Mark R. Delavan, EIT
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An achievement driven engineer with communication, problem solving, and leadership skills
Summary: Graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, GPA of 3.57, have a valid EIT from the State of Arkansas and I am a member of ASME. I have just under a year of experience in the engineering workforce with a focus on the oil and gas industry. I received several scholarships due to my hard work ethic and leadership skills. I enjoy interacting with people, taking on responsibility, and working in a team environment.
EDUCATION:
2005 - 2009
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, cum laude (3.57 GPA)
Graduated first out of all the mechanical engineers and third in my engineering class
Achieved Engineer In Training (EIT) from the State of Arkansas after completing the Fundamentals of Engineering Test
Worked on many school projects that developed leadership, time management, focus, and problem solving skills
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Honors, Awards & Activities:
Awarded the Professor Scholarship for academic excellence
Chosen by the faculty for the Fred Olney Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Selected to receive the “I Lead” Scholarship which extended during the students college career and further trained the student in servant leadership
Taught and led Impact, which is a community outreach program for elementary and middle school students in Watts, OK
PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE:
GE Oil and Gas, Monitoring Analyst
2009 – 2010
Operated software, ThreatScan, which detected energy shock waves through pipelines
Prevented third party digging encroachments on customers’ pipelines
Pleased superior by creating a new procedure that reduced time and errors when adding a new customer
Responsibilities included: recognizing shock alarms along the pipeline, analyzing data to verify if the shock is valid, contacting customer when a shock is valid, and completing a monthly report for each customer summarizing the month’s activities
Trusted to monitor system for long hours with no supervision
INTEC Engineering, Intern Mechanical Engineer
2007
Developed a tool in the area of fracture mechanics using MathCAD 14
Internship responsibilities included: ensuring proper operation, accuracy, and ease of use so that INTEC employee could operate
Skills used or developed for this position: understanding engineering codes, knowledge of MathCAD 14, long hours of focus, and communicating solutions about the tool
Skills used or developed for this position: understanding engineering codes, knowledge of MathCAD 14, long hours of focus, and excellent team communication skills
Received praise from superior for level of accomplishment on the hardest project of the summer