James Mordell
Apalachin
Summary
I am seeking an individual-contributor position which will utilize my experience and technical, inter-personal, teaching and business-strategic skills to promote and support your company’s success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Teacher
Broome-Tioga BOCES
Binghamton
11.2019 - Current
- Designed curriculum and lessons for high school juniors and seniors in new manufacturing program, enhancing student readiness for industry
- Collaborated with local manufacturing businesses to align program outcomes with industry needs, facilitating placement of qualified candidates
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Engineering Project Manager
Private Consultant
Madison
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Pursued projects ranging from solving engineering problems to community-based projects
- Reason for leaving: Accepted Teaching position with BT BOCES
Senior Engineer
Roplan, Inc.
Madison
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed Pressure Vessel Guidelines, Based on ASME Section XIII (Pressure Vessel Code)
- Investigated Customer Warranty Returns, Inspected Goods and Wrote Findings Reports.
- Supplied pump seals to food and beverage industries.
- Reason for leaving: Permanent Layoff due to lack of work.
Project Manager
ESE, Inc.
Marshfield
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Successfully Coordinated all Field Service Activities, supervising a dozen programmers, $10M of work. All jobs average between 25% and 30% profit margin
- Manually Optimized Resource Loading (Scheduling & Planning)
- Automation Company (Rockwell Automation Distributor) Servicing the Food & Beverage Industries
- Reason for leaving: Company closed. Permanent Layoff.
Engineering Consultant
MEC Turbo Solutions, LLC
Orchard Park
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared and Presented Sales Presentations to Potential Customers:
- Consulted on Compressor and Pump Mechanical Issues, such as Seal and Bearing applications, and topics such as failure modes
- Replied to Inquiries about API 617 and 682 (fluids) Applications.
- Reason for leaving: Accepted full-time role with ESE.
Prime Contracts Project Manager
COBEY, Inc.
Buffalo
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervised a Maximum of Twelve (12) Team Members, Including Project Engineers, Designers and Sub-Contractors and Directed over $20M of work.
- Applied API 617, 614,541, 618, 692 specifications, as well as DEP and MESC Specs to Actuated Valve and Piping Applications.
- Packager of Turn-Key Compression Packages
- Reason for leaving: Returned to MEC work, following Permanent Layoff due to lack of work at Cobey.
Owner & Engineering Consultant
MEC Turbo Solutions, LLC
Neenah
09.2009 - 06.2014
- Directed and Supported Sales & Customer Relation; Estimating, Quotations, Vetting Suppliers, Scheduling, Engineering/ Deployment, Manufacturing and Shipping:
- Performed Quality Compliance Reviews, Vetted New and Potential Suppliers.
- Aftermarket Consultants, Reverse Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists
- Reason for Leaving: Took hiatus from MEC. Joined Cobey’s team to manage their Prime Contracts Group.
Senior Design Engineer/Industry Dry Gas Seal Expert
GE Oil & Gas
Oshkosh
12.2000 - 09.2009
- Performed Engineering Calculations (i.e. rotor dynamics, structural, hydraulic, seal flow, performance, GB&T, utilizing Excel and proprietary software.)
- Mentored Junior Engineers.
- Supervised a Maximum of Eight Engineers, Designers and Laborers.
- Performed all RCA’s involving Mechanical Seal Failures.
- Achieved 100% First Pass Yield of Compressor Testing (API 617), year-over year.
- Originally AC Compressor: OEM of Oil & Gas Compression and Turbomachinery
- Reason for leaving: Plant Closure & Discontinuation of the AC Compressor Product Lines.
Development Engineer/Technology Expert
Dresser-Rand
Olean
07.1991 - 10.2000
- Performed the functions of Development Engineer, Product Engineer, Technical Writer and Technical Expert (Bearings and Seals):
- Directed the D-R Seal Development Program.
- Performed Hands-On Manufacturing, Assembly and Trouble Shooting, Performed Calculations, Sourcing and Commercial Functions.
- Developed and Maintained Technical Documentation of the Product lines.
- Applied API 617 Industry Specifications and Guidelines.
- OEM of Oil & Gas Compression and Turbomachinery
- Reason for leaving: Permanent reduction in work force.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering Coursework Completed by 1995 in FEA, Material Sciences, Manufacturing Processes, Analog/Digital Electronic Control of Magnetic Bearings
Dresser-Rand Continuing Education Program with Alfred University
Olean, NY01-1995
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY01-1990
NYS Transitional Degree - Passed preliminary coursework
Skills
- Reliability and attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Computer proficiency
- QuickBooks and Dynamics
- Microsoft Project and Excel
- PowerPoint and Word
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D modeling software
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- NX and ANSYS
- Rotor dynamic simulation
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Fishbone diagram analysis
- Geometric tolerancing
Affiliations
- Member and past President of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
- Member of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) College Chapter
- Member of ICPM (Institute of Certified Professional Managers)
- Charter Member of API (American Petroleum Institute) Committee 692, Dry Gas Seals Applied API 617, 618.
Professional And Educational Achievements
- Created LLC Group (MEC Turbo Solutions)
- Promoted from 'Staff Engineer' (AC Compressor) to Senior Engineer (GE Oil & Gas)
- Successfully Completed ISO Auditor Training
- Successfully Completed Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Training
- Successfully Completed Six Sigma & Green Belt Certification
- Completed Certified Professional Manager Course
- Successfully Completed Dale Carnegie Course
- Promoted from Development Engineer to Technology Expert (Bearings and Seals)
- Successfully Completed Bench Training from John Crane, Inc. (Smiths Group)
Selected Achievements
- Built and Lead Successful Engineering Consultancy
- Received GE Oil & Gas Innovation Awards- Training Implementation and New Product Introduction
- Involved with RCA on failures of GE Gemini Reciprocating Compressor Connecting Rods and Heat Transfer Modifications to Expanders
- Designed Applications and Maintained Specifications for Application of VPCI for Dresser-Rand and AC/ GE Compressors
- Received Chief Engineer’s Best Product Introduction Award
- Submitted Patent Disclosures at Dresser-Rand and GE
- Co-Authored a Technical Article on Seals and Seal Systems for Chinese Mechanical Design Magazine
- Co-Authored a Paper on High-Speed, Low-Load, Sub-Synchronous Vibration in Tilt-Pad Thrust Bearings
- Obtained Certification as an Associate Certified Manager from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)
- Successfully Developed a Commercially Successful Mechanical Dry Gas Face Seal
- Worked for STOW Manufacturing as a Design Engineer for one year
- Worked at GE ACSD as a co-op student for senior project
- Worked for New York State electric & Gas as co-op student
Technical Skill Summary
- Software, such as: ComputerEase, Quickbooks, Dynamics and Enterprise.
- I have utilized Microsoft Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Quickbooks, Word and Adobe.
- I have utilized Inventor, TinkerCAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX and ANSYS software.
- I have utilized proprietary Rotor Dynamic Simulation software utilized to predict Rotor behavior and identify critical (Harmonic) speeds to be avoided.
- I have utilized Six-Sigma tools, such as the 'Fishbone Diagram' for root cause analyses.
- Familiar with Geometric Tolerancing principles.
Soft Skill Summary
- Reliable
- Good communication skills
- Pay attention to detail
Timeline
Manufacturing Teacher
Broome-Tioga BOCES
11.2019 - Current
Engineering Project Manager
Private Consultant
03.2019 - 11.2019
Senior Engineer
Roplan, Inc.
09.2018 - 03.2019
Project Manager
ESE, Inc.
03.2016 - 08.2018
Engineering Consultant
MEC Turbo Solutions, LLC
07.2015 - 03.2016
Prime Contracts Project Manager
COBEY, Inc.
06.2014 - 07.2015
Owner & Engineering Consultant
MEC Turbo Solutions, LLC
09.2009 - 06.2014
Senior Design Engineer/Industry Dry Gas Seal Expert
GE Oil & Gas
12.2000 - 09.2009
Development Engineer/Technology Expert
Dresser-Rand
07.1991 - 10.2000
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering Coursework Completed by 1995 in FEA, Material Sciences, Manufacturing Processes, Analog/Digital Electronic Control of Magnetic Bearings
Dresser-Rand Continuing Education Program with Alfred University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Binghamton University