Houston, TX *****
*********@*****.***
Troy R. Ivory
Professional Profile
Multi-discipline CAD Designer/Drafter/CAD Coordinator/BIM Coordinator/Supervisor with a solid background in design, management, and instructional guidance. Proven strengths in teamwork, leadership, design, and innovative project management, which combine to consistently contribute to corporate goals and objectives. Self-motivated; well organized and detail oriented; efficient under fast pace, high stress situations; loyal; and committed to a job well done.
Core Qualifications
Experience
Solid knowledge of structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, piping, p&id design techniques.
Outstanding proficiency with AutoCAD, CADworx, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, and Microstation.
Strong proficiency with BIM, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Thorough knowledge of welded and steel fabrication practices.
Thorough knowledge of reinforced concrete practices.
Excellent knowledge of ANSI drafting standards and BIM practices.
May 2017-August 2020 LBFoster Houston, TX
Civil/Structural Designer /CAD/Piling Sales Coordinator
Preparation of engineering documentation for structural steel piling layout configurations.
Developed site plans, elevations, sections, and installation details from engineering documents.
Designed fabricated piling connectors with detailed welding specifications.
Designed and created a library of standard welded connectors.
Utilize BIM in conjunction with Excel and Access to generate material take-off for construction estimates and data organization.
Created a power point presentation that described the drawing request procedure.
Presented the drawing request procedure to the sales staff. This included: type of sheet pile layout, material specifications, accessories, and the need for fabricated connectors etc.
Interacted with sales staff and clients to ensure project success.
February 2015–February 2017 Burrow Global Services Houston, TX
Civil/Structural Designer /CAD Coordinator
Designed repairs for structures including ladders, handrails, grating, pipe racks, pipe supports, columns, derricks and concrete supports.
Designed and developed location plans, sections, and details for refineries, chemical plants, and midstream projects which included foundations and structural steel.
Selected structural members based on pipe specification, function, and size.
Utilize BIM in conjunction with Excel and Access to generate material take-off for construction estimates and data organization.
Developed a standard for P&ID drawings as well as field verify equipment via walk downs of the various circuits.
Developed a process to link AutoCAD P&ID drawings with excel spread sheets.
Assisted in maintaining data base of plants assets.
Created a set of procedures that helped save time and improve cost as well as enhanced safety for structural, piping, and equipment repairs.
Performed calculations for deflection and buckling to select structural members.
Utilize Cadworx, Revit, Navisworx and AutoCAD software to create and develop 3D models of the various elements in the plants including foundations, structural steel, pipe runs, and mechanical equipment.
January 2013–February 2015 Zachry Engineering Corporation Houston, TX
Civil/Structural Designer /CAD Coordinator/CAD Supervisor
Designed and developed location plans, sections, and details for refineries, chemical plants, and midstream projects which included foundations and structural steel.
Designed and selected structural members based on pipe specification, function, and size.
Designed and develop facility layouts for piping plans and iso’s.
Utilize BIM in conjunction with Sharepoint, Excel and Access to generate material take-off for construction estimates and data organization.
Utilize Cadworx, Navisworx, Civil 3D, Inventor, and AutoCAD software to create and develop 3D models of the various elements in the plants including foundations, structural steel, pipe runs, topography, roadways, and mechanical equipment.
Coordinated work assignments and quality control for a multi-discipline drafting group.
Assisted in software installation and CAD support of the technical environment.
November 1991–December 2012 ITT Technical Institute Houston, TX
Instructor Computer Drafting and Design
Taught courses in Basic Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Mechanical Drafting, Civil Drafting and GIS, Pipe Drafting, Electrical Drafting, Structural Drafting, Digital Information Management, 3D Modeling, Project Management., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Inventor, 3D Max, Revit and Windows.
Developed and taught custom applications and techniques: Script files, dynamic blocks, menu customization, data extraction, macros etc.
Provide desktop support for Windows operating systems and applications.
Administered a Windows Server organizational unit including students and printers.
Worked to enhance student success through the use of real life projects.
Enhanced curriculum through the use of film materials, field trips, and active focus on real life situations.
November 2002–March 2008 TGI Logistics, Inc. Houston, TX
Project Manager/Consultant/Designer/Drafter
Provided structural design for dozens of residential renovation projects.
Utilize BIM in conjunction with Excel and Access to generate material take-off for construction estimates and data organization.
Managed operations for various home renovations.
Education
Certifications
University of Houston UP Houston, TX
B.S., Industrial/Design Drafting Technology
Kingwood College Houston, TX
Computer Network Administration Novell Netware
American Design Drafting Association Certified Mechanical Drafter TWIC Basic Plus
Professional Affiliations
American Design Drafting Association, American Educational Engineering Society
Community Activities
Riverside Civic Association, Houston Food Bank, Clemons Cemetery Association