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Darin Flowers

Millen,GA

Summary

Qualified Test Engineer proven to implement and maintain cost-effective methods of system testing and troubleshooting to reduce operating costs. Technically-savvy and skilled at quickly learning new concepts, software and equipment. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal talents. Current Security Clearance.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

I&C Test Engineer

Bechtel
09.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project goals.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.

I&C Test Engineer

Bechtel
08.2015 - 08.2021

Senior Startup Test Engineer II -

  • Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project goals.
  • Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

Lead Instrument Field Engineer

Bechtel
08.2011 - 08.2021
  • Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
  • Handled all quality control checks for [Name of Project].
  • Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
  • Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
  • Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
  • Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
  • Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
  • Managed budget, scheduling, quality assurance, safety compliance and coordination of construction trades and contractors.
  • Assessed processes to assure that construction progressed as scheduled and met contract specifications.
  • Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

I&C Field Engineer

Bechtel
02.2010 - 08.2011
  • Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
  • Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
  • Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
  • Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
  • Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
  • Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
  • Managed budget, scheduling, quality assurance, safety compliance and coordination of construction trades and contractors.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.

Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel
08.2009 - 02.2010
  • Participated in design reviews for new construction, analyzing planned piping, conduits and engineering models.
  • Assisted project planning teams by providing data on scheduling, cost estimations and project scope calculations.
  • Coordinated activities of workers engaged in research, planning and development.
  • Determined level of compliance and technical feasibility of proposed initiatives.

I&C Field Engineer

Bechtel
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
  • Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
  • Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
  • Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
  • Handled all quality control checks for Sandow Project.
  • Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
  • Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
  • Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
  • Managed budget, scheduling, quality assurance, safety compliance and coordination of construction trades and contractors.
  • Assessed processes to assure that construction progressed as scheduled and met contract specifications.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Successfully completed project under time and under budget.

Lead I&C Startup Engineer

Bluewater Energy Solutions
06.2008 - 07.2008
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project goals.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

I&C Technician

Designeers Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

I&C Technician

P2S
10.2006 - 08.2007
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

Lead I&C Technician

Ardent
08.2006 - 10.2006
  • Conducted routine audits and equipment inspections to maximize safety and good manufacturing practices.
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance, promoting ongoing functionality of instruments.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.

I&C Technician

Advanced Technical Services
06.2006 - 07.2006
  • Instrumentation Upgrades during Scheduled outage
  • Performed preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, machinery and components.
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Cleaned, adjusted and lubricated instruments, enabling correct and safe operations.
  • Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance, promoting ongoing functionality of instruments.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Constructed, modified, maintained and inspected electronic industrial control systems.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

I&C Technician

Epic
02.2006 - 05.2006
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Cleaned, adjusted and lubricated instruments, enabling correct and safe operations.
  • Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Tested Safety industrial control systems.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

I&C Technician

TDS/Power
08.2005 - 02.2006
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

I&C Technician

Advanced Technical Services
12.2004 - 05.2005
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

I&C Technician

Telic
12.2003 - 12.2004
  • Performed preventive and predictive maintenance on equipmMaintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.ent, machinery and components.

Lead Startup I&C Technician

Becon Construction
05.2002 - 06.2003
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

I&C Technician

Bay Area Instrument & Electric
11.2001 - 02.2002
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
  • Performed preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment, machinery and components.
  • Cleaned, adjusted and lubricated instruments, enabling correct and safe operations.
  • Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance, promoting ongoing functionality of instruments.

I&C Technician

Becon Construction
04.2001 - 09.2001
  • Maintained favorable working relationships to promote positive employee morale, productivity and continued improvement.
  • Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
  • Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
  • Diagnosed problems in instruments to identify repair or replacement of equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.

Education

No Degree - Chemical Operations

Washington County Career Center
Marietta, OH
03-2001

No Degree - Industrial Instrumentation & Electric

Washington County Career Center
Marietta, OH
12-2000

Skills

  • Testing virtualization technologies
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • ISO9001 standards
  • Cyber test engineering
  • Reading technical drawings
  • Test scripts and diagnostics
  • System verification
  • Design verification
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Manual testing
  • Customer relationships
  • Equipment calibration
  • Integration testing
  • Qualification testing
  • Test documentation
  • Functional testing
  • Performance testing
  • Test planning
  • Technical communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Troubleshooting and resolution
  • Test and evaluation (T&E)

Timeline

I&C Test Engineer

Bechtel
09.2021 - Current

I&C Test Engineer

Bechtel
08.2015 - 08.2021

Lead Instrument Field Engineer

Bechtel
08.2011 - 08.2021

I&C Field Engineer

Bechtel
02.2010 - 08.2011

Piping Field Engineer

Bechtel
08.2009 - 02.2010

I&C Field Engineer

Bechtel
08.2008 - 08.2009

Lead I&C Startup Engineer

Bluewater Energy Solutions
06.2008 - 07.2008

I&C Technician

Designeers Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2008

I&C Technician

P2S
10.2006 - 08.2007

Lead I&C Technician

Ardent
08.2006 - 10.2006

I&C Technician

Advanced Technical Services
06.2006 - 07.2006

I&C Technician

Epic
02.2006 - 05.2006

I&C Technician

TDS/Power
08.2005 - 02.2006

I&C Technician

Advanced Technical Services
12.2004 - 05.2005

I&C Technician

Telic
12.2003 - 12.2004

Lead Startup I&C Technician

Becon Construction
05.2002 - 06.2003

I&C Technician

Bay Area Instrument & Electric
11.2001 - 02.2002

I&C Technician

Becon Construction
04.2001 - 09.2001

No Degree - Chemical Operations

Washington County Career Center

No Degree - Industrial Instrumentation & Electric

Washington County Career Center
Darin Flowers