Duval F.Cardwell

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OVERVIEW

I have 28 years of design engineering and construction support.

EDUCATION

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 3.77 GPA, Norfolk State University

DESIGN

Preparing HVAC and hydraulic system sizing calculations, equipment selection documentation, construction and procurement specifications, flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (HVAC systems, piping systems), system descriptions, valve list, line, list, equipment list, and bill of materials.

CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

Disposition of nonconformance reports and supplier deviation request, vendor submittal reviews, evaluation of proposals, design change forms / design change notices, witness performance a nd qualification test at manufacturers facility, and performance of field inspections (walk-downs).

SUPERVISOR

Supervised 5 mechanical engineers and 5 designers. Planned, estimate, and assigned work. Resolve problems. Interpret contractual requirements. Check project deliverables. Develop and manage contract change documentation.

STRENGTHS

Organized, follow instructions, self-motivated, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, respond positively to rapidly changing priorities, and work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience.

SOFTWARE

Job Control System (JCS), Document Management & Control System (DMCS), VMware Horizon Client – Real Time Application Platform (RTAP), Passport, Microstation (2D CAD), Smart Plant Review, Trane Trace, AFT Arrow, Design Flow Solutions, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project

STANDARDS

AG-1, ASHREA, ASME, AWA, SMACNA, Uniform Plumbing Code, Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook

EMPLOYMENT

Hanford Nuclear Facility (CHPRC Direct and Contract)

System Engineer Mechanical and HVAC 9-2016 to 3-2020

System Engineer WRAP-111 HVAC and T-Plant Vital Safety Systems. Evaluate system status and performance, Boundary documentation, Quarterly system health reports, Trending (monthly vibration and quarterly flow analysis), System Notebook, Operating Data Sheets, Approve design input information, Conduct design reviews, Support related system reviews, Documentation of periodic system walk-downs, Review design changes, work activities, and procedures, Technical support to Operations and Maintenance, Maintain spare parts information, Prepare Commercial Grade Dedication Packages, Technical support to Operations and Maintenance, Vibration analysis of fan motors and bearings using Fluke 810, Prepare Facility Modification Packages (FMPs), Electronic Bill of Materials (eBOM), Job Control System (JCS), Asset Suite.

Savannah River (Contract Position)

Senior Mechanical and HVAC Engineer 9-2010 to 9-2014

Prepare pump sizing calculations. Design Flow Solutions Software used for pressure loss calculations. Excel was used to plot pump and system curves, and adjust pump curve per centrifugal pump affinity laws when motor speed (rpm) changed.

Prepared chemical dispersion stack sizing calculation. As well as equipment selection, stack air sampling and monitoring selection, piping and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and construction and procurement specifications. Used excel spead sheet to calculate pressure loss and velocity using ASHRAE Fundamentals. Excel XY scatter chart used to plot fa and system curve.

Prepare unlisted component calculation to demonstrate hoses proposed for use qualify as B31.3 piping components. Prepare several design change packages, pump and piping data sheets for H-Tank Farm piping and HVAC systems.

URS- Washington Division

Senior Mechanical and HVAC Engineer 1-2008 to 7-2009

Senior HVAC Engineer for new Air Traffic Control Tower. The project involved HVAC cooling and heating load calculation to determine the total cooling capacity requirements, equipment selection, piping and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and construction and procurement specifications.

Senior Engineer for Uranium Processing Facility. The project involved piping and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and construction and procurement specifications.

HVAC cooling and heating load calculation to determine the total cooling capacity requirements, as well as equipment selection, stack sizing, stack air sampling and monitoring selection, piping and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and construction and procurement specifications.

Shaw Environmental

Senior HVAC Engineer 2-2005 to 12-2007

Senior HVAC Engineer for new Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Facility used to dispose of surplus plutonium by converting it to mixed oxide fuel to be used as fuel in light water reactor. The project involved HVAC cooling and heating load calculation to determine the total cooling capacity requirements, equipment selection, piping and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and construction and procurement specifications.

Parsons

Mechanical Engineering Lead 8-1989 to 12-2007

Engineering Lead for a new Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility at Y-12 National Security Complex at Oak Ridge. The project involved HVAC cooling and heating load calculation to determine the total cooling capacity requirements, equipment selection, piping and instrumentation diagrams, flow diagrams, and construction and procurement specifications.

Senior Engineer for an Administration and Training Facility for The Department of the Navy Charleston. The project involved direct digital control for building HVAC systems, HVAC cooling and heating load calculations, hydronic system calculations, and writing construction and procurement specifications.

Senior Engineer for 241-92 H-Area Building HVAC Evaluation and Design Upgrades at Savannah River Site. The project involved an HVAC study, heating and cooling load calculation, design, and writing construction and procurement specifications.

Senior Engineer for a new chiller facility for Tritium Support at Savannah Rive Site. The project involved heating and cooling load calculations, and construction and procurement specifications, replacement of (3) 175-ton chillers, (2) 150-ton chillers, (5) evaporator pumps, (3) condenser pumps, (1) 750-ton 3 cell cooling tower, chemical injection system, refrigerant storage and transfer system, for a plant that furnishes chilled water to various locations for air conditioners and process cooling. The project also involved a 135 psig 170 cfm breathing air system.

Senior Engineer for the F-Tank Farm Services Upgrades at Savannah River Site. The project involved design, hydraulic calculations, writing construction and procurement specifications, revision of facility system design descriptions, construction support, and installation of new above grade piping. Assured that the project criterion was in accordance with High Level Waste Authorization Basis Documents.

Lockwood Green Technologies

Engineer 4-1996 to 7-1998

Prepared calculations, drawings, specifications, F-Area Tank Farm steam stress calculations, laboratory HVAC, vacuum systems, specialty gases, chiller plant, and cooling tower.

Bechtel

Engineer 5-1991 to 3-1996

Prepared calculations, drawings, modification packages for K-reactor (Savannah River Site) restart as well as other facilities.

Newport News Shipbuilding

Engineer 5-1987 to 4-1991

Prepared calculations, and drawings for 4500 psi high pressure air and low pressure air for Sea Wolf Class submarine SSN-21.

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