Jayson Roberts
AMARILLO,Texas
Summary
Mr. Roberts has gained valuable experience designing/drafting in the civil/structural discipline for over 20 years, including detailed construction drawings and models for equipment foundations, cooling tower foundations, industrial building foundations, pipe racks, access platforms, retrofitting, and project site area paving. Mr. Roberts has become very familiar with the mechanical and electrical disciplines in the power plant industry and communicates well with them to ensure flawless design procedures. He has become very efficient in AutoCAD 2020, CadWorx, AS-Built, MicroStation, Aecosim Building Designer, Triforma XM, ProjectWise. Along with, brief training in Plant 3D & Advance Steel Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Structural Designer
Altura Engineering And Design
2022.08 - 2024.02
- Ensured compliance with relevant building codes, regulations, and industry best practices in all structural designs developed.
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
- Mentored junior designers to enhance their knowledge and skills in structural design principles and practices.
- Contributed to successful project completions by coordinating with team members across multiple disciplines during the construction phase.
- Conducted thorough peer reviews of fellow designers' work to maintain consistency across the team's output while promoting continuous improvement efforts within the department.
- Created detailed plans for construction projects within equipment specifications and budgeting.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Resolved complex design challenges by applying advanced engineering concepts and creative problem-solving techniques.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Designed several complex retro fitting structural platforms around existing piping and structures at high elevations utilizing AutoCad Cadworx & As-Built
Civil/Structural Designer
FPL
2010.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced detailed drawings for the Power Distribution Center and the pipe rack which were both new design philosophies for Zachry.
Civil/Structural Designer
Xcel Energy
2004.01
- Mr
- Roberts produced drawings for the plant's control room upgrade
- This included retrofitting steel underneath the new control board, a demolition plan, floor penetration plan, and a reflected ceiling plan.
Civil/Structural Designer
FPLE
2004.01
- Mr
- Roberts help with the design and drawings for the plant's retrofit project, focusing on the new cooling tower basin apron
- This apron was needed to drain water away from the tower, and many things had to be considered to accommodate all of the existing piping and grade conditions
- He worked closely with the engineers to accomplish this task.
Civil/Structural Designer
Cummins & Barnard, Inc.
2004.01
- Mr
- Roberts assisted in producing detailed drawings for the plant's complex retrofitting of a new supply/return ductwork system.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Xcel Energy
2004.01
- Using Microstation-Triforma, Mr
- Roberts created 3-D models of all CTG access platforms.
Civil/Structural Drafter
MVI - Cabot Pampa
2003.01
- Mr
- Roberts help with the drawings for the plant's retrofit project, which included modeling the very intricate steel structure that supported the new filter lines and provided access to existing platforms.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Siemens Westinghouse
2003.01
- Mr
- Roberts produced drawings for various aspects of these simple cycle plants including the GSU/auxiliary transformer, exhaust stack transition, and fuel gas foundations.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Calpine Corporation
2001.01
- Mr
- Roberts generated various foundation drawings and details including the water treatment building, bleed air cooler, and various pipe rack foundations.
Civil/Structural Designer
FPL
2015.01 - 2018.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced detailed drawings for the pipe rack, which he incorporated lessons learned from Port Everglades to make plant operations easier accessing the steam turbine condenser manways.
Civil/Structural Designer
FPL
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced detailed drawings for the pipe rack.
Civil/Structural Designer
JEA
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced detailed drawings for the Power Distribution Center , Warehouse building, Fire Pump building, and Fire Water Tank foundations
- He also designed the plant's Generator Step-up Unit fire wall's which required pre-cast pieces of concrete attached to steel columns, which along with the PDC foundation, were new design philosophies for Zachry.
Civil/Structural Designer
Topaz
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced detailed drawings for various STG repowering platforms inside an existing boiler building that required extensive interaction with field engineers to determine accurate measurements of existing piping to properly locate new platforms
- Plus many balance-of-plant foundations.
Civil/Structural Designer
Topaz
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced detailed drawings for various STG repowering platforms inside an existing boiler building that required extensive interaction with field engineers to determine accurate measurements of existing piping to properly locate new platforms
- Plus many balance-of-plant foundations.
Civil/Structural Designer
NRG
2006.01 - 2009.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced drawings for the pipe rack and STG enclosure platforms.
Civil/Structural Designer
Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA)
2006.01 - 2007.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced drawings for major equipment such as the plant's steam turbine generator foundation and access platforms, CTGs platforms, pipe rack assistance, designed the plant's Administrative / Warehouse Buildings
- Plus many auxiliary platforms and foundations.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Xcel Energy
2004.01 - 2005.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and produced drawings for Nichols Station's new reactor sump, sulfuric acid mixing tank foundation and platform, and the plant's new reactor building layout
- He also produced drawings for Harrington Station's new treated water reservoir transfer pump foundation.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Mr
- Roberts supported the lead designer with designing many of the plant's main and auxiliary structures, including creating the 3-D models necessary for interference checks
- He designed and produced drawings for the STG platform, which supported all of the main steam lines around the unit and provided access to many of the unit's valves
- This structure required a complex 3-D model that he produced using Microstation-Triforma
- He also helped design, and produced detailed drawings for, the cooling tower/pump pit and HRSG foundations
- Mr
- Roberts also designed and produced drawings for all of the CTG enclosure access platforms
- He assisted with the end-of-job field memorandums.
Civil/Structural Drafter
JEA (formerly known as Jacksonville Electric Authority)
2002.01 - 2004.01
- Mr
- Roberts supported the lead designer with designing many of the plant's main and auxiliary structures, including the cooling tower foundation and miscellaneous services building foundation
- He was also instrumental in creating the 3-D models necessary for interference checks and 'best-fit' design methods
- This effort helped Zachry Engineering achieve a national award for Microstation-Triforma aided design.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Calpine Corporation
2002.01 - 2003.01
- Mr
- Roberts designed and generated drawings for the STG Unit 3 condenser valve access platform, pipe support foundations for several systems including auxiliary cooling water, circulating water, service water, and the steam condensing system
- Mr
- Roberts also created numerous complex 3-D models of steel and concrete for interference checks.
Civil/Structural Drafter
Tenaska
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Mr
- Roberts generated drawings and details for the water treatment building, plant services building, cooling tower circulating water pipe foundations, demineralize water tank foundations, clarifier and clarified water tank foundations, chemical storage area, and the service water tank foundations
- He also generated various structural steel drawings and details
- Mr
- Roberts helped complete many field memorandums that were required.
Education
No Degree - AutoCad
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.1995
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- CAD Drafting
- AutoCAD proficiency
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Design development
- Construction Drawings
- Steel Design
Certification
Certified Drafter
Education Training
- AutoCAD, Amarillo College
- Certificate of Completion in Computer Assisted Drafting and Design
Personal Information
Title: Civil/Structural Designer
Timeline
Senior Structural Designer
Altura Engineering And Design
2022.08 - 2024.02
Civil/Structural Designer
FPL
2015.01 - 2018.01
Civil/Structural Designer
FPL
2013.01 - 2015.01
Civil/Structural Designer
FPL
2010.01
Civil/Structural Designer
JEA
2008.01 - 2010.01
Civil/Structural Designer
Topaz
2007.01 - 2009.01
Civil/Structural Designer
Topaz
2007.01 - 2009.01
Civil/Structural Designer
NRG
2006.01 - 2009.01
Civil/Structural Designer
Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA)
2006.01 - 2007.01
Civil/Structural Designer
Xcel Energy
2004.01
Civil/Structural Designer
FPLE
2004.01
Civil/Structural Designer
Cummins & Barnard, Inc.
2004.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Xcel Energy
2004.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Xcel Energy
2004.01 - 2005.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
MVI - Cabot Pampa
2003.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Siemens Westinghouse
2003.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)
2003.01 - 2005.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
JEA (formerly known as Jacksonville Electric Authority)
2002.01 - 2004.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Calpine Corporation
2002.01 - 2003.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Calpine Corporation
2001.01
Civil/Structural Drafter
Tenaska
2001.01 - 2003.01
No Degree - AutoCad
Amarillo College
Certified Drafter
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