Frank P. Moolin Jr. (1934–1982) was the senior engineer in charge of the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.[1][2]
Frank P. Moolin Jr. | |
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| Born | 1934 |
| Died | 1982 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Known for | being senior engineer in charge of the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System |
He graduated from the University of Chicago magna cum laude with an engineering degree.[3]
Moolin worked on various projects, including a refinery in Singapore and San Francisco's Bay Area Rapid Transit System.[3] After finishing work on the pipeline, Moolin started a construction consulting company. He also served as chief executive officer for the conglomerate Alaska International Industries, and became a vice president of Western Airlines. He was awarded "Construction's Man of the Year" by Engineering News-Record magazine.[4]
In 1982, he died of leukemia.[3] Shortly before his death, he stated:
"Perhaps I am being immodest, but I believe that in my career, I have accomplished many things. And foremost among them is the successful construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. I am confident that history will place the TAPS project among the highest technological achievements of engineering and construction. We had a very tough job to do, and we did it well."[5]
References edit
- ^ "Amazing Pipeline Stories". Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ^ People & Awards - McGraw-Hill Construction | ENR
- ^ a b c Cole, Dermot (1997). Amazing pipeline stories : how building the Trans-Alaska pipeline transformed life in America's last frontier. Fairbanks, [Alaska]: Epicenter Press. p. 33.
- ^ Alaska's Digital Archives : Item Viewer
- ^ Cole, Dermot (1997). Amazing pipeline stories : how building the Trans-Alaska pipeline transformed life in America's last frontier. Fairbanks, [Alaska]: Epicenter Press. p. 37.
External links edit
- Alaska's Digital Archives – Moolin reading on an airplane
- Alaska's Digital Archives – Moolin standing next to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
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