DAVID J. HESS

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Daphne, AL 36526

Home: 251-***-****

Cell: 251-***-****

Email: abkahh@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Position benefiting from well-rounded characteristics and a wide variety of

work experience, while utilizing strong technical and analytical skills.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Over eight years of engineering experience ranging from consulting and

design on container handling cranes and associated material handling

equipment to analysis of data obtained from visual and non-destructive

evaluation of industrial equipment. Strong theoretical and analytical

skills. Possess well-rounded abilities and experiences from a broad

spectrum of fields. Ability to work well with and motivate others.

Experience with international travel and working with people of other

cultures. Physically fit and accustomed to working outdoors and in

confined spaces. Experience supervising crews of technicians and

assistants in both office and field environments. Proficient in computer

programs including Word, Excel, Publisher, Risa 3D, Cosmos, and AutoCAD.

Knowledgeable of various codes and standards such as ASME, NBIC, AWS, ASTM,

CMAA, AISC, OSHA, etc.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 2000

University of South Alabama

3.04 GPA

Member of mechanical engineering honor society Pi Tau Sigma since 1999.

Attained EIT (FE) status, with consideration of acquiring PE license.

AWS CWI certification

SNT-TC-1A certification level II MT and PT, Level I UT

WORK EXPERIENCE:

TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES (formerly AITEC USA, Inc.) May 2003 to

present

Daphne, Alabama

Mechanical Engineer / Technician / Supervisor

Provide confidence in integrity and reliability of pressure part and

production assets to clients across North America. Engineer for Central

Engineering and Technology group for Pulp and Paper Division. Primary

responsibilities include performing corrosion evaluations, service life

evaluations, condition assessments, and non-destructive testing on boilers

and other equipment associated with the Pulp & Paper and oil refining

industry, performing ASME minimum wall calculations for pressure vessels,

conducting failure analyses, supervising work during plant shutdowns,

developing trend analyses, writing inspection plans for work to be

performed during mill shutdowns, using AutoCAD to create inspection

drawings, documenting and photographing inspection results, and generating

inspection reports summarizing work performed, concerns identified, and

recommendations. Utilize visual and non-destructive methods to perform

QA/QC functions on welding and installation. Specific areas of expertise

include inspection of Power and Recovery Boilers, Continuous and Batch

Digesters, Fans, Ductwork, Tanks and Vessels, Paper Machines, Yankee

Dryers, UCTADs, Piping, etc. Key projects include travel to Everett,

Washington; Loudon, Tennessee; Owensboro, Kentucky; Ontario, Nova Scotia,

New Brunswick, and British Columbia, Canada; Michoacan, Mexico; etc. to

perform on-site engineering and inspection. Certified AWS CWI; SNT-TC-1A

(in-house) level II MT and PT, Level I UT. Ultrasonic experience includes

thickness surveys, bolt testing, automated crawlers, etc.

GOTTLIEB BARNETT & BRIDGES June 2000 to June

2001

Mobile, Alabama

Consulting Engineer

Produce engineering solutions on container handling equipment for clients

worldwide. Perform structural and mechanical analysis and design of

container handling machinery and equipment, generate AutoCAD drawings,

review and edit drawings, check calculations, evaluate bid proposals from

vendors, write specifications for shore-based and rubber tired gantry

cranes. Five week travel to China to perform on-site inspection and

reporting on fabrication and assembly of cranes for the Port Authority of

Jamaica and Alabama State Ports Authority to verify compliance with

schedules, codes, standards, specifications, and client expectations.

WAL-MART SUPERCENTER June 1997 to September 1997

Daphne, Alabama

Grocery Stockman

Provide a user-friendly shopping environment for customers. Responsible

for maintaining and organizing shelf inventory in grocery section. Other

duties were to greet and assist customers, unload truck deliveries, build

item displays, work cash registers, verify freshness of products, ensure

item prices are kept up-to-date, maintain order and cleanliness of parking

lot and delivery areas, assist customers by transporting large and/or heavy

objects to vehicle.

TONE AND TAN FITNESS CENTER June 1996 to May 2003

Daphne, Alabama

Clerk / Instructor / Pool Attendant

Offer expertise in physical training and tanning to customers in a clean

and enjoyable environment. Sell tanning packages, fitness memberships, and

products to customers. Establish workout routines for members and provide

instruction on use of free weights and machines. Operate tanning beds, as

well as offer recommendations for duration and intensity of tanning visits.

Perform assorted clerical duties, including working cash register,

maintaining accurate records of sales and income, scheduling tanning

appointments, and assisting tanning customers. Responsible for facility

maintenance, including cleaning tanning beds and replacing bulbs, opening

and closing fitness center, and cleaning floors and training equipment.

Duties as Pool Attendant included administering safety rules, checking

status of memberships, and cleaning pool. Worked full-time during summers,

as well as part-time while attending university or holing other job

positions.

HARDEE'S June 1994 to August 1995

Fairhope, Alabama

Cook

Ensure that customers enjoy a fresh, delicious, and safe dining experience.

Cook food, maintain cleanliness of floors and equipment, wash utensils and

dishes, unload new inventory from trucks, maintain food storage areas,

administer safe food handling procedures, perform nightly store close-down

procedures, train new employees. Routinely performed multi-task duties in

timely manner under high-pressure conditions. Regularly and adeptly

stacked boxes weighing in excess of 50 lb. Worked full-time during summer

hours and part-time while attending high school.

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