Experiences at Jacobs Engineering

I was hired by this particular contractor because I was bringing painting experience with me from my previous place of employment,which was also deemed as a hazardous facility environment. This employer seemed confident that I knew what to expect from the environment for which I had applied and that I would be knowledgable of the safety aspects as well as the tasks of this trade....

Knowing people, knowing your job, being a willing worker

- Test engineer at the Drivability Test Facility (DTF).
- Lead the way in commissioning and validating two major projects at the DTF, the H2 Fuel Cell Vehicles Test Cell and the Robotic Driver.
- Lead the way in commissioning a Wind Tunnel to be in line with EPA requirement in order to move road/ field tests into lab.
- Define proper test apparatus and corresponding test methods. Improve old test procedures, and develop new procedures/ work instructions for new tests.
- Designed performance tests on vehicle inside climatic, Aerodynamic and Acoustic, and Power Train wind tunnels, and directed technical and operational personnel in preparation of testing and test control apparatus (vehicle dynamometers), data acquisition system, and equipment.
- Designed facility products and systems to interface with already existing ones in order to cut down test time, improve efficiency, repeatability and reproducibility
- Follow up with clients for any score below 90% satisfaction, define root cause and take necessary measures to remedy it....

Project manager developing all of BP America's HSSE training.

strong grassroots vision on ways to continuously improve the organization; respect for individuals; colleagues helping colleagues.