Louis Verhas, P.E. Seven Hills, Ohio 44131
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Career Objective
Professionally licensed Mechanical Engineer ready for challenging projects and satisfying
clients demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
2002
Work Experience
Senior Mechanical Engineer at JR Johnson Engineering, Middleburg Heights, Ohio
2011 - 2012
Industrial Projects: boiler feedwater pump and steam turbine installation, waste water
treatment upgrade, storm sewer sizing and layout, material handling projects, electric
motor sizing, component sizing, stress analysis using Solid Works.
Piping Engineer and Project Lead at URS, Cleveland, Ohio
2009 - 2011
Designed pipe supports for type of pipe, loads, and structural steel available
Piping layout for optimum design, simplifying supports, reducing stress, reducing
material/labor needed
Pipe stress analysis, using Ceasar II
Responsible for handing out work assignments and checking work of others.
Product and Supervising Engineer at Hose Master Inc., Euclid, Ohio
2004 - 2009
Designed metal expansion joints and corrugated metal hose to customer specifications,
ISO
standards, and EJMA requirements.
Responsible for standardizing components, sizing weldments, fixture design and
fabrication, tooling design and fabrication, providing assistance to customers and outside
sales.
Managed staff of four in product design department.
Product Engineer at Union Metal, Canton, Ohio
2002 - 2004
Designed structural steel for highway lighting, traffic control structures, and other steel
structures, as well as necessary drafting for customer approval.
Co-Op Mechanical Engineer at Alcoa, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio 1998 -
2001
Project Engineer Responsible for capital improvement projects. Designed, purchased,
and oversaw installation of projects for production improvement, safety, and material
handling.
Maintenance Engineer Engineered and designed projects to reduce and eliminate
unscheduled downtime and cost improvement projects. Documented maintenance
standard work instructions.
Activities/Achievements & Interests
Ohio Professional Engineer s License
AWS Certified Welding Inspector
SAE Formula Team, active member for three years. Involved in designing, building, and
racing of the University of Akron Formula Race Car. Team leader for drivetrain.
Specialized in drivetrain design and reliability and frame design. Gained hands-on
experience in machining, welding, fabricating, and teamwork. Competed against
approximately 120 schools annually.
Restored 1974 Chevy Nova; removed old six-cylinder and installed a self-rebuilt
small-block Chevy V8.
Technical Skills
10 years drafting experience Microsoft Office
Auto Cad 2013 Experienced in computers and networking
Solid Works Microstation, PDS, Pelican Forge, Smartplant3
Math CAD Machine Shop Skills