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Jacob Deaton

Jacob Deaton

Hendersonville,TN

Summary

Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience at Spring Automation, excelling in controls systems and technical troubleshooting. Proven track record in successfully commissioning complex material handling projects for major clients like USPS and AMAZON, while also being exposed to the Natural Gas Industry with Energy Land & Infrastructure during multiple summer internships. This has created strong client communication skills and adept in functional testing, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to safety standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning Engineer 1

Spring Automation
01.2024 - Current
  • Participating in controls engineering projects in the material handling industry which include USPS, AMAZON, FEDEX, and UPS.
  • Traveling extensively ~75% of year to support project commissioning.
  • Becoming proficient with the following programming tools: Studio 5000, SCADA/IGNITION, AutoCAD Electrical, and FactoryTalk View Studio.
  • Responsible for the commissioning, oversight of installation, and the success of various equipment, plants, and systems on site.
  • Offering advice and improving upon operational procedures (site dependant)
  • Investigating, diagnosing, and repairing faults as well as creating and conducting test procedures to hand over to site operations.
  • Performing IO checks, configuring field networks, and performing functional testing of the conveyor systems.
  • Working closely with field installation supervisors, project managers, and other engineers to ensure site meets all safety and project requirements, and customer specifications.
  • Efficiently working as a project team with other controls professionals while confidently representing our company to the customer.


Summer Intern

Spring Automation
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Gained valuable experience working within the material handling industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings, and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Received hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Engineering Summer Intern

Energy Land & Infrastructure, LLC
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Advanced my knowledge of surveying as a crew member.
  • Became a trustworthy and reliable representative on a natural gas pipeline managed by Piedmont Natural Gas by recording MAOP data for project teams.
  • Gained Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for pipeline station design and as-built drawing development.
  • Provided professional and technical support for workers, surveyors, and inspectors about aspects of pipeline regarding joints, fittings, and welds.
  • Created hand drawn as-built sketches for representation of daily pipeline progression.
  • Reviewed, checked, and validated field data for completeness and accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12-2023

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Documentation review
  • Commissioning procedures
  • Controls Systems
  • Program implementation
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Functional Testing
  • Site acceptance testing

Timeline

Commissioning Engineer 1

Spring Automation
01.2024 - Current

Summer Intern

Spring Automation
05.2023 - 08.2023

Engineering Summer Intern

Energy Land & Infrastructure, LLC
05.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tennessee Technological University

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