Ph.D., 1987, Engineering, West Virginia University
M.S., 1985, Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University
B.S., 1983, Mechanical Engineering, Geneva College
B.S., 1982, Engineering, Geneva College
Courses Taught
MEE 321 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies
MEE 324 Kinematics of Mechanisms
MEE 403 Mechanical Component Design
MEE 405 Finite Element Methods
MEE 410 Mechanical Vibration
CPE 220 Digital Systems
EGR 211 Solid Mechanics
CSC 111 Introduction To Engineering Computation
Selected Engineering Presentations/Publications (from 69 publications with 35 first authorships many of which are peer-reviewed.)
Poremski, Jacob, and Jobes, Christopher. “Synthesis of a Correcting Equation for 3 Point Bending Test Data.” In ASEE North Central Section Conference Proceedings, 15. Morgantown, WV, 2020.
Jobes, Christopher C., Carr, Jacob L., Reyes, Miguel A., “A visual warning system for the identification of proximity detection events around a continuous mining machine,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 57th Annual Meeting, September 30-October 4, 2013, San Diego, CA, 57:265-269
Jobes, Christopher C., Carr, Jacob L., DuCarme, and Joseph P., “Evaluation of an advanced proximity system for continuous mining machines”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 7, No. 6, 2012, pp.649-671.
Jobes, Christopher C., DuCarme, Joseph P., Lutz, Timothy L., and Bartels, John J., “Visual Needs Evaluation of Continuous Miner Operators,” Mining Engineering Tech Note 2/2011.
Jobes, Christopher C. and Mayton, Alan G., "Evaluation of Seat Designs Relative to Transmitted Vehicle Vibration on Underground Mine Transport Vehicles," Proceedings of the HFES 50th Annual Meeting, 2006, October 16-20, 2006, San Francisco, CA, 5 p.
Jobes, Christopher C. and Lutz, Timothy J., "The Mechanical Position and Heading System Underground Test Results," Proceedings of the 11th WVU International Mining Electrotechnology Conference, Morgantown, WV, July 1992, pp. 147-150.
Jobes, Christopher C., Palmer, George M., and Means, Kenneth H., "Synthesis of a Controllable Circuit Breaker Mechanism," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 112, September 1990, pp. 324-330.
Current Projects & Research
Faculty Advisor for SAE Baja Racing Team.
Research interests and consulting expertise in the following areas:
Machine Component Design
Kinematics of Mechanisms
Finite Element Methods
Digital Systems Design
Control Systems Design
Vibrations Codes and Analysis
Software Safety Protocols
Project Management
Awards Received
Excellence in Scholarship Award, Geneva College 2020-2021 "In recognition of demonstrating breadth and depth of knowledge in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics which has enhanced the intellectual climate of the College; for contributing to the advancement of your field and receiving recognition beyond the Geneva community; and for simulating and directing scholarly activity among students and faculty."
Silver Award – Chairman’s Award - Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh, 2014.
Outstanding Scientific Paper in Laboratory Science – 2013 Nominee Charles C. Shepard Science Award, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Excellence in Communication – Certificate of Appreciation from CDC to the Intelligent Proximity Detection Team at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, September 5, 2012.
Bronze Award - Outstanding Team 2001 - presented by the Federal Executive Board of Pittsburgh to the MERITS team, June 6, 2001.
Group Honor Award - Information Services - presented by the CDC/HHS to the MERITS team for significant efforts to develop an Internet-based computer simulation program that is a practical and economical method for delivering quality emergency management training, June 13, 2001.
Award of Merit - for authorship of a prize winning paper on Mechanism, Design, Analysis, or Application at the 20th ASME Mechanism Conference, Kissimmee, FL, September 1988.
Professional Society Memberships
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Past Chairman of Pittsburgh Section)
Society of Automotive Engineers
Professional Certification
Registered Professional Engineer - State of Pennsylvania
Work Experience
Mechanical Engineer, 1987 -1988, Boeing Services International
Advanced sensor systems
Mechanical Engineer, 1988 - 1997, U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM)
Control and Navigation of a Computer-Assisted Mining Machine
Mechanical Engineer, 1997 – Present, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Software Safety.
Mining Equipment Safety.
Jolting and Jarring Abatement in Mining Machinery.
Intelligent Proximity Detection for Continuous Mining Machines.
Visual Warning Systems.
Ecclesiastical Service
Worship Team member, First Baptist Church of Monongahela
Deacon, First Baptist Church of Monongahela
Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal info, etc.(optional)
Scouting, hiking, backpacking, orienteering, cycling, canoeing, sailing, reading, and playing music on my tuba, electric bass or piano.