Karin L. Robinson **** Bigwood Houston, Texas ****6 832-***-****
email: ******@***.***
Summary:
Mechanical Engineering background with knowledge of equipment design,
material requisitioning and fabrication of static equipment. 15+ years in
a manufacturing and an EPC environment. Proficient in AutoCAD, Compress,
Excel, Word and Access. Familiar with PV Elite, Plantview and PDS.
Knowledge of the following Codes: ASME Sect. 8, Div. 1, TEMA, B31.1, B31.3
and B31.8. Valid TWIC Card Holder.
Work History:
Mechanical Engineer 2008-2009 PME/Mustang Houston, Texas
Responsible for the complete cycle of equipment requisitioning. Performed
engineering calculations for the design of Pressure Vessels and Heat
Exchangers. Prepared equipment data sheets, coordinated work with other
disciplines. Preparation of equipment requisitions for inquiry and
purchase. Performed technical bid evaluation and clarifications of bids.
Coordinated vendor documentation reviews. Coordinated pre-fab meetings.
Plant site visits for field verification on existing equipment.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Microstation, Compress,
PV Elite, HTRI and Citadon.
Codes: ASME Section 8, Div. 1, TEMA
Senior Mechanical Designer 2006-2007 Fluor Sugar Land, Texas
Created and approved dimensional drawings. PDMS 3-D modeling.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Compress and Plantview.
Engineering Manager 2005-2006 Aitken Div. of Schuff Steel-Gulf Coast,
Inc. Houston, Texas
Complete management of the customer services, quotations, material
requisitioning, order management and department personnel. Strived to
achieve rapid quotations, quality of all products and on time delivery.
Performed engineering calculations on Pressure Vessels, Pig
Launchers/Receivers, Tee, Cone and Vertical Basket type strainers. Worked
with the shop to meet their assembly and shipping requirements.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD and Compress.
Codes: ASME Section 8, Div. 1, B31.1, B31.3 and B31.8.
Vessel Designer 2005 Dow Chemical Houston, Texas
Performed engineering design calculations on Pressure Vessels and Heat
Exchangers. Developed packages for inquiry. Reviewed vendor drawings,
calculations and documentation.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Microstation, Compress,
HTRI and Plantview.
Codes: ASME Section 8, Div. 1, TEMA
Project Manager 2004 W W Industries, Inc. Houston, Texas
Provided engineering and design calculations on projects and proposals for
Pressure Vessels and various fabricated items. Provided leadership on
projects from start to finish. Initiated change of notices and authorized
shop floor changes. Created and approved accurate dimensional drawings and
calculations and provided BOM's.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD and Compress.
Codes: ASME Section 8, Div. 1, API 650
Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager 2001-2002 Aitken, Inc. Houston, Texas
Performed engineering calculations on Pressure Vessels, Pig
Launchers/Receivers, Tee, Cone and Vertical Basket type strainers.
Reviewed customer data and specifications to provide an accurate design.
Created and approved accurate dimensional drawings, calculations and BOM's.
Initiated change of notices and authorized shop floor changes. Coordinated
projects with sales, manufacturing and purchasing for a timely delivery of
the product to customers.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD and Compress.
Codes: ASME Section 8, Div. 1, B31.1, B31.3 and B31.8.
Mechanical Designer 1997-2001 Brown Fintube Company Houston, Texas
Provided detailed fabrication design drawings of Heat Exchangers. Checked
work of other designers and trained designers. Initiated change notices
and authorized shop floor changes. Performed nozzle calculations.
Programs: Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD.
Codes: ASME Section 8, Div. 1, TEMA.
Vessel Drafter 1995-1997 Allied Industries Houston, Texas
Provided detailed fabrication design drawings of Pressure Vessels.
Data Control Technician/CAD Drafter 1993-1995 ARCO Chemical Company
Channelview, Texas
Revised P & ID's, prepared detailed drawings from sketches.
EDUCATION:
B.S. Industrial Technology, Texas Southern University