Mechanical Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
DAVID ALAN BALLES
Savannah, GA. 31419
(C) 912-***-****
Objective:
A challenging engineering/project manager position utilizing broad based technical skills and the ability to interface with senior level management. 34 years of experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection fields.
Background:
Mechanical Engineer with strength in mechanical/electrical engineering and the ability to design projects utilizing various engineering/multi project applications. These projects have evolved around HVAC/Controls, Paper/Pulp, ductwork design, process piping, safety/fire protection applications and PMP. All applications consisted of SMACNA, API, ASME, OSHA, ASHRAE and NFPA standards.
Technical Applications:
*Military/Paper/Pulp Installations *HVAC/Exhaust *Project Management
*Estimating/Specifications *Fire Protection *Equipment/Rotating
*Industrial/Manufacturing *Reliability Maintenance *Plumbing
EMPLOYMENT:
10/102010-Present Kern-Coleman Engineers
Savannah, GA.
Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager for local projects. Projects such as Georgia Power, churches, Warehouses are some. Engineering load calculations, design, drafting and Electrical design is all included. Auto CAD 2010.
2/2010-2/2010 Balles Engineering and Construction
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Provide construction work for individuals. Condominium repairs, HVAC repair, decks, windows and power washing.
12/2009-1/2010 ARP Energy
Jacksonville, FL.
Mechanical engineer for modular diesel fuel/ emergency containers. Design for foreign countries with gas distribution layouts, genset units and diesel fuel generator exhaust. A/C design for communications rooms, offices and storage buildings.
7/09/2001-11/12/2009 United States Army /Department of Defense
(Lockheed Martin Corp.)
Fort Stewart / Hunter Army Airfield, GA.
Lead Mechanical Engineer/PM for Military Installation multi projects on a 286,000 acre base. Projects are from start to finish including load calculations, equipment sizing, design, review of submittals and drawings, estimating and inspection. Jobs consist of data centers, raised floor areas, new building designs, existing building renovations, reviews for estimating, submittal approvals, analysis of buildings and construction inspection. Projects such as paper/pulp, nuclear generators, chemical facilities, dining facilities, medical buildings, waste treatment grit chamber installations, new and existing fire protection projects, auto lubrication systems, waste oil pump installation, steam cleaner installation, new military classrooms, PX chiller renovation, gymnasium locker room / shower A/C installation, chapel additions, flight simulator fire protection and new environmental building installation to name a few. Meetings with Government officals, US ARMY COE and A&E firms to reviews new designs. Work with the Inspection branch for Contractor progress and submittal approvals. All projects contain HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection. Project Management on many mechanical and fire protection projects.
2000-2001 Raytheon Engineers and Constructors
Pine Bluff, AR
Mechanical Design/Coordinator
Lead HVAC Subcontract Coordinator for the chemical incineration project in Pine Bluff, Ar. working directly
with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Job description includes review of contractor, HVAC control
drawings, document specifications/submittals, equipment scheduling and field investigation as part of the project. Direct involvement with Corps of Engineers and the HVAC contractor to build the incineration
plant in a well-organized and timely manner. Lead coordinator for the site fire protection project, working
directly with the fire protection contractor. Job description includes testing of fire lines and field installation coordination. Close contact with scheduling and specifications to complete the project.
1999-2000 Lucent Technologies
Mechanical Engineer
Orlando, Florida
Management of the existing HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection Department and coordination of ongoing site projects for the existing facilities. Design of new clean room facilities, mainly Class 10,000 and 100,000. Both the existing and new facilities required coordination with contractors, company personnel and state and local codes. All new installations consist of drainage, plumbing and fire protection for completion of all projects.
1998 – 1999 Moses Engineers, New Orleans LA
Mechanical Engineer
Ongoing engineering projects for the Grand Bahamas Resort, Bahamas, Springhill Memorial
Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, and the Superdome in New Orleans. In-town projects, such as the Audubon Park Zoo banquet room, and professional consultant to local firm. Areas of
expertise include HVAC, fire protection and plumbing to comply with State Codes.
1994 – 1998 Ellis Refrigeration, Ltd., Johnson City, NY
Construction Coordinator
Designed various construction projects throughout Upstate New York with various companies, such as: New York Telephone, Fay’s Drug Stores, Giant Supermarkets, Arby’s Restaurants, Frito-Lay Foods and the City of Binghamton.
Scope of each project consisted of client consultations, field inspection, project engineering, submittal of proposals, procurement of subcontractors, deadline coordination, on-site consultation with contractors and final inspections of projects.
Design and drafting of all phases of fabrication, location of walls, HVAC Equipment and piping to specifications.
1992 – 1993 Clough Harbor Associates, Rochester, NY
Mechanical Engineer
Updated NFPA Code Compliance for Schenectady Chemical Corporation in Albany, New York.
Redesigned chemical exhaust work areas for Anitec Image Corporation in Binghamton, New York.
Managed mechanical energy evaluations for Kodak Eastman in Rochester, New York
Eastman Kodak Company
1991 – 1992 Rochester, NY
Mechanical Engineer
Designed air conditioning, exhaust and piping for Kodak Manufacturing Facility.
Designed 100,000 square foot air conditioning renovation for AC Rochester.
Intergraph design input for various on-going projects in Rochester, New York.
1991 Taylor Packing Co., Wyalusing, PA
Facilities Engineer
Designed interior lab, maintenance and laundry facility consisting of 20,000 square feet. Included unit heaters, design, exhaust, air conditioning and plumbing layouts.
Designed air conditioning for existing computer room.
Redesigned air conditioning for accounting areas. Designed filter frames for rendering roof vents.
1989 – 1991 Eastman Kodak Company (Lehigh Design, Inc), Rochester, NY
Facilities Engineer
Designed 50,000 square feet film process labs.
Designed and built 10 new HVAC ductwork systems.
Updated existing exhaust systems to meet code compliance.
Managed designers and draftsmen.
1987 – 1988 Chase Architects, A.I.A., Syracuse, NY
Mechanical Engineer
Redesigned 450-bed nursing home, including boiler redesign, plumbing design and air-
conditioning.
1985 – 1987 General Electric Company, Johnson City,
Supervised and designed 20,000 square foot office area renovation, including HVAC and fire protection.
Managed 15 on-site subcontractors for GE’s Air Force Facility during major renovation period.
1984 – 1985 Gent Engineering, P.C., Johnson City, NY
Mechanical Engineer
Supervised OSHA compliance code specifications for 22 New York State Schools.
Designed 150 exhaust systems for IBM Corporation’s Endicott, New York facility.
1979 – 1984 IBM Corporation, Owego, NY; Raleigh, NC; Boca Raton, FL
Facilities Engineer
Designed/supervised new waste treatment plant, $30 million+ project.
Designed clean room labs
Developed underground site drainage.
Responsible for environmental impact assessments (EIA) to New York State of exhaust fume quality reports.
Designed over 1 million square feet of fire protection systems
1977 – 1979 Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY
Mechanical Designer
Designed heat relief exhaust for 75 glass furnaces.
Designed process piping layout for 50 kiln furnaces to product equipment.
Designed fire protection layout for high heat area in furnace buildings.
Education:
• State University of New York, May 1977
• AAS – Associate in Applied Science
• Computer Skills: CADAM, CADD Vance, INTERGRAPH, AUTO CAD 2010,
Windows 98, 2000 and Micro-station.
• National Technology Transfer Course – New Orleans, La. – 6/2000
• Georgia Tech – Mold and Mildew Course – Atlanta, Ga. 11/2001
• Project Management Course – Armstrong Atlantic State University 2008
• Advance Project Management Course – Armstrong Atlantic State University, 2008
Affiliations:
• Associate Member (ASHRAE)
• American Institute of Plant Engineers (AIPE)
• ASHRAE Engineering Week Committee - since 1991
• American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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