REINER K. HAESKE 222 Ollis Road #48 Cave Junction, OR.97523   Ph.: 541-592-4953 Fx.: 253-595-4953 rkhaeske@benabraham.com   OBJECTIVE: Structural engineer in petro-chemical or power generation industry. Only work as independent contractor, would be using own corporation CARL HAESKE INC http://engineering.benabraham.com/ AVAILABLE:   Anytime, anywhere in the US.  Speak/write German, English, some Spanish. EDUCATION: University of Toronto, bachelor of applied science (BaSc) 1971, 4th year program with specialization in structural engineering. CHARACTER: Engaged in competition rowing as a young man back in Germany, developed sense for discipline, endurance and hard work. LICENSES:  Professional Engineer registered in British Columbia & Ontario (Canada) and in the US in New Jersey, Oregon, Washington and California. 30 YEARS of EXPERIENCE:  Producing excellent calculations with many explanatory notes as shown here at http://engineering.benabraham.com/ . Getting along well with co-workers & supervisors, ability to inspire and motivate subordinates. Extensive experience with computer languages such as GtStrudl, Autocad, Ansys, Staad, Caesar, Fortran and others. Experience in concrete formwork construction. Self-employed since 1980 using own business Carl Haeske, Inc.    JOB HISTORY: 2002-2007: BOC 30-T/D CO2 Plant - Punto Fijo, Venezuela BOC Vancouver, BC. Hydrogen Fueling Station. BOC Torrance, CA. Cooling water system overhaul BOC USX Braddock, PA. Air extraction plant modification. New York City bus terminal - air handling units seismic support development in congested environment (existing piping, conduits, platforms, ductwork, etc.) June 1985 to May 2002: On Assignment with BOC Cryoplants in New Jersey: Analysis & design of foundations for elevated storage tanks, cold boxes (tall structures) and huge compressors in seismic active zones. Prefer to do the whole job including the production of Autocad drawings. Developed design procedure utilizing the Tension-Field method for skin-plate enclosed structures to eliminate the need of diagonal members. Perform dynamic analysis for huge centrifugal compressors with the ANSYS finite element system. Also using ANSYS to analyze complex internal configurations of pressure vessels. Mar. 1983 to May 85: On assignment with the Power Authority of the State of New York: Head of the Civil/Structural design division, temporary assignment: Analysis & design of diesel-generator foundation, rock-slope stabilization with wire mesh and shotcrete, new switchgear bldg. and extension of waterfront docking facilities. Responsibilities included job estimates, coordination of design efforts with other departments, fulfillment of quality control requirements and interview of job applicants. Aug. 1980 to Feb. 83: On assignment with BOC Cryoplants in New Jersey: Pipe stress analysis including pipe supports (about 1-year). Structural analysis & design of foundations for reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, storage tanks, cold boxes and pipe racks. Aug. 1971 to July 80 Direct employment with Public Service Electric & Gas Company in New Jersey as senior structural designer: Analysis & design of heavy steel girders & columns for boiler supports, reactor bldg. foundation mat and cylindrical external wall with steel liner. Specialist in the field of high energy break analysis, developed computer program for time-history analysis of 1 degree of freedom lumped mass system in plastic range (written in Fortran) w/. reduction of impact factors utilizing the concept of energy balance and plastic deformation. Also worked on substations with A-frames, transformer foundations, bus supports. 1968 to 1971   University of Toronto full time student. Was allowed to skip the first year based on my associate degree from Germany. 1966 to 1968 KILBORN ENGINEERING LTD. in Toronto: Structural design for mining projects, dealing mainly with heavy concrete structures such as required for cone crushers, jaw crushers and reciprocating machinery. Also worked on tunnels for conveyors and foundation for mineshaft hoisting tower. Work performed for Gaspe Copper, Noranda, Cominco. 1965 to 1966 HOCHTIEF A.G. ESSEN, GERMANY Structural design on conventional power plants, heavy concrete foundations for turbine generator machinery. 1962 to 1965 STAATLICHE INGENIEURSCHULE in Essen, Germany. Obtained associate degree in Civil Engineering   Additional links for this web site:   [Sample Calculation] [Compressor Foundation Dynamics] [Large Deflection Plate Panel] [Sample Structure] [Pressure Vessel] [Reference Letter] [Resume] [Efficiency Drawings Calculations] [Home] .