Design Engineering

SAM S. HUSTON

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SENIOR CAD DESIGNER

Drafting Solutions CAD Design/Drafting Best Practices Service Excellence Accomplished senior-level CAD draft/design professional with extensive experience providing guidance and support necessary to drive the completion of large-scale projects. Skilled at combining design and drafting best practices with in-depth experience working in the oil, gas and mechanical fields, having completed projects for recognizable companies within the industry. Proven strength building strong, long-term relationships with business partners based on the level of support and service provided and the effectiveness of the work completed. Recognized for the ability to deliver exceptional results while working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

• AutoCAD

• Civil & Mechanical Drafting

• CADWorx Plant

• Process Flow Diagrams

• Electrical Drafting

• CADWorx P&ID

• Project Management

• Oil & Gas Projects

• Isometric Drawings

• Materials Submittals

• Drafting Best Practices

• Designs & Schematics

P R O J E C T E X P E R I E N C E

• Completed small, medium and large-scale project with recognizable companies including Plum Creek Gas Plant, TXU Power Plants, Reliant Energy, Chesapeake, Kinder Morgan, Inc., Devon Bridgeport and Kerr-McGee Corp. P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

SENIOR CAD DESIGNER 2003 - 2017

Nicol and Associates, Inc./Freese and Nichols, Inc., Frisco, TX

• Held a key role as a Senior CAD Designer with full responsibility for all design and drafting for a large number of natural gas compressor stations.

• Completed a wide range of tasks on projects including 3D modeling, piping and instrument diagrams, process flow diagrams, pipeline alignment sheets, structure steel modeling and equipment foundations. DRAFT/DESIGN CONTRACTOR 1999 - 2012

SSH Drafting Services, Plano, TX

• Served as a self-employed Draft and Design Contractor for a number of global oil and gas consulting/engineering firms.

• Delivered a level of service that produced work and referrals with a number of key clients including Grimm Engineering, Bob Short & Associates, TriTex Technologies, Inc. and Evans & Associates. DESIGN/DRAFT SPECIALIST 2000 - 2002

Forney Corporation, Carrollton, TX

• Maintained full responsibility for design and drafting for a 5-member environmental engineering team, providing comprehensive support for the design and packaging of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).

• Developed strong mechanical drafting skill utilized in duct burner, igniter and burner management departments and projects.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Drafter – Grimm Engineering, Inc. E D U C A T I O N

Completed CAD Training – American Trades Institute, Career Training Center, Dallas, TX GPA: 4.0/4.0

Pursued General Studies – Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

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