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24 G.I. JOBS | APRIL 2017 | GIJOBS.COM Age: 32 Military Service: Captain (O-3), Army (2006-2015) MOS: Engineer Education: • Bachelor's degree, geology, Texas Tech University, 2006 • Master's, geological engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology, 2011 • P.G., PMP OIF: 2008-2009 OEF: June 2014-Nov. 2014 WE HAD TO ASK! Favorite athlete? Nolan Ryan Favorite reality show? "Alaskan Bush People" Exercise you hate most? Swimming The world would be better without? Mosquitos First job? Lawn care SUCCESS STORIES OFFICER Army captain decompresses by traveling and volunteering after separation. UNIQUE TRANSITION DECOMPRESSION SESSION. When Mark Herrmann got out of the Army, he didn't look for a job. He looked for adventure. "I actually took six months off to travel and volunteer after transitioning," he says. "That time to decompress was priceless and gave me an op- portunity to prepare and decide what I wanted to do for a post- military career." WORKING THE VET NET. When he got back, Herrmann, 32, joined veterans groups in Hous- ton, including Veterans in Busi- ness. The group sent out regular emails highlighting area events and job opportunities. One of them caught Herrmann's eye. "I noticed an advertisement for a veterans program with CB&I; and reached out. That led to a phone and panel interview." TRAINING FOR VETS. In January 2016, Herrmann was ac- cepted into the rotational training program for veterans at CB&I;, a leading provider of technology and infrastructure for the energy industry. During his yearlong train- ing, he worked on the Cameron liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Hackberry, La., where he was a field engineer with the civil con- struction team. THIS IS COOL. "I enjoy the op- portunities to be a part of some of the largest projects in the country, such as Cameron LNG," he says. "I always felt my service in the Army was unique and impacted our country, and I have that sense here at CB&I; as we build infrastructure to support the world's energy needs." ARMY ENGINEER. A native of Amarillo, Texas, Herrmann entered the ROTC program at Texas Tech University. In 2006 he began his service as an Army engineer and deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His favorite duty station was Fort Wainwright, Alaska, because "the outdoor oppor- tunities were endless." ADVICE FOR YOU: "Find a community, vet- eran and non-veteran, and get involved. So many opportunities come from informal engagements and socializing. It also gives you a sup- port group like your unit when you move away from your last military assign- ment." Engineer Mark E. Herrmann CB&I;, Houston, Texas