RUSSELL E. KIESSLING

*** **** **** *******, ** **539 T: 281-***-**** Email: adjkbw@r.postjobfree.com SENIOR PIPING DESIGNER/CAD ADMINISTRATOR

Extensive Oil & Gas Knowledge Unparalleled AutoCAD Experience Navisworks Animation

Highly dedicated, meticulous and multi-talented Piping Designer, with 32+ years of design, programming, CAD support, management, personnel training and general leadership experience in fast-paced, oil & gas industry environments on a global scale. Comprehensive understanding of the conceptual design skills needed to engineer complex piping systems and related components. AutoCAD Certified Design Professional, with unparalleled experience utilizing AutoCAD to complete large-scale design projects and processes. Group Lead for the development of intelligent P&ID’s. CAD administrator supporting AutoCAD, CADWorx and Plant 3D. Adept Navisworks Animator, with the demonstrated ability to effectively assemble and animate intricate design models. Proven track record of completing design processes in minimal time, while producing outstanding client satisfaction and return. Advanced proficiency in CADWorx 3D piping design, equipment modeling, and specification development, and a wide-range of relevant software and tools.

Regarded for exceptional communication skills, which have been used to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, managers, and contractors in various situational capacities. Acknowledged for personable demeanor, and the capability to easily transcend personal and cultural differences. Flexible and versatile, with a willingness to tackle any task until the project until the job is completed. Collaborative team player, with “old school” dedication to the employer, used to help attain maximum company profitability and success. Enthusiastic in obtaining a full-time Piping Design position, utilizing comprehensive skillset to obtain mutually beneficial results.

CORE STRENGTHS AND COMPETENCIES

Certified AutoCAD Professional Conceptual Design Desktop IT Support

CAD Administrator Navisworks Animation Access Database

Intelligent P&ID Development Project Management ASME Pressure Vessels

CADWorx 3D Piping Design CADWorx Support MS Office

AutoCAd Plant 3D Design Plant 3D Support Adobe Acrobat Pro PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

32+ years of virtually unparalleled AutoCAD experience. Serve as dedicated personnel trainer on multi-faceted aspects of piping design.

Contributed to the design of North Dakota's MHA Nation Clean Fuels Refinery, the first new grass roots crude oil refinery to be built in the United States in over 30 years.

Extensive international crude refinery experience, including the coordination of large-scale project job assignments with Philippines-based Piping Department.

Helped initiate development of company P&ID group to develop intelligent P&ID’s for in-house use and corporate clients.

Russell E. Kiessling

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design, Management, Leadership, Presentation & Programming

Senior Piping Designer, with advanced knowledge and experience in CADWorx 3D piping design, smart P&ID development and pipe specification programming. AutoCAD Plant P&ID smart P&ID development.

Piping specification development in both CADWorx and Plant 3d of company and client specific piping specifications.

CAD Administrator, with extensive knowledge of AutoLisp programming, AutoCAD tool palette programming and customization.

Practiced in facilitating dynamic Navisworks model animation presentations. Proficient in producing 3D equipment designs and illustrations for product presentations.

ASME Pressure Vessel Designer.

Specialized experience in commercial kitchen equipment layout, mechanical, plumbing and electrical design packages. Creation of commercial kitchen custom equipment fabrication detail drawings.

Project Management, Group Lead, Leadership & Customer Service

Served as Piping Department P&ID Group Lead for Ventech Engineers International. o CADWorx Smart P&ID

o AutoCAD Plant P&ID smart P&ID

Project Management Proficiencies:

o Coordinate layout design with actual field conditions to accommodate efficient project execution.

o Purchase project equipment to facilitate timely equipment installation. o Coordinate with on-site project management personnel on equipment delivery and installation.

o Demonstrate effective equipment use for end-users. Coordinate equipment warranty issues between manufacturer and end user.

Professional Work History

Ambitech Engineering/Zachry Engineering, Houston, Texas (2017-2020) Sr. Piping Designer

Ventech Engineers International, Pasadena, Texas (2013-2016) CADWorx 3D Piping Designer, P&ID Group Lead, Piping CAD Administrator Kitchen Equipment Fabricating Co., Houston, Texas (2004-2013) Project Manager/Designer/CAD Administrator/Desktop Support Preferred Foodservice Design & Supply, Houston, Texas (1999-2004) Project Manager/Designer/ CAD Administrator/Warehouse Coordinator Taylor & Associates, Houston, Texas (1997-1999)

Contract Piping Designer at chemical plant in same chemical plant in Pasadena, TX Russell E. Kiessling

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ECI, La Porte, Texas, Contract Piping Designer at chemical plant in Pasadena, TX (1993-1997) Intec Engineering, Houston, Texas, Project Piping Designer (1990-1993) Plant Process Equipment, League City, Texas, Piping and Pressure Vessel Designer (1988-1990) Pipefitter, Houston & Matagorda, Texas, Union Pipefitter (1975-1988) EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

ECAD – Houston, Texas - AutoCAD P&ID, Navisworks 2015 & 2017 PDS – Houston, Texas - CADWorx, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016 PTC – Houston, Texas - PRO-E

San Jacinto College South – Houston, Texas - AutoCAD Joint Apprenticeship Committee – Houston, Texas - Pipefitter Journeyman Sam Houston State University – Huntsville, Texas - General Studies TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Technical Skills: AutoCAD Certified Design Professional; CADWorx 3D Piping Design; CADWorx Smart P&ID; CADWorx Pipe Spec Development; AutoCAD Plant P&ID; Navisworks Animation; Autodesk Product Administrator; MS Office Suite; Adobe Acrobat Pro IT, Desktop & Software Support: AutoCAD; AutoCAD Plant P&ID; Navisworks; CADWorx; MS Office Suite; Desktop PC and Mac

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