Erick D. Vasquez
Houston,TX
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member in ensuring safety and quality of projects with an oil and gas industry leader. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills and with strong work ethic and background in operating heavy machinery and ensuring safe and efficient work environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Offshore Equipment Operator
Motive Offshore
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Perform pre/post job meetings per project scopes, and keep maintenance on tension equipment
- Visually inspect equipment after each project.
- Travel onshore and offshore
- Spool and unspool anywhere from 2 inch to 3 inch cable wire and umbilical also work with tensioners operate equipment per job scope.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Work as a team
- Understand the concept of spooling operations Including inspection troubleshooting equipment maintenance keeping track of documentations.
- Perform non-destructive testing NDT
- Communicate/ meet with 3rd party, clients, engineers, etc
R & D Test Technician
National Oilwell Varco Inc
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Contributed to product certification processes, ensuring compliance with international standards.
- Promoted a safe working environment by following established safety guidelines and protocols during all testing activities.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough tests on electronic components and systems.
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
- Perform tasks associated with troubleshooting, testing, and assembling mechanical assemblies for drilling control systems for both surface and subsea applications.
- Apply basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization (mechanical); routine and/or repetitive tasks; limited decision making; generally, close supervision; no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/ or defined instructions.
Offshore Technician
Tracerco a Johnson Matthey Company
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Run jobs as team-lead for flooded member detection inspections.
- Handle special projects as assigned.
Offshore Technician
JDR Cables System
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Support projects in the Gulf of Mexico, offshore commissioning, testing and repair work
- Perform measurements of insulation and conductor resistance in accordance with JDR procedures. Flush umbilical/jumper hoses to push all fluid out and fill with new fluids.
- Take charge of equipment unloads by directing crane in a safe manner in accordance with JDR procedures. Train and mentor against all section of the process of machines “standard operation procedure.”
Chemical Research Technician
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Enhanced research accuracy by implementing strict quality control measures and maintaining meticulous lab records.
- Provided critical support for grant applications, helping secure funding for vital research projects.
- Maintain daily logs which includes: log times, volumes, temperatures, and pressures on all manufacturing equipment on the unit. Performed daily collecting and testing including distillation or rotovap of samples and adjust process controls per information.
- · Assist in Start-Up of new Pilot Plant. Coordinate with different Project groups to assist in building a new Laboratory for the site. Responsible for buying new laboratory instruments/ equipment per engineering analysis as needed. Gas chromatography (GC) Liquid chromatography (HPLC) and Particle size testing.
- · Assist engineers with several project that included Brabending raw material and Compression Molding using Wabash Press and Carver Press. Performed characterization of rheological and thermal behavior of various polymers using TA and Anton Paar Instruments for analysis. (Cure Kinetics, Flow, Oscillation, and Step Transient)
Field Service Operator
Halliburton
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported safety and quality control initiates at job sites.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing workloads for optimal results.
- Troubleshot equipment issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Rebuild, calibrate, maintain, repair and troubleshoot directional downhole tools. Perform Insite and Q/A bench test on Incoming tools from the field. Troubleshoot/ analyze tools by running a temperature test.
- Perform and analyze a vibration test on directional drilling tools to ensure the tools functionality. Perform and analyze calibration and functional testing on the sensors of the tools to ensure accurate directional data and steering capabilities is established within the tools.
R & D Lab Technician
Schlumberger
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Perform PR2 Test to elevate the component to extreme high and low temperatures whilst dynamically cycling it under various pressure conditions to ensure the integrity of the seals and mechanics of fixture.
- Install, remove, repair, assemble, disassemble and test equipment (casing heads, casing spools, tubing heads, valves, etc.) Tear down, troubleshoot, identify problems, and repair defects in the following: Frac Valves BOP's, Plug Valve Manifolds, Plug Catchers, Tubing Heads, Wellheads. Inspect valves and flanges for leaks, flaws, and defects using high pressure testing equipment.
Drilling R&D Lab Technician
Cameron Drilling
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing on essential materials without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.
- Implemented quality control measures that reduced errors in sample preparation and data collection techniques, resulting in greater reliability of test results.
- Performed API testing (Fatigue, Sealing Characteristics, Pull Down and Shear testing) on BOP’s from 10,000psi up to 30,000psi providing all equipment necessary for the test being performed.
- Assembled riser adapters/running tools to specifications and pressure test caps, hydraulic lines and booster cap prior to assembly, once adapter complete body and shell test are required also pull test required for running tools.
- Assembled and disassembled fixtures per BOM and engineer request. Worked closely with customers and engineer for customer testing and give updates and data required.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Inspection Technology
Lone Star College
Houston, TX06-2016
Skills
- Offshore operations management
- Safety protocol implementation
- Equipment maintenance
- Ability to work at heights
- Knowledge of rigging and operate equipment (forklift, crane, AWP, etc)
- Technical skills
- Teamwork/ collaboration
- Build, repair, test products
- Spooling operations, flushing, measurement of resistance, pressure testing of hydraulic hoses, and terminate hydraulic fittings
- Rebuild, calibrate, maintain, repair and troubleshoot tools
- Read machine assembly specifications, such as charts and blueprints
- Accurately record results and documentation for certification of product to customer requirements
Certification
- Basic Plus/ CPR/ First Aid
- Respiratory Fit Test
- PEC Safe Land USA/ SEMS
- BOSIET/ HUET + CA-EBS
- Qualified Rigger
- Offshore Medical + COVID Vaccine
- TWIC & Passport
- Rig Pass
Timeline
Offshore Equipment Operator
Motive Offshore
01.2025 - 08.2025
R & D Test Technician
National Oilwell Varco Inc
08.2024 - 01.2025
Offshore Technician
Tracerco a Johnson Matthey Company
02.2023 - 11.2023
Offshore Technician
JDR Cables System
12.2022 - 02.2023
Chemical Research Technician
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering
03.2018 - 12.2022
Field Service Operator
Halliburton
02.2017 - 02.2018
R & D Lab Technician
Schlumberger
02.2016 - 02.2017
Drilling R&D Lab Technician
Cameron Drilling
11.2014 - 02.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Inspection Technology
Lone Star College