To obtain a position in the oil/industrial field that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
National Oilwell Varco
07.2022 - Current
Create prospects, route to appropriate Product Specialist, and provide quotation status.
Develop and maintain relationships with my assigned customers.
Prepare standard quotations for appropriate salesperson.
Conduct compliance checks for both quotations and orders to ensure compliance.
Review Rig Systems orders to confirm all Minimum Booking Requirements are met.
Provide Sales Order Acknowledgement to sales
Provide Sales Order information (delivery, documentation, shipping, etc.) to sales and make changes to orders if required.
Communicate with customers concerning quotes, orders, returns, shipments, and products.
Maintain detailed files for documentation.
Operations Manager
Oceaneering International, Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2022
Oversaw and directed equipment preparation and maintenance to include complex systems such as Remotely Operated Vehicles
Workover Systems, all subsea tooling, and support equipment as required
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Directed and assisted in directing personnel assignments in support of offshore operations and equipment preparation and onshore maintenance
Ensured all offshore personnel training, regulatory compliance and competency goals were set and attained
Worked with Operations Lead and Project Managers in crew evaluations, crew assignment and improvement opportunities
Worked to achieve and assist in reporting KPIs as defined by Service
Excellence Lead
Assisted Technical Support Lead, Product, Manager as required in equipment selection, asset readiness profiles, cost for preparation estimates and other inputs required in the support of area projects/installations
Worked across business lines to share information with the goal of increasing operational excellence
Participated in all HSE, Quality and Operational Excellence initiatives.
Lead Materials Planner
Baker Hughes, A GE Company Broussard
08.2006 - 05.2020
Built and maintained positive communication with Sales and Manufacturing to gain insight on sales activities, market trends, and capacity status.
Developed master schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Planned all production orders.
Created work orders and routing operations according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times. This included setting up internal work orders for the manufacturing of components and finished goods.
Coordinated all outside process work including work instructions and logistics.
Obtained quotes and created requisitions for needed materials and outside services.
Responsible for RAW, WIP & Finished Goods inventory, ensuring raw materials were available for internal production and finished goods were available for shipment to internal and external customers.
Monitored supply and demand using MRP/ERP systems and reported inventory levels.
Processed material transfers and PO’s, lead monthly cycle-counts and annual inventories.
Created safety stock and min/max levels on defined, high use parts and conducted regular inventory analysis to ensure responsiveness.
Maintained accurate promise and due dates for weekly production meetings.
Coordinated with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve all Non-Conformance Reports and other miscellaneous issues that arose.
Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
Facilitated collaboration between production, warehouse and technical personnel to meet procurement needs.
Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
Inside Sales
Baker Hughes, A GE Company Broussard
08.2005 - 08.2006
Primary point of contact at branch level, operations, engineering, materials and purchasing.
Developed strategic relationships with existing customers by learning preferences and managing regular communications.
Responsible for handing customer inquiries, providing appropriate solutions and alternatives within a timely manner and provide follow ups to ensure the customer is satisfied
Responded to customer calls, prepared quotes as per contract, and initiated sales orders.
Ensured that orders were processed in a timely manner to meet customer delivery and maintain and file customer sales orders and well files
Maintained account information accuracy by communicating frequently with salesmen and account executives.
Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices, and availability.
Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
Set up new accounts, established customer credit and set up payment methods.
Purchasing and Inventory Control
Baker Hughes, A GE Company
10.2001 - 08.2005
Sourced and obtained price quotations from catalogs and suppliers and prepared purchase orders
Prepared and reviewed requisitions for accuracy and verify that materials, equipment, and stock are not available from current inventories or other branches
Responsible for ordering needed equipment and expediting open purchase orders.
Communicated with suppliers to schedule deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed deliveries and other problems.
Responsible for ordering shipping materials and supplies, complying data from contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisition and/or accounting reports and entered information into our system to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping and other records
Processed material transfers and PO’s, lead monthly cycle-counts and annual inventories.
Monitored inventory levels as materials, equipment and stock are issued, transferred internally, or sold to the customers using an advanced inventory system.
Prepared and maintained purchasing files, reports, and price lists.
Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Service Technician
Baker Hughes, A GE Company
03.2001 - 10.2001
Provided service to customers by installing, repairing, or removing wellhead equipment according to blueprints and manufacturer’s instructions utilizing knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical machinery
Provided customers with written reports and necessary paperwork for invoicing, equipment identification and tracking, inventory control, and payroll expense monitoring.
Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
Assembly Mechanic
ABB Vetco Gray Broussard
09.2000 - 10.2001
Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
Disassembled and inspected components.
Operated crane, side loaders, and forklifts.
Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
Valve Technician
Kvaerner Oilfield Products
01.1998 - 01.2000
Assembled, tested, repaired, and inspected valves and wellhead equipment.
Identified problems with valves and used appropriate troubleshooting techniques to locate and resolve concerns.
Operated crane and forklifts.
Maintained professional working environment and enhanced productivity by keeping all areas neat and organized.
Night Shop Hand / Foreman
American Oilfield Divers
01.1996 - 01.1998
Prepared job load outs
Tested and repaired equipment that returned from jobs
Operated crane and forklifts to load/unload trucks and boats.