VESCO Engineering Technical Staff
Statement of Qualification
EDUCATION BS, Electrical Engineering, Western New England College PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Vibration Institute CAREER SUMMARY Mr. Johns is the Founder and President of VESCO Engineering which was started in 1989 to provide a scope of engineering and technical services related for rotating equipment of manufactures, building facility equipment, and others. Services include vibration analysis, laser alignment, dynamic and noise technical consulting along with custom design and build computerized quality control instrumentation. Developed engineering consulting company providing technical field services: vibration analysis of rotating machinery and repairs, operate computerized predictive maintenance programs, laser and optical precision alignment, dynamic single and multi-plane balancing, modal analysis and finite element analysis of structures, acoustic and noise analysis, technical review for US Army Corps of Engineers and naval architects, design and build computer controlled automatic balance machinery, provide training on vibration analysis, noise and sound, alignment, dynamic balancing, vibration predictive maintenance, and assist homeowners with blast induced vibration and noise issues. Mr. Johns has over 22 years of experience providing Field & Technical Services, Instrumentation and Controls, Data Acquisition and Data Analysis, Research and Development of Quality Control and Measurement Devices, Computer Programs, Industrial Products and Technical Improvements. Also, Vibration Analysis, Dynamic Balancing, Predictive Maintenance, Filed Troubleshooting and Repairs, Laser and Precision Optical Alignment, Finite Element Analysis for Vibration, Thermal and Stress, Structural Vibration Isolation, Acoustics and Noise, and Training on Vibration Analysis, Predictive Maintenance, and Alignment. VESCO Engineering has grown into a regional engineering consulting company providing technical field services for: rotating machinery analysis and repairs, laser and optical precision alignment, dynamic single and multi-plane balancing, modal analysis of structures, finite element analysis, acoustic and noise analysis, and custom design/build of computerized data acquisition and control devices for industrial applications, providing technical reviews, expert testimony and assisted industrial and area homeowners with blast induced vibration and noise concerns. Northeast Utilities, Berlin, CT (1982 to 1985) Engineer, Equipment Analysis, Nuclear Engineering and Operations Performed vibration analysis on rotating machinery and structures. Conducted vibration and noise surveys for sound intensity projects and multi-channel spectral analysis on a variety of power production machinery including nuclear, fossil fuel, gas turbine, and hydroelectric stations. Designed and developed computerized vibration data collection and automated analysis systems. Conducted acoustic and noise surveys in-plant and communities. Northeast Utilities, West Springfield, MA (1986-1989) Engineer, Operations Auditing, New England Power Exchange Responsible for implementing reliability studies and initiates to evaluate and improve the electrical supply, distribution and control of the New England Power Grid (peak load 18000 MW). Worked closely with Dr. Nathan Cohn (now deceased) who is often referred to the father of Automatic Generation Control. Served as chairman of the Nuclear Power Dispatch Task Force and organization composing all nuclear power generators in New England responsible for coordinating nuclear power dispatch. Developed various automatic data collection and analysis systems requiring the coordination of multiple computer systems for next day power system evaluation. US Navy, USS Gato (SSN-615), (1973-1979) Mr. Johns served as an Electrical Operator, Shutdown Reactor Operator, and section leader aboard a US Navy nuclear powered fast-attack submarine. Mr. Johns duties included vibration analysis of rotating machinery, preventative maintenance, training program coordinator, instructor, dynamic balance technician, and ship's photographer. In his position as president of VESCO Engineering, Mr. Johns has served as project manager over field technical services, acoustic and noise projects, finite element and computerized modeling projects, and client training. Mr. Johns is responsible for management of both in-house technical staff of engineers and technicians as well as an extensive network of subcontractors and vendors including engineers, technicians, and fabricators.
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CAREER SUMMARY: 31 years of progressive responsibility in acoustics, noise, vibration, and blast, as well as Aerospace Medicine, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Engineering:
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VESCO TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES: Study, Analysis, Design, Specification, Contract Documents, and Construction Observation in:
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EDUCATION: BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Evansville, IN PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, KY American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, KY CERTIFICATIONS: Engineer in Training, State of Indiana, 1992 CAREER SUMMARY: Mr. Sympson has been an Engineering Consultant with VESCO since March 1994. His experience includes project management, machine design, software / hardware development, vibration analysis, noise and sound surveys, development of control and measurement procedures and field engineering service / studies.
As an integral part of VESCO Engineering's team, Mr. Sympson has taken the lead on several mechanical design projects. Acting as project manager he has experience in the following:
Mr. Sympson has developed numerous custom software applications for VESCO Engineering clients. He is responsible for reviewing customer requirements and determining necessary actions. Software / Hardware development experience is as follows:
Mr. Sympson has experience in solving client's challenges in the field and production facility environment. He has experience in the following field services / studies.
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MS, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Mr. Khalilov supports and assists with all domestic and foreign project mobilization, preparation, fabrication, repairs, maintenance, inspection and repairs of all TubeMaster system equipment. He is responsible for equipment inventory, equipment inspect and system qualification and assists with improvements and modifications, storage, inventory and project planning. Prior to joining TubeMaster, Mr. Khalilov served Maintenance Engineer for OMS (Medical Services), Baku, Azerbaijan where he was responsible for all maintenance of facility machinery and medical equipment including resolving problems on critical systems. Previously, he was Project Engineer for VIP LTD (commercial construction) and Manufacturing Engineer for BZBK, both in Azerbaijan.
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