Karnes Central Delivery facility including Power, Lighting, Grounding, and Cable Tray plans as well as Area Classification and Arc Flash Report. • Orion Engineered Carbons: Electrical Engineering and Design for the addition of Reactor 3 at the Ivanhoe Plant.

Senior Electrical Engineer I

• Jan 2008 - Mar 2012

• Electrical Lead Engineer for various projects for clients including Chevron, Swift Energy, EPOP(EXCO), Exterran, ATP and others.• Parker Drilling Liberty Rig: Completed the Engineering and Design for the complete cable tray, lighting, and grounding packages. Performed Lighting Calculation for normal and emergency egress lighting using Visual Lighting Software.• Parker Drilling Rig 273: Completed the engineering and design for the complete power plans, grounding and lighting. Performed Lighting Calculation for normal and emergency egress lighting using Visual Lighting Software.• Parker Drilling Rig 107: Completed Area Classification Plan per API RP500; Performed Short Circuit and Arc Flash study using ETAP.• Designed electrical installation package for two diesel backup generators with automatic transfer switch.• Performed Load Flow, Short Circuit, Device Coordination and Arc Flash studies using ETAP for multiple projects to model existing and new electrical systems.• Designed electrical installation package for a Water Source Well including the Power, Lighting, Grounding and VFD Building design.• As-Built Williams Comp. Station 145 Electrical, Grounding and Area Classification Plans.• Designed GaiTronic Page/Party and Fire and Gas Alarm System for Chevron Platform and Living Quarters.

Electrical Engineer II

• Feb 2005 - Jan 2008

Electrical Lead Engineer for various projects, under the supervision of registered P.E., for clients including Westlake Chemical (Geismar Vinyls), BASF, Total, Hunt Refinery, Shintech, IMTT , ExxonMobil, Chevron, Motiva and others.· Modeled complete electrical systems and performed coordination and Arcflash studies using SKM Power Tools.· Worked productively with a design team consisting of an Electrical Engineers, Electrical Designers and Drafters· Performed Area Classification study based on NEC.· Developed temporary power plan for required construction power.· Participated in project planning and scheduling meetings.· Updated Electrical Drawing Books· Created an inventory report of a client's Substation.· Checked various electrical packages.· Assisted procurement, expediting and drawing reproduction as needed.· Interfaced with Civil, Piping, Mechanical, Process and Instrumentation on various projects to insure there were no conflicts or interferences with the Electrical design.· Reviewed Electrical Contractor Bids.· Knowledgeable and familiar with the National Electric Code.· Created specifications for MCCs, Transformers, Switchgear, Heat Tracing, etc.· Performed voltage drop and cable pull tension calculations.· Sized cable and conduit according to NEC and voltage drop requirements.· Reviewed and approved vendor drawings for switchgear, transformers, MCCs and other equipment purchased on various projects.· Performed estimates and Front End Scope Development for potential projects.· Factory Witness Tested 10MVA 34.5kV-13.8kV Transformers· Managed and updated electrical load list for various projects.· Interfaced with clients and led electrical project meetings with client.

Electronics Technician

• Jun 2004 - Oct 2004

· Performed small component repair on electronics used in the vending industry.· Collaborated with outside company to have circuit boards manufactured for test equip.· Created diagrams and instructions for assembling harnesses used in vending machines. · Performed small component repair on electronics used in the vending industry.· Collaborated with outside company to have circuit boards manufactured for test equip.· Created diagrams and instructions for assembling harnesses used in vending machines.

Electrical & Instrumentation CO-OP

• Aug 2003 - Jan 2004

· Prepared plan to shutdown both substations @ PCl3 for preventive maintenance.· Verified and updated spec. sheets for the majority of XVs @ PCl3· Entered past class 3 interlock inspection records into R.I.P.· Ensured test and calibration equipment was certified and calibrated properly.· Implemented write protection on all Class 1, 2 & 3 interlock final control elements @ PCl3.· Labeled majority of class 1&2 final control elements & hardwired relays in unit.· Added visual inspection of final control elements to test procedures for class 1, 2, & 3 interlocks.· Helped verify that existing test procedures and test records meet new interlock guidelines.· Created operating procedure 4.7.7 "Provox Communication Malfunction"· Contributed to E&I planning for shutdown and day to day events.· Assisted and observed Interlock testing.· Updated and distributed electrical drawings.

Student Worker

• 1999 - 2004