Kurt Hess
Plainfield
Summary
Dynamic Design Drafter with expertise from Veolia Water Technologies, skilled in AutoCAD Plant 3D and collaborative teamwork. Proven ability to create precise fabrication drawings and manage project documentation, enhancing efficiency. Adept at interpreting blueprints and leading design standards, ensuring compliance and quality in engineering projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Drafter
Veolia Water Technologies
07.2022 - Current
- Consulted with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors to produce and alter drawings.
- Create and review fabrication level drawings for accuracy and readability.
- Used computer-aided design software to prepare 3D models, ISOs, P&IDs, and General Arrangements.
- Designed arrangements for Chemical Processing Plants using Autocad and Autocad Plant 3D.
- Designed piping per P&IDs and Flow Charts using Plant 3D.
- Held meetings to discuss and edit Drafting Standards Manual.
- Creating, updating, and managing standard details for the drafting department.
- Administrator for the document control system and project set up manager for Autocad Plant 3D.
- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
- Estimated piping and insulation quantity via Excel spreadsheets.
- Entry level editing of existing python code for standard 3D pipe support blocks.
92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Army Reserve
03.2014 - 03.2020
- Petroleum supply and fuel distribution operations.
- HAZMAT and CBRN response readiness (C2CRE-qualified).
- HEMMT and tactical vehicle operations and maintenance.
- Emergency response logistics and sustainment.
- Supply chain and inventory management.
- Safety and environmental compliance.
- Team leadership and coordination under high-pressure conditions.
- Preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS).
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Design
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12-2022
Skills
- Blueprint and Fabrication Drawing interpretation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management proficiency
- Designing Engineering standard details
- Administrator level Product Data Management
- AutoCAD Plant 3D Piping and plant creation
- Entry-level Python scripting for AutoCAD Plant 3D block creation
- Project management
- Designing Pressure Vessels based on Engineering Calculations
- Routing Pipe based on Process Flow Diagrams
- Evaluating system specifications
Accomplishments
- Increased efficiency with improvements in training by compiling resources, writing and hyperlinking standard drafting procedures.
- Saved company valuable time and money by creating and reviewing fabrication drawings to reach an optional deadline.
- Prevented extensive rework by revealing a design flaw that would hinder lifting and transport of multiple vessels. Fixed all drawings and assisted in the rework of calculations in order to meet the original deadline.
- Organized Python training through AGI, and set the foundation to edit existing code.
- Created dynamic blocks with tables that include piping specs to save drafters valuable time.
- Assisted in the creation of project Pipe specs via the AutoCAD plant 3D Spec Editor.
- Studied design standards and methods extensively to ensure all details were accurate and to scale.
Certification
- Certified AutoCAD and Solidworks Designer, Veolia-HPD - July 2022-Current.
Timeline
Design Drafter
Veolia Water Technologies
07.2022 - Current
92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
US Army Reserve
03.2014 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Mechanical Design
Joliet Junior College