Highly adaptable Project Manager /Mechanical Engineering professional with over 24 years of experience leading critical and complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. Research experience and scholarly activity in Subsea Systems Engineering and NASA mechanical hardware systems. Two decades of customer service experience and providing solutions for project delivery. Systems Management leadership providing direction to cross functional team including representatives from New Product Introduction (NPI), product test engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, production planning, and product quality assurance. Known for deep knowledge and systems management approach from design, qualification, and verification. Proven solutions provided utilizing a cradle to grave approach in the areas of organizational-structuring, requirements, design, testing, monitoring, and installation/commissioning. Comfortable working and training across multicultural/international disciplines, product groups, departments, vendors and companies to establish requirements and scope with exceptional results. Responsible for the product development, innovation and business execution for the Systems Engineering function comprising of multiple projects and engineers worldwide. Strong hands-on/leadership experience in PFMEA and failure analysis for new and mature systems.
Orcasoloman Global Solutions Llc
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Systems Engineering Consultant | Technical Program Manager | Aerospace & Oil & Gas SpecialistOrcasoloman Global Solutions Llc May 2019 - Present• Cross-Functional Team Alignment: Streamlined multi-disciplinary team collaboration, transforming complex projects from disarray to cohesive execution.• Leadership in Project, Program, and Engineering: Directed large-scale engineering initiatives with a focus on strategic planning, delivery, and team synergy.• Comprehensive Risk Analysis: Identified and mitigated potential risks to ensure project success and safety compliance.• Safety and Hazard Analysis: Conducted in-depth safety assessments to enhance operational safety and compliance with industry regulations.• Reliability Engineering Expertise: Applied advanced reliability engineering techniques to ensure system durability and performance.• End-to-End Engineering Services: Delivered full-spectrum engineering support, from concept development and design to prototype testing and manufacturing oversight.• Quality Engineering services
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Principal EngineerTechnipfmc May 2018 - May 2019Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb•Managed cross team deliverables including and technical systems solutions. •Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) •Provided technical leadership to ensure testing and delivery schedule for Shell Appomattox during TechnipFMC Houston organizational real-time realignment of processes, hardware, and facilities• Provided technical direction on testing schedule of work for two testing and assembly locations (U.S. and Brazil)• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in problem solving within the manufacturing and procurement environment (Validation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), System Integration Testing (SIT) and Supplier Testing)• Provided systems insight to material-science team, connector team, controls automation team • Technical chair and signoff for Root Cause Investigation (RCA) on seals, valves, actuators and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts such as Electrical Feedthrough System (EFS) • Coordinated activities across product groups (Seals, Materials Engineering, Connectors and Well Control)• Provided leadership on technology insertion from supply chain for the Wetmate/Drymate connector and the electric feedthrough system (OEM Integration) • Interfaced directly with clients, providing guidance and input on technical requirements and deviations• Provided technical direction to the engineering team, clarified engineering requirements, corrected supplier systems level testing• Ensured smooth hand over of hardware between manufacturing facilities and client by upholding technical compliance• Performed procedure guidance for High Pressure and High Temperature testing for specific subsea XT's and problematic interfaces• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of Appomattox XT's for Houston manufacturing plant closure using Lean and Six Sigma Protocol -
Chief EngineerTechnipfmc Jan 2018 - May 2018Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb• Served as manager (supporting all sites in Asia Pacific - India, Nusajaya & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) actively involved with strategic planning, customer requirements, identification of engineering opportunities for the High Value Engineering Center (HVC) operations, including ensuring HVC budgets and project schedule met the cooperate objective•Ensured cross functional alignment: generating clarity and tracking towards EPC released milestones Provided guidance and support for TechipFMC new work scope and lean six sigma process initiatives • Led the cross functional engineering teams to drive the work packages from the USA and ensure implementation and deployment of the completed designs according to schedule -
Product Quality Assurance And Problem Manager (Hardware & Testing Sme)Technipfmc Dec 2016 - Jan 2018Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb• Provided solutions to business units in order to provide a full technical answer to customer complaint processed via the quality assurance team• Addressed technical and business problems and processes by identifying key issues, inputs, stakeholders, and expected outcome/solution.• Held executive briefings with General Managers and Vice President on health of project(s) during FMC and Technip merger• Supervised 51 direct reports in Nusajaya & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Singapore • Employed Loss Prevention System to identify root causes and solutions for equipment failures, anomalies and help internal and external customers to eliminate repeat failures and production loss• Provided relevant training on engineering product and support to site QA/QC • Restructured resources of the product QA organization for Asia Pacific; to meet corporate objectives of scope, time and cost. Built cross functional / matrixed team • Built and implemented a problem management communication portal to proactively track and understand "big data" from customer reports and corrective data• Addressed corresponding risks through FMECA's Data integrity plans and API-17N practices • Provided clarification on operational subsea integrity management and optimization through QA and engineering requirements• Provided recommendation and leadership on a logical balanced approach to ITP's, repair and maintenance activities and techniques• Implemented and conducted oversight of lessons learned meetings as a part of the continuous process improvement program• Trained in various analysis tools including APOLLO RCA Software• Monitored critical failures, addressed exposure to downtime, and assigned corrective actions -
Technical Manager - Subsea SystemsTechnipfmc May 2014 - Dec 2016Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb• Management of engineering resources for Asia Pacific Portfolio, Management of Change (MoC), Engineering Change Notice (ECN) Approval, technical integrity validation, welding log/procedure approval, quality, execution project and work scopes • Ensured Asia Pacific project was delivered meeting technical and safety requirements• Supervised direct reports/engineers in Kuala Lumpur, and Nusajaya, Malaysia• Senior approver for engineering. Approved Bill of Materials (BoM), Design of Basis Document, Master Equipment List, Lift Plans, Reports and Master Equipment List. • Ensured company standards, engineering standards, quality processes and systems are aligned with the company’s global initiatives• Ensured bases of design, requirements and handover of subsea system-hardware was in line with the Operations Readiness program for internal and external client. • Provided Portfolio input to senior management pertaining to project risk for the Shell Prelude project. • Provided guidance on welding (local and global) practices• Provided FMC and clients guidance on technical requirements including (Technical Deviation Request. (TDR's), Management of Change (MOC), Welding register Compliance, Design Basis Requirement's and QN's)• Provided expert guidance on reliability engineering analysis and clarifications • Hardware and Root Cause Analysis SME. Used reality, Apollo and other tools to facilitate alignment and closure on hardware anomalies. -
Engineering Project ManagerFmc Technologies May 2006 - May 2014Houston, Texas, Us• Systems Engineer & Project Stage-gate Chairman for FMC (Houston Headquarters)• Lead systems engineer for major project BP Thunder Horse• Support engineer for BP Atlantis, Chevron and other international special projects • Provided technical leadership/instructions for a subsea systems and field development (XT, MPS, Controls, WAS and WIS) (Systems Engineering, failure investigation, and status briefs, customer relations/technical requirement clarification and senior management support)• Reported directly to project and customer Subsea Delivery Manager on issues or anomalies with subsea hardware and/or installation. Finalized all Test procedures with customer technical engineering lead• Ensured seamless interface management between engineering and various product groups to complete systems testing• Executed project and systems engineering activities in accordance with FMC and client processes (i.e. Engineering Execution Plan (EEP), Global Work Instruction (GWI), Stage-Gate, and Business Process Management Systems (BPMS)• Managed internal and external interfaces and provided clarification to both internal and external customers• Developed and delivered technical training programs for Society of Underwater Technology (SUT) at FMC Technologies• Supported FMC and API board for requirements review and update on industry standards • Obsolescence planning for Subsea Control Modules (SCM) implemented for both Green and Brown Fields (test were developed to ensure backwards compatibility for control system) -
Systems & Reliability Engineer – Space Shuttle Critical Hardware [Nasa Johnson Space Center]Saic Jun 1999 - May 2006Reston, Va, Us• Lead engineer for Orbiter Boom Inspection System (PTU, ITVC) anomaly resolution during STS-114 and provided real-time support to the Safety Mission Evaluation Room Console • Senior board member addressing Engineering and Quality Assurance failure review inquiries • Evaluated and reviewed design changes, specifications and drawing releases• Lead Systems engineer for the following Orbiter systems: CCTV, Advance Video Input Unit, Video Input Unit (VIU), Pan Tilt Unit, and the ISS hardware unit used for berthing; Centerline Berthing Camera Systems (CBCS)• Responsible for system evaluation and risk mitigation of berthing and docking operation for the Shuttle• Supported NASA flight crew equipment projects in implementing and managing project efforts associated with program requirements, safety, reliability, structural analysis validation, materials compatibly and technical issues for the Government Furnished Equipment division. • Supported NASA Program Requirement Control Board by developing and documenting risk management products, including risk-scoring templates, risk mitigation plans, and contingency plans. Worked with subject matter experts and various stakeholders to facilitate the identification, analysis, handling, and tracking of GFE/Shuttle system risk events• Assisted in performing analyses on assigned subsystems in order to predict system reliability / maintainability and determined critical failure modes • Identified and validated incorrect testing methodology of mission critical hardware holding torque during launch and landing vibrations loads. Examined validity of hardware requirements (static vs. dynamic) analysis• Provided technical input for hardware failure and implemented root cause analysis to approach resolution methodology for the phase of on orbit flight• Conducted technical research and development survey to facilitate hardware design of new shuttle hardware, research provided an alternate design for hardware and improved reliability -
Drilling Engineer & Special Projects (International Drilling Division)Mobil Oil May 1998 - Jun 1999Dammam, Eastern, Sa• Responsible for safety, project execution (drilling scope), drilling programs, analytical review of process /field improvement• Supervised seventeen oil rig and deck technicians and subcontractors. Provided daily feedback on field and drilling status to Drilling Director (Tight Exploratory Hole) • Received training in License in Well Control Safety. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC)• Managed international projects in Europe and South America• Conducted risk assessments of drill-pipe supplier and application• Assisted drilling team and engineering staff on implementation of well design• Designed and implemented drilling programs based on rock formation, weight on bit, and drill speed, subsequently decreasing drilling time• Responsible for data compilation, calculation, review and analysis of weight rotational speed, hydraulic factors, buoyancy factor, safety factor, equipment life expectancy, and drilling fluid pump size based on necessary volume needed • Responsible for rig power generation and selection requirements• Performed Monte Carlo simulation studies to address drilling time and contractor cost• Monitored well drilling phase with emphasis on cost and efficiency tracking• Traveled to well/project sites to work with operations personnel and supervise work• Reviewed product design for compliance with engineering principles, applicable standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications -
Engineering (Student Lead Researcher Microgravity And Control Group)Nasa - National Aeronautics And Space Administration Aug 1993 - Aug 1997Washington, Dc, Us•Collaborated and initiated the design, planning, fabrication, execution, and analysis. •Performed first article testing of hardware to support growth systems in a microgravity environment. • Conducted data compilation and screening based on environmental variables, matching variable with design and identifying variables most conducive for the environment• Conducted conference and design reviews • Designed and developed working prototypes for crop/plant production and growth in a microgravity environment (Outer Space)• Analyzed of opposing problems and implemented of solutions for microgravity and crop production using hydroponic systems
E. C. (Ervin) Smith Education Details
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Cornell UniversityEngineering Leadership -
Tuskegee UniversityMechanical Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about E. C. (Ervin) Smith
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E. C. (Ervin) Smith works for Orcasoloman Global Solutions Llc
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E. C. (Ervin) Smith's current role is Global Project Engineering Manager | Mechanical-Electrical Systems | Subsea Projects | Offshore Construction | NASA Collaboration | Published Leader | R&D Expert | EPC Management | Mentor| Reliability Engineering.
What schools did E. C. (Ervin) Smith attend?
E. C. (Ervin) Smith attended Cornell University, Tuskegee University.
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