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Arlington, TX, US

Irving, Texas, US

• Direct remote oilfield surveillance operations to ensure fully functional security systems for small to large oil enterprises. Oversee software integration, equipment installation, and service quality for department.
• Troubleshoot integration issues with client’s established systems to ensure clients receive critical data from cloud system without adding capital expenditures. Consult with clients to gather business and security.
• Coach peers and security staff on automation equipment operations. Shadow installations to address installation inquiries and deliver recommendations on best practices. Deliver guidance to five field engineers.
• Created and implemented job hazard assessments for engineering operations to identify potential hazards onsite that may be encountered and to comply with client & OSHA standards.
• Plan crew logistics and organize personnel to provide services & equipment at cost effective price, reducing travel & shipment expenditures. Evaluate new project sites to determine security equipment and services best.

• Collaborated with two business partners to initiate field chemical supplier company, delivering chemicals to oil & gas companies directly direct from manufacturer.
• Developed 100+ client base nation-wide. Interacted with potential clients to explain pricing, services, and purchase order information.
• Generated $300K+ in monthly sales by gaining new customers. Negotiated exclusive agreement with top manufacturer to supply quality chemicals for operations.

• Expanded company from four to nine crews and hired 100+ field engineers to support expanded operations. Developed and implemented 90% of companies’ SOP throughout tenure to facilitate company efficiency, reduce.
• Served as solution architect and lead trainer for companywide implementation of Fracpro; utilized software to design fracturing jobs.
• Partnered with operations to ensure efficient use of resources and cross-departmental communications. Developed training schedules to support and improve work-life balances.
• Assisted procurement with forecasting proppant & chemical usage and negotiated pricing with vendors to ensure cost containment and product quality.
• Acted as subject matter expert for W&T Offshore, Inc. Designed fracturing jobs, conducted post job reviews, completed modeling, and delivered onsite support for assets in Permian Basin.
• Coordinated schedules between vendors to reduce downtime and to save $100K+ monthly.Ensured Frac jobs remained profitable while creating proposals and running margins to calculate all potential costs.

• Managed engineering operations for Cambridge, Ohio district, company’s most profitable district.
• Coordinated crew logistics and interfaced with clients to set up job sites and job requirements.
• Created procedures to ensure efficiency and streamlined processes across departments. Ensured compliance with SOPs; mentored onsite supervisors and personnel.

• Led district and field engineers working in West Texas, Fort Worth, and North Dakota regions.
• Facilitated district engineers’ training in subjects, including people management, fracturing theory, and operational & engineering standards.
• Contributed to process development for field operations, including engineering SOPs, field documentation, and QA/QC procedures; ensured companywide implementation.

• Conducted onsite quality control testing, trained fluid technicians on procedures & requirements, and supervised field engineers.
• Designed procedures and documentation used by company Engineers.

• Communicated with clients regarding equipment, materials, and technical procedures.
• Analyzed real-time data to prepare post-job reports, analyses, and invoices.
• Tracked onsite materials, fluids, chemicals, and proppants to ensure proper mixture went downhole.

Ms, Civil Engineering

B.S., Mechanical Engineering