James Gilbert

About James Gilbert

Experienced, results-driven, and solutions-oriented individual with over 20 years of professional engineering experience. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. I am detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and appreciate cross-functional teamwork and collaboration to see a project from initiation to completion. Relentless focus on customer service and product quality. Additionally, I desire to use my leadership aptitude, analytic skills, and creative thinking to take on new challenges. TECHNICAL SPECIALTIESMechanical Analysis and Calculations, Conceptual Design, Technical Writing, Development & Production Testing, Product Development, Condition Monitoring, Analyzing Data, Developing and Analyzing Surveys, Programming, Data Analysis, SQL, Data Mining, PLM/Windchill, Data Visualization, Gas Turbine Engines, Turbomachinery, Component Testing, Vibration and Combustion Monitoring, Facility Systems, FMEA, Safety Assessments, Turbine Performance, Turbine Instrumentation, Data Acquisition, Technical Training. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALTIESProject Management, Resource Scheduling, Six Sigma Black Belt, R&E Budget, Commercial & Technical Proposals, Process Improvement, Enterprise Reporting, Strategic Planning, Parts Procurement, Capital Projects, Risk Management, Performance and Process Improvements.

Experience

1. Principal Project Engineer

   Solar Turbines

   Nov 2017 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Provide direction to the project team and function as the primary technical liaison to external customers at an international level. Evaluate and manage strategies to minimize company risk for the project. Technical lead for external customers, suppliers, sub-contractors, and major internal engineering and manufacturing support groups. Responsible for engineering design approval prior to manufacture, coordinate suppliers\' design, and attended functional tests.

Education

• San Diego State University

  BSME, Mechanical Engineering

  1995 — 1999

• National University, La Jolla

  Master Business Administration

  2009 — 2010

Skills

• Project Engineering
• Power Generation
• Gas Turbines
• Gas
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Engineering Design
• Power Plants
• Mechanical Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Benefit Cost Analysis
• Energy
• Engineering
• Turbines
• Instrumentation