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KRIS SUTTON

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced Field Engineer with a proven track record of performance in challenging, time-sensitive, and dynamic environments while serving as a Machinist's Mate (Auxiliary) in the United States Navy. Possesses more than eight years of experience in maintenance, personnel and program management, and stringent procedural compliance. Five years of experience in the field service role, such as HVAC systems, and technology & robotics group.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Engineer

Shape Technologies Group
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current

Build, install, service, and troubleshoot ultra high-pressure robotic waterjet machines. This position includes high stress and high travel. Little-to-no supervision while onsite, must be self-starter/self-regulator. Responsibilities include installing machines, training customers on operation, maintaining a budget, excellent troubleshooting skills, communication skills, Microsoft product usage, and electrical/mechanical tool usage.

  • Electrical troubleshooting, including tools and schematics.
  • Maintaining a budget and expenses with a company card, perfect track record.
  • Installed and configured network hardware, software, and cabling for customers.
  • Communication skills with intense customer situations.

HVAC-R Service Technician

Mercurio’s Heating and Air Conditioning
Tacoma, WA
08.2022 - 05.2023

Install and service residential and commercial Heating and Air Conditioning equipment. This position includes direct interface with customer while troubleshooting systems. Collaborated with contractor representatives, supervisors, co-workers and sub-contractors on job sites to streamline operations.

  • Wired both high and low voltage to heating and cooling equipment.
  • Conduct system evacuation, brazing, pressure tested systems, and other tasks to complete service calls.
  • Conduct training with customer to better operate and maintain equipment.

Power & HVAC Technician/Operator

Sunbelt Rentals
La Mirada, CA
09.2021 - 01.2022

Responsible for the operation and maintainance of fleet of Diesel Generators and high capacity Air Chillers. This is a fast moving environment, with little-to-no supervision. Worked directly with Southern California Edison to combat outages and restore power across the greater Los Angeles area.

  • Install and certify for operation new EGR's and Stators.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning generators and conduct field repairs.
  • Resolved customer complaints related to generator malfunctions in a timely manner.

Machinist Mate (Auxiliary)

USS Nevada SSBN 733(B)
Bangor, WA
08.2015 - 08.2020

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple types of auxiliary equipment onboard a US Navy Submarine including four separate hydraulic plants and related systems, two separate R-134a refrigeration plants, high/low air pressure systems (including air compressors), diesel engine and support systems, CO2 removal systems, COH2 removal systems, Electrolytic Oxygen Generators, Nitrogen systems, Hydrogen systems, plumbing systems, logistic escape trunks, and ballasting systems that maintain list and trim of the ship.

  • Analyzed mechanical/electrical schematics to formulate isolations for lockout/tag-outs to afford the ability to complete maintenance safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) level repairs multiple occasions, while underway, that allowed the ship to complete its mission.
  • Assisted in the performance and supervision of URO’s to ensure that no SUBSAFE deficiencies existed prior to undocking/underway.
  • Planned, performed, and inspected over 200 Quality Assurance maintenance actions while performing the duties and responsibilities while assisting ship's QAO to include CWP audits, CMPO locker inspections, and review and submission of final Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and Non-OQE documents.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Goldenwest College
Huntington Beach, CA

Skills

  • ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE
  • Familiar Tools: All hand tools, power tools, specialty tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, etc
  • Electrical Tools: Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Soldering Transistors, Resistors, 480V Electrical Wiring, Crimping tools, Ferrule connectors, Heat guns, Voltage generators, Jumper wires, Breadboards etc
  • Troubleshooting: Electrical, Mechanic, and Pneumatic Schematics
  • Software/Programming: PLCs, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook), AutoCAD, AutoCAD-Mechanical, Programmable Amplifiers

Certification

  • Graduated from Quartz Hill High School - June, 2015
  • Shipboard Gage Calibration Program Operator/Maintenance - October, 2017
  • Operator/Mechanical Maintainer Electrolytic Oxygen Generator (Model 6L16) - April, 2019
  • Submarine Force Quality Assurance Inspector - November, 2019.

References

  • MMAC(SS) Bill Marcos: (530) 990-8902
  • Tavish Chenault: (830) 285-7372
  • LCDR Kenneth McBride: (270) 853-4147
  • LT Jacob Bogart: (916) 616-0680

Timeline

Field Engineer

Shape Technologies Group
06.2023 - Current

HVAC-R Service Technician

Mercurio’s Heating and Air Conditioning
08.2022 - 05.2023

Power & HVAC Technician/Operator

Sunbelt Rentals
09.2021 - 01.2022

Machinist Mate (Auxiliary)

USS Nevada SSBN 733(B)
08.2015 - 08.2020

Some College (No Degree) -

Goldenwest College
KRIS SUTTON