Christopher Prevett
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Phone: 603-***-****
E-Mail: ******************@*****.***
1.Objective
Development of architectural designs for a variety of applications. 30+ years of engineering experience, including several years of hands-on assembly and machine shop experience. Creative problem solver and expert in technical documentation, including expert use of several CAD packages:
● Autocad, 41 years, including Advance Steel, Civil 3D, Mechanical Desktop
● Autocad Plant 3D, 3 years
● Autocad Civil 3D, 2 years
● Autodesk Inventor, 13 years
● Autodesk Vault, 10 years
● Autodesk Revit, 6 years
● Solid Works, 5 years
● Autodesk Navisworks, 3 years
● Autodesk BIM 360, 2 years
● Bentley Microstation
● Sketchup
● Draftsight
● Solid Edge
Other software proficiencies:
● Bluebeam Revu
● Adobe Acrobat
● Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Access, Teams, OneNote, OneDrive
● MRP systems: SAP, Praxa, Oracle, and other proprietary software
● PDM's: Agile, PDMWorks
● Adobe illustrator & Photoshop
● Autodesk 3D Studio Max
● Blender, Sculptris, Paint Shop Pro
● AutoLisp, Basic, and HTML programming languages
Engineering skill set:
● Piping design, 10 years
● Conveyor Belt Design
● Machine shop practices
● Technical documentation incorporating drawings, easy-to-understand descriptions, and digital photography with photo editing techniques
● Exploded views
● Reverse engineering
● Measurement tools: vernier calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, tape measure, etc.
● Metals knowledge
● Jig design
● Concrete drafting
● Building codes, ASHRAE standards for HVAC, NEC electric code Personal Skills:
● Team leading, in the office or in a manufacturing environment
● Excellent interpersonal skills with proven sales ability
● Communication skills, face to face or in written form
● Detail oriented, task driven
2. Education
Lowell High School, Lowell, MA - Graduated in 1984 Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School - 1000 Hour Certified CAD/CAM Design Course including classes in Basic & Digital Electronics, Mechanical Drafting, Autocad Training, and Word Processing - Graduated February 1989, ranked Valedictorian 3. Experience
Jenica Corp. - Architectural Designer, 12/21 to Present
● Implemented changes in HVAC, sprinkler system, plumbing, electrical, & construction elements.
● Revit 2023, Inventor 2023, Bluebeam Revu, MicroStation V10, Navisworks 2023 - Architectural, Structural, MEP, and creation of interior elements, plan and elevation views, layout drawings, detail views.and 3D modeling.
● Translation of architect’s drawings for accurate modeling of large mill buildings being converted over to condos with ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units).
● Understanding of National Electric Code and New Hampshire Building Codes. AMTS - Project Architect, 4/20 to 12/21
● Design of HVAC systems for the IC chip manufacturing industry. Sizing of duct components and selection of equipment based on projected air flow according to ASHRAE standards, including CFM and duct calculations for clean rooms. Prep of presentation drawings and correlation of associated drawings and specifications.
● Autocad Plant 3D 2020, Autocad 2020, Revit 2020, Bluebeam Revu, Navisworks 2020.
● Soft skills for interfacing with other construction professionals to address design issues.
● LEED Coordinator - oversaw compliance with US Governmental LEED program standards. This is a sustainable energy program to promote green design and construction.
● QC Manager for Modeling and Design.
● Drafting changes in P&IDs and PFD drawings, requiring knowledge of P&ID symbols, National Electric Code, electrical equipment and systems, mechanical systems including gas, facilities & process water systems.
Franke Foodservice - Mechanical Design Engineer, 10/19 to 4/20
● Design of sheet metal structural and cosmetic components in Inventor 2019 for large food distribution systems for the fast-food industry.
● Brainstorming with the engineering team for solutions to mechanical problems encountered in the design of equipment.
● Vault 2019, Inventor 2019 - sheet metal, component and machine assembly design. Knowledge of large equipment design, tolerances and finishes for sheet metal parts. Resident Autocad expert for the team. PLC Programming.
● Creation of technical documentation for the engineering team. Doxel - Data Collection Engineer, 3/19 to 10/19
● Operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of high-end 3D scanning equipment; the tripod-mounted Faro 70 Scanner, the Ricoh Theta Z1, a backpack-based Lidar camera, and a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle)-mounted scanner. Job requirements included obtaining an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate.
● Soft skills for interfacing with engineers onsite and remotely.
● Revit 2019, Bluebeam Revu and Navisworks 2019 - integration of data in the 3D as-built models.
New Hampshire Steel Fabricators, Inc. - Architectural Designer, 1/18 to 3/19
● Use of Autocad Advance Steel 2017.
● Modeling and detailing of miscellaneous metals including staircases with railings and supporting steel, catwalks with gratings and structural angles, CMU Bracing, ships ladders, bollards, dock post & railings, and structural steel hangers.
● Creation of fab reports and shop drawings requiring attention to detail, proper drafting procedures, knowledge of structural design, and expert knowledge of the CAD software. Ipswich Bay Glass - Mechanical/Architectural Designer, 5/17 to 1/18
● Modeling of legacy Autocad part drawings in Inventor.
● Knowledge of Shape Authoring in Inventor to create parts for Inventor's Content Center.
● Use of Inventor's Frame Generator to create solid models of window frames and attach them to a 3D framing system.
● Use of Sheet Metal Design to create formed frame sections in Inventor.
● Use of animation techniques in Inventor Studio to create instructional installation videos. M2, Nashua, NH - Solutions Engineer, 6/16 to 4/17
● Design of very large structural frame assemblies that form a power station when assembled together.
● Creation of equipment models and coordination with 12 other engineers and designers on a single, complex Inventor model requiring expertise with Vault.
● Creation of sprinkler system and HVAC components, requiring knowledge of those systems and a thorough understanding of P&ID drawings. HMC Corp. - Mechanical Engineer, 8/15 to 6/16
● Design of sawmill equipment using Autocad Mechanical 2016.
● Advocated for and implemented the use of Inventor 2016, which greatly increased efficiency and accuracy.
● Ground-up design of conveyor belts, roll cases, log haulers, live decks, and other large machines.
● Communication skills required for interfacing with assemblers, fabricators, and engineers to solve design problems.
● Knowledge of materials and their properties, welding symbols, assembly & fabricating techniques, and proper design methods. Programming of PLC’s. Evoqua Water Systems - Piping Designer, 6/14 to 8/15
● Design of water filtration and processing equipment on Inventor 2014.
● Creation and updating P&ID's for various projects using Autocad 2012.
● Knowledge of piping design methods and water piping materials and equipment.
● Full design and documentation for large water neutralization systems including piping spools, fixtures, measuring and calibration equipment, and tanks.
● Precise use of Autodesk Vault and pdf editing & creation software. Systems Innovations - Mechanical Designer/Project Manager, 9/05 to 6/14
● Use of Autocad 2013, Solid Works 2011, Vault 2010, Inventor 2010, Word and Excel for Mechanical Design and Project Management.
● ECO updates, assembly and layout drawings, and chassis design.
● Expert use of digital photography and Photoshop to create representations of products for the marketing department.
● Social and communication skills required for interfacing with assemblers, engineers, and marketing.
● Updating of the MRP system and Agile PDM system. Jenica Corp. - Architectural Drafter/Graphic Designer, 10/01 to 9/05
● Use of Autocad 2000 and Autocad Civil 3D to update architectural drawings for a real estate developer.
● Design and creation of web pages to display completed drawings using Microsoft FrontPage and Photoshop.
● Creation of and photo editing of artwork.
● Proven ability to professionally interface with customers and the sales department during the design phase for accurate interpretation of the customer’s desired results.