Steven F. Simon
281-***-**** - ************@*****.***
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
PROFILE
Senior Mechanical Designer/Field Engineer with over 10 years of experience 2D drafting and 3D designing complex CAD systems for Refinery and Petrochemical jobs. Translates 3D model designs and sketches into complex piping systems using an array of CAD design software for As-Built and existing condition commercial and industrial projects. Embodies attention to detail, appreciation of constructive feedback, eagerness to learn and grow, and meticulous. Experience with various levels of work scope, from start-up to testing and turnover. Efficient team collaboration and effective cooperation with all levels of management. The consistent goal being to create exceptional work to earn future projects. CERTIFICATIONS
Certified (The Horn School / Piping Design Online) 3D CADWorx TWIC Card: June 23, 2021.
OSHA 10
USS Mon Valley Contractor Safety / USS Mon Valley Gas Hazards Awareness for Contractors AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Chapman Construction Corporation – Washington, Pennsylvania 2016 – 2020 Mechanical Designer / Field Engineering
• Designed complex 3D CAD systems for customer projects including Sunoco, US Steel, ETC, Marathon/Mark West, ND Paper and XCL.
• Efficiently layout and perform 3D modeling, on diverse disciplines of design on piping, equipment, structural steel, supports and electrical features.
• Checking and updating Model, ISO’s and P&ID’s, using 3D CADWorx 2020, AutoCAD 2020, Bluebeam and Navisworks.
• Produce and ensure Walk-downs, RFI’s, Isometrics, torque and weld logs, Line and Valve lists, BOM’s, In- field MTR’s and onsite hydro and pneumatic field-testing reports.
• Order and inventory materials and create spool sheets for pipe fabrication and installation. Accomplishments:
• Contributed to the 2nd largest CRYO Plant in the world by redesigning engineering variances, assuring material and spools for ISO Index and preparing turnover packages. S&B - Houston, Texas 2015 – 2016
Piping Designer / Drafter (Direct)
• Designed complex piping systems for projects including Genesis, Grand Mesa, Koch and Sunoco.
• Performed QA/QC, checking, modeling, ISO’s and P&ID’s, using Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD 2015, and 3D CADWorx 2014. Participated in analysis required to formulate and determine design criteria material and equipment.
• Produced and ensured plans, sections, isometrics, BOM’s, scope of work specifications, vendor documentation and client/industry standards. Translated design sketches, layouts and notes into finished projects. Reviewed client requests for minor engineering change orders.
• Piping/Mechanical Design
Design piping systems, participate
in design analysis, and formulate
design criteria for structures,
systems, and material/equipment
items.
• Drafting
Translate design sketches, layouts,
and notes into 3D models and
construction drawings for
schematics and contracts using
CAD design software. Strong
drafting techniques, interprets
engineering drawings, knowledge
of concepts and terminology.
• Quality Control/Assurance
Monitor and ensure every aspect
of project adhere to safety
regulations and reflect highest
degree of quality. Produce and
check plans, sections and
isometrics.
• Client Relations
Read and comprehend detailed
customer requirements, data
sheets and supplier
specifications to ensure projects
encompass their requests.
• Project Management
Ensure scope of work
conform to project, client
specifications and vendor
documentation.
• Technologies
Navisworks, AutoCAD
2008-2020, Microsoft
Office Suites, CADWorx
2010-2020, Intergraph
Autodesk Plant 3D 2015,
Bentley Plant 3D 2016,
Acroplot Pro PDF’s and
Bluebeam.
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PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY (cont.)
Accomplishments:
• Achieved 7000+ ISO’s ahead of schedule and completed project Sunoco for E&C.
• Completed infrastructure projects for Genesis and Grand Mesa within time and budgets. CDI, Houston, Texas 2015 – 2015
Piping Designer (Contract)
• Performed routing for over 100 small bore pipelines and produced field ISO’s for fabrication on a strict deadline. Exceeded client expectations using Intergraph Autodesk Plant 3D 2015.
• Developed schematics, interconnects and one-line drawings from engineering sketches or mark-ups. Accomplishments:
• Contributed to the completion of the Solvay and Total projects within time and budget. Audubon Engineering, Houston, Texas 2014 – 2015
Piping Designer (Contract)
• Performed 3D modeling, extracting ISO’s, and creating PFD’s/P&ID’s using 3D CAD Software.
• Developed schematics, interconnects and one-line drawings from engineering sketches or mark-ups.
• Maintained master drawing set with current revisions for the electrical and controls design drawings.
• Assisted in the analysis, inspection of designs while adhering to quality standards and procedures.
• Filed master sets/originals, superseded drawings and originals as required in a timely manner.
• Completed as-builts by utilizing Request for Information (RFI) forms, Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and red-marked drawings.
• Mentored other team members on design and drafting principles, participated in planning meetings, and issued deliverables while coordinating with team members in Project Database. Accomplishments:
• Completed six of the eight most successful company projects completed in the calendar year, including Swift (Oil & Gas Gathering Facility), Stat Oil (Permian Basin), Blue Racer, Anadarko and Phillips 66 projects.
Western Refining, El Paso, Texas 2011 – 2012
Piping Designer (Contract)
• Replaced all underground Cooling Water lines in their FCCU, Crude and Coker Units, and added new Cooling Water Headers in existing racks.
• Field routed all lines from existing users to new Headers using 3D CADWorx / AutoCAD. Accomplishments:
• Contributed to the completion of the Cooling Water Project. Audubon Engineering - Houston, Texas 2010 – 2011
CAD Drafter (Contract)
• Directly responsible for supporting client projects. Performed modeling, extracting isometrics, and scrubbing for the ETC Jackson County. Maintained master drawing set with current revisions for the electrical and controls design drawings.
• Assisted in the analysis, inspection of designs while adhering to quality standards and procedures.
• Filed master sets/originals, superseded drawings and originals as required in a timely manner. Accomplishments:
• Completed drafting for Gas Facilities for Enbridge Sweetwater and Enbridge Nine Mile. Fabrication Limited, Katy, Texas 1999 – 2010
Sales
• Sold fabricating and construction services to refineries, chemical plants, and contractors.
• Prepared estimates and bids and AutoCAD drawings for building schematics and contracts.
• Loaned out to principal clients for various tasks working on oil and gas projects. Accomplishments:
• Built business revenue and increased company profitability and productivity. Sinclair Corp., Houston, Texas 2003 – 2004
Quality Control Inspector (Contract)
• Inspected inside and outside ground finishes of hot poured power plant piping, from rough casting to finished product and designed new QA/QC manual as requested by client. Accomplishments:
• Ensured completed projects conformed to quality standards.