Johnson Warren Whitehead

**** ************ *****, *********, ** 40517 –Phone: 859-***-**** –Email: z8eaxz@r.postjobfree.com

Highly motivated graduate of Mechanical Engineering seeking rewarding career

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky

Computer Skills:

• ANSYS, ProE Wildfire3.0, Matlab, C++

• Microsoft Office: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Engineering Experience:

• University of Kentucky, Senior Design Project August 2009 – May 2010

o Worked with a team of peers to develop a wind turbine monitoring system for Duke Energy

o Researched and evaluated cost and time efficient methods for monitoring the quality of a wind turbine gearbox

o Simulated wind turbine stresses using a gearbox

o Responsible for vibrations testing performed on gearbox using accelerometers and SimuLink CDAQ system

o Determined optimal locations for sensors at which critical vibrations occurred

o Recommended safe and efficient monitoring system to be applied to actual wind turbine gearbox

• Duke Energy, Gallagher and Beckjord Stations Fall 2008, Summer 2009

Co-op, Project Management, Condition Based Maintenance

o Led and managed installation of a new water pump, projected total project cost, researched water pump requirements and compiled parts list based on requirements, developed timeline for project completion, contacted and maintained communication with contractors, completed under budget

o Made critical adjustments on various power plant equipment and machinery based on coal fineness test results and oil samples

o Experience with thermal imaging devices to determine abnormalities within machinery

o Inspected, mapped and documented physical wear throughout plant and erosion within boilers, Judged severity and urgency of physical wear in order to proceed with necessary repairs

o Performed vibrations tests on pulverizer gearboxes and various motors throughout power plant

Activities

• PF Chang’s China Bistro, Server January 2008-Present

o Ensure the finest dining experience

o Resolve customer complaints and conflict

• Studying for Fundamentals of Engineering examination

• Played baseball for two years on a scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University

• Fundraised for baseball team

• Volunteered as a Parks and Recreation youth baseball team instructor, taught baseball fundamentals to children

Summary of Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and always seeking creative solutions to problems

• Ability to work within a team as a leader and participant

• Goal oriented with close attention to detail

• Constantly seeking updated information in science and mathematics

• Effective communicator