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Im just bored and trying to kill time, and just curious what everyone does to buy the shit that they want and to bring the food and beer home. I currently build and design control panels for lease sites and gas plants. We range from building any cable you want almost to small junction boxes to a plc thats 8' high to 8' wide. During the summer on slow time for us i locate underground pipelines just to keep income coming in. but Ive been doing eletrical since i graduated high school

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I'm a computer programmer that writes matlab and other types of programs for electical engineering use. The software that I write allows users to enter a set of electrical supplies and enter a set of electical needs and makes up a diagram that accounts for backup generators and electrical control boxes. I usually write these programs in matlab or C++ GUI for ease of uses on any windows computer. Right now, I'm working out of Savannah, Ga.

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I'm a computer programmer that writes matlab and other types of programs for electical engineering use. The software that I write allows users to enter a set of electrical supplies and enter a set of electical needs and makes up a diagram that accounts for backup generators and electrical control boxes. I usually write these programs in matlab or C++ GUI for ease of uses on any windows computer. Right now, I'm working out of Savannah, Ga.

 

Thats cool man. my boss is gonna teach me more this year on how to do more automation and programming. I just know the basic loads that go on the panels. I dunno of you heard of these or not but we usaully work on bristol, scada systems, rocs, and allen bradley boards. Heres a couple pictures of what ive done

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I'm a Cisco certified Unified Communications Professional(CCVP). I do VoIP installs for large enterprise companies. We installed a Telepresence unit at a local college today. You've probably seen one on 24. It's a high definition video conferencing unit that delivers life like video so the person on the other end actually appears to be in the room with you. They are expensive but companies end up saving ton of money on travel costs and the executives get to spend more time at home.

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I'm a Forester in Washington with the Department of Natural Resources. It doesn't pay as much as a computer guru but I'm lovin the outdoors part.

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im a in-feild machinist, i use all the portable machining gear. i also have welding tickets, mostly on pivot points on heavy equipement...the bores get worn out we weld them up and machine them out to spec....heres a few pics...the first on is me, wheres waldo? ahaha...its on ooolllld O&K 400. the stick lost grease and they spun the bearings thus screwing the stick bores. 16.500" bore 18" long, on each side. was a 46 hour job to weld and machine. the next pic is my partner, just keepin an eye on the machine...note the hood open on the powerstroke...LOL it was super hot out everythig was clogged with mud on that truck...just kept over heating, i was tryin to clean the rad wth an air gun AHAHAH

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I have my own business and am my own boss. We do all the work even the Mexicans won't do, and then some. Yes, my truck is needed for my job on a daily basis.

We do the entire construction job from consultation to final product, whether it be a new roof, siding, windows, remodel, doors, dirt work, dumpsters. etc. etc. etc.......you know the drill.......it's getting rough out there with all the laid off "career" people taking our jobs for beer and smokes money.

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After graduating with my business degree I'm now doing all of the financial accounting at the family business. My family owns/operates a retail lumberyard as well as a contracting business. We build anything from homes to ag buildings to commercial buildings. Started as a kid just stackin lumber in the yard now I'm takin care of the finances! And also because of having a new family (married last year and baby on the way) I also run my own consulting business on the side. I do anything from advertising to your taxes! :D

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Real Estate Broker Selling & Leasing Commercial Real Estate & Run a Property Management & Maintenance Company.

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Still in school getting my MS in Mechanical Engineering. My focus has been primarily on thermal energy and heat transfer as it relates to combustion. I plan to graduate in December and hopefully continue to work in combustion performance and emissions for a major diesel engine manufacturer. Currently all my income comes from being a graduate assistant working with the students who design and build the Formula SAE open wheel race car. I focus mostly on engine intake and exhaust design and optimization as well as engine tuning for the team.

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I&C tech at a nuclear power plant. Fix/maintain all the instrumentation and safety systems that allow us to run 4 nuclear reactors in the building I work in.

dsr611 Senior Enthusiast

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Process technician/compressor mechanic in a hydrogen production plant. We produce hydrogen and sell it to the refinery here for use in their process.

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