STUART G. JARRATT
**** ******* ****, ******, ** *1629, 203-***-****,
acefg5@r.postjobfree.com, U.S. Citizen, Former Secret Clearance
OBJECTIVE:
Project or Process Engineering
EDUCATION:
University of Delaware, Newark, DE. B.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 1983. GPA
3.23.
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT. M.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,
2005. GPA 3.93.
STATE of CONNECTICUT. P.E. LICENSE, 2007. License #PEN.0025736.
Southwest College, San Diego, California. Paralegal Certificate, 1989.
EXPERIENCE:
SOTERA DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, Inc.,
Easton, Maryland.
Chemical/Mechanical Engineer:
Feb 2013 - Present (contract position)
. Engineering and Design for Bio-Waste to Energy Conversion Equipment
fitted into portable containers. Includes Gasification, Compression and
Drying equipment, for processing military camp waste.
. Engineering and Troubleshooting for Shower Water recycling. Equipment
includes Filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Pumps, Piping, Tanks and Actuated
Valves, fitted into portable containers for recycling water at military
camps and bases.
Siemens Energy, Inc., Thermal component Engineering Group,
Orlando, Florida. Thermal Components Engineer:
July 2011 - Feb 2013 (contract position)
. Generated design specifications, sized equipment, managed construction of
thermal components for
Gas Turbine, Combined Cycle Power Plants. Verified Designs per ASME BPVC
and ASME B31.1.
. Components include Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), Auxiliary
Boilers, Feedwater Heaters.
Columbia Energy and Environmental Services,
Richland, Washington.
Mechanical/Environmental Project Engineer:
Oct 2010 - May 2011 (contract position)
. Generated a conceptual design for proper stabilization and closure of a
nuclear waste treatment and storage facility at Hanford Nuclear Site, in
Washington State. Design included proper monitoring and treatment of
hazardous materials in accordance with Federal, State and local
regulations.
. Other duties included generating calculations and sizing components for
the Mobile Arm Retrieval System (MARS). This system uses hydraulic and
pumping equipment to remotely retrieve and consolidate radioactive and
hazardous sludge from large, outdated storage tanks, into new double
shell tanks.
Gas Turbine Efficiency, Industrial Business Unit,
Orlando, Florida.
Mechanical Project Engineer:
Jan 2010-Sep 2010
. Sized and Selected Components for Fuel Conditioning and Turbine
Efficiency Equipment, including Pumps, Control Valves, Filter/Separator
Units, Temperature and Pressure sensing devices.
. Prepared Proposals and Bid packages for new business, including estimates
for Material, Engineering, Design and Manufacturing labor.
. Sized, Selected and Procured parts for chemical water treatment units,
including feed pumps, switches, gauges, control valves.
Fuel Cell Industry:
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, U.T.C. POWER DIVISION,
(formerly INTERATIONAL FUEL CELL),
South Windsor, Connecticut. Jan 2007- Mar 2009 (contract position)
Fuel Cell Energy, Inc., Danbury, Connecticut.
April 2006- December 2006 (lay-off)
Mechanical Equipment Engineer:
. Sized, selected, procured and tested mechanical equipment used in
stationary fuel cell plants.
. Testing and troubleshooting of cooling system in latest Fuel Cell
Validation power plant units.
. Equipment design. Ensured CSA compliance for Gas Fired Air heaters and
supporting equipment.
. Equipment included electric and gas powered heaters, catalytic reactors,
pressure regulating equipment.
. Vender liaison. Technical support for customers.
John Zink Company, TODD Combustion GROUP, Shelton, Connecticut.
Feb 2002-April 2006
Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Manager:
. Coordinated design and manufacturing of low NOx Burners for industrial
boilers.
. Sized equipment, prepared P&ID's, checked and approved design drawings.
. Equipment included packaged burner units, combustion air windboxes, fuel
piping systems, burner management and control systems. Designed per
NFPA 85 and ASME B31.1.
. Vendor liaison. Technical support for customers. Projects ranging from
$20,000 to $650,000.
. Ensured equipment start-ups were completed on customer's sites, including
meeting emissions and performance guarantees.
Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation, Milford, Connecticut.
Sep 1998-Aug 2001
Mechanical/Chemical Project Engineer:
. Coordinated all aspects of design and manufacturing of industrial gas
equipment.
. Prepared Technical Proposals. Checked and approved design drawings.
Vendor/subcontractor liaison.
. Performed Heat and Mass balances, sized equipment, prepared P&ID's.
Oversaw manufacturing.
. Equipment included cryogenic air separation plants which used
refrigeration processes and distillation to produce Liquid Oxygen and
Liquid Nitrogen.
. Coordinated overhauls of Navy Low Pressure and High Pressure O2/N2
Producers and storage tanks.
. Performance testing, installation and start-up engineering at customer's
sites.
. Trained equipment operators. Technical support for customers.
Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc.,
Mar 1992-Sept 1998
Environmental Analytical Chemist/Engineer: San Jose, California.
(4 1/2 Yr)
. Ensured Hazardous wastes were classified and treated according to state
and federal regulations.
. Reviewed chemical compositions and lab data. Determined best treatment
and disposal method.
. Technical support and service to customers.
Chemical Process Engineer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(2 Yr)
. Conducted operations at a chemical treatment plant to recycle dielectric
fluid containing PCB's.
. Analyzed samples. Directed technicians in batch chemical treatment
operations.
. Scheduled customers to receive the recycled product.
Deutsch Company, Oceanside, California.
Jun 1991-Feb 1992
Applications Field Engineer: (6 Months)
. Located customers for Deutsch's line of hermetic electrical connectors.
. Negotiated with customers concerning their needs of different products,
pricing and delivery dates.
Chemical Process Engineer: (3 Months)
. Evaluated and recommended improvements to metal plating processes and
wastewater treatment.
General Legal/Administrative
Nov 1988-May 1991
. Pursued various legal career options. Developed legal research and
clerical skills as a paralegal.
U.S. Navy
Mar 1984-Oct 1988
Auxiliary Division Power Plant Officer: USS HEPBURN FF 1055, San Diego,
California.
. Supervised the operations of a 1200 psi steam power plant, including
boilers, turbine driven main engine, turbine driven generators, and many
supporting systems.
. Directed technicians in evaporator operations to produce fresh water from
sea water.
. Controlled many power plant casualties while underway. Conducted
emergency drills while in port.
. Maintained auxiliary equipment including refrigeration and air
conditioning units, steam heating systems, LP and HP air compressors,
hydraulic steering system, a diesel generator, centrifugal and positive
displacement pumps, potable water system.
Legal Officer: USS HEPBURN FF 1055, San Diego,
California. Jul 1986-Oct 1988
. Presented and Prosecuted Disciplinary proceedings on the USS HEPBURN.
. Presented Government's case in 10 Disciplinary Discharge Hearings.
. Coordinated logistics for 3 Special Court Martials.
. Conducted 2 Line of Duty, Accident, Special Investigations.
SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Navy Sea Service Ribbon,
Qualified Underway Officer of the Deck, Engineering Officer of the Watch,
CIC Watch Officer.
Completed 40 Hour OSHA HAZ WOPER Training;
Working knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, DOT, NFPA and CSA regulations; ASME Boiler
Pressure Vessel Code, and
NSF Drinking Water Standards
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
Member of Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society.
Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Active at a local church and a local choral society.
Enjoy ballroom dancing.