Vaughn Harris

Experience

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  Tennesee State University Civil Department

  Jun 2009 - May 2015

  Reseach Assistant

  -Supported and led various experimental scientific and engineering studies.-Feasibility studies of dechlorinating TCE (Trichloroethylene) using zero-valent iron nanoparticles.-Designing methods of lithium and sodium hydroxide brine remediation, literature review for fate and transport of engineered nanoparticles.-Modeling of physical transport of solute through karst aquifers, using COMSOL, a multi-physics simulator and -Mathematica, a text-based symbolic computational interface.

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  TransCanada PipeLines Limited

  Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

  Hired through Kelly Services as a temporary employee.-Managed storm water management investigation and remediation projects, working with external contractors. -Oversaw project activities, pre-job meetings, and site visits. -Directed team to investigate storm water drainage and perform on-site remediation as needed. -Supervised project performance, scope, and schedule to achieve key milestones meeting regulatory requirements within cost and budgetary restrictions. -Reviewed grading, erosion, sedimentation control, utility, and storm water management plans. -Supported implementation and improvement project management tools, standards, and processes. Show less Hired through Trillium Technical as an external contractor.-Supervised in-line inspections and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, from engineering and planning stages to field execution. -Oversaw contractors and led status meetings. -Managed operations and construction crew for handling of construction equipment and pre-planned valving configurations during ILI tool entry and exit trap placements.-Directed environmental crew in monitoring ILI tool for radiation and contaminants and cleaning tool after use.-Communicated with survey crew to ensure timely ILI tool movement through the pipeline. -Performed due diligence, site analysis, technical writing, and safety documentation. -Directed and oversaw safety, incident response, and environmental requirements within projects, resulting in zero project-related injuries. Show less

  • Environmental Project Manager

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Pipeline Integrity Engineer

    Nov 2015 - Jan 2017
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  Nashville Office Solutions

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2019

  Project Manager

  -Led IT projects as the face of the company to clients, overseeing and personally assisting in various computer systems troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installations. -Kept projects within set timetable and budgetary limitations.

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  George F. Young, Inc.

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

  Project Engineer
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  Hillsborough County

  Aug 2020 - now

  Stormwater Engineer Intern
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  Burgess & Niple

  Dec 2023 - now

  Engineer IV