Paul O. McHenry

To obtain a position where my knowledge, skills, and experience can be utilized with the opportunities for growth and advancement in the Energy field.

Sr. Pipe Designer - Southwest Design Services - Corpus Christi, Texas

(2025-08)

• Using Cadworx, Point Cloud (ReCap) field notes and vendor drawings to create a 3D model.
• Provide deliverables: Isometrics, BOM, P&IDs, line list, tie in list and complete demo package
• Provide a complete package for stress evaluation.

Sr. Pipe Designer - Taylor Technical - Pt Arthur, Texas

(2024-05 - 2025-07)

• Using Plant 3D to create a 3D model from field notes, vendor drawings/
• Extract Isometrics and BOM from 3D model
• Update or create line lists, tie-in list, drawing index.
• Provide a complete package for stress evaluation.
• Work both small maintenance and larger project assignments
• Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced designers and Cad operators.
• Lead for extensive P&ID walkdown

Sr. Pipe Designer - Southwest Design Services - Corpus Christi, Texas

(2023-07 - 2023-11)

• Using Cadworx and Point Cloud (ReCap)to create a 3D model from field notes, vendor drawings.
• Extract Isometrics and BOM from 3D model
• Update or create line lists, tie-in list, drawing index.
• Provide a complete package for stress evaluation.
• Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced designers and Cad operators.

Sr. Pipe Designer - Recon Management Services - West Lake, LA

(2022-07 - 2023-07)

• Using Plant 3D to create a 3D model from field notes, vendor drawings/
• Extract Isometrics and BOM from 3D model
• Update or create line lists, tie-in list, drawing index.
• Provide a complete package for stress evaluation.
• Work both small maintenance and larger project assignments

Sr. Pipe Designer - Taylor Technical - Dumas, TX

(2021-11 - 2022-07)

• Responsible for creating 3D model using Cad-Worx 2020 from field sketches, field scans and vendor drawings
• Extract Isometrics from 3D model using Isogen.
• Prepare combined BOM's to excel spreadsheet, demo P&IDs, Tie-in location plan.
• Produce plans and sections where needed.
• Review and check other designers work for completeness and accuracy as part of deliverable package.

Sr. Pipe Designer - CDI ENGINEERING - Kalamazoo, MI

(2021-07 - 2021-10)

• Walked down P&IDs for correctness of new construction project.
• Generated new P&IDs for systems that were not previously identified in construction project scope.
• Updated all P&IDs for validation correctness of each system.

Mech/Piping Checker - Gibbs & Cox - Newport News, VA

(2020-12 - 2021-07)

• Responsible for checking 3D models for accuracy, clashes and overall layout using Navisworks programs.
• Responsible to check P&IDs for accuracy according to the specifications.
• Review and Mark-Up electronic drawings using Bluebeam.

Mech/Piping Tech Spec 1 - HARGROVE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTORS - Norco, LA

(2019-12 - 2020-08)

• Construct 3D model using Cad-Worx 2016 and LFM laser scanning software.
• Extract Isometrics from 3D model using Isogen.
• Checked other designers work for deliverable package to client.
• Work closely with client engineers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Sr. Pipe Designer - CDI ENGINEERING - Beaumont, TX

(2014-01 - 2019-06)

• Layout of Process equipment systems using 2D and 3D software to produce drawings from concept to construction issue.
• Designs and Models piping systems including supports using 3D modeling software.
• Generate Piping design and detail drawings including General Layouts, Piping Orthographics, Isometrics and Pipe support details utilizing 2D and 3D software.
• Experienced in Civil /Structural design practices -pump foundations, equipment foundations.

Pipe Designer - WORLEYPARSONS - Houston, TX

(2007-01 - 2009-06)

• Responsible for preparing plans, sections and isometric drawings from field sketches using FlexCad workstation.
• Responsible for locating and designing tie-ins, hot-taps to ensure feasibility and to meet design standards.
• Update P&IDs, line lists, tie in lists and prepare design packages for IFA

Lead Pipe Designer - CDI ENGINEERING - Beaumont, TX

(2006-07 - 2007-01)

• Develop the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&IDs, GAs, piping specs, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Present total design package for IFA, IFC and follow construction.
• Responsible for delegating work assignments to 6 designers for project.
• Responsible for maintaining drawing database and revisions.

Pipe Designer - WORLEYPARSONS - Houston, TX

(2005-07 - 2006-07)

• Extensive Field Design
• Surveying
• Pipe Fit problem solving
• 2D plan layout and sections
• Convert field sketches to isometric drawings.
• Update P&ID's to coincide with isometric drawings.

Designer - LONGVIEW INSPECTION - Sulphur, LA

(2004-07 - 2005-07)

• Field sketched inspection Iso's and converted to electronic drawings files using AutoCad 2000.
• Managed Excel Pipe tracking databases for accountability.
• Verified isometric drawings against P&ID for correct equipment numbers, instrumentation numbers, line numbers and piping specifications.
• Responsible for timekeeping for all onsite employees and billing to client.

Pipe Designer - BERWANGER, INC - Houston, TX

(2002-02 - 2004-05)

• Unit lead for P&ID project
• Generated new P&ID's, isometric drawings and plot plans.
• Walked down P&ID's, isometric drawings and plot plans to certify correctness.

Cadworx Plant Professional, Isogen, and Point Cloud Scanning - Plant Design Solutions

AAS - Computer Aided Drafting Technology - Lamar Institute of Technology (2001-05) Beaumont, TX