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John Wissing

Cypress

Summary

Results-driven Project Engineer Supervisor with over 13 years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, delivering complex projects in the oil and gas industry. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and optimize team performance while ensuring project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer Supervisor

NOV
05.2022 - Current
  • Supervise a team of 10 engineers and coordinators in the execution of upgrade projects for offshore drilling equipment.
  • Oversee full project lifecycle from planning and design to execution and commissioning, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and safety standards.
  • Lead weekly team meetings and individual check-ins to align resources, monitor progress, and resolve technical challenges.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and revenue forecasts to support project planning and executive decision-making.
  • Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and resource plans; track KPIs to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Interface directly with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope and technical deliverables.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce engineering rework.
  • Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Tracker2, and SAP to manage technical documentation and workflow.

Mechanical Engineer

National Oilwell Varco
05.2013 - 05.2022
  • Mainly focused on subsea upgrade components for the past four years. Where I worked with customers from the start of a project to completion. (CPA, Quote, PO review, kick-off meetings, coordination with different NOV departments, purchasing parts, and making sure they get delivered on time)
  • I have always received high praise from customers and other NOV department heads that I have worked with.
  • Deepwater Nautilus BOP handling (BOP Crane, Bulkhead and Trolley) upgrade from 310T to 400T: coordinate with NOV China and Norway, weekly communication with TOI, purchase equipment/steel, assemble associated equipment, made a detailed schedule for OoS work, led a crew of twelve men for three months during installation.

Engineer, Drilling Systems

WEST Engineering Services
05.2012 - 05.2013
  • Performed bearing analysis for the DS-4 on bearing failure
  • Engineering analysis of derrick collapse investigation and force required to create the indentations left of pipe ram blocks
  • Compiled eWCAT data for Shell land rigs
  • SEMS audit for League City land rigs

Engineering Intern

National Oilwell Varco
06.2007 - 12.2011
  • Designed and modified equipment in ProE and AutoCad to create new drawings
  • Prepared and gathered data for ISO Audit
  • Created a solution for dump time for the first-ever dump joint using MathCAD
  • Collaborated with engineering team to determine project specifications.
  • Worked with assembly and general arrangement drawing from ProE and AutoCAD
  • Assembled and conducted testing for Tensioners, CMC’s (Crown Mount Compensators), DSC’s (Drill String Compensators), Riser, Spiders, Gimbles, Telescoping Joints, Riser Running Tools, PODS, Diverters, BOP’s, SBOP’s, and Bottle Racks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

Texas A&M University
05.2012

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tracker2
  • ERP Systems
  • Customer Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cost management
  • Resource allocation
  • Microsoft Project
  • Risk management
  • Planning and deployment

Timeline

Project Engineer Supervisor

NOV
05.2022 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

National Oilwell Varco
05.2013 - 05.2022

Engineer, Drilling Systems

WEST Engineering Services
05.2012 - 05.2013

Engineering Intern

National Oilwell Varco
06.2007 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Ocean Engineering

Texas A&M University

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