Engineering Estimating Manager

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Candidate No.
1910161

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1910161

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER | PRESSURE VESSELS & HEAT EXCHANGERS | ASME CODE SPECIALIST

Core Expertise

  • Pressure vessel and heat exchanger design, fabrication, inspection, and requisitioning per ASME standards.
  • Performing and reviewing code calculations for ASME Section VIII, Section II, and API/B31 piping codes.
  • Leading estimating and proposal preparation including technical bid tabs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary reviews and vendor integration for packaged and skid-mounted equipment.
  • Managing 3D model coordination and FEA review to ensure vendor data conformance with project specs.

Project Background

  • Delivered mechanical equipment packages for large refinery and petrochemical unit upgrades following client specs.
  • Executed scope for LNG export facility mechanical packages, including rotating equipment and packaged systems.
  • Prepared and reviewed skid package, tower, and separator designs for production and test applications.
  • Managed turnaround and field installation support including equipment inspection, acceptance, and construction calculations.
  • Performed revalidation and fitness-for-service assessments for long-decommissioned process equipment prior to reinstatement.

Key Skills

  • ASME Section VIII | ASME Section II | ASME B31.1/B31.3 | API standards
  • AutoCAD | CADWorx 3D | PVElite | Compress | Navisworks
  • API 510/620/650/653 | NBIC | IOGP S-619 compliance
  • FEA review and 3D modeling coordination
  • RFQ & bid tab preparation | Purchase order issuance | Supplier data package review

Education

  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of Texas at Arlington
  • Minor in Mathematics — University of Houston

Awards & Recognition

  • Outstanding performance award for leading estimating and supplier coordination on a major refinery/package project (2020)
  • AWS Certification
  • Contract Inspection Services Certification

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned mechanical engineer with 25+ years focused on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and packaged equipment who consistently ensures code-compliant, fabrication-ready deliverables. Proven track record leading estimating teams, improving estimating procedures, and coordinating remote multidisciplinary groups to meet tight project schedules. Offers deep ASME and API knowledge plus hands-on experience with vendor QA, RFQs, and 3D model conformance—ready to drive technical accuracy and efficiency in estimating or design leadership roles.

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