SUNIT PRADHAN
**** ********** **. # ****, ****: 337-***-****
Baton Rouge, LA 70820 ************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a Mechanical Engineer position that benefits the employer and provides me with an
opportunity for career development.
Education:
B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) December 2011
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
GPA: 3.42/4
Relevant Course Work:
Material testing (with Lab), Design using AutoCAD, Data Simulation (ANSYS Fluent),
Vibration Analysis, Heat Transfer (With Lab), Advance Thermodynamics, Systems and Control
(with Lab), and Circuits, Fluid Mechanics (with Lab)
Projects:
Design a flapping Mechanism of an airfoil for wind tunnel experiment (Capstone)
Design and cost estimation of refrigeration unit for 60 rooms (Course Project)
NASA/ LA-ACES, Balloon Experiment in Stratosphere (Summer Project)
Design of Heat Exchanger (Course Project)
Skills:
Sound Knowledge of Computer Networking, Installing and Implementing.
Knowledge of Vibration Analysis, Power Systems Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
Excellent Customer service, Troubleshooting and Analytical thinking Skills
MATLAB, Basic Stamp, ANSYS Fluent, AutoCAD, Lab View, MS Office Suite, and PLC.
Basic Knowledge of Heat Exchanger and Power Cycles
Skills for dealing with clients and customer for their requirement and technical support.
Work Experiences:
Steam and Process Repairs, Gonzales LA Feb 2013- Present
Design Engineer
Design a metal plate clamps and pipe enclosure to seal the leaking section of the pipes, line
flanges, valve end flanges, Orifice flanges, Durco valves, Roll patches for vessels as per ASME
section VIII div I.
Selection of appropriate material (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, alloys) as per ASME section II
part D for enclosures and clamps based on the type of service, temperature and pressure.
Design a Strong back to prevent the separation of enclosure due to the pipe worsening condition,
due to hydraulic thrust caused by bore difference.
Design special enclosures that enclose valves that need to be operated while being enclosed.
Design also needs to account for ease during fabrication while ensuring the optimum design.
Sealant selection is based on compatibility of service, temperature, pressure.
Create 2D drawings of clamps and enclosure using AUTO CAD.
Designing enclosures with reliability by minimizing the cost of fabrication.
Clients include DOW, Exxon Mobil, BASF, C.F. Industries, Axiall, Phillips66, FORMOSA,
Shell, Motiva and Georgia Gulf.
Day to day inventory of materials, filing and documentation of MTRs, WPS and PQRs for QC
Department and update status to clients and their inspectors while ensuring that deadlines are met.
Washington Inn, Oakland, CA April 2012- Dec 2012
Front Desk Agent
Provide a good customer service.
Schedule the shift and manage the hotel account.
Assist in the banquet management for various function.
Aug 2008 – Sept 2011
CHEVRON & EXXON Gas Station
Manager and Cashier
Inventories, maintenance and customer service
Honors and Activities
Member of ASME, President’s Honor List 2 semesters, Honor List 5 semesters
OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) Houston, TX spring, 2010,
Engineering week spring 2010- Acoustics Demonstration, Engineering week spring 2011-
Control motion of programmed motor.
Turbo machinery Conference Houston, TX fall 2011.
References:
Academic and Work References Available Upon Request