Kirkman Hice

Experience

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  Dunlap Lawn Service

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Landscaper

  Worked install landscaping, installing shrubbery and trees as well as sod, irrigation and lighting systems.

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  Ace Hardware Corporation

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  Sales Representative

  Handled monetary transactions as well as customer service. Required to understand safe operation of power tools as well as safe practices in propane handling. Also helped in the service department repairing and maintaining small engines.

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  Delacey Fields Grading

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  Heavy Equipment Operator

  Required to properly operate and maintain heavy equipment involved in large scale grading projects. Helped grade building and apartment pads to engineered plans and helped make sure the pads were up to code and properly constructed.

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  Clapp Environmental

  May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Heavy Equipment Operator

  Worked with Clapp environmental. Involved in grading building pads, building driveways, laying concrete footings, repairing and installing septic systems, and landscaping. Required to understand safe maintenance and be skillful in operation of multiple types of heavy equipment.

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  Nutrien

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Chemical Maintenance Co-Op

  Worked alongside a senior reliability engineer in the phosphoric acid plant. Focused on maintenance and reliability improvements for phos acid equipment. Led 5 maintenance and reliability improvement projects and contributed to more than 25 other projects. Drafted more than 40 job scopes for upcoming and reoccurring maintenance and reliability projects.

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  Fin-Addict Marine

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Solidworks Drafter

  Worked to convert MasterCAM programs to 3D solid models in Solidworks to improve assembly productivity and improve new employee training. Created accurate and detailed technical drawings for each Solidworks assembly, completed over 300 assemblies and drawings. Also aided in the design of new components and modification of previously existing components. This includes personally designing and programming, in MasterCAM, 3 new components, then taking these designs and cutting them out with a 3 axis CNC router and personally assembling them. Show less

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  T3 Automation Inc

  May 2020 - Nov 2021

  Jr Controls Designer/Production Engineer

  Overseeing and managing production, quality control, and testing of over 40 control panels of two different configurations. Managing projects updating outdated electrical drawings or constructing accurate drawings for new electrical and controls systems utilizing Rhino 3D. Assisting in a boat repower and complete refit while learning how to properly and safely conduct charters as a USCG MMC licensed captain.

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  Bayliss Boatworks

  Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  Marine Designer

  Oversaw and managed design process for 3 complete vessel refits and 8 vessel repowers, ensuring work was progressing on schedule and being completed as designed. Completed multiple projects constructing accurate drawings and 3D models for new builds and yard boats utilizing Rhino 3D. Focused on ensuring all design work was practical, improved upon vessel efficiency or ease of use, and incorporated vessel owner and captain’s specifications. Managed and engaged in constructing an accurate and organized 2D and 3D component library of standard vessel equipment and construction methods. Assisted primary design engineer in ensuring accuracy of new build weight and center of gravity calculations. Assisted in determining areas in which manufacturing processes could be streamlined. Show less

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  Genesis Engineering Group

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2023

  Mechanical Engineer

  Completed over 70 projects designing a variety of commercial and multifamily building HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems and constructing accurate drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Revit. Focused on ensuring all equipment was properly selected and sized based on available utilities, building construction type and use, and building orientation. Ensured all systems were designed to ensure ease of installation, energy efficiency, minimized noise, and longevity of equipment life. Coordinated with designers from other disciplines, architects, contractors, building owners, professional engineers, and county officials to ensure all work followed local and state building codes, applicable special building use standards and regulations, and incorporated all requirements of those involved. Show less

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  Highliner Lodge & Charters Inc.

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

  USCG Captain, Maintenance Technician Support, and Electrical Design Consultant

  Served as remote and onsite technical support for a fleet of boats more than 600 cumulative feet in length. Conducted more than 50 days on the water while ensuring client safety and satisfaction. Coordinated with contractors, suppliers, lodge owner, lodge manager, professional engineers, and city officials to design the electrical utilities infrastructure for a new fish processing plant that followed local and state building codes, fit within the outlined budgetary and scheduling constraints, and encompassed properly selected and sized equipment based upon allocated capacity and voltage from available utilities infrastructure and the owners’ future expansion plans. Coordinated with lodge owner, lodge manager, suppliers, and city utilities department to ensure accuracy and compatibility of ordered components and to approve acceptable substitutions. Show less

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  Gulf Coast Aluminum

  Sept 2023 - Mar 2024

  Mechanical Engineer

  Coordinated with technical support and sales representatives from 3D scanner manufacturers and modeling software developers to determine the best combination of software and hardware to suit the client’s needs of improving safety, efficiency, and accuracy of onsite measurements while remaining within the allocated budget. Founded in-house design and drafting department to eliminate the need to outsource engineering and improve design coordination efficiency. Managed and constructed an accurate and organized 2D and 3D component library of standard manufactured aluminum components and company standard enclosure construction details utilizing AutoCAD and Solidworks. Developed an IOS application utilizing company and industry design parameters to ensure future enclosure designs follow industry recognized standards and maintain consistency and repeatability. Developed and implemented training procedures and processes for the use of the newly introduced 3D scanner, 3D scanning software, Solidworks, AutoCAD, and company design standards IOS application. Established a new design approval process workflow to minimize redundant work and decrease approval wait times. Show less

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  ClubWorks Engineering

  May 2024 - now

  Senior Mechanical Design Engineer