Daniel Pinelli

Experience

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  McMaster University

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  • Teaching Assistant for Engineering Design & Graphics ENG 1C03• Responsible for leading tutorials and computer labs of 30 to 50 students• Drawings standards, isometric interpretation and use of solid modeling programs

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  Liburdi Turbine Services

  May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  • Design of tooling & fixtures for use in machining & inspection processes• Providing engineering support to production repairs of gas turbine components• Coordination of a company wide move to a new facility, collaboration on a new shop floor layout

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  Liburdi Turbine Services

  Jan 2013 - now

  • Project engineer for the repair and refurbishment of hot section gas turbine components• Development and execution of component repairs for aeroderivative and industrial gas turbines• Knowledge and experience with a wide range of engines, including Rolls Royce, GE, Siemens, Ruston & Dresser Rand engines used in power generation, oil & gas, and marine applications• Creation and control of required work instructions, training of shop personnel• Design and commissioning of all required tooling and fixtures for the various repair processes• Control and improvement of repair processes including welding, grinding, machining, EDM, heat treatment, coatings and inspection techniques• Review of repair quotations and proposals, understanding operating conditions and degradation mechanisms in gas turbines to select appropriate level of repair• Working with the materials engineering team to assess metallurgical condition of parts, including oxidation damage, creep, high and low cycle fatigue, and microstructural ageing• Working with production team to meet customer deadlines, providing technical customer support• Project lead for a company wide 5S campaign to implement lean manufacturing principles• Responsible for continuous improvement initiatives and company ideas program Show less

  • Senior Engineer

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2019
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  McMaster University

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Sessional Instructor Mech Eng 2A03

  • Teacher of ME 2A03 Technical Communication to a class of ~160 mechanical engineering students• Improvement and delivery of course content and assessments to engage and challenge student learning

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  McMaster University

  Sept 2020 - now

  Sessional Instructor Mech Eng 2D03

  • Teacher of ME 2D03 Design Elements to a class of ~200 mechanical engineering students• Continued curriculum development combining professional workplace practice and academic experience