Areas of Expertise
- Facility Layout, Planning & Permitting
- Facility Evaluation and Upgrade Studies
- Dust Control System Layout and Design
- 3D Modelling and BIM Coordination
- Ship, Barge, Train, and Truck Loading & Unloading
- Development of Specifications and Design Criteria
- Project Budgeting and CapEx Cost Estimation
- Bid Document and Scope of Work Package Preparation
- Technical and Commercial Vendor Bid Evaluation
- Mechanical Equipment Vendor Data Reviews & Coordination
- Construction Coordination
Education
- B.S. Electrical Engineering,
Ohio Northern University
Mr. Wachtel has more than 10 years of design, project and engineering experience related to bulk material handling systems and industrial facilities. His experience includes facility layout, design and construction support. Specialties include conceptual through final design and development, mechanical equipment/systems design, project procurement and budgeting assistance. As Lead Mechanical Engineer, Mr. Wachtel is the responsible engineer in charge of the mechanical design of many types of industrial, marine, and material handling facilities. His responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of mechanical design for contract documents as the Engineer of Record. Procurement activities consist of bid packages, bid evaluations and vendor data reviews.
Professional Certifications and Affiliations
Professional Engineer license in 2 states: Ohio, Illinois
Professional Experience
- Material handling systems of various types for grains, fertilizers, coal, clinker, cement, fly ash, aggregate, and ore products.
- Facility design from conceptual design, equipment design thru commissioning.
- Conceptual studies, reports, and project development.
- Mechanical design of receiving, distribution and export terminals for dry bulk materials.
- Coordination of engineering disciplines for civil, structural, mechanical and electrical projects.
- Bulk Material Equipment design to include belt conveyors, drag conveyors, screw conveyors, traveling trippers and bucket elevators.
- Bulk Material Storage Systems including flat warehouse storage, domes and silos.
- Dust collection system layout and design.
- Fabrication shop inspection and qualification.
- Product aeration system design and layout.
- Compressed air system layout and design.
- Prepare bid documents for vendor equipment. Review and evaluate received bid documents. Provide recommendation to client.
- Distribute received vendor data as required. Track data to ensure quick response and complete review by all parties. Stamp and return data to vendors.