Field Service Tech

Equipment Installing and Testing Cross-Team Collaboration
Rapid Response
Technical Analysis
High Reliability Soldering Mechanical Aptitude
Technical Writing and Reporting
Electrical Circuits
Performance Test Simulation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, TX2011 to 2015
Field Service Technician, Power Systems
Analyzed, diagnosed, and programmed ABB Drives and Generator Controls through direct customer contact. Aligned and calibrated generator control systems using specialized tools and test equipment. Analyzed and isolated computer hardware and peripheral problems. Assisted with trainees, test technicians, and manufacturing employees in the buildup of new hardware. Identified faults, replaced parts, rewired equipment and adjusted programming of generator control systems. Inspected, repaired, replaced and corrected design problems to ensure mechanical safety. Employed soldering and mechanical skills; inspected, maintained, tested, and repaired electrical power equipment. Interpreted electrical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
Key Accomplishments:
Assisted a licensed contractor in performing all electrical work for all contractors' jobs, eliminating third party costs.
Collaborated on new product research and development and circuit and safety controls design.
Worked closely with engineering to work out technical issues with new products, eliminating the cost of having engineers on sight.
Henke Enterprises, LLC, Huntsville, TX1991 to 2011
Production Manager
Managed the design and development of Traffic Control Systems and the day-to-day operations for the Nemours product line used worldwide. Responsible for profit attainment, financial and operational planning, and payroll. Hired, oversaw and mentored a staff of 20 and evaluated employee performance. Planned and organized piecework programs. Modified timelines and work schedules according to company needs and made presentations to management to communicate progress. Fostered a solid management team to accommodate rapid development.
Key Accomplishments:
Proven ability to turn projects around that are behind schedule and over budget.
Identified new methods for cutting operating costs while increasing services. Buildup of in house test equipment to simulate real world scenario and control in the field faults 25% cost savings.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice with a Minor in Business, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
PLC Course for Rig Systems - Applications of Siemens. National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, TX, 2012
Hydraulic Fundamentals. National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, TX, 2012
Electronics Technology. National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, TX, 2012
Pneumatics Fundamentals with Troubleshooting. National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, Inc., 2012
SCR Maintenance Course - Ross Hill Generator Controls. National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, Inc.
AC Drive Fundamentals and Maintenance Course (ABB). National Oilwell Varco, Inc., Houston, TX, 2012
Transportation Worker Identification Credential, TWIC, 2011 - 2016.
Seamen's Identification and Record Book, Office of Deputy Commissioner of Maritime Affairs, Vienna, Virginia, 2012 2017.
Water Survival/HUET/METS/Personal Transfer, Occupational Safety Training Inc. Brookshire TX, 2011.

Last Resume Update July 26, 2015
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