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Principal Civil / Structural Designer

Location:
Katy, TX
Salary:
Negotiable
Posted:
September 04, 2015

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Larry H. Arnold, Principal Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer

***** **** ***** *******, **** TX 77494

907-***-**** ~ acrjcv@r.postjobfree.com

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Principal Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer

Mr. Arnold is an experienced Principal Civil/Structural/Architectural Design professional with a successful track record of delivering projects across a range of process plant upgrades, module design / fabrication and field design implementation. He specializes in 3D modeling with a hands-on technical approach that recognizes engineering and design as a multi-disciplined field with significant challenges and promotes an approach that goes beyond project guidance and industry best practices. By working directly with all members of the project team to address unique technical challenges, Mr. Arnold helps build long-term solutions to addressing engineering, fabrication and construction concerns. KEY COMPETENCIES

AutoCAD 2013

Bentley Pro-Structures V8i SS4

CADWorx 2013

Projectwise V8i SS4

Navisworks Manage 2013

Faro Scene 5.0 <

Kubit Pointsense Plant

Microsoft Office 2013 Applications

ConocoPhillips SAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CH2M HILL Alaska Inc. December 2013 – Present

Principal Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer

Business Development – Lead designer on double wide incinerator module for North Slope field owner/operator. Showcase 3D models to clients, fabricator, and third party contractors to establish equipment locations, sizes and requirements. Engage weekly with all parties to establish and update schedules/budget for target completion date.

ExxonMobil - Point Thomson Development

Lead Designer

o Establish and conduct weekly designer meeting amongst all disciplines to coordinate equipment locations, penetrations, resolve issues and update status to project management o Responsible for producing and maintaining architectural/structural 3D models of roof platform, 2 modules, stairs to roof, connecting platforms and piles o Implement non routine and complex design solutions for platforms and roof access due to client request and the unique geographical location of project site to arctic ocean o Standardize connections in superstructure for consistency and ease of fabrication o Extract architectural/structural plan, elevation, and detail drawings from 3D models as deliverables for construction

o Responsible for progress, status & performance within approved budget and scope o Review manufacturer and fabricator’s drawings for conformance with contract and client specifications

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc – Kuparuk River Unit

Lead Designer

o Established footprint of interconnecting walkways and platforms between switchgear and generator modules

Larry H. Arnold, Principal Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer 25401 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy TX 77494

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o Developed working 3D models of platforms, stairs, walkways, tie-in to existing facilities, and pipe/cable tray supports

o Laid out site plans for interconnecting platforms and walkways, tie-ins to existing structures, stair locations and underground utilidoor locations

ExxonMobil – Point Thomson Development

Steel Detailer

o Reviewed engineering drawings for constructability, and provided schedule and budget estimate for detailing, including BOM’s

o Developed CAD drawings for use in heavy haul (103 ton) module fabrication o Resolved discrepancies in engineering design drawings and streamline steel connections for implementation into fabrication and erection of module, saving client time and money o Organized and reconciled steel materials to meet pre-purchase requirements CH2M HILL Alaska Inc. May 2012 – December 2013

Design Automation Technician

o Responsible for installing, administering, licensing and maintaining the complete suite of Autodesk, Bentley and engineering analysis tools for the Alaska user group o Acted as single point of contact in Alaska for Autodesk technical / training questions, recommendations, customizations and work flow implementation o Conducted AutoCAD / Bentley Pro-Structures SS3 training courses for beginners to advanced users, including tips / tricks and custom app-loads and lisp routines. o Operated Leica C-10 and Faro Focus laser scanners at remote facilities and off shore platform in order to provide designers and engineers with 3D point clouds for design, as-builting and measuring of existing facilities

CH2M HILL Alaska Inc. (Formerly VECO Alaska Inc.) March 2005 – May 2012 Senior Structural/Architectural Designer

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. – Pipeline Integration Team / Capital Projects Lead Designer

o Responsible for producing and maintaining working architectural/structural 3D models o Provided input to manpower requirements

o Prepared detail and layout drawings/sketches for complex and unusual designs o Provided conceptual input to projects during planning stages o Interfaced with other disciplines, clients, vendors, and project management staff to support projects

o Reviewed and approved fabricator shop drawings for accuracy and consistency within project scope

o Provided schedule, budget and progress updates weekly to project management o Responsible for providing field with solutions to unusual pipeline integration/tie-in’s to existing facilities and pipelines

ENI Petroleum – Nikaitchuq Onshore/Offshore Facilities Steel Detailer

o Provided shop fabrication drawings for heavy haul (95-105 ton) modules o Developed plans, elevations, sections, details, erection and piece drawings for stairs, walkways, Larry H. Arnold, Principal Civil/Structural/Architectural Designer 25401 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy TX 77494

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platforms and tank farms

o Attended weekly status/progress meetings with client representative to review design discrepancies and provide fabrication solutions

o Produced material take-offs, bills of material, and cut lists to local steel vendor for large steel orders

o Responsible for reconciling client purchased steel with shop purchased material VECO Alaska Inc. August 2003 – March 2005

Mechanical / Structural Field Engineer

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. – Alpine Capacity Expansion Installation Field Engineer

o Redlined drawings to provide installation team with accurate information in order to align old structures and pipe routings with new structural facilities and pipe routes o Prepared piping hydro test packages to ensure pipe spools were fabricated and conformed to client specifications

o Responsible for providing structural and piping foreman with design solutions to installation discrepancies in engineer’s design

o Developed lifting plans for truck-able module/platform installation o Created engineering/construction change documents o Provided field sketches for temporary pipe routing and structural supports VECO Alaska Inc. May 2001 – August 2003

General Maintenance Technician III

o Removed and replaced radiators across BP’s North Slope facilities o Operated Volvo L-70 Front end loader

o Fabricated components for transformers and transformer skids o Performed pipe fitting and buried cable replacements o Responsible for turbine cleaning and maintenance during plant shutdowns working directly under the supervision of GE representative

o Member of team responsible for demobilization of pilot project facility including modules, walkways, pipe, electrical, stairs, handrail and tanks EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

A.S. Architectural Engineering Technology

University of Alaska Anchorage

2001 – Alaska North Slope Heavy Equipment Operator certificate

2005 – Completed level 4 Bentley Pro-Structures training

2013 – Completed level 2 Bentley AutoPLANT certified trainer

2014 – Completed level 4 Intergraph Cadworx training

2014 – Completed level 2 Intergraph Frameworks training



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