Project Manager Engineer

Eric Rigdon

**** ***** **** *****: 205-***-****

Birmingham, AL 35226 abm68m@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Talented project manager and design engineer with over 10 years of

experience in the natural gas industry. Leadership, administrative and

planning skills that focus on completing multiple projects. Strong

affinity for detailed work and results analysis. Proven ability to

communicate effectively with customers and co-workers. Trained in

Microsoft Project 2007 and Project Management tools and techniques.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

El Paso Corporation (Southern Natural Gas) - Birmingham, AL 1999-2009

Senior Design Engineer, 2008-2009

Designed facilities for gas pipeline, focusing on meter and regulator

stations. Specified and selected equipment. Participated in cost

estimating process. Evaluated designs produced by other parties to ensure

El Paso standards were met.

. Eliminated 3 month meter station design backlog within approximately 4

months, while completing several additional projects that were in

progress by applying effective project management and troubleshooting

skills.

. Organized team and defined responsibilities to streamline estimate

responses to customers from 90 days average to 30 days maximum and a

typical response time within 15 days.

. Served on a committee to review and approve regular updated versions of

the corporate measurement specification. The manual is used by the

company and its customers as the basis for station design.

. Designed a trailer mounted meter station for quick connection in the

field to save on labor costs through the year. The equipment will allow

Operations to easily continue delivering gas to customers while an

existing station is undergoing maintenance.

. Advised project managers on design issues and project concerns.

Frequently consulted because of project management background and

expertise in measurement.

Project Engineer, 2000-2008

Led teams with members of different departments and groups to complete

projects. Controlled schedule and budget of projects.

. Selected to mentor new project manager because of knowledge of project

management procedures and success in completing projects.

. Prepared and delivered presentation to teach about 20 others in the

engineering department the basics of gas measurement and facility design.

. Led project to connect Southern Natural Gas pipeline to customer storage

field. Received praise from customer for being first of several

competing pipelines to complete connection.

Design Engineer - Houston, TX, 1999

Designed measurement and regulation stations for gas pipeline. Specified

and selected equipment. Evaluated designs produced by other parties to

ensure El Paso standards were met. Reviewed cost estimates.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas -

Austin, TX 1998

Completed Engineer in Training Exam, Fundamental Engineer - State of Texas

1998

Attended several leadership seminars, John Maxwell Maximum Impact

AFFILIATIONS

. President, Hoover Black Belt Club for about 2 years

. Active in a leadership development group

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