Mechanical Engineer Hvac Design

Robert A. Jones, P.E.

Professional Mechanical Engineer

FL # 31119 / GA # 20116 / NC # 053099

**** ****** ***** **., ******, Illinois 60432

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(813) -205 - 0786

Professional Summary:

Accomplished highly skilled and experienced Professional Mechanical Engineer in industrial / food processing / commercial and industrial HVAC design, energy efficiency / heat recovery / process design and improvement, including emission control. Versed in MiTek commercial heat load calculations / duct distribution design. Well versed in all construction disciplines of plant process development / layout, structural building/steel design, equipment sizing, dust collection, and personnel safety. Extensive experience across multiple industries including food/beverage processing, PFD /P&ID development, material handling, packaging, automation, heat recovery expertise. Have extensive breakfast cereal

/soya oil extraction / juice extraction and processing / beverage manufacturing, including evaporation, dryer systems / steam production /distribution / water chillers/, and nitrogen blanket applications. Core Competencies:

HVAC Design: Heat load calculations, supply/return duct sizing, register selection, VAV system design, and HVAC equipment selection using “Wright Soft” compatible with AutoCAD format. Processing and Efficiency Optimization: MEP proficient for large industrial / Commercial projects and varied manufacturing / processing plant industries. Software Proficiency: MiTek "Wrightsoft" for HVAC design, ASHRAE heat load calculations, Micro Soft Office, Adobe.

Project Leadership: Seasoned Upper Level Engineering Staff Management skills, multi-task capable for large scope engineering projects from design to execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross- functional coordination.

Process & Mechanical Design: Vast Experience with plant equipment integration/ optimization, mechanical cooling, heat recovery, and process control. Professional Experience: 2014 - Present

• Provided MidWest Engineering Associates the latest in commercial ASHRAE heat load calculations

/HVAC design expertise in Heating / Cooling equipment and system design (E. Peoria, IL.)

• Designed a 175 psig steam supply system / condensate return collection / pump system for a large food grade traveling bed drying cranberry seeds for Northern Lights Food Processing, Inc. (Nekoosa, WI.)

• Designed / engineered complete unique highly hydroscopic food preservative ingredient handling / blending/ packaging/ system for Florida Food Products, Inc. (Eustis, Fl.)

• Designed / engineered / and supervised all phases of site preparation to install all MEP systems for the construction of a high capacity silica sand drying / particle classification storage system for re-blending and packaging for Florida Silica Sand Co.(Plant City, FL.). Lead Process Engineer

DcR Engineering Services, Inc. 2013

• Supervised 8 engineers / designers and aspects of all mechanical /civil / energy engineering projects. Projects include specialty chemicals plant relocation / expansion / consolidation, and fertilizer plant expansions. Provided the technical expertise in design of steam boiler / condensate systems. (Tampa, FL.) Founder / CEO

Natural Citrus Products Corporation 2007-2012

• Designed, patented, and built a large scale food grade raw citrus peel conversion system creating into multiple food use products for the gluten free / flour baking industries. (LaBelle, Florida). Consulting Professional Engineer 1995- 2006

• Designed all structural steel for steam boxes, circulation fans, and roto clones for Brown & Williamson tobacco large leaf tobacco dryer. (Macon, GA.)

• Provided mechanical and tank structural steel reinforcement design to convert (13) – 250,000 gal. 304 SS ambient pressure juice concentrate tanks for 1.5 psig nitrogen blanket, (Arcadia, Fl.)

• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and estimating all parts of the juice plant expansion. Designed large potable water systems / 54” dia. concrete wastewater systems. (Fernandina Beach, Florida). Vice P resident of Engineering

American Maize Corporation 1980- 1994

• Provided innovative engineering expertise for three separate tobacco processing / high speed cigar making factories and oversaw maintenance / parts departments and $10 million capital budget.

• Installed over 1000 tons of refrigeration / humidity controlled environmental envelopes for 3 large plant expansions and 2 re- consolidations.

• Designed and installed first PC controlled tobacco blending system and first fluid bed dryer system.

• O v e r s e e r of 3 separate industrial facilities, responsibility for all capital projects, and utilities and maintenance operations and budgets. (Florida / Georgia / Alabama). Division Engineer

Post Cereals / Birde Eye Products Division 1976- 1979

• Engineered “puffed cereal” dryer installation to replace steam puff systems.

• Provided engineering processing break through designs for processing / drying the first “granola cereal”.

• Designed the first automatic juice blending system for Awake, Orange Plus, and Country Time Lemonade drinks for the Birds Eye division of General Foods. Designed first “dilute phase” toasted rice/ puffed wheat conveyance systems for puffed cereal products. (Battle Creek, Michigan / Winter Haven, Florida).

Education: University of Delaware

Bachelor of Science -- Agricultural Engineering -- 1972 MILITARY SERVICE: 1970 - 1980

ARMY SIGNAL CORPS (Reserve)

Rank at Discharge: Captain

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