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Work History
Education
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References
Extracurricular Activities
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JAMES "Teddy" NELSON

Redding

Summary

Oregon State University graduate and current Oregon Army National Guard armor officer willing to relocate.

Hardworking and fast learning, I strive to become an effective leader and communicator. Comfortable operating under pressure and possesses the ability to accomplish complex tasks. I value integrity, collaboration, and a solution oriented outlook. I am beyond willing to work hard for a company that shares these values.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

AqueoUS Vets
01.2023 - Current
  • Creates detailed general assembly drawings in AutoCAD
  • Creates shipping manifests for each system installation
  • Performed R&D to determine bolt torque specifications for flanged connections on water filtration systems pipe sizes 2"-24"
  • Wrote and developed chemical procedures for disinfection of granular activated carbon and ion exchange systems using sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide
  • Creates project submittal packages and corresponds with contractor for construction of water filtration system
  • Creates operation and maintenance manuals for end users of filtration systems
  • Managed team of three field service technicians February 2023 - December 2023
  • Coordinated and executed the disposal and exchange of over 500,000 lbs of granular activated carbon for various municipalities
  • Created and implemented Zoho Projects project management software at both Redding CA and Jacksonville FL facilities
  • Worked with Business Central ERP system to allocate resources for service jobs and invoice customers
  • Creates detailed reports for vessel inspections and provides accurate and feasible recommendations
  • Facilitates start up training for operators of various municipalities for use of ion exchange and activated carbon filtration systems

Tank Platoon Leader

US Army National Guard
06.2021 - Current
  • Plans and executes missions - directly responsible for the success or failure of tank platoon
  • Manage, leads and develops sixteen soldiers
  • Maintains and operates four abrams tanks
  • Distinguished Honor Graduate - Officer Leaders Course June 2024

Field Service Engineer

AqueoUS Vets
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided oversight for municipal well filter installation, performed routine and emergency maintenance
  • Worked closely with shipping and receiving, contractors and end users to ensure proper installation and quality control was maintained
  • Investigated and troubleshot mechanical and electrical equipment dilemmas on filtration equipment
  • Documented and kept record of all services performed
  • Constructed sodium hypochlorite generator for county of Maui water treatment plant OSG Wells
  • Safely performed disinfection procedures of granular activated carbon systems utilizing sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid
  • Utilized pneumatic tractor trailers to facilitate transfer of activated carbon and ion exchange resin into filtration units
  • Kept clear and organized records of bacteria sampling for water quality
  • Accurately assembled filtration systems in accordance with detailed blueprints

Education

BS - Mechanical Engineering -

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06.2021

BS - Manufacturing Engineering -

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06.2021

Skills

  • SOLIDWORKS
  • AutoCAD
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Office
  • Troubleshooting
  • Schematic Interpretation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • Mechanical System Competency
  • Project Management

References

  • Holly Gerdes, Nevada City, CA, Operations Manager: AqueoUS Vets, (760) 846-6489, hgerdes@aqueousvets.com, holly_gerdes@yahoo.com
  • John Tolso, Redmond, OR, Sr Autonomous Vehicle Test Engineer: Daimler Truck North America, (541) 728-7048, johntolmsoff@gmail.com
  • Wyatt Weaver, Portland, OR, Mechanical Design Engineer: Tektronix Solutions, (541) 792-0498, wyattweaver15@gmail.com
  • Claire Waldo, Redmond, OR, Engineering Analysis Lead: KULR Technology, (541) 231-5060, crow2097@gmail.com
  • Paul G. Weir, Grass Valley, CA, Owner:Gopher Hill Farm, Realtor: RE/MAX, (530) 388-8641, pgweir@gmail.com

Extracurricular Activities

Avid offroad enthusiast, enjoys cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Rebuilds and heavily modifies vehicles in personal time. Fabricates with personal welder, milling machine and plasma cutter

Timeline

Project Engineer

AqueoUS Vets
01.2023 - Current

Field Service Engineer

AqueoUS Vets
01.2022 - 01.2023

Tank Platoon Leader

US Army National Guard
06.2021 - Current

BS - Mechanical Engineering -

Oregon State University

BS - Manufacturing Engineering -

Oregon State University
JAMES "Teddy" NELSON