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Chad Gordon

Helena

Summary

Talented designer with solid computer-aided design skills and familiarity with multiple industries including engineered wood, pulp & paper mills, cement plants, and petrochemical plants. High-level technical skills and attention to detail.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

EWP Designer

84 Lumber
08.2024 - Current
  • Executed detailed design specifications using industry-standard software, ensuring project accuracy and quality.
  • Mentored junior designers by providing feedback and guidance on best practices and design principles.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Identified design requirements for each project.

Senior EWP Designer

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
  • Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Understanding of building construction, structural details, local building codes, and product lines.
  • Use design software accurately to create framing layouts and specify EWP products.
  • Create material list and perform plan takeoffs for single family and multifamily projects.
  • Use software and/or span charts to size framing members such as beams, headers, girders, joists, etc. Receive incoming calls from customers, salesman, and builders.

E&I Designer

Genesis Technical & Industrial
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Incorporated updates to drawings based on changes to design and feedback from Senior Designers.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Created Loop Sheets.

Draftsman

SYN-FAB
02.2014 - 07.2022
  • Developing detailed fabrication drawings and schematic wiring diagrams of process monitoring equipment for industrial facilities
  • Typical assemblies include optical components for monitoring high temperature process equipment, data collection and mechanical components
  • Assisting in lathe and machine work with production
  • Modified designs to correct operating deficiencies and reduce production problems
  • Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications
  • Design and fabricate equipment, control panels, etc.

Architectural Draftsman

Existing Residence
01.2014 - 02.2014
  • Developed house plans and site drawings for a 2500 square foot custom home
  • Designed in accordance with applicable building codes and subdivision covenants., Field measured existing waterfront home and utilities
  • Created as-built drawings of home and site
  • Designed addition to home including new structural support and code updates.

Draftsman

Cain and Associates Engineers
10.2013 - 10.2013
  • Created architectural and electrical drawings to document inspection results for damaged structures
  • Work included foundation repair, mechanical restraints for equipment and structural modifications
  • Worked with engineers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.

Education

Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting And Design

REMINGTON COLLEGE
Mobile, AL

Skills

  • AutoCAD Software Proficiency
  • System Electrical Layouts
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Schematic Diagrams
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Logic and Block Diagrams
  • Isometrics
  • Fabrication drawings
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Design Development
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Project Management
  • Self-Motivated

Timeline

EWP Designer

84 Lumber
08.2024 - Current

Senior EWP Designer

Boise Cascade Engineered Wood Products
09.2022 - 08.2024

E&I Designer

Genesis Technical & Industrial
07.2022 - 09.2022

Draftsman

SYN-FAB
02.2014 - 07.2022

Architectural Draftsman

Existing Residence
01.2014 - 02.2014

Draftsman

Cain and Associates Engineers
10.2013 - 10.2013

Diploma - Computer Aided Drafting And Design

REMINGTON COLLEGE

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