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OBJECTIVE
I'm seeking to be a part of an Engineering focused organization, which is
committed to a new and innovated technology. Preferably an Electrical
Engineering position that will utilize my following skills: professional
attitude emphasizing reliability, integrity, and teamwork; flexibility with
the ability to quickly master new technologies necessary to succeed in
rapidly changing technological environments. I am eligible to work in the
United States and a US citizen.
WORK EXPERIENCE
M.C. Dean - (Office Engineer I) Dallas, Texas August 2012-November
2014
An Office Engineer 1 provides technical & administrative information to
others working on electrical construction projects to ensure that the work
complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design
instruction.
. Maintaining organized and detailed project records
. Lead teams, managing coordination, & detailing logs.
. Assisting in development of full estimate
. Preparing specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
. Identifying change orders and ensuring effective resolution
. Pricing, tracking and managing change orders.
. Processes submittals and RFI's
. Maintaining as-built drawings
. Documenting project issues/condition
. Projects work on New Parkland Hospital and DFW terminal E expansion.
. Software used Bluebeam Revu Extreme 11.6 and Accubid
Sebesta and Blomberg- (Commissioning Specialist II) Irving, Texas
February 2008 -May 2012
Performed assignments designed to develop commission work, knowledge and
abilities, required application of standard techniques, procedures,
and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related commissioning tasks.
Attended design review meetings, project progress meetings, construction
observation visits, and participated in systems functional performance
testing. As a Commissioning Engineering Specialist 2, I provided direction
and comments on specific commissioning issues. Provided direction and
comments on a systems design and operating sequences to produce the final
product.
. Prepared commissioning plan for small or limited scope project
. Participated in Design Review meetings to discuss review comments.
. Used Microsoft products such as Excel and Word to create test scripts
and written reports.
. Prepared project specific System Readiness Checklist and Function
Performance Test.
. Participated in Commissioning Progress Meetings and Construction
Progress Meetings.
. Reviewed Operations and Maintenance data submitted by contractors for
conformance with specifications and owner's project requirements.
. Used one line diagrams to verify the functionality of a buildings
electrical distribution system. (Electrical Distribution items: engine
generators, UPS's, transformers, cables, ATS's, switchboards, and
relay protection systems.)
. Conducted site visits to verify system equipment installation and
prepare site observation reports.
. Witnessed equipment startup.
. Reviewed system and equipment submittals and shop drawings for
conformance with Owner's Project Requirements and for commission
ability.
. Assisted with troubleshooting, analyzing, researching, and electrical
distribution system issues to determine root cause.
. Recommended solutions and corrective action for commissioning issues
identified during site visits and functional testing.
. Assembled data necessary to complete the summary Commissioning Report.
. Interviewed facilities operations and maintenance staff and facility
occupants to evaluate systems operations.
. Performed equipment tests/evaluations that resulted in $500,000 annual
savings.
Shermco Industries- (Field Service Power Technician) Irving, Texas
May 2007-January 2008
Responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing of electrical
generator systems, engine failures, and utility transfer switches, UPS, and
switchgears. This position required technicians to respond to customer
needs in a positive, safe and timely manner to ensure maximum value for
work performed.
. Performed ground fault testing.
. Tested, inspected, evaluated, and performed start-up of electrical
power equipment in 600-volt through 345 kV class.
. Conducted relaying and metering calibration.
. Transformer testing and diagnostics.
. Performed doble power factor and HI potential testing; cable testing;
controls troubleshooting; field repair and rebuilding capabilities.
. Received certificates in Electrical Safety for Qualified Electrical
Workers; Power dB Introduction and Orientation.
Siemens - (Field Service Automations Technician - Contract) Arlington,
Texas June 2005 - September 2006
Responsible for repairing and maintaining computer-controlled systems and
robotic devices used within United States Post Office facilities to reduce
human intervention and maximize efficiency. Provided the service of
troubleshooting issues and determined if the problem is mechanical,
electrical or from the computer systems controlling the automotive system.
. Trained personnel for ATHS operations (Automatic Tray Handling
Systems)
( Sensitive security Clearance
( Assisted in installation and trouble shooting of the ATHS
( Mounted a ventilation and filtration system to AFCS (Advanced
Facer Canceller Systems)
( Disconnected and connected main ATHS cabinet of 240 volts
( Verified the correct installation of the VFS (Ventilation
Filtration System)
( Teamed with lead mechanical engineer and other engineers on
special motor project
( Demonstrated a VFS motor removal and replacement
( Disconnected and connected a 230 volt motor that was wired high
voltage
Southwestern Bell - (Frame Engineer/Electrical Engineer - Internship)
Dallas, Texas May 2000 - August 2000
Responsible for overseeing the installation of telecommunications equipment
such as complex electronic switching systems, copper telephone facilities,
and fiber optics in central offices in varies locations.
. Inventoried Conventional Frames for project PRONTO
. Track each Central Office's Conventional Frame
. Visited each Central Office to evaluate Conventional Frames which
supports the interconnection needs for customers, carriers,
telecommunications providers, switches, transport equipment, and cable
facilities
. Presented Conventional Frames findings such as vacancies and
placements of connectors CMOS, ADSL, DOSDF MOD, TIE CABLE, TIE to the
COSMIC D4 CHAN BR, ECT. for land lines to department Engineers
EDUCATION
2002 University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering - Arlington, Texas
1996 Mountain View Community College - Associates Degree Arts and Science -
Dallas, Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD2000i, Math Cad, Fortran, Assembly, Pascal, Basic, Intro C,
Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Mat Lab,
Cadance, P-spice, Neural Network, DC Tools, PLC programming .
INTEREST AND ACTIVITES
National Society of Black Engineers 1997 - 2001
Math and Science Upward Bound Project 1995