Familiar Technologies: Solids Control equipment (Centrifuge, shakers, desilters, desanders, track hoe, etc.)
Regions of the world you have worked: USA
Resume: Over 15 years of technical experience in the engineering and machining industries. Proven ability to analyze and work out solutions towards solving challenging situations and problem areas. Experienced in working with other departments or teams who have different responsibilities and concerns. Able to adapt quickly to new job requirements and industry changes.
Talent for identifying safety issues or risks, and voicing concerns diplomatically. Many years of OSHA training and experience. Willingness to take on new challenges and learn new procedures. Solid interpersonal, written, and verbal communicator; adept at working well with internal and external teams at the global level.
Competencies include:
■ Team player who exhibits positive outlook at all times
■ High level of mechanical aptitude
■ Quick learner who craves more knowledge
■ Capable of manual labor for extended periods ■ Able to handle multiple tasks at once
■ Thrives and excels in fast paced environments
■ Excellent customer service skills & experience
SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Worked closely with Fluids Engineers while sharing living quarters and learned many key processes that are critical to correctly maintaining the drilling fluids properties.
Received praise and enthusiastic reviews from Training Supervisor while learning the critical areas of Solids Control, including safety procedures, equipment maintenance, and monitoring the drilling fluids.
Saved oil exploration company money on several occasions by making timely observations and suggestions while addressing difficult challenges in the drilling process.
Worked under contract with no supervision and minimal training, while working in extreme weather conditions, that required heavy manual labor along with critical responsibilities.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
TRINITY CONSULTING – Austin, TX 2011 to Present
Owner/Consultant/Contractor
Operated and maintained solids control equipment (centrifuges, desanders, desilters, drying shakers, pumps, generators, etc.). Generated accurate daily service logs and customer paperwork. As engineering consultant, generated solid models and part drawings from concept sketches. Operated heavy equipment (back hoe, front loader, fork lift).
While working as a rotational contractor, was able to efficiently maintain constant communication with offsite supervisor, fluids engineer, and company man.
Learned and performed new concepts and procedures in different industry, and was able to excel by applying scientific methods, analysis, and engineering skills to the required tasks.
Wrote complete validation documents of vendor’s shop procedures and policies in order for approval for manufacturing of medical device components.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL HISTORY…Continued
CLEAN HARBORS/PEAK ENERGY SYSTEMS – Rock Springs, WY 2011 to 2012
Solids Control Technician
Operated and maintained solids control equipment (centrifuges, drying shakers, pumps, generators, etc.). Monitored drilling fluids and cuttings constantly, and stayed in communication with Fluids Engineer on chemical requirements. Operated heavy equipment (back hoe, front loader, fork lift).
Participated in rigging up and rigging down of solids control equipment.
Generated daily safety reports and accurate service logs.
Successfully identified challenging issues and problem areas which more experienced technicians were unable to successfully trouble-shoot while they were training me.
TRINITY RACING CONCEPTS, LLC. – Austin, TX 2003 TO PRESENT
Founder/President
Designed and fabricated custom motorsports simulators. Sold high-end simulator products throughout North America. Imported motorsports simulation equipment from the UK. Developed show services for trade shows and special events.
Conceived, fabricated, and delivered a high profile simulator project for Children’s Museum in South Carolina consisting of interactive pit stop experience, and wheelchair accessible race simulators.
Worked directly with over 20 Fortune 500 companies to draw in clients to trade show booths and also entertain their employees at important company parties and special events. .
Developing a patent-pending design that may revolutionize an entire industry.
BC TECH – Santa Cruz, CA 2006 to 2008
Mechanical Engineer
Worked as a mechanical engineer in both R&D and manufacturing departments. Worked directly with clients. Designed infusion catheter for treatment of cancer.
Lead engineer on several projects including a microwave ablation device for treatment of cancer.
Solved major issue with important design which other engineers thought was flawed by merely perfecting all tolerances and increasing airflow at critical area of drug inhaler device.
Supported sales staff by accompanying them on sales meetings with important clients in order to increase the likelihood of the sale by bringing more knowledge and expertise into the presentation.
ADDITIONAL HISTORY
Associate Engineer NEOGUIDE SYSTEMS – Campbell, CA 2001 to 2003
Associate Engineer EPICOR MEDICAL (ACQUIRED BY ST. JUDE) – Sunnyvale, CA 1999 to 2001
Sr. R&D Technician MEDTRONIC ANEURX – Sunnyvale, CA 1996 to 1999
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING
AS degree in Machine Technology from San Jose City College – San Jose, CA
