Joe Wilhite

Construction Engineer

Henderson, NV 89074

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A competent, skilled and results-driven professional with over 35 years of experience, and a strong record of achievement in providing the necessary engineering expertise to ensure streamlined operations, and significantly increased proficiency.

Expertise includes:

Oil & Gas (15 Years) / Oil &Gas Pipeline Projects (35 Years of Conceptual to Completion Implementation) / Oil &Gas Power Plant Construction (12 Years) - Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Project Management, Strategic Business Planning, Quality Management, Plant Operation and Production Process, and Health and Safety Environmental Management in Power Plant and Oil & Gas Industries; Quality Assurance, Quality Control, FEED Review, Bid Preparation, Tender Evaluation, Negotiation and Finalization of Contractors/ Vendors

- CV Mechanical Supervisor / Construction Manager / Field Engineer / Mechanical Supervisor

- Electrical (25 Years)

- Field Engineering (25 Years)

- Building Engineering (25 Years)

- Construction (15 years)

- Mechanical (15 Years)

• Effective decision-maker; able to quickly evaluate available alternatives in a logical manner.

• Excellent communicating, listening and negotiating skills, coupled with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with all levels of personnel, consultants, suppliers, contractors, vendors, management and clients.

• Computer Operations - AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint; SAP R-3 & PM Module; BAS/BMS.

• Languages: English, German, Arabic

• Proven background at high levels of management, financial control pertinent to project executions, personnel development and training, leadership, team building, planning, organizing, and problem-solving, all of which realized significant contributions to bottom-line results. People Oriented • Service Oriented • Results Oriented Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelancer Civil Engineer

Helix International, - Henderson, NV - July 2009 to January 2015 Responsibilities

Served as liaison between the engineers, architects, and clients for large-scale construction projects. Standardized working drawings and specification sheet formats across sub-contractors to improve communication.

Developed simulated models of projects to conduct theoretical analysis of construction materials and techniques.

Analyzed all change orders to quickly identify ripple effects on other systems. Accomplishments

Negotiated contracts that ensured quality and met standards. Skills Used

Management - coordinate professionals to deliver integrated, high quality construction. Engineer (contract)

PACIFIC & ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS, INC - 2008 to 2009

• Performed a diverse range of responsibilities to include, but not limited to: overseeing productivity and performance of project development schedule and plan of execution; "hands-on"supervision of project execution and within all budgetary constraints; supervising and monitoring projects compliance to industry standards and projects plan; all of which resulting in highly efficient and smooth flowing engineering operations.

• Directed, evaluated and coordinated actions of projects team.

• Approved drawing specifications and purchase orders, and developed a staffing plan adequate to meet all projects needs, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications and requirements. Senior Construction Project Manager

CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Biloxi, MS - 2002 to 2007

• Responsibilities encompassed: managed all aspects of construction management while effectively completing project with coordination operation of Civil Engineering, Health Safety & Environment, Quality Assurance and Contractor.

• Project consisted of concrete foundations, steel structural works, various size of piping. fire prevention systems, electrical instrument panels, underground, and above high voltage cable and instrument cables. Construction Engineer

VINNELL CORPORATION - Fairfax, VA - 2000 to 2002

Fairfax Va

Engineering (2 Year Contract)

• Responsibilities included: complete implementation of procedures while ensuring efficient quality control program utilizing sound inspection principles; administered quality control and analysis functions with other management members; and maintained liaison with Saudi Government representatives pertinent to quality control functions.

• Developed construction methods in both a safe and practical manner significantly reducing man-hour requirements.

Project Engineer

CHAROEN POKPHAND USA, INC - Eufaula, AL - 1993 to 1999

• Responsible for building of Processing Plant in state of Alabama.

• Managed and coordinated personnel and operations of civil, survey-steel work, and electrical construction at Processing Plant, with accountability for on-site equipment and movement, including management of all personnel, project manager coordination, and meeting one-on-one with city, county, and state inspectors.

• Project completed with budget of $88 million.

Facilities Manager / U.S. Force Manager

NATO Sites in European Countries - September 1987 to October 1992

• Managed all Oil and Gas, Ammunition, and Equipment sites in operation or under construction representing Command of all NATO sites Design Planning (Phase) Meeting, and seven Joint Final Acceptance inspectors for turnover of completed facilities purposes.

Operations Manager / Plant Manager

MULTINATIONAL COMPANY - January 1983 to October 1985

• Responsibilities encompassed: working as core member for power plant expansion project from 18 Mw to 24Mw including planning, construction, commissioning and start-up; checking layouts, P&ID drawings for two 3 Mw power generators, and two hear recovery steam generators; overseeing piping fabrication, pickling, installation and commissioning/NDT testing; designing, installing and commissioning heavy fuel oil centrifuge waste water treatment and reuse systems.

• Measured and studied vibration levels, designed and installed vibration dampers preventing fatigue failures.

• Performed comprehensive calculations for power plant heat balance, plant efficiency and specific fuel consumption.

• Identified scope and executed action to improve plant efficiency and reduce losses.

• Analyzed data, identified and implemented energy saving modifications.

• Studied process activities, identified aspects and environmental impacts, and prepared operation controls procedures.

• Planned, organized and supervised power plant operations ensuring high-level plant reliability, safety and environmental requirements are met.

• Established plant operating configuration and equipment selection for plant loads based on availability, efficiency and reliability.

• Conducted environmental audits as per ISO014001 requirements.

• Analyzed results of operations for substantial gains and more efficient utilization of resources.

• Developed staffing plans, work schedules, budgets, and time-line.

• Coordinated successful simultaneous development of several projects, as well as strategic negotiations of contracts ensuring both quality and standards were met. Senior Instructor - Pipelines and Construction Courses US ARMY ENGINEERING SCHOOL, Ft - Leonard, MO - 1981 to 1984

• Responsible for training and development of all members.

• Tested and inspected pipelines, and controlled pipeline corrosions, pipeline accessories and pumps, pressure gauges, meters line strainers, filter/separators, tank farms and tank complexes.

• Position required vast knowledge of all engineering of petroleum pipelines, tanks, and related equipment. EDUCATION

Civil Engineering

Virginia College

1986

SKILLS

Construction Inspectors (10+ years), Electrical Power Inspector (9 years), Planning (10+ years), Client relations, Management (10+ years), Technical expertise (10+ years), Chevron SJVBU Project Safety Plan, Primavera P6 MS Project 2015 Scheduling Software (4 years), Pipeline construction (9 years), Steel construction (10+ years), Water/ Wastewater (10+ years), Infrastructure Technology (10+ years) MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: United States

Branch: U.S. Army

Rank: E-7

May 1970 to October 1992

Construction Engineer

Commendations:

The Meritorious Service Medal.The Army Commendation MedalLetter From the President of United States 1992

CERTIFICATIONS

Construction Inspection

March 1995 to Present

Attended the highly rated Certificate course in improving Public Works Construction Inspection Skills taught by professionals with years of practical experience, which covered Quality, Contracts and Specifications, Soils Fundamentals, Sewer and Water Construction, Concrete and Asphalt Construction Inspection, Work Zone traffic control and Public Relations and Communications. U.S Engineering School

1984 to Present

Instructor Pipelines and Construction Courses.

Required to be knowledgeable of all engineering of petroleum pipelines, tanks, pumps, and related Equipment. Testing and Inspector Pipelines, Controlling Pipelines Corrosion, Accessories and Pumps, Tanks Farms Tank Complexes.

Engineering School

1981 to Present

Power Distribution, Interior, Exterior, Inspector of Power Plant. Construction of Power Plant Facilities, includes the operation generator plant installation and Maintenance of Environmental Equipment in Power Plant,

Mr, Joe Wilhite

April 1983 to Present

Certificate Of Appreciation

Awarded to Joe Wilhite

Whose interest, enthusiasm, and unselfish efforts gave a special person a chance to learn, a chance to grow and chance to know the joy of sports and athletic competition through participation in the. Special Olympics Program of The State of Missouri. Edward M. Kennedy, President

Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation

Eunice Kennedy Shriver, President

Special Olympics, Inc.

GROUPS

American Petroleum Institute API

2002 to Present

American Society of Civil Engineers

2003 to Present

American Council of Engineering

2000 to Present

Association Construction Inspector

1997 to Present

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