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Houston, Tx, Us

Stafford, Tx

Globally-distributed provider of equipment and services focused on process control, automation, safety, and reliability. Company delivers products and solutions that enable process-intensive facilities to meet complex challenges while running more efficiently and safely.Managed and delegated 25 personnel (seven direct/18 indirect) to perform valve to actuator assemblies and design/manufacture mounting hardware, as well as create controls layouts, design, and install on/off, throttling, and ESD valvesScheduled and oversaw on-site/off-site valve pressure testing and field services, as well as off-site valve automation, installation materials, equipment deliveries, customer witness inspections, and personnelSelected equipment/vendors, obtained quotes, and estimated ROI to expand valve pressure testing at main distribution centerPartnered with Safety Manager to standardize off-site safety and compliance procedures, ensuring OSHA/ISO complianceWorked collaboratively with shop floor to optimize shop safety, efficiency, layout, workflow, and toolingInterviewed, selected, and hired new team members, in addition to evaluating performance and conducting annual reviews

Houston, Tx

Industrial automation company providing actuator packages, valves mounting, and testing field services to automotive, manufacturing, logistics, and information technology clients throughout the Greater Houston Area.Led 30 production personnel in performing valve stem extension and actuator mounting hardware machining, welding, assembly, lube line and pup pipe welding, valve bore modification, NDE, and hydrostatic testingWorked closely with manufacturer to design and develop two sub-arc welding stations to simultaneously weld pup pipe to both sides of 12” through 42” valves; increased output from one to four valves per day during a regular shiftDesigned and developed head and tailstock positioners with weaving manipulators to improve efficiency and weld quality for pup pipes (2” through 12” valves), welding spools, and couplings for stem extensions/actuator hardwareSourced and commissioned large bore lathes and VTL for machining pipe (up to 36”) to prep for pup pipes and stem extensions

Ville Platte, La

Global provider of pressure control, processing, flow control, and compression systems for the oil and gas and process industries.Led 25-person production team in assembling, installing, and conducting functional tests of valve actuators, as well as valve actuator mounting hardware machining and welding, valve extension and pup pipe welding, and valve hydrostatic testingCoordinated and scheduled Ledeen actuator production; optimized processes, tooling, and training, driving productivity to 85%+ and on-time delivery to 95%+ for Ledeen actuationPurchased and modified hydrostatic valve test equipment, in addition to procuring MRO; established vendor-managed system with automated dispensing, leading to a 20% reduction in MRO costsDeveloped and manufactured assembly safety equipment while maintaining zero (0) total recordable incident rate (TRIR)Delivered safety and awareness training, ensuring current knowledge and team-wide complianceRelocated and integrated actuator manufacturing location into existing facility; employed 6S guidelines to create shop floor layout and maximize workflow, boosting productivity/delivery by 40% while reducing roofline

Ponca City, Ok

Houston, Tx