Objective
- Creative problem solving and execution skills honed on a variety of mechanical and chemical engineering projects
- Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and overseeing multifaceted operations and systems
- Proven track record of developing innovative products and solutions to complex systems
- Extensive experience in business development and client relationship building
Experience
SKILL SUMMARY
Prototype and Test Engineer
RMI (contractor to Daimler Trucks North America)-Portland, OR, 10/2007-Present
- Build prototype trucks and components from ground up using CAD and Catia V5 drawings
- Re-design, refine and adapt parts and systems as necessary to ensure optimal production and efficiency
- Prepare trucks and parts for durability, fatigue and re-design components as necessary
- Team leader for Daimler’s Five S, Six Sigma and Kaizen operations and management efficiency initiatives
- Evaluate, design and create problem solving improvements for specialty trucks and trucks in production
Owner & Lead Mechanic
Private Mechanical Repair Corporation- Wilsonville, OR
11/2000- 10/2007
- Repaired electrical systems, pumps, refrigeration systems, heat exchangers, air quality, water quality, heat recovery, water systems, purification systems, laser systems, boilers and fabrication
- Grew business to $3M gross profit within 4 years
- Sourced, secured & retained 450 clients within 3 years
- Hired, effectively trained and supervised 18 employees
- Ensured OSHA compliance
Operations and General Manager
A.F.A. Inc. – Chiloquin, OR
4/1997-11/2000
- Managed $2M budget
- Hired, trained and supervised 50+ employees
- Pioneered filtration and water extraction process for algae that increased yield 400%
- Increased harvesting process 1000% by improving machinery, refrigeration systems and container systems
- Developed first filtration system to separate two cyano-bacteria
- Establishing lowest standard for microsystis allowance
- Designed and built algae processing plant
Lead Mechanic
United Mechanical Contractors – Klamath Falls, OR
7/1996- 4/1997
- Repaired heating, air conditioning, water systems, refrigeration systems and boilers
Design and Build Engineer
Automation Controls Specialist – Fremont, CA
7/1994- 7/1996
- Designed and fabricated remote controlled systems and valve adaptation systems for utility, wine production,
and electric generation plants
Team Megasys Engineer
Air Products – San Jose, CA
9/1993-7/1994
- Analyzed, monitored and controlled all chemical delivery systems for microchip manufacturing at AMD
Cryogenic Engineer and Main Propulsion Engineer
United States Navy
8/1987- 8/1993
Cryogenic Engineer
- Supervised 12 personnel who oversaw and maintained cryogenic supply systems
- Cross trained on nuclear reactors and power plant on USS Abraham Lincoln
Main Propulsion Engineer
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of USS Durham propulsion systems
- Supervised 25 personnel
Additional Naval experience: Auxiliaries equipment operator, gage calibration supervisor, lube oil quality manager, potable water supervisor, and work center supervisor
Education
U.S. Naval Equivalent of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Completed cryogenics engineering program at Virginia Tech
Additional Naval College Courses
Engineering basics #1 in class GPA 4.0
Engineering advanced mechanical concepts #1 in class GPA 4.0
Engineering blueprinting and design #1 in class GPA 4.0
Engineering Machinist Tech School #1 in class GPA 4.0
Engineering Propulsion Plant Engineer #1 in class GPA 4.0
Cryogenics Engineering school #3 in class GPA 4.0
Leadership Management education and training GPA 4.0
Gage and system calibration school GPA 4.0
Other Navy Courses
Nuclear power training
Total Quality Management training
High and low pressure compressor school
Additional Education
Automotive Mechanic Vocational School, Clinton, MO GPA 3.5
Clinton High School, Clinton, MO GPA 3.2
Certification
Skils
-Mechanical engineering including U.S. Navy steam and nuclear ships
- Project Management
- Chemical engineering
- Executive management
- Contract negotiations
- Client, Vendor and Contractor Management and relationships
Mechanical Skills
- Turbines
- Turbo regenerators
- Main engines
- Desalizanation equipment
- Potable water systems
- Refueling systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pumps
- Refrigeration systems
- Spring bearings and shafts
- Boilers
- Elevators and dumb waiters
- Fire control systems
- Steam turbine engines
- Nuclear cooling towers and pumps
- Galley equipment
- Deck winches and booms
- Gage calibration
- Deck and hull repair
- Propellers
- Inflatable shaft boot repair
- Bilge renovation
- Auxiliary systems
- Lube oil purification
- Loading and offloading equipment
- Centrifuges, decanters, ceramic membrane separators
- Industrial reverse osmosis system
- Refrigeration and ammonia systems
- Heat exchangers, condensers and evaporators
- Glycol/chiller systems
- Positive and non-positive displacement pumps
- Constant air pressure systems
- Ozone and UV systems
- PLC and VFD systems
Metal Work Proficiency
- Welding: stainless steel, aluminum, steel
- Brazing: copper, brass, bronze, cast iron
- Tig/mig welder, arc welder, cutting torch, brazing torch, metal sheer, stomp sheer and press
Chemical Proficiencies
- Oxygen analyzers; particle counters; laser counters; moisture analyzers; hydrogen bromide; silane; diclorosilane; tungsten hexafluoride; carbon dioxide; nitrogen; oxygen; xenon; kryptonite; ammonia; arsine; phosphine
Computer Proficiencies
CATIA, AutoCAD, Adobe, Print Shop, Corel, MS Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows Networking, Lotus Notes