Engineer Project

JAMES V. CLARK

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Home: 209-***-**** • Cell: 916-***-****

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Over 13 Years of Diverse Project Engineering Experience, Specializing in Electrical, Mechanical, Process and Control

Systems Engineering

High Level of Proficiency Designing & Implementing Water / Wastewater Control & Instrumentation Systems

Excellent Customer Relationship Building Skills, with a Proven Track Record of Meeting/Exceeding Customer

Expectations, Improving Customer Retention, and Expanding the Customer Base

Ability to apply sound engineering principles and problem-solving skills to achieve success with bid-build and design-build

projects. Able to work effectively with individuals across all levels of an organization, as well as with owners, contractors,

subcontractors, and consulting engineers. Highly effective trainer for experienced and junior team members. Achieve successful

project outcomes through discipline, creativity, and logic. Selected knowledge/skill areas:

Analog/Digital Loop Development MCC Design & Implementation Single/Three Line Diagram Generation

Business Development/Growth P&ID Development & Design Specification Review & Development

Contractor Project Coordination PLC Selection & Implementation Startup & Commissioning

Construction Supervision Procedure & Process Development Staff Training & Development

Cost Analysis & Expense Control Profit & Loss (P&L) Responsibility Strategic Planning & Direction

Control Panel Design Project Lifecycle Management Team Building & Leadership

Deadfront Switchboard Design Quality Assurance (QA) Standards Testing & Troubleshooting

Field Element Selection & Design Relay Logic Design UL File Adherence & Management

Field Instrument Selection & Design RVAT Design & Implementation VFD Design & Implementation

Interconnection Diagram Generation RVSS Design & Implementation Workflow Planning/Prioritization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TESCO CONTROLS, INC., Sacramento, CA, 1997-2008

Manufacturer & Integrator of electrical equipment and control systems.

Engineering Department Manager, 2002-2008

Project Engineer 1999-2002

I&C Engineer, 1997-1999

Promoted through increasingly responsible positions, leading to management position with full responsibility for one department

consisting of thirty employees and four distinct groups (engineering, project management, drafting, and engineering support

groups). Planned and administered departmental and project budgets. Trained, mentored, and evaluated team members, providing

hands-on support as needed. Interacted directly with owners, contractors, and consultants to discuss project objectives and budgets.

Selected Accomplishments:

Contributed to improvement through increased efficiency and productivity; maintained low turnover and brought in

quality team members through effective recruiting, interviewing, and hiring techniques.

Developed standards, policies, and procedures to ensure uniform and efficient operations. Created series of committees,

including AutoCad Development, Drawing Standards, Project Management Standards, and UL Procedures & Adherence

Committees.

Significantly improved department output without significantly increasing staffing levels through the use of

standardized materials and methods of doing business. (Continued)

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Home: 209-***-**** • Cell: 916-***-****

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AMERIC DISC, Modesto, CA, 1996-1997

Compact disc & CD-ROM replication company.

Process Engineer

Maintained production throughput and ensured product quality at the highest levels, optimizing process parameters of mastering,

injection molding, plasma sputtering, and lacquer application processes. Provided technical assistance to replication technicians,

performing troubleshooting and debugging as well as workflow scheduling.

Selected Accomplishments:

Achieved minimal downtime & maximized yields by developing expertise in all aspects of compact disc engineering

despite limited former training in working with CD-ROM systems/processes.

L&A PROCESS SYSTEMS, INC., Turlock, CA, 1994-1996

Specializing in distillation, evaporation, filtration & thermal processing systems.

Product Engineer

Designed and managed tangential flow filtration system projects for food, water and wastewater processing applications,

overseeing project cycles from conception to completion. Conducted feasibility testing and developed process, hydraulic, thermal,

mechanical, and control systems designs based on ASME, ISA and TEMA standards. Performed fabrication inspections and system

commissioning; supervised installations at customer sites. Trained operators and developed technical manuals to facilitate operator

understanding. Assisted senior engineers with distillation & evaporation projects.

Selected Accomplishments:

Commissioned systems both domestically and abroad with little or no supervision while achieving 100% customer

satisfaction.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science; Mechanical Engineering Technology

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Sacramento; August 1994

Associates In Arts; Math, Science & Engineering

SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE, May 1992

Professional Coursework

Analytic Mechanics/Statics; Analytic Mechanics/Dynamics; Analytic Mechanics/Kinematics; Circuit Analysis; Computer

Aided Design; Computer Applications; Engineering Economics; Finite Element Analysis; Fluid Mechanics; Graphics &

Communications; Heat Transfer; Instrumentation & Measurement; Machine Design; Manufacturing Processes; Material

Mechanics; Properties of Materials; Thermodynamics

Honors/Awards

Army Achievement Medals (2) & Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Army

President’s Honors (2) & President’s Highest Honors (2), Sacramento City College

Affiliations & Memberships

American Society of Mechanical Engineers / Instrumentation, Systems & Automation Society of America

Technology Skills Summary

Windows; AutoCAD, Algor, Advanced Pressure Vessel, MathCAD, Excel, Access, Word

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