Bryce Mcdaniel
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Engineer/Operation Manager with 10+ years of Industrial & Maritime experience. Expert in a vast area of industry protocols with proven history of leading teams & companies with excellent guidance and drive. Trained in Mechanical Engineering & Project Management. Committed to company growth with an extensive list of potential clients following.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Operations Manager/ Engineering Manager
Chiba Marine USA
Houston , TX
2020.09 - Current
- Oversee all RFQs’ for Chiba Marine USA
- Oversee all RFPs’ for Chiba Marine USA
- Onsite Project Management
- Handle client contracts and relations for Chiba Marine USA
- Handle vendor Contracts and relations for Chiba Marine USA
- Develop and optimize organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
- Handle operational budgets
- Oversee all engineering and technical planning
- Oversee all technical personnel
- Oversee all project management personnel
- Oversee all Invoicing and Receivables
Industrial Maintenance Supervisor/Coordinator
Excel USA
Westlake , LA
2017.01 - 2020.03
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
- Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
- Supervised 32 employees, including scheduling, training and performance monitoring
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to reduce downtime
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Ensured proper analysis and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, plc and pneumatic systems - maintaining top levels of efficiency and safety.
Lead Field Service Technician
Elite Turnaround Services
Houston , TX
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
- Operated all hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as Motors and pumps
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Provided exemplary customer service on each field visit according to ETS's guidelines
- Trained and supported new hires resulting in better understanding of process flow and safety procedures
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance at all times as company representative
- Adhered to established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing any needed maintenance
- Properly completed work reports for each field visit.
Process Technician
Martin Marietta Materials
New Braunfels , TX
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Communicated with packing technicians on product changeovers and equipment maintenance needs
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment
- Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance
- Partnered with scheduling department to design and implement changes to production schedule to allow for greater product processing.
Lead Field Technician
Universal Plant Services Inc
Houston , TX
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems
- Kept robust spare parts inventory based on expected needs to minimize downtime
- Applied functional knowledge and troubleshooting abilities to isolate and diagnose diverse faults
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance
- Organized and managed smooth preventive maintenance tasks such as evaluating part functionality, cleaning components and removing old seals and gaskets
- Installed, tested and calibrated commercial electrical equipment to meet use demands
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability
- Identified problems with valves and used appropriate troubleshooting techniques to locate and resolve concerns
- Conducted testing and diagnostics work on control valves and other equipment at customer locations.
Pipeline Foreman
Willbros Construction
Houston , TX
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
- Ensured projects were completed according to approved time, quality and cost estimates
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Successfully completed all pipe Tie-ins.
Pipeline Heavy Equipment Operator/College Student
Willbros Construction Service
Houston , TX
2010.04 - 2012.01
- Checked to make sure that all trenches were excavated to correct depth
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to Foreman
- Excavated all processes to soil type safety standards
- Successfully laid right of way mats to all planned specs
- Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers
- Operated dozer in successive passes over construction surfaces to raise or lower terrain
- Finished Grade.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Sam Houston State University
2020
Associate - Construction Sciences
Three Rivers College
2012
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- ERP systems
- SAP
- Oracle
- Microsoft projects
- Premevera
- HMIs'
- Electrical Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Field Service
- Industrial Maintenance
- Construction Management
- Service Technician Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CNC
- Mechanic Experience
- Calibration
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Refrigeration
- Equipment Repair
- Welding
- Project Management
- Construction Estimating
- Microsoft Project
- CNC Lathe
- Hydraulics
- Boiler
- Low Voltage
- CAD
- Quality Assurance
- Schematics
- Fabrication
- Project Engineering
- NCCER Mechanical
- NCCER Pipefitter
- NCCER Electrical
- Texas Licensed HVAC contractor
- EPA 608 Universal
- PLC Programming
- NCCER Heavy Equipment
- CDL Class A
- EPA Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Successful small business owner
Successfully run a off-road lighting and accessory company for the past 5 years with steady growth each year.
Timeline
Executive Operations Manager/ Engineering Manager
Chiba Marine USA
2020.09 - Current
Industrial Maintenance Supervisor/Coordinator
Excel USA
2017.01 - 2020.03
Lead Field Service Technician
Elite Turnaround Services
2016.01 - 2017.01
Process Technician
Martin Marietta Materials
2015.01 - 2016.01
Lead Field Technician
Universal Plant Services Inc
2014.01 - 2015.01
Pipeline Foreman
Willbros Construction
2012.01 - 2014.01
Pipeline Heavy Equipment Operator/College Student
Willbros Construction Service
2010.04 - 2012.01
Bachelor's degree - Mechanical Engineering
Sam Houston State University
Associate - Construction Sciences
Three Rivers College
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