Jacob Eplin
Charleston,WV
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer specializing in reliability-based maintenance and mechanical engineering principles. Proficient in manufacturing for aerospace, chemical, and industrial sectors. Committed to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Arclin
Belle, WV
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with troubleshooting existing designs to identify potential issues or areas of improvement.
- Performed failure mode effects and criticality analysis to identify potential risks associated with system components.
- Analyzed data from predictive maintenance inspections to determine the health of equipment.
- Monitored performance trends of production systems and suggested corrective actions as needed.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production downtime events.
- Developed new inspection procedures to ensure reliability of equipment.
- Reviewed and updated preventive maintenance plans for production equipment.
- Implemented preventative, predictive, corrective and proactive maintenance tasks.
Aircraft Metals Technologist Craftsman
West Virginia Air National Guard
Charleston, WV
01.2009 - Current
- Holds secret-level security clearance and 7-level craftsman in aircraft metals technology.
- Advises on metal machining, welding, designing, and production problems.
- Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate metalworking operations.
- Performs metals technology shop calculations, such as determining cutting speeds and settings, welding processes, and preheat and post-heat requirements.
- Welds, brazes, solders, and heat-treats metals.
- Uses manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) metalworking machines, mills, and lathes to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots, and keyways for aircraft components and SE.
- Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and Computer-Aided Design-Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) methods.
- Checks completed components and determines serviceability in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Disassembles, assembles, and fits component parts using machine screws, bolts, rivets, press fits, and welding techniques.
- Uses metalworking equipment, tools, and supplies to produce surface finishing specifications for components.
- Checks components for wear tolerances using precision measuring devices.
- Maintains and inspects hand tools and metal-working machinery.
- Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools.
- Ensures lockout and tagout procedures are accomplished prior to maintenance on all equipment.
- Uses and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
Mechanical / Reliability Engineer
US Methanol LLC
Dunbar, United States
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Mechanical and reliability engineer at US methanol, intrigant team member part of company team that completed reconstruction and redesign of this Methanol facility after its relocation from Brazil.
- Using my expert knowledge in troubleshooting and mechanical systems we successfully commissioned US Methanol's plant and subsequently began continued production to date.
- Key responsibilities have been successfully implementing and monitoring of vibration analysis, oil analysis, and mechanical maintenance practices, as well as developing and implementing programs and tasks to be compliant with all aspects of OSHA's PSM standards.
Assistant Professor – Program Coordinator Machine Tool Technology
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
Montgomery, WV
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Developed and distributed approved course syllabus to students to convey goals and outcomes of course
- Fostered motivating learning environment by planning and displaying enthusiasm for machining and
- Manufacturing
- Instructed students in theory and practice of precision measurement and quality assurance - in all forms of conventional manual machine practices - Instructed students in theory and application of Computer Numerical
- Controlled machines, both by hand input code and computer aided code - Instructed students in theory of maintenance and application, as well as developed preventative maintenance plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
West Virginia Institute of Technology
Montgomery, WV05-2018
Skills
- Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Inventor
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint
- Operation, quality assurance, corrective maintenance
- Safety management
- Diagnostic skills
- FEA and failure analysis
- Dimensional analysis
- Thermodynamics
- Engine components, pumps, and fuel systems knowledge
- Metal fabrication
- Maintenance procedure development
- Metallurgy
- Root Cause Analysis
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Rotating Equipment Installation
- Vibration analysis, oil analysis
- Turbo Machinery Installation and Operation
Timeline
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Arclin
10.2023 - Current
Mechanical / Reliability Engineer
US Methanol LLC
10.2020 - 10.2023
Assistant Professor – Program Coordinator Machine Tool Technology
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
01.2015 - 06.2020
Aircraft Metals Technologist Craftsman
West Virginia Air National Guard
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
West Virginia Institute of Technology
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