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Structural Designer

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
August 23, 2016

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Christopher Bui

**** **********, *******, ***** *****

Cellular 832-***-****, E-mail acwat6@r.postjobfree.com Summary

With 19+ years of experience in the oil & gas sector, I have worked as a Drafter, Detailer, Designer and Lead Designer. With professional work experience in multiple disciplines such as structural, electrical, mechanical and piping. I have successfully completed projects on time and on budget while providing support throughout project life cycles. I am seeking a position where I can fully utilize my experience and skillset to benefit the team’s objectives. Additional, I am looking for a company that fosters for professional and personal growth. Skills and Specialized Knowledge

• Computer Aided Drafting (ACAD)

• Microstation V7.1

• FrameWorks

• PDMS Design/Draft 11.6 & 12.0

• Field/Service (Oil-Rigs)

• Arc-Gis

Professional Experience

Aker Solutions, Houston, Texas 2009- Present

• Structural Designer/Detailer: Utilized PDMS Design/Draft to develop detailed structural design drawings for fabrication of offshore and onshore drilling mast, derricks, racking board, crown, drill floor, substructures, pipe supports, cable tray supports, cage ladders, platforms, etc.

• Structural Lead: Led a team of designers to make sure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Provided support throughout project’s life cycle. Checked design drawings for accuracy and made sure they met specifications and industry standards before releasing for detail and fabrication. Worked with customers to make sure that designs met their requirements. Answered all fabrication and erection questions in a timely manner to prevent delays.

URS Washington Division, Houston, Texas 2007- 2009

• Civil/Structural Designer: Worked with a team of engineers to design concrete and steel supports for equipments such as pipe racks, exchangers, vessels, and other petrochemical and refinery related equipment. Utilized Arc-GIS to create map plan drawings to locate plant facilities. Worked closely with clients to ensure all design met specifications and standards.

MH-Pyramid Aker Kvaerner, Houston, Texas 2006- 2007

• Structural/Hydraulics Designer: Developed detailed structural design drawings for fabrication of offshore and onshore drilling rigs, mast, derricks, racking board, crown, drill floor, substructures, etc. Produced as-built drawings for drilling rigs with hydraulically raised mast and substructure, as well as, control panel, hose / fittings schematic and HPU.

• Field Designer: Traveled to job site to resolve issues involving structural assembly or structural damage that occurred during transport. Thus providing the best on-site solution. Collaborated with engineers during design and supervised rig-welders to ensure work is done safely and according to design. Stayed on the job site until work is completed and clients are satisfied.

• Hydraulics Technician: Raised and lowered hydraulically erected rigs in yard and on location. Trouble-shooting and repairing problems in hydraulic system.

Confidential

LP Engineering, Houston, Texas 2005- 2006

• Structural Designer: Responsible for drafting of steel, concrete pipe racks and equipment supports such as exchanger foundation, vessel foundation and horizontal drum foundation for petrochemical plants and refinery. Utilized AutoCAD for all steel and concrete drawings. Airtech/ ACAD Operator 2003-2005

• Created electronic drawings on ACAD from designers’ hand drawings.

• Updated red-lines after drawings are returned from checker.

• Ensured all drawings met quality standards and dead lines. First South Utility and Construction/ ACAD Operator and Net-work Admin. 2001-2002

• Created electronic drawings and mapping of underground fiber optic cables.

• Teamed with SWB engineers to create the best possible cable layout solution.

• Updated red-lines before sending to engineers for approval. Parker Media/ 3D Designer 2000-2001

• Designed 3D models of Dell computer for “Quick Startup Manuals”.

• Rendered images to Photoshop for illustration.

• Collaborated with Dell’s technical writing staff to create documentations for illustration. Syntron/ ACAD Operator and PCB Board Design 1996-1998

• Worked with a group of electrical and mechanical engineers to create drawings of parts for CNC production.

• Corrected CRF’s and submitted them to documentation.

• Created detailed isometric assembly drawings of various parts for warehouse assembly. Education and Training

• Aveva PDMS Piping and Mechanical - Certificate.

• Hands-on hydraulic training and troubleshooting seminar to raise and lower FMLR oil rigs.

• Drafting and designing class for steel and concrete foundation for refinery and petrochemical plant.

• Executrain of Houston Computer School: Microsoft Certified Professional - Certificate

• Houston Community College: completed 24 credit hours.

• Mayde Creek High School: two year college level ACAD classes – Diploma



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