introduction to engineering
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BY James A. (Jim) Murray. Introduction to Engineering. I will cover : My Career Path Passion for Engineering What I do Questions. BY James A. (Jim) Murray. My Head High School - Math & Science College - Physics to Mech Engr 1 st Job – Small Company Location 2 nd Job(s) – - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Introduction to Engineering
I will cover:1. My Career Path
2. Passion for Engineering
3. What I do
4. Questions
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My Career Path
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World EventsSputnikUSA Needs Engrs & Scientists
Global DeterrenceViet Nam
DétenteEPA is FormedOPEC embargosBuild-Out of Federal HighwaysRunaway InflationDeep (Man Made) RecessionsHeavy Industry Moves Off-Shore
My HeadHigh School - Math & ScienceCollege - Physics to Mech Engr1st Job –
Small Company Location
2nd Job(s) – Work on Mega Projects Large Company Manager Switch to Principal Engr Chief Engr
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My Career Path
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Really In My HeadNo like writingDealing with people not fun
Math to hardMech Engrs build racing enginesDitto – Rockets & Jet Planes
Close to girl friendNot get lost with 100s of engrsPollution control new fieldWork with world-class scientists
My HeadHigh School - Math & Science
College - Physics to Mech Engr
1st Job – Small Company Location
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Passion for Engineering
1. What would our world be without engineers?a. Infrastructure b. Consumables for Consumer Economyc. Green Energy Sourcesd. Climate Change Accommodations e. Improving the Standard of Livingf. There is no Civilization without:
i. Growersii. Minersiii. Engineers
2. Chance to be creative/inventive3. Chance to make difference4. Be part of major projects that impact lives of many
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What I Do
1. Spend other people’s money2. Play with big toys3. Establish criteria for others to do detail designs4. Design what others cannot or do not
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170 tonne Haul Truck
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SAG Mill
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El AbraLeach Pad & Waste Ore Disposal
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Leach Pad Stacking & Reclaiming
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Waste OreBucket Wheel Reclaimer
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Waste Rock Stacker
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99.99 % Copper
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Computer Chips on Board
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What I Do
1. Write – Specifications, Study reports, Job Descriptions, Edit, Business Plans, Proposals
2. Staffing – Hire, Mentor, Rotate, Layoff3. When Lucky:
• Establish criteria for others to do detail designs• Design what others cannot or do not
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Introduction to Engineering4 March 2014
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