WORK EXPERIENCE
System Architect - Ground and Training Systems (June 2021 to Present)
Boeing, Oklahoma City, OK (www.boeing.com)
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Boeing, Oklahoma City, OK (www.boeing.com)
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Mechanical Systems Engineer – NEXRAD Radar (May 2019 to June 2021)
Centuria Corporation, Norman, OK (www.centuria.com)
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Centuria Corporation, Norman, OK (www.centuria.com)
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- Lead, or assist with, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for the WSR-88D NEXRAD radar system
- Conduct project meetings with senior engineers, and representatives from other departments
- Maintain project documentation within the product lifecycle management software system
- Perform design reviews of drafting work
- Write reports for project statuses, test results, and product recommendations
- Prepare project cost estimates regarding time and materials
- Write test procedures for system modifications
- Create preliminary technical drawings for parts to be manufactured
- Perform engineering analysis on radar components to determine reliability and maintainability
- Investigate alternate vendors and products to replace high failure rate components
- Investigate alternate products to replace obsolete components of the radar or shelters
- Perform testing to determine whether equipment is a suitable replacement
- Write weekly and monthly reports detailing work completed during those time periods
Accomplishments:
- Gained significant knowledge in radar electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Gained further knowledge in electronics testing and troubleshooting
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- NEXRAD weather radar operation, calibration, and service
- Related software: Oracle Agile PLM software, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio
- Test Equipment: Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, RF Signal Generator, Power Meter
Owner (January 2015 to Present)
Fleming Engineering, LLC, Noble, OK (www.flemingeng.com)
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Fleming Engineering, LLC, Noble, OK (www.flemingeng.com)
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- Design, manufacture, test, and commission industrial control panels
- Design mechanical components for manufacture
- Machine and fabricate prototype or production parts from in-house or customer-supplied designs
- Perform cost and profit analysis, procurement management, and invoicing/accounts receivable functions
- Test finished parts against preliminary designs for size, tolerance, finish, and function
- Provide customers estimates for work to be performed
Accomplishments:
- Brought new products to market, creating the initial design and following through to completed product
- Gained immense knowledge in business operation, manufacturing processes, and marketing
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- 2D CAD - AutoCAD, Dassault Draftsight
- 3D Modeling - Rhino, Autodesk Fusion 360
- Manufacturing processes - CNC and manual milling, CNC and manual turning, MIG and TIG welding, Waterjet cutting, Plasma cutting
Manufacturing Manager (November 2018 to March 2019)
Dragon’s Head Manufacturing, LLC, Noble, OK (www.go-dragon.com)
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Dragon’s Head Manufacturing, LLC, Noble, OK (www.go-dragon.com)
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- Perform setup of new manufacturing space and brought newly-purchased equipment online
- Generate manufacturing cost estimates for new products or new orders of existing products
- Purchase raw materials and tooling needed for projects
- Write programs for a CNC vertical machining center and CNC lathe using CAM software, conversational programming, and hand programming
- Operation of the vertical machining center and lathe from initial part setup to completed part
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- Successfully transitioned from all manufacturing being outsourced to bringing in-house within the first 2 months of employment
- Gained knowledge in Haas CNC programming and operation
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- Haas CNC programming and operation
Instrumentation and Controls Designer (December 2013 to December 2014)
Haynes Equipment Company, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK (www.haynes-equipment.com)
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Project Manager (April 2008 to December 2013)
Haynes Equipment Company, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
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Field Service Technician (July 2005 to April 2008)
Haynes Equipment Company, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
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Haynes Equipment Company, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK (www.haynes-equipment.com)
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- Design electrical schematics and panel layouts for new control panels
- Create new schematics for modifications to existing control panels
- Create bill of materials for control panels
- Create preliminary drawings and as-built drawings after fabrication
- Program and test new Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers and operator interfaces
- Design graphics and program the data interface for Intouch Wonderware SCADA Systems
- Assist field service technicians in troubleshooting existing control panel problems or PLC programming issues
- Train equipment operators on new control systems and offered technical support as needed
Accomplishments:
- Designed, programmed, facilitated manufacture, and installation of dozens of control panels
- Designed and programmed SCADA systems for several water and wastewater treatment plants
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- Electrical CAD Design - AutoCAD Electrical
- RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000 PLC programming software
- Intouch Wonderware programming
Project Manager (April 2008 to December 2013)
Haynes Equipment Company, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Analyze project specifications to ensure equipment proposed would meet the specifications
- Review engineering project plans for technical accuracy and suitability to the applications
- Propose system modifications when necessary to provide better system performance
- Provide equipment technical submittals and operation and maintenance manuals to contractors and end-users
- Review proposals from outside suppliers to ensure the equipment met the engineering specifications
- Work with the production manager to design products for use on the projects
- Design structural supports, plant-wide piping layouts, and chemical feed systems
- Contract fabrication companies to get products manufactured
- Coordinate field service activities with contractors and end-users
- Review and modify preliminary drawings and create as-built drawings after fabrication
- Maintain project budgets
Accomplishments:
- Successfully managed dozens of projects of varying complexity and schedules with total equipment costs exceeding $10 million
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- Project Management duties – scheduling, budget monitoring, contract documents, technical documents
- Microsoft Office Suite
- 2D CAD - AutoCAD LT
- 3D Modeling - AutoCAD
- Sage 100 ERP
Field Service Technician (July 2005 to April 2008)
Haynes Equipment Company, LLC, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Start-up, troubleshoot, and service many types of water and wastewater treatment equipment including:
- Pumps, motors, valve actuators, blowers, waste screening equipment, sludge handling equipment, analytical instruments, control systems, flow meters
- Train equipment operators on new equipment operation and maintenance
Accomplishments:
- Successfully commissioned hundreds of pieces of equipment for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance
- Accurately diagnosed and repaired equipment, saving customers’ money
- Trained dozens of equipment operators on proper operation and maintenance procedures
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- Equipment operation and troubleshooting
- Operator training
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Graduated May 2005
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Graduated May 2005
LICENSES
Licensed Professional Engineer – Mechanical (OK #24896)
Received January 2011, Expired January 2016, Currently working on reinstatement
Received January 2011, Expired January 2016, Currently working on reinstatement