AUV Field Test Engineer - Anduril Industries Inc.
(2023-10 - 2025-12)
- Identifying, sourcing and kitting AUV test and support equipment
- Conduct daily AUV inspections and system checks before and after operations
- Coordinate AUV launch and recovery evolutions, execute day-to-day test operations, and write daily operations and test reports
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and upgrades of AUVs in the field, operating the maintenance management system
- Support development, review and trials of Standard Operating Procedures and user documentation for all aspects of AUV operations
- Assist with the preparation of risk assessments for test and related operations, identifying and implementing mitigations
- Provide constructive feedback to design and manufacturing teams including software user interface design
AUV/USV Operator - Ocean Infinity
(2017-04 - 2022-06)
- Operates, assists and helps to maintain AUV /USV equipment. Assuring data quality falls within compliance for the project and all operational requirements and maintenance for the vehicles are met.
- Assists in the mobilization of AUV/USV and all sub-systems on vessels.
- Possesses a mid-to-high level of competence in the operation of specialized AUV/USV system.
- Possesses mechanical/technical knowledge of specialized AUV/USV system.
- Familiar with Kongsberg HUGIN AUV systems.
- Leads scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AUV/USV electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Leads the operation of various AUV/USV equipment.
- Communicates with the supervisor, as well as the on-board TC or Party Chief regarding all operational and technical issues, as required.
- Maintains operation logs and reports on failed equipment and submits to their supervisor for review and submission to the tech shop.
- Follows all written instructions and work & safety procedures.
Lead Surveyor, Decontamination & Tracker - Enercon Services Inc. - Houston, TX
(2014-07 - 2017-04)
- Pre-inspection site visits and recommendations
- Above ground marker site selection - Surveyed and documentation
- GPS survey of AGM locations up to sub-centimeter (0.4in. accuracy)
- Dig site staking
- Create detailed map routes to identify AGMs
- Clean and gauge pigs (geometry, MFL, and smart tools)
- Contained toxic chemicals from smart tools
- Contained and sealed toxic materials for proper disposal
- Utilized a GPS enabled laptop computer to pinpoint AGM locations accurately
- Recorded pig passage times from data boxes
- Deployed AGM marker boxes for the vendor to correlate the tool data
Field Service Technician - GE Oil and Gas - Houston, TX
(2012-11 - 2014-07)
- Operates inspection equipment used for integrity monitoring on LIVE pipelines
- Carry out operations site surveys as necessary
- Assist in training of client and sub-contractors personnel involved in the inspection activities
- Attends briefing on customer sites for the launching and receiving as well as the pig tracking and marking procedures when applicable.
- Launches and receives the inspection tool in accordance with the client's specifications.
- Provides external and internal timely and accurate professional reports
- Performs preventative maintenance assessment of all Caliper, MFL, MF4, TFI tools and equipment received from the field, and completes the necessary documentation
- Complies with all Health and Safety regulations and requirements-assisting in EHS improvements
- Conducts modifications to inspection tools and equipment within specifications
- Maintains all electronic support equipment received from the field (Recorders, battery packs, timer boxes, scopes, multimeters, function generators, replay computers, printers, etc.)
- Ensures all electronic test equipment is calibrated annually and conforms to ISO 9002 procedures.
- Performs commissioning, produce calibration data tapes and commissioning printouts for Preventive Maintenance records.
- Completes and updates all forms for Quality Control (QC), electronic, mechanical and preventative maintenance and files documentation with Maintenance Team Leader
Lead Surveyor, Decontamination & Tracker - Enercon Services Inc. - Houston, TX
(2011-08 - 2012-11)
- Pre-inspection site visits and recommendations
- Above ground marker site selection - Surveyed and documentation
- GPS survey of AGM locations up to sub-centimeter (0.4in. accuracy)
- Dig site staking
- Create detailed map routes to identify AGMs
- Clean and gauge pigs (geometry, MFL, and smart tools)
- Contained toxic chemicals from smart tools
- Contained and sealed toxic materials for proper disposal
- Utilized a GPS enabled laptop computer to pinpoint AGM locations accurately
- Recorded pig passage times from data boxes
- Deployed AGM marker boxes for the vendor to correlate the tool data
Excavator Operator - Strawboss EMS USA Inc - Houston, TX
(2010-04 - 2011-02)
- Excavated burn pits for debris
- Loaded trees and debris from loading area onto marooka buggy
- Backfilled ditch lines and bell holes
- Relayed dirt from area to other operators
- Assisted foreman in all areas of tasks
- Conducted safety meetings
- Handled required paperwork for one call and JSAs
- Ordered parts and materials
- Built temporary fence gaps and Installed silt fence
- Pumped water from ditches and low spots on the pad laborer
- Blasted and coated pipe
- Installed Geotech on bridge crossings and Curlex on creek banks
- Filled and installed sandbags
- Stacked and bundled skids
- Loaded and unloaded material from yard
Excavator Oiler/Laborer - Sunland Construction Eunice - Eunice, LA
(2009-11 - 2010-04)
- Marked valve site locations
- Hung valves and risers
- Strung pipe
- Rigged equipment
Mechanical Pulsar Technician - Pathfinder Energy Services - Lafayette, LA
(2007-01 - 2009-05)
- Performed diagnostic tests on equipment
- Tested hydraulic schematics and assembly drawings
- Disassembled, analyzed, calibrated, miked, and overhauled tools
- Examined parts for corrosion, defects, breakage, and excessive wear
- Assisted in training new employees
- Handled hand power tools, precision instruments, and solder
