NORMAN J. SIEDSCHLAG
*** *. **** ***** **. Apt **8 Phone: 719-***-****
El Paso, TX 79912 Email: ac0g69@r.postjobfree.com
Career Summary: 35 years experience in mechanical/civil design, facilities planning and project management. Extensive background in HVAC, controls, plumbing, fire protection, and energy projects. Applications software expertise in CAD/CAM packages such as AutoCAD and Microstation.
Professional Experience
Project Management Engineer
Program Manager for Chemical Stockpile Demilitarization
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-4005
2014 to 2015, 1999 to 2004, 1988 to 1991
-Government Shift Representative for Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant acting under authority of Site Project Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, including systems testing, approval of deviations, approval of temporary modifications, and review of performance standards.
-Senior Technical Lead Engineer for the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility for construction, startup and operation of $570M plant for destruction of chemical agent munitions.
-Systemization engineer for Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System for testing, demonstration, integration, optimization and modifications to 18 of 28 functional areas, including compressors, fuel and water systems, boilers, HVAC, fire protection, and brine reduction.
Mechanical Engineer
Civil Engineer Squadron, Holloman AFB, NM 88330-8458
2006 to 2014
- Project Engineer on $15M in construction and repair projects for support of F-16 Fighting Falcon, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper basing at Holloman AFB, including hydrazine facility, aviation maintenance units and hangar alterations/modernization.
- Lead engineer for wet pipe sprinkler and high-expansion foam systems for hangars.
- Project engineer for Direct Digital Controls/Energy Management & Control System
- Designed air conditioning systems for several facilities and provided construction oversight for installation of several mechanical systems for various facilities at Holloman AFB.
Chief, Iraqi Design Cell
US Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region Division, Southern District, Tallil, Iraq APO AE 09331
2005 to 2006
- Supervised 6 Iraqi engineers and architects to provide complete technical packages for various facilities, including police stations, army barracks, water networks, electrical distribution systems, schools, and health care centers as part of the rebuilding of Iraq.
- Prepared costs estimates for completion of $200M project to construct 42 medical centers in Southern Iraq after their construction was left unfinished.
- Prepared new designs and cost estimates for Aspen Road rework, major logistic route between Kuwait and southern Iraq.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Directorate of Public Works, Ft. Hood, TX 76544-5057
2004 to 2005
- Lead HVAC Engineer for Engineering Division responsible for repairs, maintenance, modernization, and new construction of commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities at the largest military post in the free world.
- Prepare detailed technical data packages, including CAD drawings, estimates, and specifications, for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, force protection, and other projects.
- Redesigned HVAC systems for financial office, enlisted barracks, electronic maintenance shop, gymnasium, replacing single loop digital controls with direct digital controls with LONWorks.
Rail Maintenance Engineer
High Speed Test Track, 846 TS/TGTM
Holloman AFB, NM 88330-7847
1997 to 1999
-Head of rail maintenance element for High Speed Test Track, supervising personnel and managing $1.4M budget to repair and upgrade track hardware for 50,700-foot hypersonic test track.
-Designed, fabricated, tested and manufactured components for repairing test track. Developed jigs, fixtures, and alignment and calibration stands for for precise survey and alignment of rails.
-Prepared written procedures for welding, stress relieving, and tensioning of 171-pound crane rail.
Energy Conservation Engineer
Staff Civil Engineering Office, Code N4B, Naval Station
Mayport, FL 32228-0067
1993 to 1994, 1996 to 1997
-Managed Energy Conservation Program for Naval Station Mayport, including education and public awareness programs. Developed energy conservation investment projects (ECIP). Provided training to non-technical personnel on energy usage, energy technology and conservation measures.
-Calculated energy and life cycle savings for lighting, HVAC projects, and building retrofit projects.
-Managed public awareness on energy conservation and Defense Utility Energy Reporting System (DUERS) for base.
-Prepared planning and engineering documents for natural gas pipeline project.
-Developed a program for eliminating Ozone Depleting Substances from air conditioning systems.
General Engineer/Director of Engineering
Naval Air Facility Adak Public Works Department
PSC 486 PO Box 1225,
Adak, AK 99695-1225
1994 to 1996
-Supervised PWD Engineering Branch for remote island community, preparing cost estimates, contracts, designs and specifications for facility repair and construction projects. Also managed real property accounts and facility inspections and oversaw historical preservation of areas covered under National Historic Landmark status.
-Provided engineering support to Contracting Officer for repair and construction projects, including preparing independent cost estimates and assisting in contract negotiations. Also provided construction surveillance and reviewed design changes and modifications.
-Designed repairs to petroleum pipeline and tank farm, including repairs to cathodic protection, leak detection and pipeline coatings.
-Designed repairs to concrete dam and prepared contracts for support of the dam repair project.
-Designed repairs to potable water storage tanks, dams and drinking water distribution system.
Mechanical Engineer
Navy Public Works Center
Code 425.2, P.O. Box 113, Naval Station
San Diego, CA 92136-5113
1991 to 1993
-Performed facilities planning for Navy and Marine shore facilities in southern California area, including preparation of Military Construction Project (MCP) documentation and special project documentation for new construction, repairs, and conversions/renovations of buildings and structures such as piers, runways, airfield utilities, and petroleum tanks.
-Prepared Basic Facility Requirements for Navy and Marine organizations.
-Prepared plans and drawings, risk assessments, coastal consistency determinations, categorical exclusions, and Type I and II economic analysis as part of MCP and special project documentation.
-Conducted investigations and prepared studies for medical gas system for Intensive Care Facility, aircraft fixed utility stations and refueling facilities for Miramar Naval Air Station, and ECIP documents for thermal storage for Naval Hospital San Diego.
Education
MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 1987
BS in Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 1980
Additional Skills
Arctic Engineering, Underground Storage Tank Removal/Installation, Economic Analysis, AutoCAD LT, Environmental Regulations for Hazardous Waste Generators, Energy Conservation, Facilities Planning
Experienced with Computer Aided Design packages: AutoCAD, MicroStation, SDRC Ideas
Experienced with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, MS Office