Chris Batson

219 S 975 W  |  Lehi, Utah 84043  |     cbatson73@gmail.com     | 801-885-1123

 

SUMMARY

 

Mechanical designer with background in heavy industrial equipment design, machine design and electronics packaging. Proficient with SolidWorks and Inventor CAD packages. Experienced and comfortable in field and shop environments. Adaptable and easy to work with, equally comfortable taking instruction or leading others, as necessary. Capable of thriving with responsibility, well suited to working in a team atmosphere. Accustomed to executing tasks accurately and efficiently, using time and resource management effectively to hit target deadlines.

 

EXPERIENCE

FLSmidth USA, Inc.   Midvale, UtahSeptember 2011 – December 2015

Senior Mechanical Designer I

Design and documentation responsibilities for mining process equipment with emphasis on gold recovery products. Industrial applications where equipment is designed to be installed along with, or become part of a plant. Piping and structural design an integral part of the job requirement.

 

●                    Led group efforts to redesign proprietary equipment line, significantly improving installation and reliability

●                    Tracked project contract data to ensure budget and timeline constraints were always in consideration

●                    Updated engineering drawing packages with appropriate layout and dimensioning practices to improve manufacturability while reducing cost

●                    Designed piping interconnections and structural steel support frames as part of each project

●                    Performed project management duties during multiple product builds, regularly interacting with vendors, fabricators and other engineering groups

●                    Developed capabilities with new fabrication shops on specialized equipment to eliminate single source fabrication practices

●                    Developed and executed CAD system migration plans for outdated product lines

●                    Participated in pilot program for new MRP system rollout, helped train colleagues on new system

●                    MSHA certified

 

BPR Bechtel  West Valley City, UtahJanuary 2011 - August 2011

Senior Mechanical Designer

Design and documentation responsibilities for industrial process equipment projects. Emphasis on adapting solutions to existing plant equipment and infrastructure. Piping and structural design an integral part of the job. Heavy demand for field work in harsh work environments.

 

●                  Worked as lead designer in the mechanical engineering group, integrating efforts of the mechanical group with efforts of the structural and electrical groups

●                    Helped develop more effective design strategies for mechanical design group, implementing appropriate CAD systems for the work being performed

●                    Designed custom solutions for existing client infrastructure and worked with contracted fabrication teams to ensure acceptable project completion

●                    Piping interconnection design common on many projects

●                    Worked closely with client on-site to understand project needs and any related concerns

●                    Regularly performed observation, survey and inspection work in physically/atmospherically dangerous site environments

●                    Accepted role as company safety manager, developed and maintained training and documentation program

●                    MSHA certified

 

DeltaValve USA  South Jordan, UtahApril 2006 - January 2011

Mechanical Designer

Design and documentation responsibilities for heavy industrial automated valve systems. Emphasis on design for reliability in harsh oil refinery conditions. Weld knowledge and structural design an integral part of the job. Shop work assembling prototype and production units common.

 

●                    Worked closely with project engineers to maintain target goals while implementing product improvements

●                    Refined drawing packages to utilize dimensioning and tolerancing in a more efficient and cost effective manner

●                    Participated in small R&D team on development of new isolation valve product lines

●                    Supported fabrication efforts through visual observation and documentation of shortcomings in product designs, incorporating improvements as appropriate

●                    Emphasis on understanding of weld callouts and appropriate selection of fastener material

●                    Regularly participated in assembly and testing of valve products in the shop at the Technology Development Center

 

Tiernan Radyne ComStream  San Diego, CaliforniaFebruary 2001 - March 2006

Mechanical Designer

Design, documentation and department management responsibilities for electronics packaging. Emphasis on cost reduction with product improvement. Heavy interaction with outside agents an integral part of the job.

 

●                    Accepted and maintained sole responsibility for mechanical engineering department following a force reduction

●                    Managed all aspects of mechanical projects, including all interactions with vendors, fabricators and test agencies

●                    Redefined approach to mechanical packaging techniques, resulting in more robust products at a reduced cost

●                    Redesigned cooling methods, effectively reducing product noise while maintaining target temperatures

●                    Pioneered new emissions control techniques, reducing cost while maintaining target emissions levels

●                    Successfully trained a young replacement during the year prior to my planned departure

 

 

Aetrium Inc.   San Diego, CaliforniaJune 1994 - February 2001

Mechanical Drafter / Designer

Design and documentation responsibilities for complex automated mechanical systems. Emphasis on extremely high tolerance machined part design. Heavy use of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing an integral part of the job.

●                    Achieved designer designation within two years of working in the engineering department

●                    Worked in environment with separate design groups developing complex automated machinery intended to integrate together

●                    Identified appropriate platings and coatings for high tolerance machined parts based on intended function

●                    Successfully used a high level of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to achieve desired fit and function while controlling cost

●                  Redesigned I.C. chip carrier component to improve reliability of chip seating, reducing risk of client down-time     while improving product function accuracy

●                    Regularly consulted with on-site machine shop employees to develop and improve understanding of design-machinability dynamic

●                    Accepted role as company safety manager, planned and executed on-site training events to satisfy CAL-OSHA requirements

 

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute  San Diego, CaliforniaMay 1997

AS - Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting and Design, GPA 3.8

Honors:

●                    Honors graduate

 

SKILLS

 

●                    SolidWorks, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoCad, PDM systems, Enovia

●                    GD&T, machine shop, welding, heavy equipment

●                    Safety equipment, harsh environments, MSHA certified

 

INTERESTS

 

Family, camping, backpacking, ATV'ing, surfing

 

 

AFFILIATIONS

 

Utah Army National Guard - Sergeant, supervising ~10 soldiers

 

References are available upon request.