Da'Juan Chaney
Krum,TX
Summary
Resourceful Project Engineer overseeing and completing various engineering projects. Responsible team leader commended for successfully streamlining processes to enhance project efficiencies. Polished in determining project specifications, developing scope and parameters and controlling full project-plan lifecycle.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Project Engineer
Herzog
Carrollton, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Formulated and executed engineering tactics to optimize production effectiveness.
- Managed activities of workers involved in signal track maintenance, construction, and repair.
- Optimized work schedules by aligning available resources, weather conditions, and job requirements.
- Consistently exhibited exceptional leadership skills in managing both organizational change and crisis situations.
- Effectively coordinated with other departments, including engineering and operations, to achieve task completion.
- Ensured effective communication of project status updates to customers.
- Arranged regular team discussions to assess performance and pinpoint areas for enhancement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while upholding quality standards.
- Managed project performance through the preparation of cost analyses, tracking of change orders, and management of schedules.
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
Cocoa Beach, FL
03.2016 - Current
- Managed the installation, setup, and repair of a wide range of devices and system components.
- Inspected and maintained system components to preserve performance.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities by streamlining work processes and aiding in the development of others.
- Expertly performed overhaul of hydraulic components on various aircraft including the B-1, B-2, and B-52 bombers alongside the HH-60 helicopter.
- Evaluated the functionality of electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components through comprehensive testing.
- Contributed to the identification and resolution of malfunctions in various hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Conducted complex aircraft repairs by diligently following detailed instructions.
- Offered technical support and guidance to junior technicians as required.
- Utilized technical manuals and guidelines to ensure successful inspections, installations, and repairs.
Project Engineer
RailWorks Signals & Communications
Melbourne, FL
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of cost, quantity information, and engineering issues.
- Performed checks on installations to ensure alignment with drawings and project specifications for compliance reasons.
- Proficiently coordinated project plans, leading to the successful execution of major upgrades and guiding technical teams towards achieving project goals.
- Delivered clear instructions to team members while collaborating closely with managers to ensure project success.
- Maximized project performance through the preparation of cost analyses, tracking of change orders and management of schedules.
- Defined and priced deliverable engineering services while drafting requests for proposals.
- Implemented efficient techniques while reviewing design plans, resulting in better optimization.
- Evaluated change order requests through investigation of field conditions and out-of-scope work.
- Estimated change orders and costs for project manager.
- Effectively delegated daily tasks to members of the engineering project team based on their strengths and skillsets.
Field Engineer
RailWorks Signals & Communications
Melbourne, FL
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessed and optimized construction techniques and troubleshooting processes for improved consistency in development.
- Determined major alterations to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Identified potential issues and offered effective solutions to mitigate project-related risks.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources and staff scheduling for on-time, under-budget project completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12.2019
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX12.2014
Skills
- Controls Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Technical Direction
- Specification Review
- Project Scoping
- Submittal Management
- Schedule Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning and Deployment
- Risk Management
- Change Orders
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Systems Project Engineer
Herzog
06.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
RailWorks Signals & Communications
04.2021 - 06.2024
Field Engineer
RailWorks Signals & Communications
01.2020 - 04.2021
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Lone Star College System
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