
Chris Hughes
Senior Project Manager Engineer
Katameya, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Maintenance EngineerFull Time
Mobil Oil
Apr 2008 - Aug 2008 -4 months
United States , Torrance
- Job Details:Worked directly on Hydrocracker, and Hydrogen Plant, with indirect work on Hydrotreater and Platinum Reformer. Engineered the use of LOKrings in the piping and installation of a ThermoJet Oil Purifier for a recycle compressor in the Hydrocracker.
Highway Design ManagerFull Time
HDR
Mar 2005 - May 2015 -10 yrs, 2 months
United States , Anchorage
- Job Details:Managed large-scale multi-disciplinary highway and civil engineering projects. Led work-sharing efforts with multiple HDR offices to meet schedule and expertise requirements. Managed prime contracts with multiple subconsultants for both public and private sector clients. Responsible for client development, maintaining relationships, marketing opportunities, and proposal development for the $12 Million goal/year market sector within the Transportation Group. Nine direct reports (eight engineers, and one CAD technician) working on Highway, Local Roadway, Airport, Railway, and Site Civil projects. Led local office Project Management training courses. Taught Applied Project Management, an HDR developed 3-day course to mimic PMP certification for Senior Project Managers within HDR.
Construction Services ManagerFull Time
Geomat
Mar 2003 - Mar 2005 -2 yrs
United States
- Job Details:Laboratory manager of small (13 person) geotechnical / materials testing consulting engineering firm. Responsible for up to eight inspectors, laboratory, and testing technicians evaluating materials for new construction compliant with applicable codes and ASTM/AASHTO specifications.
Forensic EngineerFull Time
Knott Laboratory
Feb 2000 - Feb 2003 -3 yrs
United States , Denver
- Job Details:Conducted root cause analysis to complete forensic investigations of accidents ranging from machine failures, to construction defects, to vehicular crashes. Provided final reports and assisted expert witness testimony for both Lawyers and Insurance clients. Performed detailed accident investigations of vehicular crashes involving automobiles, tractor-trailers, bicycles and pedestrians. Developed expertise using momentum bases computer simulation software to model vehicle motion during accidents and incorporated this motion to animation software for courtroom use.
Education
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Colorado School of MinesJan 1995 - Jan 1999 - 4 yr
Languages
English
FluentPortuguese
Advanced
Training & Certifications
Professional Engineer
2015