Emerson John, Ph.D., P.E.

Experience

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  University of Arkansas

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2012

  Student

  Studied and worked as a research assistant in the Department of Civil Engineering. - Taught one semester of Reinforced Concrete Design.- Developed and tested high performance concrete mixtures for use as a thermal energy storage medium for concentrating solar power plants.- Examined the thermal properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC).- Investigated the performance of precast/prestressed beams cast with UHPC by examining flexure, shear, bond of prestressing strands and prestress loss. Show less

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  Matrix PDM Engineering

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2015

  Engineer

  Analyzed and designed above ground storage tanks including the analysis and design of steel plates and shell elements, floating roofs, other structural elements such as beams, columns, catwalks, platforms, and reinforced concrete foundations.Provided technical support to field operations and engaged in new and existing product development and improvement initiatives. Other tasks included:- The development of standard calculation reports.- As a field engineer, preparing requests for information, providing on-site solution to address drawing errors and detailed non-conformance issues for resolution by the main office.- Technical presentations to industry customers through the tank school program. Show less

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  Willbros Tank Services

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

  Engineering Manager

  Managed an Engineering and Drafting Department of 7 persons on projects totaling approximately $30 Million annually. - Represented the company at PHMSA audits.- Performed front end engineering analyses for aboveground storage tank terminals.- Directed the design and detailing of 80ft tall aboveground storage tanks. - Hired, trained, and managed direct reports.- Developed and implemented a workflow and review program which resulted in more than 50% error reduction. Show less

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  Alliance Tank Service

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2021

  Engineering Manager

  Tasked with oversight of the above ground storage tank design and drafting processes and the development and implementation of improvement initiatives. Managed the day-to-day workflow of the Engineering and Drafting Department. Other tasks included:- Liaised with other internal departments and external clients as the main technical contact.- Reviewed customer's documents and developed scope of work for the engineers and drafting personnel.- Performed final review and approval of fabrication and construction drawings.- Supported the estimating department by providing engineering/drafting estimates.- Performed complex analyses of components outside the scope of API 650 (special foundations, oversized cleanout door, jacking beams, stresses around large openings, agitator supports).- Revised existing and developed new design aids to facilitate daily design work.- Revised existing and developed new field procedures.- Trained new hires in the procedures of the department and the use of the design aids.- Investigated failures, prepared reports, and developed repair procedures. Show less

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  CARI Consulting Engineers, PLLC

  Aug 2021 - now

  Principal and Chief Engineer

  - Build and maintain customer relationships.- Conduct site inspections and assessment (Aboveground storage tanks and other civil infrastructure).- Prepare and present technical presentations and reports.- Conduct structural failure investigations.- Develop specifications for new and repair structural work (reinforced concrete and steel).- Prepare estimates and proposals.- Review and approve technical deliverables.