Introduction to Engineering
BY
James A. (Jim) Murray
I will cover:
1. My Career Path
2. Passion for Engineering
3. What I do
4. Questions
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Introduction to Engineering
BY
James A. (Jim) Murray
My Career Path
My Head
High School - Math & Science
College - Physics to Mech Engr
1st Job –
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Small Company
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Location
2nd Job(s) –
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Work on Mega Projects
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Large Company
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Manager
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Switch to Principal Engr
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Chief Engr
World Events
Sputnik
USA Needs Engrs & Scientists
Global Deterrence
Viet Nam
Détente
EPA is Formed
OPEC embargos
Build-Out of Federal Highways
Runaway Inflation
Deep (Man Made) Recessions
Heavy Industry Moves Off-Shore
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Introduction to Engineering
BY
James A. (Jim) Murray
My Career Path
My Head
High School - Math & Science
Really In My Head
No like writing
Dealing with people not fun
College - Physics to Mech Engr
Math to hard
Mech Engrs build racing engines
Ditto – Rockets & Jet Planes
1st Job –
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Small Company
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Location
Close to girl friend
Not get lost with 100s of engrs
Pollution control new field
Work with world-class scientists
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Introduction to Engineering
BY
James A. (Jim) Murray
Passion for Engineering
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What would our world be without engineers?
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Infrastructure
Consumables for Consumer Economy
Green Energy Sources
Climate Change Accommodations
Improving the Standard of Living
There is no Civilization without:
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iii.
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Growers
Miners
Engineers
Chance to be creative/inventive
Chance to make difference
Be part of major projects that impact lives of many
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Introduction to Engineering
BY
James A. (Jim) Murray
What I Do
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Spend other people’s money
Play with big toys
Establish criteria for others to do detail designs
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 Abra
Leach Pad & Waste Ore Disposal
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Leach Pad Stacking & Reclaiming
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Waste Ore
Bucket 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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Introduction to Engineering
BY
James A. (Jim) Murray
What I Do
Write – Specifications, Study reports, Job
Descriptions, Edit, Business Plans, Proposals
Staffing – Hire, Mentor, Rotate, Layoff
When Lucky:
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Establish criteria for others to do detail designs
Design what others cannot or do not
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Introduction to Engineering
4 March 2014
THANK YOU
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