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Mechanical Engineer Engineering

Location:
Las Vegas, NV, 89145
Posted:
May 30, 2013

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Resume:

JOSEPH I. NJOKU.

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

Las Vegas, NV 89129

Email: ************@*****.***

Phone: 702-***-****

Professional Summary

A Mechanical Engineer with experience in project management, maintenance,

production, operation, teaching, research and engineering construction. Skilled in managing a

variety of tasks and heavy schedule. A good communicator, motivator and skillful user of

computer technology such as Microsoft word and excel spreadsheet. Earns the respect, loyalty

and support of students and associates of diverse cultures.

Experience

1. Math and Physics Tutor, College of Southern Nevada, Cheyenne Campus Las Vegas, NV,

January 2010 – Present.

Enjoys helping student with diverse academic strengths to overcome their scholastic deficiencies

through one – on – one tutoring

2. Substitute teacher in math and science, Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools, Winston

Salem, North Carolina. 2005 – 2009.

3. Senior Lecturer, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. 1993 –

2005

Acted as Head of Department for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1999 -2001.

Had the experience of hiring, training, supervising, coaching and evaluating staff and students of

diverse population.

4. Chief Mechanical Engineer, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Enugu. Plans, schedules and

directs maintenance of locomotives, rolling stock (Freight Cars and Passenger Cars) and

Facilities to ensure safe and cost effective operations. Schedules testing and inspection of various

railroad rolling stock equipments to determine their capabilities and limitations. Performs data

analyses of railroad inspections to determine possible cause of railroad derailments, collisions,

and other railroad accidents and incidents and make recommendations in compliance to the

relevant Federal safety regulations.

Performs narrative reports and communicate information pertaining to motive power and

equipment for optimal and safe railroad operation throughout the eastern division under my

supervision.

Accomplished optimal Locomotive and Rolling Stock availability, safe performance, and good

management of budget.

Achievements

Maximized and sustained optimal condition of all physical facilities. Maintained high morale of

the management and staff of my department, and achieved high productivity.

Education

B. Sc, Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria . 1978

M. Sc, Building Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria . 1985

MBA, Project Management, University of Phoenix, (in progress, expected completion date:

11/08/2013)

Professional Affiliations

Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers. 1990

Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. 1990

References:

1. Dr. Mohamed Miah, Professor in Quantitative Reasoning in Business, University of

Phoenix, 7961 Deer Spring Way, Las Vegas NV Phone: 702-***-**** Email:

*****@*****.*******.***

2. Mr. Eugene Kaufman, Professor in Economics, University of Phoenix, 7961 Deer Spring

Way, Las Vegas NV Email: ********@*****.*******.*** Phone: 702-***-****

3. Mr. Daniel Stark, Professor in Leadership in Business, University of Phoenix, 7961 Deer

Spring Way, Las Vegas NV Email: *****@*****.*******.*** Phone: 702-***-****

4. Dr. Charles C. Okeke, Professor of Economics, and Dean, School of Education,

Behavioral & Social Sciences, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas. Phone: 702-651-

7425 Email: *******.*****@***.***



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