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Led mechanical team for the first and only autonomous tire-changing company to alleviate operator injuries and maintain high output of tire changes, rotations and balancesManaged and installed RoboTire’s first system and subsequent systems for varying customers domestically and internationallyDesigned and implemented one-of-a-kind tools to solve a variety of problems and issues to maintain speed and efficiency of systemCollaborated with in-house machine shop on designs and material choicesAssembled initial prototypes to understand best assembly practices and improve designsDesigned pneumatics build-out to maintain safe operation and efficiency between the tire shop and the RoboTire systemLed vendor consultations and negotiations for all mechanical devices, pneumatics, and cablingDirected the implementation of safety systems for safe and successful system integrationsImproved prototypes through design changes to become more cost efficient, easier to manufacture and simpler to buildDeveloped prototype requirements with controls team leads to design optimal prototypes for smooth transition of initial testing

Greater Detroit Area

Design and Detail Engineer for Ford, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)projects for new tooling and carrier and conveyor modificationsLed a cross functional team to successfully productionize 400 operator stations as the Workplace Integration Coordinator (WPI) for FCA in the Warren Truck Assembly Plant during the 2021 Grand Wagoneer Program Launch ($200M Total investment: $50M Facilities - Tooling and Productionization and $150M Conveyors)Represented FCA Facilities and led scope of work (SOW) creations and modifications between Industrial Engineers, conveyors, tooling, safety, materials, and UAWManaged electrical and mechanical contractors during shutdown for installation SOW programsManaged demolition and installation of each station for tooling, Performance Feedback Stations (PFS), torque controller and controller stands, clip counters, limos, and venturisMechanical lead for inspection of new FedEx distribution facilitySized compressors for new Peloton manufacturing facilities

Greater Detroit Area

Managed and automated material handling projects for Tier 1 automotive suppliers across the US such as conveyor systems, storage and retrieval cranes, WMS systems, specialty equipment and PLC controls software (such as Allen-Bradley, Keyence, Siemens, Festo, Turck) Developed layout drawings and project schedules for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic designs for multi-million dollar projectsCreated Request for Quotations (RFQs) for mechanical and electrical sub-contractors, reviewed proposals, and selected appropriate vendorsManaged on-site activity with mechanical and electrical sub-contractors to ensure project deliveryCreated preventative maintenance schedules and maintenance manuals for customers to provide continued project success

Lafayette, Louisiana Area

Manage projects for clients in the Gulf of Mexico and South Louisiana such as in-line inspections (ILI), platform and pipeline abandonments, pipeline repairs, and hydrotests Create Request for Quotations (RFQs), cost estimates, schedules, procedures, piping designs, management of changes (MOCs), and post-job reviews for client evaluationDraft P&IDs for offshore platforms and onshore facilitiesEvaluate necessary tool designs and spreads including ILI tools, filtration spreads, pumping spreads, diving equipment, and flow meters Ensure project design is in compliance with regulatory agencies (BSEE, PHMSA, ...), codes (ASME, API, ...) and client’s master service agreement (MSA)Perform finite element analysis (FEA) on piping designed for specific applicationsMicrosoft Project Schedule Lead

Houston, Tx

Optimized production by creating a program for workover rig crew to fix broken artificial lift such as sucker rod pumps and electric submersible pumpsImplemented a tubing refurbishment plan via testing and research that saved the asset ~ $1MM as the Tubing Engineering LeadCreated a corrosion refurbishment QA/QC plan for used tubing via analysis of different tubing qualities and typesLed contract restructuring effort for turnkey plugging and abandonment via vendor negotiation from finding discrepancies saving $65k/wellIdentified cost savings opportunities by monitoring daily operational costs and AFE’s as Cost Savings LeadManaged workover rig activity in the field by working directly with rig crews as well programs were initiatedCreated a safe, alternate strategy when field activity could not follow program due to unforeseen circumstancesConducted safety audits in the field for workover rig operations to maintain safe working conditionsWorked closely with vendors to incorporate capstrings and desanders in artificial lift designs

Denver, Co

Researched loss zones and problem formationsExamined different products to help solve hole problems and recommended best solution for problem formations

Myton, Ut

Built a current hydraulic field model of water injection wells and determined bottlenecks with PipeSimMade recommendations for future build-out of injection lines

Venice, La

Maintained wellheads, surface lines and production facilities in shallow water GOMObserved the real-life skills involved in the production of oil on drilling rigs, workover rigs and wireline barges

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Focused on goalkeeper training and defensive coaching