Bradley James
Friendswood,Texas
Summary
Talented Process Technician bringing 6 years experience in production environments. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency to drive customer satisfaction. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Technician
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL/NOLTEX LLC
10.2017 - 02.2024
- Monitored and recorded process variables such as levels, flows, temperatures and pressures
- Troubleshooting and problem solving issues that may develop in timely manner
- Participated in safety, health and environmental compliance surveys that require understanding of state and federal regulations related to EPA permits
- Participated in Quality Control program
- Samples and tests process streams as required by QC program and procedures
- Monitored and maintained inventories of process chemicals and supplies
- Preformed preventive and minor maintenance activities
- Handled hazardous materials daily with consistent adherence to safety guidelines
- Preformed lock-out/tag-out on pumps, columns, compressors and various equipment
- Member of Emergency Response Team.
- Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
Millwright
UNIVERSAL PLANT SERVICES
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Field planned jobs for material takeoffs, man power and duration to communicate with client
- Worked with teams to safely dismantle and move machinery
- Installed pump bases at correct elevation, leveled and aligned pumps and motors to minimize vibration
- Participate as part of safety committee on walk downs of job sites
- Attended safety meetings and training activities
- Utilized various hand and power tools during repair and maintenance.
- Achieved greater precision in machine alignment by utilizing laser technology during installation and repair projects.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Subsea Supervisor
GENERAL ELECTRIC OIL & GAS
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Effectively utilize MS Project and Excel spreadsheets in arranging schedules and timelines for end-of-well maintenance and other major projects to efficiently minimize non-productive time
- Guarantee proper functionality and maintenance of blowout preventers, hydraulic power units, diverter, high-pressure test units, and mixing systems
- Build and strengthen productive relationships with outside vendors to secure products and services for completion of end of wells as well as for spare parts for rig
- Establish and ensure safe work practices and operations for rig by adhering to safety requirements and standards and maintaining sufficient supply of spare materials
- Render first-rate assistance with start-up of contractual service agreement (CSA) program with Diamond Offshore Drilling company
- Provide expert supervision and mentorship to crews to ensure fast, efficient, and on-time delivery of projects.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Subsea Supervisor
NOBLE DRILLING
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Held accountable for producing accurate Excel spreadsheets to efficiently track tools, parts, and components as well as supervising crews to ensure proper maintenance of end of well and meet deadline set by drilling contractors
- Played lead role in authorizing production of blowout preventer (BOP) stack to transfer on Noble Globetrotter 1
- Assume responsibility in documenting, operating, maintaining, and testing marine riser tensioners, diverters, hydraulic power unit, BOP, and other subsea equipment, while adhering to standard policies and regulations
- Carried out various functions such as checking rig inventory for parts and equipment, as well as creating and closing work orders and close subsea department's planned maintenance (PM)
- Made used of SAP program to develop and close work orders as well as ordering part and tools
- Manage 3rd Party contractors during end of wells to complete maintenance and upgrades on BOP.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Subsea Engineer
SUBSEA SOLUTIONS
07.2008 - 10.2011
- Administered entire operations in removing, repairing, maintaining, and installing piston side of maritime hydraulic tensioners; bearings; Shaffer BOP MUX systems; FCR cables; and crown mounted compensator (CMC)
- Offered hands-on support in repairing and testing Cameron U subsea BOP onshore ram-type BOP that completed project within 63 days
- Collaboratively worked with rig's electronic technician in restoring Shaffer 4th Gen MUX system.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues.
Field Service Technician
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO
03.2007 - 07.2008
- Spearheaded and guided crew across Brownsville facility building out BOP stack
- Took charge of commissioning, installing, testing, and rebuilding DSC, BOP stack, ST-80, power slips, ST-80 gearboxes, and 5th-generation Shaffer BOP stack
- Installed and commissioned Blowout Preventer in South Korea
- Assembled and pressure tested all Blowout Preventers, Diverters, Motion Compensation Equipment.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE)
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Rendered expert supervision and training for new troops
- Prioritized and spearheaded broad range of responsibilities such as repairing and replacing defective parts and machines utilizing hand and power tools, hoists, and cranes
- Conducted inspections on turbine blades, parts for wear, and warping by listening attentively during operations to locate and diagnose machine defects
- Handled purchasing and processing of orders for machine parts
- Followed diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers drawling's to complete tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek High School
League City, TX05.2000
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Instrumentation Knowledge
- Positive Attitude
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Specifications Verification
- Production Logging
- Forklift Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Cycle Counts
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Component Installation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Component Assembly
- Following Instructions
- Chemical Handling
- Team Cooperation
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Merchandising understanding
- Listening Skills
- Project Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Qualifications Summary
Detail-oriented, safety-focused, and technically inclined professional. Experience as a Process Operator with in the chemical industry and also as a subsea engineer within off shore oil and gas industry; and is complemented with keen accuracy and expertise in producing and organizing schedules and technical documentations. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Projects)
Professional Development
- Primavera P6 Certified
- SAP Training
- Personal Survival Techniques
- Basic Plus Houston
- Supplied Air
- Fire Watch
- Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
- Scaffold User Training
- HUET Triton ST03
- National Fluid Power Institute: Troubleshooting Hydraulics
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Basic Fire Fighting
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training
- International Association of Drilling Contractors: Supervisors Well Control
- NOV Shaffer 5th Gen MUX Electrical Controls
- Fundamentals of Subsea Systems Training Course
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Timeline
Process Technician
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL/NOLTEX LLC
10.2017 - 02.2024
Millwright
UNIVERSAL PLANT SERVICES
05.2017 - 10.2017
Subsea Supervisor
GENERAL ELECTRIC OIL & GAS
01.2016 - 02.2017
Subsea Supervisor
NOBLE DRILLING
10.2011 - 10.2015
Subsea Engineer
SUBSEA SOLUTIONS
07.2008 - 10.2011
Field Service Technician
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO
03.2007 - 07.2008
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE)
01.2001 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek High School
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