Power Plant Project Manager

Erick Showalter, P.E.

***** *. ***** *******, ******** Park, KS 66214

Home: 913-***-**** Cell: 913-***-****

abmtko@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To acquire a position with an emphasis on fire protection

engineering

Education: Kansas State University ( Manhattan, KS ( BSME, May 1995

Societies: Society of Fire Projection Engineers - Professional Member

Skills: Engineering: Building Codes, Project Management, Cost

Estimating, Client Relations

Software: FPE Tool, Fire Dynamic Simulator, CONTAM, C-Fast,

Auto CAD, REVIT

Fire Protection & Building Code Experience:

Fire Protection & Code Consultants ( Project Engineer and Project Manager (

Kansas City, MO. ( Spring 2007 - Present

-Utilized FDS software to examine flame spread and smoke behavior in

sporting arenas and atrium spaces

-Utilized FPE Tool software for evaluation of descending smoke layer

analysis in conjunction with timed egress analysis

-Researched building and other code requirements to recommend building

design changes, evaluate exit systems, fire resistive construction, and

smoke control system design utilizing the following codes:

. 2003, 2006 & 2009 International Building Code

. NFPA 5000 - Building Construction & Safety Code

. 2003, 2006 & 2009 NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code

. NFPA 92B - Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and

Large Areas

-Created building code equivalency request for approval by state and local

government review boards

-Composed report detailing the flame spread and heat release rates of a 28

MW stage fire in a 20,000 seat Arena

-Composed report on the Hazards, Limitations and Use of a proprietary

plastic/expanded foam building material

-Composed report on the Hazards of a power plant boiler building and

compliance with NFPA 101 Industrial Occupancies

-Performed fire and smoke modeling including the following items:

Description of the smoke control zones and system sequences,

Combustible contents evaluation, Fire Growth Curve, Smoke exhaust sizing

calculations, Maximum exhaust per vent calculations

-Developed performance based and prescriptive sprinkler and standpipe

layout construction drawings based on NFPA 13 for Light & Ordinary

Hazard occupancies for multi-level facilities.

-Researched ADA accessibility requirements for new and existing

construction projects

-Evaluated existing residential occupancy for compliance with the building

code utilizing IBC Chapter 34 scoring criteria

-Performed field surveys and life safety evaluations of existing GSA

buildings for compliance with NFPA 101 and recommend repairs

-Utilized CONTAM software to evaluate stair pressurization of smoke

resistant stair enclosures in power plant boiler building

Mechanical Contracting Experience:

Stanger Industries ( Project Manager & Construction Estimator ( Kansas

City, MO. ( Fall 2005 - Spring 2007

-Worked closely with electrical contractor to ensure the orientation of

under floor smoke detectors compliance with NFPA 72

-Coordinated with electrical contractor on location of duct mounted smoke

detectors to comply with International Mechanical Code

-Estimate and manage projects for replacement of HVAC systems in

government, manufacturing and educational facilities

-Functioned as QC Manager for NBIC R-Stamp pressure vessel repairs and

alterations

-Composed cost estimates, schedule of values, construction schedules and

project billings

Consulting Experience:

Burns &McDonnell ( Mechanical Project Engineer ( Kansas City, MO. (

Spring 2002 - Fall 2005

Mechanical

-Created construction specifications and drawings based on NFPA 110 for

emergency generator replacement in D.O.E. facility

- Developed scope of work and researched NFPA requirements for fire

protection systems: vessels, storage rooms, and bulk tanks

JP-8, Diesel and Gasoline - Processing and Delivery

-Performed audits of DESC fueling equipment on US military bases for

ability to meet environmental, safety and fuel standards.

-Determined specifications for JP-8 fuel tanks based on requirements of

NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

- Developed hazardous storage tank construction application for customer

submission

Black &Veatch ( Mechanical Project Engineer & Programmer ( Overland

Park, KS. ( Fall 1999 - Spring 2002

Power Plant Engineering

-Performed engineering for Power Plant renovation work including

facilities, equipment, piping and valves.

-Composed Laws, Ordinances, Regulations & Standards (LORS) document for new

power plant EPA approval

Computer Programming

-Developed Microsoft Excel add-in for ASME steam table using VBA

-Authored software documentation: current revision impacts, design and

structure, user manuals, and testing logs

Shick Tube-Veyor Corp. ( Mechanical Project Engineer ( Kansas City, MO. (

Spring 1997 - Fall 1999

-Worked closely with customers to meet equipment specification,

construction requirements and installation deadlines for design/build

projects involving food, chemical and pharmaceutical products

-Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve problems on new

construction and renovation projects

Contract Mechanical Engineer Experience:

TORO ( Libby International ( KEMAC Winter 1996- Spring 1997

-Processed engineering change requests and maintained component database

-Validated shop production capabilities for new product and parts

manufacturing

- Created 3-D modeling of parts for manufacturing assembly drawings

Consulting Experience:

SYS-TEK,P.A. ( Mechanical Project Engineer ( Blue Springs, MO. ( Summer

1995 - Winter 1996

-Composed reports including: cost/benefit analysis, findings of energy

studies and proposed HVAC system modifications

-Performed field surveys of industrial HVAC equipment and related controls

-Created demolition, installation, fire protection and electrical drawings

for customer review and contractor construction

Other Experience:

-Kansas Professional Engineer,

-Q Level DOE security clearance - deactivated

-NBIC training for R Stamp Quality Control manager

-SFPE Seminar: Basics of Fire Protection, Fire Dynamics Simulator, Smoke

Control and CONTAM software

-Building Code and Fire Academy Seminar: 2006 Building Code Plan Review

Project List-Fire Protection and Building Code Consulting

West Virginia University Practice Center, Morgantown WV - 2003 NFPA 101

enforced

This project involved a two-story multi use facility with Business,

Assembly and Storage occupancies. The services performed for the architect

involved calculating allowable building construction type, verifying exit

capacities, confirming communication space and atrium requirements and

handicap accessibility of the building.

Louisville Arena, Louisville KY - 2006 IBC with Kentucky amendments

enforced

This project involved a four-story arena (24,000 occupant load) with

Business, Assembly and Storage occupancies. The services performed for the

architect involved meeting with state and local officials for a review of

International Building Code (IBC) and the State of Kentucky Code

requirements, verifying exit capacities, and verifying egress travel

distances.

In addition, I composed code variance request for deleting sprinklers at

the roof of the arena, to delete areas of refuge and to permit egress

travel distance beyond the allowable limits of the IBC.

Qatar Student Housing Foundation, Al Udeid, Qatar - NFPA 5000 with local

amendments enforced

This project involved a multiply residential building student campus. The

services involve for the architect involved composing a building code

approach based on the NFPA 5000 and the International Building Code (IBC).

The project responsibilities involved developing cost effective approaches

to the building codes, working with an international design team and

presenting building code topics to individuals not familiar with the

building code.

Chapman Schools, Chapman Kansas-2006 IBC and ICC/NSSA 500: 2008 Standard

for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters enforced

This project involved rebuilding the Chapman Elementary, Middle and High

School after the tornado struck the town in June of 2008. The services for

the architect involved developing a building code approach for each school

and negotiating building code interpretations with the state plan reviewer.

The schools were Educational occupancies with accessory assembly spaces.

The state plan reviewer's position was that the assembly occupancies could

not be considered accessory do to their use outside of school hours. A

building code approach was adopted that considered the buildings as

separated mixed use with 0 hr rated separation require between the assembly

and education occupancies. Firewall separations were utilized to allow for

0 hr fire rated type IIB construction. Additional design challenges were

encountered from joining new construction to the existing buildings. This

project involved coordinating with 3 different architects (one for each

building) in 2 separate offices.

University of Oregon Arena, Eugen OR - 2006 IBC and Oregon Amendments

enforced

This project involved a three-story arena (20,000 occupant load) with

Business, Assembly and Storage occupancies. The services performed for the

project included a smoke control report. The smoke control report was

based on calculations and design considerations found in NFPA 92B -

Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas.

FPE Tool software was used to determine sprinkler and smoke detector

activation times. The arena upper bowl egress time was compared to smoke

layer descent times to ensure tenable conditions were maintained during

evacuation of the arena.

FDS Software Experience

FDS software was utilized to examine fire and smoke behavior in the

following facilities:

Iatan Power Plant, Boiler Building - FDS confirmed the smoke behavior and

building tenability for varying diameters of kerosene pool fires

Barclays Center, New York - FDS was used to confirm the behavior of smoke

in the arena and confirm the ability of the smoke exhaust system.

Oregon State Arena - FDS was utilized to confirm the time required for the

smoke layer to descend to 6 feet above the highest egress surface. The

descending smoke layer time was then compared to the egress time required

for the facility.

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