Mechanical Engineer

Jason W. Chatham

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Montevallo, AL 35115

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

205-***-****

OBJECTIVE

. HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO LAUNCH ENGINEERING CAREER IN A FORWARD-THINKING

COMPANY.

Education

. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

AT BIRMINGHAM, MAY 2009

Mechanical Designer

7/2001 - Present, CHB Mechanical

. Designed air distribution and piping layouts that were efficient yet

serviceable, quiet, avoided the space used by other disciplines.

. Evaluated buildings' peak loads then compared these to applicable

codes (typically the International Building Code and the International

Mechanical Code) to determine the driving factors in my designs.

. Produced drawings using AutoCad that met client's needs, local and

state codes, and engineer approval.

. Learned Autodesk Revit on-the-job to produce 3D models of HVAC systems

and coordinate my systems with architectural, structural, electrical,

and plumbing systems.

. Met with architects and owners to produce designs that were efficient,

functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing..

. Worked on a variety of projects with a concentration on healthcare

facilities, schools, churches, and auditoriums.

. Helped to develop and maintain an online database for storage of

construction documents and maintenance of life-safety documents.

Electrical Designer

10/2000 - 6/2001, Jackson, Renfro and Associates

. Used AutoCad to create lighting layouts and schematic wiring diagrams.

Assembly/Draftsman

10/1995 - 10/2000, Automation Technologies Industries

. Built complex machines from drawings. Most of these machines were used

in circuit board assembly lines.

. Installed wiring harnesses on machines connecting switches, sensors,

and motors to PLC controllers.

. Performed testing and troubleshooting on machines to ensure correct

and reliable function in customer's facilities.

. Designed improvements for machines that improved reliability and

lowered production costs.

. Moved to engineering department where I learned AutoCad on-the-job as

I continued to design machines and product lines.

Welder/Forklift Operator

5/1990 - 10/1995, Tubular Products Inc.

. Welded steel coils end-to-end rapidly to allow for continuous

operation of tubing mill.

. Performed a number of tests on steel and tubing to ensure quality of

product.

. Documented steel usage and tubing produced.

. Assisted mill operator in setup and operation of tubing mill.

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