• Provided weekly production schedule to welders, machinists and hydraulic technicians throughout the construction of thirteen AC drilling rigs • Streamlined the installation and commission of hydraulic equipment during new rig construction, reducing project duration from three months to three weeks • Developed cost estimates for the fabrication and installation of high-pressure piping on drilling rigs • Managed the construction, inspection, stress relief and installation of the high-pressure piping for twenty-six drilling rigs, ensuring the projects were completed on time and within budget • Introduced an alternative solution for a hydraulic brake system issue that resulted in easier maintenance and a cost savings of over $2,000 per system for a total of $28,000 in savings • Decreased downtime by 30% on pipe handling equipment by improving OEM's hydraulic design, then managed implementation • Designed blow out preventer handling system from inception to completion; this design entailed material optimization and stress analysis utilizing SolidWorks Simulation • Performed structural analysis on models submitted by other engineers; collaborated with engineers on findings and assisted with fine-tuning designs • Provided engineering support and technical guidance to rig crews and field mechanics • Produced welding procedures in accordance with ASME and AWS codes; reviewed welding procedures submitted by contractors • Organized meetings involving vendors and contractors to resolve design issues • Prepared and presented weekly progress reports for major projects to management