Project Engineer

SEVERINO BIGANTE

Email: acr768@r.postjobfree.com – Phone: 412-***-**** (cell)

**** ****** ***** ******* ****, PA 15101

Education

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 1993-1997

Bachelor of Science

Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Material Design Evaluation, Inc. 2000 - Present

Allison Park, PA 15101

Senior Project Engineer

Materials Design Evaluation, Inc. specializes in physical and corrosion testing, inspection, structural evaluations, and materials/design engineering for corrosion protection through metallic and non-metallics for tanks, piping, duct, and specialty equipment.

Project managed various full-time inspection and consulting projects for air quality upgrades systems located at various power generating facilities throughout the United States. Responsible for designing containment systems (drawings and calculations) for bridges and other structures that require abrasive blast cleaning and painting.

Prepared and reviewed engineering drawings and specifications for new equipment and the modification or repair of existing equipment.

Familiar with a number of different codes related to process equipment design from organizations such as API, ASTM, ASME, Uniform Building Code and the BOCA National Building Code. Inspected both new and repaired FRP vessels, as well as vessels being assessed for possible retrofit. Conducted field investigations of metallic and non-metallic structures such as tanks, scrubbers, ductwork, piping, and other specialty items.

Performed testing that includes visual inspection, hardness testing, ultrasonic thickness testing, and depth of permeation testing.

Experienced in shop/field inspection and field erection of FRP stack liners and other various equipment. Executed engineering design calculations for various storage and pressure vessels. Certified as a Confined Space Entrant and Confined Space Attendant. Performed materials selection and design for above and below-ground items such as tanks, pressure vessels, piping, ducts, structural steel frames, stacks, and scrubbers.

Provided inspection services and specification review for coatings, linings, and metallic and non-metallic structures. Reviewed and executed contracts for project commencement. Acted as the company corporate safety officer and developed a company corporate safety manual in accordance with OSHA standards.

Understands and manages project scope of work budget and schedules including preparing all invoices and tracking all accounts payable and receivable.

Experienced with AutoCad.

KTA TATOR, Inc. 1997-2000

Pittsburgh, PA

Project Engineer

KTA Tator Inc. provides facility owners, contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers coatings and corrosion engineering and inspection, field and laboratory analysis, and environmental health and safety consulting during any phase of a project. Performed field inspection, failure analysis, and managed field repairs of dual laminate (thermoplastic lined FRP) process equipment and piping constructed of PVC, CPVC, polyethylene, Halar, and PVDF. Conducted field investigations of carbon steel structures including visual examination for signs of coating failure, gross deformation, and general and pitting corrosion.

Used calipers to obtain pit depth measurements and ultrasonic thickness gage to determine plate thickness. Used a magnetic gage to determine dry film coating thickness. Conducted field examinations of steel and concrete structures including tanks, piping, and tank foundations. Performed buckling (elastic instability) calculations for structures under negative pressure loadings, such as those due to external soil bearing loads for underground equipment and those found in positive pressure and vacuum loading of ductwork, scrubbers, piping, storage tanks and pressure vessels. Performed calculations for process equipment due to seismic and wind loading. Knowledgeable about the Boiler and Pressure Vessel code for the State of Pennsylvania. Publications

“What Impacts Impact Resistance,” presented at Composites Fabricators Association

“Impact Testing of Resin Rich Liners,” presented at Composites Fabricators Association Severino Bigante, “What Methods of Surface Preparation and Types of Coatings that can be used for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP),” Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, September Severino Bigante, “Coatings Available for Corrosion Resistant Applications,” Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, December

Severino Bigante, “What is Portland Cement,” Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings, July

“Safety Factor Design in Corrosion Resistant Plastics,” presented at National Association of Corrosion Engineers

“Modification or Repair of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP),” presented at National Association of Corrosion Engineers

“ Abrasive Blasting of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for Tank Relining,” presented at Society for Protective Coatings

“Proper Curing of Sheet Rubber-Lined Equipment,” presented for the United States Navy Community Service

Hampton Township Zoning Board 2008- Present

Hampton Township, PA

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