●Extensive experience in design and drafting for chemical, mining, HVAC and nuclear industries.

●Experienced in all facets of 3D plant design: mechanical, structural, piping and electrical.

●High level of knowledge in utilizing Autocad, Microstation, Smart Plant Review, PDS 3D and Inventor design software.

Experience

03/2020—PRESENT Mechanical Designer

Custom Air Products & Services, INC. Houston, Texas

Responsible for the design and layout of commercial and industrial HVAC systems with emphasis on custom systems utilizing the Autodesk Inventor design software program. I follow the projects thru the build phases and make any changes, as needed, for timely delivery to the customers site.

06/2003—01/2019 Senior Piping Designer II/Room Coordinator

Chicago Bridge & Iron, LLC, Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina

Responsible for system design for the MOX Project at the Department of Energy Savannah River nuclear facility. Routine interface with engineers who are converting an existing French design into American standards, for construction on-site. Designing pipe and raceway supports for construction as well as clearing clash issues that arise while construction is installing. Responsible for room coordination, requiring close, daily interaction with all disciplines of the design team to coordinate construction of the facility. Utilize Autocad 2013, Microstation J, and Support Modeler cad packages, as well as PDS 3D and Smart Plant Review software in daily operations.

07/2002—06/2003 Senior Cad Designer

Technipower Inc., contracted to Imerys Pigments and Additives Group, Sandersville, Georgia

Responsible for drafting and design of systems for Imerys Pigments and Additives Group in Sandersville, GA, a kaolin mining facility. Assigned as principle designer for six engineers in all disciplines of design, as well as field checking the design and completing As-Builts, when needed. Also, responsible for drawing control and issuance.

11/2000—06/2002 Senior Cad Designer

Technical Associates, contracted to Procter and Gamble, Augusta, Georgia

Responsible for drafting and design of systems for Procter & Gamble, Augusta, GA. Performed field walk downs of drawings to take field dimensions and verify accuracy before design completion. Performed daily direct interface with project engineers to complete projects on schedule.

01/2000—11/2000 Designer/Drafter

GLJ Inc., Augusta, Georgia

Responsible for updating redlined drawings.

06/1999 - 01/2000 Mechanical Designer/Drafter

Remote Tools Inc., Aiken, South Carolina

Responsible for machine design with original equipment manufacturers, with emphasis on 3D design, utilizing the Mechanical Desktop 3.01 drafting package. Close interaction with the machine shop to guarantee the parts accuracy to print. Assembled the machine and performed troubleshooting. Arranged re-machining of parts, as necessary. Ordered parts that were not machined and tracked them until arrival.

09/1991—06/1999 Designer/Drafter

Ken Arthur and Associates, contracted to DSM Chemicals, Augusta, Georgia

Lead Drafter/Autocad Operator and Designer. Primary duties included drafting and drawing control, light design on projects, and working closely with project managers and engineers. Coordinated work of three other drafters, performed field walk downs of drawings for as-builts, drawing control, red-lining and drafting of as-built drawings.

03/1993—08/1994 While still employed by Ken Arthur and Associates, I was contracted to Halocarbon, Inc., in North Augusta, SC, for a short assignment, performing P&ID drawing conversion from manual to Autocad.

Education

Associate of Science in Technical Design Graphics, with emphasis on the AutoCAD/Drafting Design software package,

Augusta Technical College, Augusta, Georgia, 1991