Christopher Riggs
Summary
I am a solution oriented, multi-disciplinary individual who is skilled in showing initiative and using ingenuity with over 25 years experience in the automotive and motorsports industry. My skills have been proven as a leader in motorsport race car management, including areas such as performance and safety, design, logistics, R&D support, advanced fabrication, and client/vendor relations. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my knowledge and skills, as well as continue to grow and expand my knowledge to keep up with new technology. I am a fast eager learner, organized and detail-oriented, and I work well in both team environments and independently.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
TECHNICIAN (RIV 3)
Rivian
Houston
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed shop work and mobile service for R1 platform in Houston and Louisiana region.
- Up to date on instructor led training and current operations.
- Led mobile operations including improvements to work flow, mobile app support for technicians, and refining operations.
TECHNICIAN (S3 LEVEL)
Tesla
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Performed shop work and mobile service. Up to date on instructor led training and current operations.
- Responsible for ordering shop supplies and Tesla specific tooling.
- Responsible for shop organization to meet safety standards, including duties as the EHS representative.
- Exceptional recognition on annual reviews.
MECHANIC
Renntech
01.2021
- Responsible for car setup, prep, and safety review of all system components.
- Filled various roles in the pit including pit strategy and communicating with officials.
- Responsible for tracking critical components and inventory.
MECHANIC
Scuderia Corsa Racing with Ferrari
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for car setup, prep, and safety review of all system components.
- Filled various roles in the pit including pit strategy and communicating with officials.
MECHANIC
R3 Motorsports
01.2019
- Responsible for car setup, prep, and safety review of all system components.
- Filled various roles in the pit including pit strategy and communicating with officials.
MECHANIC
Tactical Jeeps
01.2019
- Worked on a variety of vehicles, problem solving and fixing mechanical issues, and planning rebuilds.
- Responsible for scheduling customers and ordering parts, shop supplies, and tooling.
MECHANIC
Chip Ganassi Racing
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsible for car setup, prep, and safety review of all system components, focusing on rear section of car, maintaining turbo systems, suspension, and fuel system.
- Maintained life expectancy and non-destructive testing to ensure reliability of race components.
- Assisted with aerodynamic and mechanical testing for car development.
- Filled various roles in the pit including pit strategy and communicating with officials.
MECHANIC
Aston Martin Racing
01.2015
- Responsible for car setup, prep, and safety review of all system components.
- Filled various roles in the pit including pit strategy and communicating with officials.
PROJECT MANAGER & SHOP FOREMAN
Premium Subsea
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Involved in manufacturing procedures, specs, maintaining ISO documentation, shop safety, and ensuring operational excellence in the manufacture of subsea equipment and tooling.
- Responsible for overseeing daily operation of the workshop and assembly of all product lines.
- Responsible for general shop budgeting and material sourcing.
- Organized factory acceptance testing for subsea approval.
- Responsible for sourcing supplies/tooling to complete specific jobs and providing customer documentation for ISO criteria.
- Trained personnel in assembly procedures, testing, and final inspections for safety and factory acceptance testing.
MECHANIC
Flying Lizard Motorsports
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for car setup, prep, and safety review of all system components.
- Filled various roles in the pit including pit strategy and communicating with officials.
- Worked closely with Porsche Motorsports on new developments and testing of new components.
MECHANIC
Risi Competizione - Ferrari of Houston
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Crew Chief 2009-2012, Lead Mechanic 2006-2009, Number 2 Mechanic 2000-2006
- Led team of 10+ crew members, including responsibility of annual performance reviews.
- Worked alongside engineers and factory personnel to develop and repackage various components and subassemblies to improve safety and performance.
- Redesigned F430/458 cooling system & fueling system. Updated braking system and co-developed new steel wheel nuts with Metalore. Co-developed endurance car lighting for 12/24 hour events.
Education
RUSSELL RACING DRIVERS SCHOOL - MECHANICS TRAINING PROGRAM
RUSSELL RACING DRIVERS SCHOOL
SONOMA, CAPORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ADVANCED MACHINING AND WELDING
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PORTLAND, ORGLENCOE HIGH SCHOOL -
GLENCOE HIGH SCHOOL
HILLSBORO, ORSkills
- High voltage pack replacement
- Drive unit replacement
- Heavy suspension repairs
- PicoScope
- EV tooling and procedures
- High voltage procedures
- High voltage safety awareness
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Tubular fabrication
- Horizontal machining
- Rotational machining
- High pressure hose assembly
- Mil-spec connectors
- Wiring
- Crimping
- Wire routing
- Heat shrink application
- Labeling
- Parts tracking
- Hardware inspection
Introduction
I am a solution oriented, multi-disciplinary individual who is skilled in showing initiative and using ingenuity with over 25 years experience in the automotive and motorsports industry. My skills have been proven as a leader in motorsport race car management, including areas such as performance and safety, design, logistics, R&D support, advanced fabrication, and client/vendor relations. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my knowledge and skills, as well as continue to grow and expand my knowledge to keep up with new technology. I am a fast eager learner, organized and detail-oriented, and I work well in both team environments and independently.
Timeline
TECHNICIAN (RIV 3)
Rivian
01.2025 - 01.2026
TECHNICIAN (S3 LEVEL)
Tesla
01.2021 - 01.2025
MECHANIC
Renntech
01.2021
MECHANIC
Scuderia Corsa Racing with Ferrari
01.2019 - 01.2021
MECHANIC
R3 Motorsports
01.2019
MECHANIC
Tactical Jeeps
01.2019
MECHANIC
Chip Ganassi Racing
01.2016 - 01.2018
MECHANIC
Aston Martin Racing
01.2015
PROJECT MANAGER & SHOP FOREMAN
Premium Subsea
01.2013 - 01.2015
MECHANIC
Flying Lizard Motorsports
01.2012 - 01.2013
MECHANIC
Risi Competizione - Ferrari of Houston
01.2000 - 01.2012
GLENCOE HIGH SCHOOL -
GLENCOE HIGH SCHOOL
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ADVANCED MACHINING AND WELDING
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RUSSELL RACING DRIVERS SCHOOL - MECHANICS TRAINING PROGRAM
RUSSELL RACING DRIVERS SCHOOL