WILLIAM K. HERRON

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To whom it may concern;

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and submit my resume for employment opportunities that you have at your firm. As you will see in the enclosed resume, I have a very strong background in Mechanical Engineering and Design. I believe that I could make a significant and valuable contribution in your firm due to the fact that I have over 22 years of professional Mechanical Engineering experience with the ability to complete projects large and small and see them through to completion with the ability to project manage, design and implement with minimal supervision. I have Petro-Chemical, Marine, Department of Defense and Department of Energy experience. I have worked with existing governing bodies with various projects such as A.B.S., U.S. Coast Guard, NAV SEA, NAV AIR, Lockheed, General Dynamics, Northrup Grumman, Rolls-Royce North America, U.S. Navy and OSHA

I am good at administration and teamwork. I have also managed production tasks of all volumes. I like being a part of a dynamic organization, and I am looking for that next opportunity. I am trained as a team player, with the use of the latest software and equipment, government and commercial safety procedures. I Work well with others; take and implement orders efficiently, established record of meeting deadlines and contract requirements.

I have just completed a six month contract in New Orleans LA., Tacoma WA. for the U.S. Navy on the Ship to Shore Connector, and the MK-6 projects where I served in the roll of Sr. Mechanical Engineer and managed a professional team of five members, Auto-Cadd operators, designers as well as jr. engineers. My scope of work included, piping, process equipment, matirial handeling equipment and procedures, specialized scientific research equipment, pumps and filtration for fuel, water, HVAC, hydraulics and other systems in most matirials. I have also been the company representative to all governing and regulative entities as well as project management and construction supervision.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my education and experience will be helpful to you.

Thank you for your time and consideration

Sincerely,

William K. Herron

QUALIFICATIONS

I am fully trained in all versions of Auto Cad starting from Auto Cad 11 too Auto Cad 2017, Micro station, Solid Works, 3-D, Pro-E, Pro-Pipe, Cad-Cam, Versa-Cad and many other software packages such as Maya, Alias, Motion Builder for Automation of parts in a 3-D environment. Building 2-D and 3-D libraries for drawing made easy. Also I am trained in Intergraph, Release 14, Structural Design, Marine design and drafting, Mechanical Design, Macintosh, Adobe Photo shop, Adobe Illustrator, Mini Cad, C++, Visual Basic, Plasma cutting programming, Hydro-Cutting programming, Laser-Cutting programming, 3-D Modeling (Fortran), I.S.D.P. I am also professionally trained and certified by Ship Constructor in their latest versions.

I have approximately 2500 hours of 2015-2017 Ship constructor experience. I have also successfully completed various software package courses sponsored by U.N.O Naval Technology Institute.

I attended numerous classes on proper operations and characteristics of shipyard equipment provided by employers and vendors, Catapillar, MIT, Wartsila and many others. I have on the job training of welds and welding symbols used most frequently. I have also worked extensively with Aluminum, Stainless Steel and fiberglass fabrication on the C-7 and the Ship to Shore Connector project,(2014),for Textron, and at Avondale shipyards in Louisiana for the LPD 17 project, Marranett Marine projects,(2012),LCS-1, LCS-3, LCS-5. I also know general shipyard electrical procedures and I have 30 days of safety and operations training provided by U.S. Coast Guard, OSHA and A.B.S.and copleted and certified.

I have been trained in the latest propulsion systems, TIER 1-3, bow thrusters, Thrust Master of Houston Texas.

WORK EXPERIENCE

From June 2014 to July 2017

Private Engineering Consultant

Various Marine projects for various contractors on short term projects. Drawing package review, design modification reviews, vendor and equipment selection, project management specializing in propulsion systems and requirements.

I have been invited to preconstruction and preliminary design meetings as a contributing consultant for both commercial and government projects.

Jan. 2014 May 2014

Sr. Mechanical Marine Engineer, (contract)

Textron Land and Marine Systems

New Orleans, La. (Marine Division)

Sr. Mechanical Marine Engineer in a contract position for the U.S. Navy s Ship to Shore Connector. This is a hover craft designed to expedite the transfer of troops, equipment and supplies from a mother ship to the beach head. I supervised a small mechanical engineering team for placement and selection of the new equipment for this unique vessel using exotic matirials and machining processes. I had years before designed the propulsion system for Textron s LCAC hover craft.

Due to present military budget cuts, I was not able to complete my one year contract. The contract was downsized and put on hold.

Jun. 2013 Dec. 2013

Sr. Mechanical Marine Engineer, (contract)

Safe Boats International, LLC

Tacoma, WA.

Lead Mechanical Marine Engineer in a contract position to complete and oversee the construction of the U.S. Navy s MK-6 high speed inland patrol boat. This vessel is for patrolling and insertion of U.S. Navy SEAL teams in inland waters. The MK-6 has duel jet drive propulsion units and is armored plated with hard mounting points for weaponry. I met with the U.S. Navy and Navy engineers from Washington D.C. on a weekly basis for construction updates, scheduling updates and progress reporting on equipment shipping and receiving. I worked with manufacturers and vendors to outsource special needed equipment.

I completed my contractual obligations.

Mar. 2012 Dec. 2012

Sr. Mechanical Marine Engineer, (contract to permanent)

Guido Perla & Assoc.

Seattle, WA.

Lead Mechanical Marine Engineer in a contract position for the completion of the mechanical systems for the USS Neil Armstrong. Piping, Hydraulics, HVAC, Equipment selection and project management. I attended all relevant meetings with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard including main propulsion with vendors such as Caterpillar Marine Power Plants. I made trips from the office to the ship yard, Dakota Creek Industries, for onsite surveying and as a company representative as well as supervising the installation and operating procedures for the main propulsion system and all supporting systems.

I was supervising a six member mechanical design team. Software was Auto-Cadd 2010 and Ship Constructor 3-D. I completed my contractual obligations.

Jan. 2011- Dec.2011

Principle Mechanical Marine Engineer

Gibbs and Cox

Arlington, Virginia

I was appointed to the position of Principle Mechanical Marine Engineer for the Freedom Class of the Littoral Combat Ships LCS-1, LCS-3, and LCS-5. I was tasked to create the Shipboard Systems Studies for the first six months of 2011 in the home office located in Arlington Virginia in the Mechanical/Machinery Department. I was requested of and accepted the responsibility of going to Marinette, Wisconsin to support the outstanding engineering efforts at Marinette Marine Corporation. Some of the many tasks I encountered in my position as a Gibbs and Cox liaison to Marinette Marine Corporation, Lockheed Martin of North America and Rolls-Royce of North America were the hydraulic systems, the starboard side sliding door as well as the stern water born missions zone doors, fuel delivery system, lube oil system and sea water cooling for the (2) V-16 Fincantieri main diesel propulsion systems as well as working closely with Rolls Royce of North America, ( Gas Turbine secondary propulsion for high speed hydroplaning operation ),as well as installation an opperation procedures on the turbine propulsion system. Many of the other tasks I performed include AFFF systems, ( Fire Suppression System ), water mists system, water main system, potable water system, and the gray water system. I also worked closely with the Testing and Engineering Departments Of Marinette Marine Corp. Attending daily meetings to insure the project was delivered on schedule and within budget in a reasonable and timely manner. During the completion of sea trials I was tasked by Marinette Marine, Lockheed Martin as well as Gibbs and Cox to respond to trial cards issued by Nav Sea, Nav Air, as well as the U.S. Navy to bring LCS 3 to acceptance trials and insure modifications to LCS 5 was under construction. I was also tasked with vendor compliance for all mechanical sub-systems.

2010-2010

I was doing private consulting work for the Department of the Navy and the D.O.D. on past projects that I have worked extensively on and have intimate knowledge of such as the LPD and the DDG projects. For the U.S coast Guard I did extensive reengineering and retro-fitting of older Navy vessels to bring them up to current and present specifications.

2008-2009

Lead Mechanical Engineer,(contract)

A.K Suda Inc.

Metairie, Louisiana

I was the Sr. Mechanical Marine Engineer for the engineering group in the commercial marine industry to support the petro-chemical field,( Exxon, Shell, British Petroleum ).I was tasked with the review and issuing of drawing packages to governing bodies such as A.B.S, U.S Coast Guard, various boat yards and clients, Meeting with vendors, ( Caterpillar, MIT, and other manufactures), as well as shipyard and key personnel. I did, "on site ship surveys ".

2007 - 2008

Mechanical Engineer,(contract)

Eastern Ship Building Group

Panama City Beach, Florida

Completed vessels for U.S. Shipping, responsible for on board mechanical systems, fuel system, compressed air systems, potable and gray water systems, filtration equipment, Co2 firefighting system, petroleum handling equipment, vents and sounds, propulsion, shafting, thrusters, valves, valve reach rods, flanges, pressure vessels, sizing and implementation of U.S. Coast Guard and A.B.S. standards and rules. I worked closely with naval architects as well as project managers, shop foreman, production piping foremen, vendors and Coast Guard Inspectors for verification and certification.

2005 - 2006

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager

Design Associates INC.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sr. Project Engineer/Mechanical Engineer, in charge of mechanical design, drawing and managing other engineering technicians (draftsmen/designers) using Inventor and Auto-Cad as well as other Auto Desk 3-D software packages and Solid Works and Pro-E. Supervised shop foreman, directing and coordinating resources, vendors and manufactures as well as wielders and fabricators for out-sourcing of parts and equipment. Estimated labor and material keeping production of marine sub-systems for both military and commercial projects, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic as well as mechanical and robotic (R.O.V), for safe transportation of marine supplies and ordinance through piping and mechanical systems under the direction of the owners, lead engineers, and home office in Houston Texas. Also supported the Petro-Chemical Fields through new technologies related to the marine transportation industries.

2004- 2005

Sr. Mechanical Marine Engineer

Trinity Marine

Madisonville, Louisiana

Checked drawing packages, handled production of as-built drawing packages, scheduling of materials and labor, coordinating with yard supervisor. customers, project representatives, and vendors as well as keeping project documentation up to date, reporting projects progress to home office, designing and drawing all mechanical, piping and propulsion systems for petroleum for bulk handling vessels, hopper and petroleum barges.

2003 - 2004

Sr. Mechanical Engineer Designer

Alliance Laser Inc.

Slidell, Louisiana

Auto-Cad 2004, Inventor and Solid Works programs, Laser Programming Laser Equipment to cut high precision machine parts from stock metals, stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, plastics, special alloys. I was responsible for quality assurance for all parts from the shop to the customer for accuracy and customer satisfaction. Customers included Lockheed-Martin, Textron Marine, Northrup Grumman, as well as other regional customers.

2000 - 2001

Senior Piping, Structural Designer,(contract)

Mobile Shipyard (Atlantic Marine)

Mobile, Alabama

Auto-Cad 2000, 3- Modeling (Foreran) of Piping and Structural components to be implemented on Ocean going barges. I was also responsible for file management and drawing archive. As well as Retro-Fitting of older vessels for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, as well as commercial vessels under the supervision of A.B.S and other governing bodies.

1998 - 2000

Mechanical Design Engineer (Mechanical Group)

Avondale/Litton Industries (Northrup Grumman)

Avondale, Louisiana

The day to day operations of five man mechanical engineering response team,(Tiger Team), working on the LPD 17 Project for the U.S Navy. All Engineering issues from design, engineering and problem shooting shipyard issues.

I have successfully completed various software package courses by U.N.O Naval Technology Institute with classes in visual basic, C++, and Intergraph.

1996 - 1998

Mechanical Design Engineer (Marine), Senior Piping Designer to support Mechanical Group ( CDI Marine contract )

Ingles Ship Building, Litton (CDI Marine)

Pascagoula and Moss Point, Mississippi

I was tasked to design the new propulsion systems for older Navy vessels, engine room modifications, exhaust systems, (HVAC) ventilation systems, piping, pump room arrangement and design. As well as Special warfare equipment system design.

1994 - 1995

Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer (Micro-Station Windows 95)

DuPont Chemical Corporation

Delis, Mississippi

Plant wide mechanical design, plant wide chemical piping, pipe routing, filtration, road and drainage projects, concrete and rebar estimating, general, civil and structural design, machined parts for equipment and processing, packaging, finishing areas. Shafts, gears, drive systems, pneumatic equipment, electronic activated and control units. All of which was injury free work time.

I joined International Micro-Station Community, Micro-Station Users from around the world share ideas and experiences in many different applications for processing chemical and product production. We also have guest speakers and workshops.

1993 - 1994

Jr. Mechanical Engineer

Textron Marine Systems

New Orleans, Louisiana

I was tasked with the primary construction and vessel surveyed of detail mechanical parts and using U.S. Navy approved contract plans. I was also tasked with the inspection of structural assembly components and sub-assemblies using contract specifications and tolerances. Another task was the design of testing structures and the design of tooling and production line operations and procedures. Interaction with Sr. Navy and Textron Engineering personnel through design reviews, project meetings, and project tracking using the latest software. Interacted with shop foremen and supervisors in the machine shop, welding shop and warehouse, too insure project accuracy, development to meet contract schedules.

I can successfully operate and maintain most machine shop equipment. I am also well versed in shop practices and terms. I have also volunteered for various company sponsored educational courses that I completed.

EDUCATION

1990

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associates Degree in Mechanical Technical Drafting and Mechanical Design; H.P.R 11, R12, R13, 3-D Modeling

1982

Slidell high School

Slidell, Louisiana

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