Joel Slayter
MOSS POINT, MS *9562 US
Phone: 228-***-****
**********@*******.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over 35 years of marine CAD design engineering Vessels types: Military – LHA, LHD, LPD, CG, DDG, DD, LCS, JHSV, Coast Guard Cutters, Air Boats, Oil and Gas – Oil super tankers, Drill ships, Semi-submersibles, Tension Leg Platforms, Drill Tenders, Jack-up barges, Jack-up drill vessels, Oilfield serves vessels Civilian - Asphalt tankers, inland barges, ocean barges, dredge barges. Crane barges, Tug boats, Articulated tug and barge units System design: Pipe – Drain and sewage, water, oil, hydraulic, Freon, vacuum, instrumentation, radar HVAC – complete systems, all types and requirements Mechanical – All equipment used in every system on ship from creation thru warranty Structural – Naval Arch steel and aluminum as well as jointer construction Appurtenance – Outfitting, foundations, stairways, hatches, doors, accesses and specialties Design tools: AutoCAD, Intergraph, Ship Constructor, Navis, Rebus, Tri-bond, Foran, Autotrol (predecessor to Autocad) Office tools: Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and several custom built systems. As well as the ability to read and understand the contractual requirements, the procedures and legal liabilities of the engineering data incorporation and issuance. Schedules: Primavera (P3), Timberline, and (MS) projects Construction: Many a day of travel and on-board vessel dealing with the construction of data created. Upstream: Product development from concept upstart on thru delivery of new multi-million dollar delivery.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Designer IV
Ingalls Shipbuilding - Pascagoula MS
August, 2016 August, 2017 (1 year) Planning Yard Services
Responsibilities to update and incorporate modernization of CG/ LHA and LHD class vessels
This activity requires wide base of knowledge in multi-disciplines
Primary duties include the creation and incorporation of ship alterations
This includes concept, development of data and drawings, ship-checking (US and abroad), to approval of final product incorporation
Interface with multi organizations include but not limited to company divisions, client, vendors, sub-contractors and suppliers is a common daily activity
Designer IV
Avondale/Ingalls Shipbuilding - New Orleans, LA
February, 2016 August, 2016 (6 months)
Team member of a small group of designers with the specific purpose to improve and bring the LHA and LHD engineering data current
Using Intergraph, Navis, Autocad, Bluebeam and other softwares, we developed a new design and data base from the old 1980 CAD data to the ship constructor 2017 with success.
Freelance Designer/tech writer
JMS support designs
March, 2015 January, 2016 (10 months)
Self-employed working from home, I assist various small jobs dealing with local and international markets
I creating fabrication drawings, layout sketches, pipe spool drawings and tech writings
Assisting with tech drawings, writings, CAD models and presentations needed for new products development and introduction
Sr Designer
Houston Offshore Engineering - Houston,TX
October, 2012 March, 2015 (2 years 5 months)
I performed Appurtenance (primary) and Structure (secondary) roles for multiple contracts including TLP’s, Spurs, and Semi’s
This period was most R&D with things confidential (not for discussion) assist management from concept and feeds to finish projects
Drafting and design from sketches, 2-D, 3-D design, system design diagrams, detailed fabrication drawings for new construction to rig modifications, repairs and upgrade including structural, piping supports and systems integration.
Sr Design Principle
HOE/AMEC/MWCS Dubia, UAE
January, 2012 October, 2012 (9 months)
9623685 IMO Texas Ocean Oil Tanker MWCS 318563 tons
Primary support to AMEC-Oil & Gas: Americas, Structural, Piping and Mechanical lead field engineer for EPC-1 Project MARINE WELL CONVERSION SYSTEM / Emergency Offshore Deep Well Recovery Vessel – Exxon, Shell, Chevron, Mobil, BP – joint owners
+$Billion project (Pre-stage separation refinery on vessel) Project Consultant of Piping and Structural modifications activities. Interface with team members, and subcontractors concerning technical and other related issues
Directly assist and support fabrication and installation jobs for structural and piping as required
At client request, I inspected, checked and coordinated the technical interpretation of design prior to special scheduled work activities
Performed daily inspections and construction monitoring for weekly progress meetings
Maintain data, photo records and all other pertinent information and documentations for duration of contract.
Lead Designer JHSV project
Austal Shipbuilding Mobile, AL
October, 2009 January, 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Multiple roles as lead designer and appointed as chief field engineer for HVAC and associated piping systems
Responsible for incorporation of engineering system design, modeling, fabrication and commissioning, diagrams to regulatory issues
Work activity included not only all aspect from concept to completed vessel delivery but vendor support from purchasing thru operational systems.
Lead Designer LSC project HVAC
Austal Shipbuilding Mobile, AL
October, 2008 October, 2009 (1 year)
US Navy All Aluminum LCS gas turbine-water jet powered Tri-Hull
Responsible for systems design, equipment specifications & requisitions, as well as all HVAC documentation and construction detail drawings to regulatory bodies and subcontractors
Field engineering and construction support, duties to include all change orders and ship modifications.
Lead Designer JHSV project
Austal Shipbuilding Mobile, AL
October, 2009 January, 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Multiple roles as lead designer and appointed as chief field engineer for HVAC and associated piping systems
Responsible for incorporation of engineering system design, modeling, fabrication and commissioning, diagrams to regulatory issues
Work activity included not only all aspect from concept to completed vessel delivery but vendor support from purchasing thru operational systems.
Lead Designer LSC project HVAC
Austal Shipbuilding Mobile, AL
October, 2008 October, 2009 (1 year)
US Navy All Aluminum LCS gas turbine-water jet powered Tri-Hull
Responsible for systems design, equipment specifications & requisitions, as well as all HVAC documentation and construction detail drawings to regulatory bodies and subcontractors
Field engineering and construction support, duties to include all change orders and ship modifications.
Special Project Lead
Beacon Maritime: Orange TX & Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico
October, 2007 October, 2008 (1 year)
Structural, Piping, HVAC, and Mechanical
Technical Advisor to project team for contract negotiations with Mexican Government Oil Administration, Pemex Offshore Drilling Projects
Rig inspections in Bay of Campeche and Corp meetings in Ciudad Mexico
Special Projects:
Concept Design of new shipyard for Orange Island, LA
Concept Design of four leg shallow water jack-up rig.
Concept Design of drilling barge swamp based mud propulsion system
Concept Design of graven dock using surplus river flood pumps
Designed and fabricated three barge floating bridge, bridge moved only 8” on Orange TX end during class 4 hurricane.
Assistant Project Manager / Engineering Coordinator
Beacon Maritime: Sabin and Orange, TX
October, 2005 October, 2007 (2 years)
Sonja Offshore Jack-up Drill Rig during conversion: duties included oversee all activity of construction, including engineering, purchasing, logistics, fabrication, testing and commissioning up to turn over
Lived on vessel till project was complete