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ScottSalen
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► 25+ Yrs Nuclear/Mechanical/Safety Engineer/Health Physicist and Designed Mechanical and Structural Components ► Performed structural analysis (using finite element analysis), heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics (press hydraulics, piping, etc). Calculated Stress/Strain for Structural Analysis For DoD, DoE, M.T.I, and Waddell Products Group ► Designed parts using Solidworks® 2021. Designed circuits by solving Laplace transforms. ► Analyzed vibration data, and assessed gear and bearing faults before catastrophic failures cost SKF’s customers (predictive maintenance) ► Calculated Fault Tree and Analyzed the Weapon Primary Failure Modes within Electrical Circuits for Navy Personnel ► Mastered Pro-Engineer Version 18, 20, 2000i2 Pro-Mesh (Finite Element Analysis) and Pro-Mold, and Solidworks® 2021 and AutoCAD® 2021 CAD/CAM software and BobCADV24 Software. ► Enforced and complied with 29 CFR 1910 OSHA ____________________________________________________________ Waddell Products Group Designer, C++ IT Programmer (Vibration Analyst Reliability Engineer 2015-2024 (present) ►Performed structural analysis and heat transfer on tape dispenser’s metal blade, plunger, and die. Currently, designing digital control feedback using Allen Bradley programmable logic controller, proximity switch, thermocouple, and servomotor for blade’s automated manufacturing at PolyTech Plastic Molding Factory in Prairie Grove, AR. ►Currently creating RUMBA application for vibration analysis, which will expedite analysis of gear and bearing faults and PdM report writing. ►Presently writing the pseudocode for (R)esonance (U)nbalance (M)echanical Looseness (B)ent Shaft (A)ngular misalignment C++ program. ►Currently converting RUMBA pseudocode into C++ RUMBA source code using Microsoft Visual Studio C++ software and Borland C++ Builder software. ►Currently rectifying deficiencies in the SKF @ptitude Analyst software. The SKF @ptitude Analyst software would alert SKF personnel, when the vibrations in the pumps, motors, and other rotary equipment exceeded the statistical 1.5σ threshold (yellow) and the 2.0σ (red icon). ►Ultimately, will sell software product to SKF USA, Allied Reliability Group or Technical Associates of Charlotte. Vibration Analyst Reliability Engineer at SKF USA 2014-2015. ►Measured and collect data along route ►Analyzed data, and determined severity of gear and bearing faults ►Wrote detailed reports for customers, and communicated and delivered findings ►Trouble-shooted complex machinery problems, and performed multi-channel data analysis. Modeled modal vibrations using ME Scope software ►Improved customer's machinery reliability using predictive maintenance ►Performed and supported root cause failure analysis, and built and edited machinery databases. ►Currently writing Microsoft sequel server call commands for database and calculating alarms levels for multiple frequency bands using MatLab (*.m). Electrical Engineer- Project Manager at R & R Electric 2011-2014. ►Performed work that entailed both engineering and project management ►Managed electricians in completing and organizing projects for both commercial and residential locations. ►Highly experienced with the design and micro-fabrication of components of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ►Gained AutoCAD 2012 proficiency, and gained ASME/ANSI B16 Pipes, Pipe Flanges, and Flanged Fittings understanding, and National Electrical Code ►Mathematically oriented and excellent communication and organizational skills Engineering Consultant at McCOIN TECH, EPC 2000-2011. ►Designing Rotary Opposed Piston Engine (R.O.P.E.). ►Calculated thermodynamics for engine cycle, pistons’ dynamic motion (vibrational analysis), heat dissipation for radial fin, and fluid mechanics for fuel injector and venturi flow in carburetor. ►Assessed Safety Integrity Level (SIL), reduced relative level of risk during 2000-2005, and evaluated/maintained the Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) according to IEC 61508 standard for Banner Machine INC during R.O.P.E. research and development. ►Implemented a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Automation, which is an industrial process control for manufacturing factory that included machinery sensors, logic solvers, and actuators according to 2003 International standard IEC 61511, IEC 62061 for machinery systems, and ISO 26262 for road vehicles. Dealt with SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) difficulties. ►Studied the R.O.P.E. feasibly in Rotorway International ‘s small air ambulances during 2005-2011. Ascertained Safety Integrity Level according to standard IEC EN 61508. Mechanical Engineer at MASON & HANGER, EPC/Nuclear 1997-2000. ►Automated hydrostatic density lab to measure according to NIST standards. ►Programmed PC using Labview 5.0 to interact with scale via RS-232 port. ►Mastered Intergraph Microstation while planning yoke press and auto clave press installation. ►Mastered Parametric Technology Pro-Engineer V.18 on UNIX based Silicon Graphics Workstation. ►Proficient with Pro-E sketcher, part and draw modes. ►Set parameters for technicians to use in compression, extrusion and mold injection of plastic high explosives using a variety of mechanical methods. ►Programmed Daewoo FANUC System 3T Model F Lathe and Grindley Bar Stock Feeder. ►Revised procedures for demilitarizing and sanitizing weapons components. ►Wrote process hazard analyses. ►Learned to program using M-Codes and G-Codes. Project Scientist-Radiation Monitoring Media Manager at BATTELLE/PANTEX, EPC/Nuclear 1994-1997. ►Authored environmental radiation section of Pantex Annual Site Report. ►Modeled plume concentration due to accidental tritium release using Industrial Source Complex software. ►Calculated effective dose equivalents using the CAP99PC software. ►Determined compliance with NESHAP (H). ►Delineated CY 95/96 goals in Environmental Monitoring Plan. ►Designed and deployed RSS-1013s network to monitor outdoor gamma radiation utilizing radio-modems. Health Physicist, ES&H Branch at DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, EPC/Nuclear 1991-1994. ►Proposed disposal methods for UF6 Gas Cylinders. ►Assessed Minimum Detectable Limit against Rad & Mixed Waste Moratorium release criteria. ►Prepared reports, findings and recommendations; briefed upper management; interfaced with all management levels concerning public and worker safety. ►Assessed criticality safety issues for dimethyl sulfoxide dissolution & high explosive removal process and Pantex Zone & Safety Analysis Report. ►Performed Event Report and Root Cause Analysis investigations according to 10CFR50.59 Nuclear Engineer, R & D Division at NAVAL WEAPONS EVALUATION FACILITY, EPC/Nuclear 1986-1991. ►Member of Intrinsic Radiation (INRAD) Working Group. ►Performed analyses to establish INRAD requirements or to define INRAD problems. ►Used Monte Carlo software on Cray 2 supercomputer to calculate radiation transport through and analyze alternative shielding methods for Sealance Mk50 Torpedoes and TLAM Tomahawk missiles. ►Analyzed weapons yield/effect against target spectra to determine yield requirements for B-90 nuclear depth bomb (ND/SB). ►Generated constant REM graphs for NB/SB. ►Set up recording instrumentation and assisted in data reduction/blast calculation for MISTY PICTURE large scale test. ►Assessed aircraft vulnerability to overpressure and confirmed NOVA predictions. ►Tested air-launched nuclear weapons on USMC tactical ground vehicles and compiled test results. ►Assisted in data reduction and produced spectral density curves for B-57, B-61 and B-90 stockpile-top-Target Sequence. ►Designed F/A-18 IRG/VCR gun bar rack; performed failure analysis for the rack and beacon/telemetry pod, obtained flight clearance form AIR-530 for installed structural hardware. ►Participated in Bomb Dummy Unit 20 pullout cable drop tests using SOMAT digitizer/recorder. EDUCATION ___________ BS Nuclear Engineering at Arizona State University 1981-1985. Technical Electives: Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Heat Transfer, Control Feedback Systems, Vibrational Analysis. ► Attended System Safety and Reliability Analysis Class at the University Of Washington. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES ______ ► Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta. ► Top Secret Security Clearance.
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