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R ESUME

W illiam L. Garfield PE

**** ****** ***** ****** | Las Vegas, NV 89130 | 702-***-****

O verview

W illiam Garfield is a registered professional engineer with over 20 years experience in project

management and mechanical engineering. He is an accomplished machine designer, engineering

manager, and project leader. He has a proactive, results focused leadership style that blends effectively

in a dynamic team based environment.

P rofessiona l Qualifications Summa ry

Experienced with the design and construction of ASME pressure vessels (Section VIII). Familiar with

National Board procedures, the requirements of ASME B31.3, and the in-service inspection

requirements of API 510 and API RP 572. Experienced with the development of inspection and

predictive maintenance programs for vessels in chemical service.

An experienced welding engineer with an in depth knowledge of welding methods for carbon steel,

stainless steel, aluminum, and nickel based pressure vessel steels. Commands an in depth

understanding of welding metallurgy, post weld heat treating, and non-destructive evaluation of

weld quality.

An experienced machine designer with emphasis on the design of welded structures, fluid handling

systems, shop tooling and fixtures, pneumatic control equipment, and hydraulic power systems.

Fluent with finite element modeling, classical stress analysis, non-destructive evaluation, and failure

modes analysis.

An excellent communicator, capable of preparing and delivering high quality presentations for any

size audience. Experienced with the development of vertically integrated technical documentation

that includes project scope documents, engineering documentation, user manuals, field service

documentation, and training resources.

Experienced project manager with a demonstrated track record of completing large scale projects

within scope and budget. Experienced with Project Controls applications that include scheduling

with Primavera, cost accounting using the Earned Value Method, and requirements planning using

DOORS.

E ngineering / Technical Skills

Fluent with Microsoft Office Applications, the Windows Operating System, and Linux OS applications.

Skilled programmer using C language, PHP, Python, and Java Script.

Proficient with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, Z88 and SolidWorks

Simulation.

Experienced with SCADA devices, PLC Controllers, data acquisition and remote sensing equipment.

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E ducation and Licensure

BS Welding Engineering - LeTourneau University, Longview, TX

AS Design Technology - LeTourneau University, Longview, TX

Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical (Licensed in Nebraska).

Professional Experience

PBG Associates LLC, Las Vegas, NV

Engineering Manager, 2010 – Present

AllTranstek LLC, Houston, TX

Director, Technical Services, 2008 – 2010

Two consulting positions between 2008 and present. Provided engineering and technical support

services to clients engaged in construction, maintenance, or operation of railcars and highway cargo

tanks in hazardous materials service. Typical client engagements include:

Railcar design

Regulatory compliance audits

Repair of damaged railcars and cargo tanks

Weld failure analysis and root cause analysis

Development of experience based Predictive Maintenance programs

DOT Compliance Training

Litigation Support

Bechtel SAIC Company LLC, Las Vegas, NV

Transportation Program Manager, 2002 – 2008

Developed preliminary design for 300 miles of new railroad infrastructure and developed technical

inputs for an Environmental Impact Statement. Responsible for managing a core project team of 25

technical professionals and up to 80 contractor staff members at various times throughout the project.

Managed a $25 million annual budget and worked closely with client representatives in developing

multi-year funding scenarios.

The scope of this project was developing preliminary design of a proposed rail line and providing

technical inputs for a 2,000 page Environmental Impact Statement. Work product included:

Aerial mapping, hydrology, and geotechnical studies

Topography and rail grade studies

Bridge structures, signaling, siding locations

Terminal facilities and Maintenance of Way planning

Support for EIS public meetings

Interaction with stakeholders (mining, ranching, and Native American interests)

GATX Rail Corporation, Chicago, IL

Managing Director, Product Development, 1999 – 2001

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Director, Engineering, 1993 – 1999

Senior engineering manager for the owner of a major railroad tank car fleet. Responsible for

implementing preventive maintenance programs for vessels in hazmat service, providing technical

support to manufacturing operations, and field support to shippers. Monitored the life cycle

performance of railcar assets and utilized this data to effect design changes, provide decision support for

component sourcing, and maximize the in-service time of capital assets.

Fruehauf Trailer Corporation

Manager – Engineering, Omaha Plant, 1990 –1993

Chief Engineer, Uniontown Plant, 1988 – 1990

Senior engineering manager for a leading fabricator of highway cargo tank trailers and heavy haul

specialty trailers. Managed an engineering department that provided product design services in a build-

to-order manufacturing environment. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and quality of

technical work product at the facility.

Responsible for designing transportation equipment that operates at maximum road weight, is fully

compatible with commodities at transportation temperatures, and connects efficiently with the

customer's loading rack assets. Designed pressure vessels in carbon steel, stainless steel, and clad nickel

alloys.

Developed testing protocols to evaluate corrosion and remaining shell life in pressure vessels. This

evaluation protocol supported the continuing qualification of the vessels (regulatory process) and

supported maintenance procedures that maximized the service life of assets (business process).

I ndust ry Committees and Activities

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Section XII Subcommittee on Transport Tanks,

1999 – present. Currently serving as Chairman of the Section XII Subgroup on General

Requirements.

Appointed to the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences, three-year

term, 1999 – 2001.

Chairman, RPI Engineering Committee on Tank Cars, 1999 – 2000.

Member, Association of American Railroads Tank Car Committee, 1996 – 2000.

Member, Railway Progress Institute Engineering Committee on Tank Cars, 1996 – 2000.

Patents

US Patent Number 6,328,064 - Fluid tank drain pipe support/guide member.

Issued December 11, 2001

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