Joe W.

Joe W.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager at Worley

  • Education

    • New Mexico State University

      1999 - 2000
      Master of Science Mechanical Engineering
    • Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

      2004 - 2006
      MBA Business
    • University of California, Riverside

      1997 - 1999
      Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Vice President - ASME Student Chapter

  • Experience

    • Honeywell Technical Services

      Jan 2000 - Aug 2000
      Test Engineer

      Provided test support for static testing of rocket engines include Shuttle OMS and thruster engines. Responsible for GSE consisting of three liquid fueled rockets test support at the NASA White Sands Test Facility (WSTF).Oversaw labor and generated work documents and directions (i.e. Test Preparation Sheets) for labor.Documented discrepancies and worked to find resolution. Ensured work was compliant with OSHA, ISO 9000, and ASME guidelines.

    • Hamilton Sundstrand - Space Systems International

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2006
      Field Service Engineer / Shuttle Logistics Engineer / Project Engineer

      Added approximately $10M to an existing $7.5M contract through primarily organic growth.Developed new role as KSC on site representative for Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) program - EMU program personnel were mainly; Served as primary point of contact for contractual and technical issues for all Hamilton Sundstrand hardware at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) including Space Shuttle orbiter environmental control and life support (ECLSS) , active cooling and thermal control, mechanical flight controls, auxiliary power units , and waste control subsystems.. Completed work, including test and repairs, on board all three remaining Shuttle Orbiters in the aft bay, crew compartment, and airlock. Interfaced daily with both United Space Alliance (USA) and NASA customers at KSC.Made several presentations to our United Space Alliance customer and regularly represented client at NASA boards. Performed all engineering field support and technical issue resolution.Supervised technicians during site support activities.Redesigned, tested, and certified Shuttle Urine Pretreatment for flight.Redesigned ground support equipment (GSE) for the EMU program.Lead review team in a major effort to update procedures at JSC.Supported EMU altitude simulation tests, spacewalk missions, and hardware processing. Show less

    • Sundyne

      Jul 2006 - Apr 2008
      Field Service Engineer

      • Responsible for field installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of high speed centrifugal pumps and compressors and auxiliary equipment.• Commissioning duties included both mechanical and I&C roles including field programming and troubleshooting of PLC and Allen Bradley systems. • Analyzed equipment failures to determine root cause and recommend corrective action.• Successfully completed field work in international locations including China, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

    • Pearl Development Company

      Apr 2008 - Oct 2008
      Mechnical Engineer
    • Jacobs Engineering

      Oct 2008 - Nov 2012
      Mechanical Engineer

      • Performed calculations and evaluations to design equipment and systems for industrial and commercial applications.• Developed procurement specifications primarily for rotating equipment consisting of skidded pump and compressor packages. • Reviewed and evaluated vendor proposals to determine adherence to specifications and verify technical acceptability.• REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS• Shell Pinedale Liquids Gathering Project - Lead engineer for:• Ariel reciprocating compressor packages including compressors, scrubbers, heat exchangers, PLCs, etc. for flash gas applications. • Reciprocating pump skids including pulsation dampeners, piping, pumps, etc.• Climax Mine Restart• Specification development, bid analysis and procurement of approximately 90 pumps consisting of slurry, ANSI, sump, vertical tank mounted, and positive displacement pumps.• Assigned role as the onsite mechanical engineer providing support for conveyor systems, mills, pumps, and all other Jacobs supplied mechanical equipment during construction. Show less

    • Worley

      Nov 2008 - Aug 2021
      Project Manager

      • Prepare bids in response to client RFPs (Request for Proposal).• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for assigned projects.• Lead multi-discipline teams (Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, I&C, Project Controls, Procurement and Expediting) in the design engineering effort and project deliverables.• Regularly engage client to discuss project status, needs, and management of change. • Other roles have included Mechanical Engineering Department Manager, Project Engineering Manager and assisting as a subject matter expert on rotating equipment. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTSSECONDED TO NOBLE MIDSTREAM – Greeley Crescent, Colorado • Project Engineer responsible for the overall design and execution of an approximately $100 million pipeline and facility project located in Weld County, Colorado. • Managed the engineering subcontract including development of specifications, bid inquiries and evaluation, award of subcontracts and technical, schedule and cost oversight of the design engineering effort.• Upon award, managed multiple vendors and a third party inspection team to ensure systems met all requirements while meeting the project schedule and budget. HESS LOW PRESSURE GATHERING SYSTEM – Bakken Field, North Dakota• Project Engineering Manager responsible for technical deliverables including routing, survey, mechanical tie-in details and ensuring smooth coordination between all stakeholders involved with the installation of new gathering lines. • Developed lean processes and tracking metrics to reduce design cycle time.• Worked with the design teams to standardize designs wherever possible. • Formulated the business plan for opening a new CH2M office in Minot, ND and led effort to open the office. Show less

    • CH2M

      Nov 2012 - Nov 2018
      Project Engineer/Manager

      CH2M was acquired and the the Jacobs ECR Group was later acquired by Worley. Please see description under Worley.

    • Kid to Kid

      Sept 2016 - now

      Owner of a resale franchise focusing on children's clothing, toys and furniture. Owner of a resale franchise focusing on children's clothing, toys and furniture.

      • Business Owner

        Apr 2018 - now
      • Business Owner

        Sept 2016 - now
    • Jacobs

      Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
      Project Manager

      CH2M was acquired and the the Jacobs ECR Group was later acquired by Worley. Please see description under Worley.

    • Merrick & Company

      Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
      Project Manager
    • Worley

      Jun 2023 - now
      Sr. Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Engineer (PE)

      State of Colorado
      Jun 2013