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Demond Kauffman

Demond Kauffman

Iowa Colony,TX

Summary

Driven Technical Engineer with expertise in equipment maintenance and customer relationship management, honed at Derrick Corporation. Enhanced service quality by setting high safety standards and optimizing resource utilization. Proven track record in achieving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer value. Skilled in analytical instrumentation and committed to continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Engineer

Derrick Corporation
Houston, USA
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Operated and maintained Derrick Corporation solids control equipment for cuttings transfer systems.
  • Ensured adherence to highest HSE standards throughout all operations.
  • Executed operations to support safety, operational, and sales objectives.
  • Promoted daily utilization of equipment to optimize personnel and resources.
  • Conducted retort testing for comprehensive analysis of solid and fluid waste streams.
  • Managed inventory of equipment, tools, and spares, coordinating with logistics team.
  • Enhanced service quality by setting high standards in safety and maintenance practices.
  • Delivered exceptional customer value through efficient resource management and operational excellence.

Scientist II

NewPark resources
Katy, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducts laboratory testing of drilling fluids, oilfield products, and oilfield-related samples using analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to: GC-MS, HPLC, IC, ICP, FTIR, SEM, XRD, XRF, rotational viscometers, pour point & flash point analyzer, etc.
  • Performs quality control testing on manufactured products and raw materials by following work instructions, testing methods and product specifications.
  • Writes technical reports to present results of experimentation and interpretation of findings. Alerts management of questionable product quality or out-of-spec results identified during testing.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and new analytical methods in support of customer requests. Demonstrates creativity in solving scientific problems. Experience with method development in chromatography techniques desirable.
  • Participates in research projects, in support or leadership role according to project scope. Contributes occasionally to the company technical achievements through external publications or presentations of research work.
  • Performs calibration, routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Maintains inventory of chemicals and lab supplies and follows good laboratory housekeeping practices.
  • Operates safely in the laboratory environment. Knowledgeable of the chemical hygiene plan and the current laboratory safety standards.
  • Adheres to QMS (Quality Management System) requirements and contributes ideas for continuous improvement of laboratory practices. Organizes and maintains the laboratory for effective experimentation.
  • Participates in industry sponsored organizations to promote NewPark’s goals.
  • Participates in customer/vendor interactions and technical exchanges. Provides technical guidance to others and is consulted by colleagues with a high degree of confidence placed on subject matter expertise.

Shipping Manager - Imports

Wal-Mart
Baytown, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, associates).
  • Managed and was responsible for 41 to 50 direct reports.
  • Implement the business plan for area of responsibility by communicating goals and managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals (e.g., production, quality, safety).
  • Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies, standards and procedures; monitoring associate compliance to policies and procedures; distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.
  • Identify associate, customer, and/or supplier concerns by listening, consulting with others when needed to determine corrective action to take or make recommendations in order to resolve.
  • Supervise and develop associates and leaders in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads, monitoring performance and providing feedback; teaching, supporting and modeling Logistics and company policies and procedures; identifying training and development needs; and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders.
  • Hire, create, post and manage current and future staffing.

Senior Drilling Fluids Consultant

WTS Energy
Houston, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Ensure drilling fluids services are delivered to the required standard and that drilling fluids programs are developed in order to achieve optimum operational results.
  • Recommend new drilling fluids technologies that will improve client operations.
  • Identify, assess, control potential drilling fluids hazards for each job. Ensure Engineers are to the required competency standard.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through the relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from trouble formations while protecting company reputation.

Production Manager

Farmer Brothers Coffee
Houston, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing quality systems, policies, and procedures. Managed 30-45 direct report employees daily over five departments.
  • Monitors production and quality control: correct raw materials used, batch codes being written down, quality control tests being implemented, policies and procedures being complied with, fixing any production/machinery issues, raw materials collected from warehouse and staged for production, finished product moved from production and staged for shipping.
  • Monitor results of the Quality Assurance test performed by the lab. Reports any issues to the production manager or QA Manager. Fills out production and quality checklists to verify all monitoring procedures are occurring.
  • Completes and gathers all production paperwork at the end of their shift.
  • Maximize productivity by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel; studying methods, etc.

Production Supervisor

Anheuser-Busch
Houston, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Manages 23-50 employees during daily operations in a production facility.
  • Lead and coach teams through troubleshooting and monitoring key operating processes and equipment utilizing lean manufacturing and six sigma methodology.
  • Promote and encourage safe working practices.
  • Manage highly automated, complex processes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Identify areas to improve operations to achieve or exceed key performance indicators and targets.
  • Work with senior leaders to drive process improvement initiatives and change efforts.
  • Develop, monitor, and maintain production plans, inventories, and schedules to ensure excellent process performance and product quality.
  • Supervise and edit logistics during night and weekend shifts to ensure proper supply of products to the brewery and outside logistics warehouses.
  • Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
  • Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.

Drilling Fluids Consultant

Networkers Int
Houston, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Maintain inventory of products. Have a good working relationship to communicate with the third party for rig personnel at well sites.
  • Provide effective customer service by sending professional reports, update with regard to the progress of the well.
  • Provide on-going support to assist operations, offer the most effective and environmentally safe processes available while optimizing the well-bore construction process, and maximizing our customers' production within budget.
  • Conducts all business activities in accordance with HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements, and company Core Values.

Drilling Fluids Engineer

NewPark Drilling Fluids LLC
Houston, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Operating the rig nightly activities while under day company man supervision.
  • Documents operations with daily progress reports.
  • Monitors and maintains up-to-date communications with rig crews, vacuum truck drivers, and transportation department and field operators (pumpers/gauge's) regarding current workovers and changes.
  • Reviews daily costs on all active rig operations.
  • Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
  • Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.
  • Adheres to established work schedule attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
  • Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.

Drilling Fluids Engineer/Senior Engineer Status

Halliburton Energy Services
Woodville, USA
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Collect fluid samples from oil or gas-bearing formations and analyze samples to determine potential productivity of formation. Precisely test drilling fluid to maintain properties accurately.
  • Maintain inventory of products and have a good working relationship to communicate with a third party and rig personnel at well sites.
  • Provide effective customer service by sending professional reports and updates regarding the progress of the well.
  • Provide on-going support to assist operations and offer the most effective and environmentally safe processes while optimizing the well-bore construction process and maximizing our customers' production within budget.
  • Conducts all business activities in accordance with HSE policies, Legal Compliance requirements, and company Core Values.
  • Drilling fluid experience using Synthetic Fluids, Zinc Bromide, Diesel Based Fluids, Mineral Oil Based Fluids, Polymer Fluids, Clay Free Systems, Drill-In Fluids, KCL Fluid.
  • Shale experience: Austin Chalk Formation, Haynesville Shale Formation, Barnett Shale Formation, Hawkville, EagleFord, Glen Rose.

Project Civil Engineer

Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc
Orlando, USA
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Develop designs of quality with documentation through-out the design process.
  • Work as an Engineer lead communicator between project teams. Worked with clients while preparing technical specifications of designs. Verify design calculations completed by CAD designers.
  • Scheduled projects, assign duties with delivery while considering design time, quality, and budget for construction work, while simultaneously being responsible for acting as site and project supervisor.
  • Perform Roadway Characteristics Inventory on Turnpike Maintained Facilities.
  • Provide all changes to Straight Line Diagrams and online databases for FDOT.
  • Update and correct Construction Plans through familiarity with FDOT.
  • Reference documents including Roadway Design Standards, Standard Specifications for Roads & Bridges, and FDOT Plans Preparation Manual.

Civil Engineering Intern

United States Army
Bloomington, USA
05.2004 - 08.2004
  • Manage rig personnel, on-site contractors, and contracting company employees. Collect data while performing inspections on active ammunition storage facilities; inspection included four categories: structure, ventilation, drainage, and demolition.
  • Repair or demolition was decided solely on my recommendation from the inspection performed.
  • The inspected facilities required nuclear handling training due to housed live missiles, war ammunition, and nuclear devices.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

American Public University
Charles Town, West Virginia

Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance and instrumentation
  • Laboratory safety standards
  • Drilling fluids technology
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer relationship management
  • Technical support
  • Analytical instrumentation

Certification

  • TWIC

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Interests

Fishing

Golf

Football

Timeline

Technical Engineer

Derrick Corporation
01.2024 - 10.2024

Scientist II

NewPark resources
01.2022 - 01.2024

Shipping Manager - Imports

Wal-Mart
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Drilling Fluids Consultant

WTS Energy
01.2018 - 01.2021

Production Manager

Farmer Brothers Coffee
01.2017 - 01.2018

Production Supervisor

Anheuser-Busch
01.2015 - 01.2017

Drilling Fluids Consultant

Networkers Int
01.2014 - 01.2015

Drilling Fluids Engineer

NewPark Drilling Fluids LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014

Drilling Fluids Engineer/Senior Engineer Status

Halliburton Energy Services
01.2006 - 01.2011

Project Civil Engineer

Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc
01.2005 - 01.2006

Civil Engineering Intern

United States Army
05.2004 - 08.2004

Master of Business Administration -

American Public University

Bachelors of Science - Civil Engineering

Texas Southern University

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