Chemical/Project Engineer

Location:

Mayfield, KY, 42066

Salary:

75,000

Posted:

November 10, 2015

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Resume:

David D. Brickeen

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Hickory, KY *2051

Home: 270-***-****

Cell: 270-***-****

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Education: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

B.S. in Chemical Engineering / Minor in Biology - Dec. 1991

Engineer In Training (EIT) - June 1996

Murray State University – MBA prerequisite classes

Experiences:

Apr 2015 – Sept. 2015 Value Added Solutions

Facilities, Operations and Infrastructure, Paducah Plant

Construction Engineer - FPDP

Supervisor: Mr. Bruce Schweitzer

Provided oversight to construction activities to ensure DOE requirements were meet and upgrades were performed according to contract documents.

Feb 2015 –Mar 2015 Global Energy Systems, Inc.

Quality Assurance, Paducah Plant

QA Specialist – SS&T

Supervisor: Mr. Jim Tortorelli

Performed receipt inspections for incoming equipment and materials.

Prepared documents for Document Control submittal.

Mar 2006 – June 2014 Murray State University, Murray, KY

Facilities Design & Construction

Asst. Director / Project Manager

Supervisor, Mr. Kim H. Oatman

Managed staff activities for construction/renovations and reported to University Administration.

Manage Capital Construction Projects and renovations ensuring construction activities were completed in accordance with contract documents and performed to meet or exceed applicable codes.

Projects included ground breaking up to and including commissioning for LEED certification.

Ensure project budgets for all phases of the projects are adhered too from kick-off to completion.

Contracted design services ranging from a few thousand up to several hundred thousand dollars. Actual construction budgets up to $14 million.

Coordinate activities between contract work and Murray State University Maintenance crews.

Work with the KY Building Inspector to ensure construction is performed according to the HBC and gain building occupancy.

July 2001 – Nov. 2005 United States Enrichment Corporation, Paducah, KY

Engineering

Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Engineering

Supervisor, Tracey Henson

Evaluate plant operations involving fissile material using qualitative and quantitative arguments and perform written evaluations and approvals to provide guidelines/requirements for the control of Fissile Material Operations and presented to Senior Plant Management.

Responsible for implementation of controls and procedures as well as plant drawing and operations changes to ensure safe operations through adequate flow-down.

Perform self assessments and walk-throughs of fissile operations to evaluate the operation and its compliance with NCS Evaluation.

Provided field support to the lower cascade facilities and maintenance activities.

July 2000 – July 2001 United States Enrichment Corporation, Paducah, KY

Nuclear Safety & Quality

Independent Assessment

Supervisor, Steve J. Chappelle

Perform audits and surveillances in accordance with NQA-1 on a quarterly or monthly basis on various plant organizations and operations to access the activities “Conduct of Operations” and their adherence to the plant Quality Assurance Program and implementing procedures. Presented results to Plant Management.

Mar. 1997-July 2000 Lockheed Martin Utility Services, Inc./

United States Enrichment Corporation, Paducah, KY

Construction & Project Management

Supervisor, Lonnie V. Crowdus

Act as Construction/Project Engineer for Paducah plant coordinating progress meetings to ensuring construction activities were done in accordance to plans and specifications and performed within the confines of requirements and procedures. Projects ranged from $10K to $40M.

Perform detailed cost estimates for plant capital projects as well as various maintenance activities. Generated take-offs from project drawings including Engineering, Health Physics, Waste Management, Maintenance, Plant Support, and FPSC.

Jan. 1993 - Mar. 1997 Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY

Design Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical Design)

Environmental Management & Enrichment Facilities

Supervisor, Deninson G. Barreira / Brad Pont

Responsible for chemical engineering designs and a majority of mechanical designs for environmental projects adhering to NQA-1 requirements.

Acted as lead engineer for projects integrating different disciplines to develop cost estimates, conceptual designs, systems requirement documents, design drawings, construction specifications, equipment specs in accordance with ASTM, AWS, ASME B31.3, and ANSI codes, and perform complete integrated testing of process systems.

Provided oversight and approval of request for proposals, design/fabrication drawings, contract specifications, equipment specifications, Health & Safety Plans, Operations and Maintenance Plans, Integrated Test Plans, and Post Construction Reports.

Provided support for the bid and award process for the selection of fixed price subcontractor bid packages and equipment vendors and performed Value Engineering as necessary

May 1990 - Aug 1990 Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY

Process Engineering Division

Supervisor, Rick Green, PE

Provided technical support for the preventative maintenance and quality evaluation of various process equipment including compressors, electric motors, converters, and heat exchangers.

Performed vibration analysis on cascade motors.

Performed quality evaluation test of the process cooling system to determine coolant leakage points.

Aug 1989 - May 1990 University of Kentucky, Center for Applied Energy Research,

Lexington, KY

Student Laboratory Assistant

Supervisor, Dr. Burt Davis

Performed monitoring and sample collection from on going bench scale coal liquefaction process.

May 1989 - Aug 1989 Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Paducah, KY

Quality and Technical Services

Supervisor, Mike Fitzgerald

Developed and performed testing plans and procedures for drum radiation counter for waste handling procedures for the Paducah site.

Performed cooling tower test to determine tower efficiency.

Language Skills: Worked with and interpreted national standards such as ASME, ANSI, CFR, OSHA, and ANS to perform various job activities.

Skills: Performed over $40K of remodeling to current residence. Remodeling activities included but not limited to plumbing upgrades, electrical wiring including installation of new breakers, phone lines, framing & drywall finishing, ceramic tile installation, HVAC installation, and gas line installation.

Familiar with IBM compatible systems including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD LT, Automated Estimating System, CEES, Lotus 1-2-3, etc.

Able to work with all levels of employees and the public and communicate well with each.

Hazwoper and RAD II trained.

Activities: First Baptist Church, Mayfield, KY

Youth leader for Middle School Bible Study

Sunday School Teacher for Adult II Class

Deacon

Choir member

Oak Hills Swim & Racquet Club, Mayfield, KY

President of the Board 1993-1994

Vice President of the Board 1995-1996

Perform maintenance activities to open, close, and operate pool.