HERMAN KOVAR

102 Behrens Drive Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

618-719-3051
hkovar@sbcglobal.net

MECHANICAL / PIPING DESIGNER

PROFILE OVERVIEW
- MULTIPLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- DESIGN FOCUS
- TEAM COLLABORATION
- COMMUNICATION
- READING BLUE PRINTS
- PRIORITIZING TASKS
- DOCUMENTATION
- QUALITY ASSURANCE
- IMPLEMENTATION OF P&ID’S & PFD’S
Quality-focused and highly conscientious professional with a vast array of techn
ical knowledge and expertise in commercial and industrial piping. Equipped with
more than 15 years of industrial design experience in power plants, steel plants
, pharmaceutical, food manufacturers, chemical plants, and petroleum companies.
Diligent and reputed for consistency and admirable work ethics. Thorough and ana
lytical with advanced communication and interpersonal skills, combined with prec
ision and reliability in handling multiple tasks as well as in prioritizing work
load systematically.
Technical Proficiency:
- AutoCAD, Microstation, ProCAD (Auto ISO and Auto Ortho), Facet ISO and F
acet Plan, Bentley AutoPlant, TSI (CAD-Mech), VersaCAD, Bentley Navigator, Navis
Works 2009, NavisWorks JetStream V5, SAP/DMS and EDMS and Falcon and ProjectWise
(electronical drawing database), Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Vi
sio, Outlook and Adobe Photo Deluxe
- Familiar with PDS (3D modeling)
- Advanced skills in routing pipes, reading blue prints and P&ID’s
- Advanced skills in mechanical design and equipment layouts

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Murphy Company-St. Louis, MO
Piping Designer (Contractor) Mar 2008-Oct 2009
Developed and ensured comprehensive design of piping and structural drawings usi
ng AutoCAD 2009, Bentley Navigator, NavisWorks 2009, and TSI (CAD-Mech). Utiliz
ed knowledge of 3D modeling, P&IDs, and engineering drawings to create piping dr
awings with bill of material and structural drawings for power plant.
- Successfully completed projects by efficiently performing fieldwork, clo
sely coordinating with other disciplines, and by leveraging knowledge in using A
utoCAD 2009 software, 3D Model, NavisWorks 2009, Bentley Navigator, and TSI (CAD
-Mech) on the job site
- Chosen to attend an in depth 1 week training program for TSI (CAD-Mech)
Roeslein & Associates-Crestwood, MO
Mechanical / Piping Designer (Contractor) (Aug 2007-Mar 2008)
Analyzed and conformed to project specifications in creating piping designs. Dev
eloped bill of materials for fabrication shop and produced mechanical and P&ID d
rawings for project managers. Ensured proper routing of pipes from unit section
to unit section and subsequently down to equipment.
- Simplified design specifications enabling project managers to better und
erstand and execute fabrication and assembly of the product
CH2M Hill-Englewood, CO
Piping Designer (Contractor) (Jun-Aug 2007)
Generated field sketches, accurately took measurements, checked tie-in points, a
nd routed pipes.
- Identified design requirements and completed piping and mechanical drawi
ngs in a timely and efficient manner
- Visited job site to take measurements, checked tie-in points, generated
field sketches, and routed piping systems
- Leveraged knowledge in using Microstation 2004 V8, Bitwyse, as well as i
n utilizing and extracting drawings from Project Wise
Ambitech Engineering Corporation-ST. Louis, MO
Piping Designer (Aug 2001-Jun 2007)
Ensured timely and accurate completion of projects involving creation of piping
drawings, isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, mechanical drawings, structu
ral drawings, P&ID’s, and PFD’s, at ConocoPhillips Refinery for more than five years. C
reated and updated pipe rack systems outside of units and within the units. Crea
ted and revised piping drawings for turnarounds. Provided project management sup
port to structural engineer.
- Revamped existing units through walk down of P&ID’s and performed a variety
of fieldwork supporting Fluor Corporation in phase one of core project at Conoco
Phillips Refinery
- Facilitated field walkdown and measurements for a new natural gas line a
t US Steel
- Designed tactical structural drawings to support piping system for US st
eel
Big River Zinc Corporation-Sauget, IL
Mechanical / Piping Designer (Aug 1995-Aug 2001)
Analyzed blueprints and developed equipment layouts, fabrication drawings, pipin
g drawings, architectural drawings, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, st
ructural drawings, P&ID’s, PFD’s, building layouts, plot plans, general arrangements, an
d isometric drawings. Performed necessary documentation, storing, and updates.
- Remained efficient in completing multiple projects from all disciplines
including equipment design for fabrication, such as tanks, filter box made from
FRP, bus bars (anode and cathode bars made of copper), launder systems to move m
olten medal, and several other items
- Chosen to attend a piping design class paid by the company; acquired kno
wledge on new AutoCAD software
- Clearly articulated the advantages and specifics of the design for the b
uilding expansion, including demo drawings, foundation drawings, general arrange
ment drawings, piping drawings, structural drawings, and equipment process.
- Obtained skills and knowledge in the design and erection of the projects

EDUCATION
PROGRAM IN PIPING DESIGN
Belleville Area College / Southwestern Illinois College-Belleville, IL
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DRAFTING/CAD TECHNOLOGY
Lewis and Clark Community College-Godfrey, IL

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- AutoCAD software
- Bentley AutoPlant
- TSI (CAD-Mech)
- SAP/DMS (electronical drawing storage) at refinery
- Microstation 2004 V8 and Bitwyse, Facet ISO and Facet Plan, VersaCAD, P
roCAD (Auto ISO and Auto Ortho), NavisWorks 2009 and Bentley Navigator
- OSHA training, regular safety meetings, audits, JSA, and programs such a
s: CPR, Fall Protection, and Hazmat

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Habitat for Humanity