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JAMES B. KIDD

***** ****** ******* • Richmond, TX 77406

ac0oze@r.postjobfree.com • 713-***-**** (cell)

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging full time position with a company with potential for growth and professional development.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• AutoCAD 2013 and 2016 • Workflow Processes

• CADWorx 2014 • Advanced Computer Skills-Excel, Word, etc.

• CADWorx Plant Professional 2016 • Easily Trained

• NavisWorks Simulate 2014 • Dedicated Work Ethic

• Shear 97 (rebar detailing program) • Interpersonal Skills EDUCATION

1999 Graduate Katy High School-3.0

2001-2002 Houston Community College – Basic studies – 3.0 2002-2003 The Art Institute of Houston – Majored in Computer Animation – 3.0

2007-2008 The Horn Drafting and CAD Center – Received Certification in the AutoCAD Operator’s Course and the Basic Drafting Course as well as the Advanced Piping Course – Graduated top 5 in class PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saulsbury Industries – Houston, Tx.

Civil/Structural Designer I (11/2016-03/2017)

Assisted in completion of civil / structural scope for JAX LNG-NORTHSTAR Project in Jacksonville, FL. Designed foundations and steel structures to support various pieces of equipment, primarily pipe racks and trenching for site drainage. Coordinated with other disciplines to design support for pipes, electrical cable racks, instrumentation equipment; work with engineers to ensure design passed stress/load requirements; took design from preliminary stage through approval and issuing stages; created 2D design drawings and 3D models. 2

CSC Rebar, Inc. – Houston, Tx.

Project Manager (8/2015-11/2016)

Manage multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met; ensure steel conforms to guidelines set forth by customer and national standards; meet with clients and field supervisors to discuss issues; set up delivery and keep tabs on shop progress; create spreadsheets and documentation for project status; handle material takeoffs from engineering drawings; create paperwork to be used in shop and for delivery to customer; communicate with other field employees and customers; create placement drawings using AutoCAD 2016. Ventech Engineering – Pasadena, TX

Structural Designer I (3/2014-5/2015)

Integral in completion of structural scope for TTOPCO CPF Phase II located in Erbil, Iraq; design of steel and foundation structures to support refinery equipment, access platforms, and pipe racks; coordinated with other disciplines to design support for pipes, electrical cable racks, instrumentation equipment; work with engineers to ensure design passed stress/load requirements; took design from preliminary stage through approval and issuing stages; created 2D design drawings and 3D models; created material take off sheets for rebar. Key Achievements:

Assumed temporary Lead Designer roles (updating drawing logs, completion plans, attending project meetings and ensuring deadlines were met). References available upon request: