Amanda Brooks
Design Engineer- Houston, TX
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Project Engineer/3D Drafter Checker with four years’ experience in the latest information on construction management skills, materials systems, estimating and methods used in the construction industry. Overseeing and executing construction documents: contracts, pay applications, drawings, RFI, JHA, LEED, O&M, Warranties and submittals. On site management of work and safety awareness with OSHA. Also, the principles and procedures of site layout. Twelve years of experience in the latest information on materials, systems and methods used in the design industry. Experience and skills using industry specifications to produce 2D and 3D drawings from sketches, verbal, or written instructions and modify drawings using Autodesk commands. Preliminary evaluation and scope of projects using API and ASTM Standards
• Autodesk Suites Release 2014: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Vault, and Inventor
• Sure Track/ Primavera P6
• Procore a project management software
• Creo4.0 software
• Micro Station software
• Share Point software
Education
Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Management
-Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee, OK 2009
Associates in Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Graphics
-Oklahoma State University - Okmulgee, OK 2005
Additional Information
• Dean’s Honor Roll
• AGC Safety Award 2010
• Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity 2008-2016
Work Experience
Drafter
DPC Industries
April 2020- August 2020
Designs page layouts, Update plant drawings such as P&IDs, plant layout, piping, general electrical distribution, Creating 3D and Isometric drawings, Read and interpret blueprints and schematics, Advanced computer software skills of Avantis and Plant 3D. Acts as liaison with outside contractors for debugging software problems to plant field technicians. Purchase orders and process invoices.
Project Designer
American Energy Power (AEP) (Contract Position)
June 2019 to October 2019
-Produce 3D models and updating 2D drawings from sketches, verbal, or written instructions and modify drawings using Provide civil/structural engineering standard drawings for substation capital projects using Micro Station. Work with project planners/sponsors, project leads and various stakeholders to develop the most effective design approach. Assist project leads in the development of functional and detailed scoping documents and cost estimates. Assist project managers with the development and maintenance of station engineering activities and deliverables within Primavera P6 project schedules. Provide drawings to support to construction and professional field service personnel to resolve issues and concerns during the construction phase of projects
Project Designer
Borets
April 2017 to October 2018 (Death in Family, Lay-Off)
-Produce 3D models and updating 2D drawings from sketches, verbal, or written instructions and modify drawings using Creo 4.0 to design horizontal pumps for oil, water, and natural gas. Assist Engineers during preliminary evaluation and scope of projects using API and ASTM Standards. Checking the basic drafting standards, compatibility of each component making sure they fit together in the assembly, no interference with other equipment and understanding the functionality of the equipment in the 3D models and when manufactured in the shop.
Drafting Checker
Victory Energy
August 2015 to December 2016 (Contract position but hired on direct, ended due to company being sued which resulted in a lay-off)
-Reviewed all customer arrangement documents, drawings, shop fabrications, and 3D models before they were issued. Checking the basic drafting standards, compatibility of each component making sure they fit together in the assembly, no interference with other equipment and understanding the functionality of the equipment in the 3D models and when manufactured in the shop. Produce 3D models and updating 2D drawings from sketches, verbal, or written instructions and modify drawings using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault of large industrial steam boilers. Assisted Engineers during preliminary evaluation and scope of projects using API and ASTM Standards for the company's new 3D standards. Interaction and cooperation with all team members including drafters, project managers, engineers and welders to achieve to company's ultimate goals.
Drafter II
Matrix Service Company
July 2012 to May 2015
-Worked in the 3D Standards Development Group. Produce 3D models and updating 2D drawings from sketches, verbal, or written instructions and modify drawings using Autocad Inventor of large industrial storage tanks. Assist Engineers during preliminary evaluation and scope of projects using API Standards for the company's new 3D standards. Conducted testing of programs for 3D models as well as technical writing of how to documents for 3D training for company's transition to 3D modeling.
Project Engineer/BIM Coordinator
CMS Willowbrook
September 2009 to September 2011
-Worked in trailer/office over seeing and executing construction documents: contracts, pay applications, drawings, shop drawings, submittals RFI, JHA, O&M, Warranties, Pre-Construction: interviews and bidding. On site management of work and safety awareness by contractors on site. Client and Contractor communication skills. Participated in the first technology school in Oklahoma to achieve LEED certification. As BIM Coordinator used Autodesk Release 2011: AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to build 3d models and as-builts. Also used models to detect conflicts with construction components which reduced RFIs and decreased cost. Projects include: Metro Career Academy (LEED certified), Oklahoma City Supreme Court, and Francis Tuttle Tech.
Project Engineer (Intern)
Hensel Phelps
Winter and Spring 2009
-Fort Bliss Military Base, El Paso, TX: During winter work in field with total stations, laying out building pads and overseeing work by contractors. Also made contractors aware of safety conditions on site. During spring worked in office overseeing construction documents: pay applications, drawings, RFI, JHA and submittals.
General Labor / Project Engineer (Intern)
Cantera
June 2008 to August 2008
-Provided hands-on working with crew laying out pad sites and constructing forms.
Contract Drafter (Build Rite, PSA-Dewberry, American Airlines)
Aerotek Temp
2006-2007
-Produce 2D drawings from verbal and written instructions and modify drawings using. Assisted Engineers during preliminary evaluation and scope of projects.
Drafter
Cyntergy AEC
2005 to 2006
-Produce 2D drawings from sketches, verbal, or written instructions and modify drawings using AutoCAD. Assist architects during preliminary evaluation and scope of projects. Customer Base includes: Fed-Ex Ground, WalMart, Vision 2025 Skiatook Community Pool in Skiatook, OK, and Tonkawa Casino in Tonkawa, KS.