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DAVID FRANCISCO GODSON

ENGINEER
HOUSTON,TEXAS

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification

Work History

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

DANIEL OpCo.
12.2022 - Current
  • Install, configure, and test mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems such us control valves, flow meters, sensors, and PLC panels.
  • Lubricated moving parts to reduce friction. Disassembled equipment to gain access to defects.
  • Calibrate instruments and flow devices (turbine meters, and differential pressure transmitters).
  • Troubleshot complex mechanical problems and identified solutions to restore operations.
  • Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
  • Operated magnetic inspection equipment to check for corrosion, distortion or invisible cracks.
  • Utilized gauges and tracing lathes to verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts.
  • Prepared general diagrams, charts and spare parts requirements for maintenance planners.

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

Crane Nuclear Inc.
12.2019 - 12.2022
  • Developed customized testing procedures for clients, improving accuracy and efficiency by 15%.
  • Collaborated in design modifications for existing circuits, enhancing overall system performance.
  • Verify system accuracy and ensure compliance with process and safety standards.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or control issues and perform necessary repairs.
  • Evaluated equipment performance and demonstrated operations and servicing to customers.
  • Recommended design alterations, upgrades, and replacements to enhance system functionality.
  • Maintained accurate records of parts used during service calls and repairs.
  • Conducted routine inspections of customer sites for potential hazards or other risks.
  • Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and permit-to-work systems.

Control System Engineer

R&E AUTOMATION MIC CORPS
12.2015 - 12.2019
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining production targets.
  • Boosted production volume by 38% by optimizing equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
  • Diagnosed root causes of failures and recommended modifications in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
  • Dismantled malfunctioning machines and optimize system performance through fine-tuning and firmware updates.
  • Repaired, configured and calibrated transmitters, switches, sensors, relays, flow meter and circuit boards.
  • Installed new parts or components to improve system performance in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Conduct loop checks, I/O testing, and system commissioning to ensure proper functionality.
  • Participate in PLC/SCADA programming, testing, FAT, and commissioning. Prepare and review P&IDs, and PC layouts.
  • Follow and apply ISA, IEC, API, and OSHA standards for control system design and implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
KENNESAW, GA
06.2022

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance, Equipment monitoring, System maintenance, Hydraulic systems, Team Player
  • Safety procedures, Fall protection, RIGGING, Confined space entry, Resilience and Focus
  • Remote support, on-site support, coordinating projects
  • Control systems and network configuration
  • Technical drafting, and systems analysis
  • Equipment testing and electrical connection
  • UNIX and Linux-based tools and PLC programming

Certification

  • CPR, POWER ELECTRIC TRUCK, SEASCH-359 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
  • SEASCH-53 Basic Fire Fighting, MMC, TWIC, API 936 Refractory
  • SEASCH-363 Survival Techniques, API 936 Refractory Personnel
  • Project Execution and Leadership, Microsoft & CAD


AWARDS

  • SKILLS USA- National Mathematics Competition (2018)
  • IEEE- Xplore technical papers (05/2023)
  • Best employee of the year (2016, 2022)


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual

Quote

"The ideal engineer is a composite… He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems."
N.W. Dougherty

Timeline

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

DANIEL OpCo.
12.2022 - Current

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER

Crane Nuclear Inc.
12.2019 - 12.2022

Control System Engineer

R&E AUTOMATION MIC CORPS
12.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

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