Ethan Smith
Houston
Summary
Safety-driven Oil & Gas Field Technician with hands-on experience in refinery and petrochemical operations as a Tower Mechanic. Skilled in confined space entry, H2S awareness, and fall protection systems, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. Excels in performing maintenance during turnarounds and outages, aiming to support refinery, offshore, or drilling rig operations in mechanical or field service roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted skilled pipefitters in assembling and installing piping systems.
- Supported the maintenance and repair of piping equipment and tools.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
Tower Mechanic
Koch Engineered Solutions
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Perform inspection, structural repair, and mechanical maintenance of industrial cooling tower systems inside refinery and petrochemical plant environments.
- Execute work in confined spaces and elevated structures following strict fall protection and safety protocols.
- Operate in H2S-regulated environments using proper gas monitoring and hazard mitigation procedures.
- Support plant turnarounds and outage schedules, ensuring timely completion under high-pressure operational timelines.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, and mechanical systems to complete field repairs.
- Coordinate with operations, safety personnel, and permit control teams to maintain compliance with site-specific procedures.
- Maintain 100% adherence to OSHA standards, plant safety rules, and job safety analysis (JSA) requirements.
Field Operations Assistant / QA Support
Oasis Agency
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated logistics and deployment schedules for field teams supporting industrial and energy-sector projects.
- Maintained QA documentation ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
- Supported communication between vendors, supervisors, and field technicians.
- Assisted with tracking field performance metrics and operational deliverables.
Account Manager
Influencing Media LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed high-value client accounts with full ownership of project execution, timelines, and performance outcomes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables were completed on schedule and met contractual standards.
- Maintained detailed reporting and documentation to track KPIs, performance metrics, and operational efficiency.
- Communicated directly with stakeholders to resolve issues, manage expectations, and maintain long-term relationships.
- Developed strong negotiation and problem-solving skills in deadline-driven environments.
- Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, and leadership under pressure — skills directly transferable to field operations and service coordination roles within industrial environments.
Field Laborer / Construction Support
Texan Outdoor Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted with heavy material handling, site preparation, and mechanical support functions.
- Operated equipment while maintaining strict adherence to PPE and job-site safety standards.
- Supported team-based execution of physically demanding industrial tasks.
Gym Manager
Self Made Martial Arts
Houston
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and operational management transferable to field supervision and service coordination roles.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Refinery and petrochemical operations
- Cooling tower maintenance
- Confined space entry
- H2S awareness and gas monitoring
- Fall protection and working at heights
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Turnaround support
- Industrial safety and OSHA compliance
- TWIC-cleared access
- Permit-to-work systems
- Mechanical equipment operation
- Team-based execution in high-risk environments
Certification
- TWIC Card, Active
- Confined Space Entry Training
- H2S Awareness Certified
- Working at Heights & Fall Protection
- OSHA Safety Training, Currently Completing OSHA 30
- PPE & Respiratory Protection Familiarity
- Valid U.S. Passport, Available for Offshore/International Deployment
- Valid Driver’s License, Clean Record
Timeline
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
04.2026 - Current
Tower Mechanic
Koch Engineered Solutions
09.2025 - 04.2026
Field Operations Assistant / QA Support
Oasis Agency
01.2023 - 01.2025
Account Manager
Influencing Media LLC
01.2021 - 01.2023
Field Laborer / Construction Support
Texan Outdoor Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Gym Manager
Self Made Martial Arts
Bachelor’s Degree -
Sam Houston State University