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KYLE BETZ

San Antonio

Summary

Highly qualified Electronics Engineering Technician with training and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. Reads schematic diagrams and use appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot equipment and manufactured products. Excellent at contributing to team and project success by sharing acquired knowledge and using strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level performance. Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting. A stellar work ethic excels in a fast-paced environment.



Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electro-Technical Officer

Oceaneering International
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintain and repair Gyrocompasses, Kongsberg Dynamic Positioning Systems, AIS/Furuno GPS systems, UPS battery systems, Fire Monitoring Systems, Anemometers, GNSS Radio Communications, VHS/UHF Radio Communications, MRU's, Depth Sounders and CyScan Lasers.
  • Maintain Radar Systems: JRC JMR 9200 30kW-S-band, Furuno FAR 2117- x band, Furuno FA170, Furuno ECDIS Model FMD-3200/3200.
  • Maintain vessel CCTV, security cameras and cable management.
  • Maintain Cisco routers and switches for vessels communications.
  • Maintain and repair Z-Drives, Diesel Engines, 3 Phase motors, High Voltage Switchboards.
  • Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or
    performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, satellite equipment, and structure.
  • Performed construction operations and installation of telecommunications towers for highly advanced
    government vessels.
  • Plan layouts and ran cable into building/vessels
    and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Design, develop, and take responsibility for the
    installation of ship machinery and related equipment
    including propulsion machines and power supply
    systems
  • Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for,
    contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
  • Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.

Chief Electronics Technician

Transocean
01.2018 - 03.2022
  • Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
  • Maintained Kongsberg systems for the drillship, to include K-Chief, K-POS and HiPAP.
  • Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
  • Conducted semi-routine electronic testing, chronicled data and provided detailed reports to engineering team.
  • Reviewed and interpreted technical documents, including service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints.
  • Improved production by studying and applying build and test applications.
  • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments.

Senior Field Electronics and Instrumentation Tech

NESR
01.2013 - 03.2018

•Demonstrate to customers the proper methods for operating all electronics systems on equipment during and after hydraulic frac rig setup.
•Maintained all two-way radio communications on UHF/VHF and SATCOM platforms. Repaired UHF/VHF two way radios.
•Supervised and trained a group of techs from all over the world on S&S systems.
•Responsible for all RS-232 and RS-485 communications systems.
•Responsible for remote communications systems that include satellite, RF/AF, optical and mechanical broadcasting systems, video and editing equipment, and insuring operational readiness on a 24/7 bases.
•Trained and motivated new employees from different countries on electrical concepts and principles and processes involved in supporting different cultures.
•Installed all generators on location, from pad to pad to include 120 VAC, 240 VAC and 480 VAC 3 phase systems.
•Responsible for communications between all frac equipment on location to the data-van. Including all systems in the data-van, computer racks, printers and all software operating systems for frac.
•Maintain all Stewart and Stevenson Accufrac software and ensure all systems are running at max capabilities.
•Perform regular and scheduled maintenance on hydraulic fracturing equipment on site to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
•Installation and configuration of electronic and electro-mechanical frac, wireline equipment and instrumentation.
•Provide telephone support to customers by determining the cause of the issue and explaining the most effective solution.
•Always maintained a safe work environment following all HSE requirements.

Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications

  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively

Crew Chief C-17

United States Air Force/Boeing
03.2009 - 05.2013

•Analyzed malfunctions via electronic test equipment, schematics, and technical publications.

•Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on complicated aircraft avionics and electrical systems.

•Performed aircraft maintenance logs, prepared reports/correspondence, filing, typing, and performing data base/systems analyses.

•Supervised 12 flying crew chiefs while in combat zone and assigned appropriate skilled technicians to perform required maintenance in order to keep up with high paced flight which exceeded 1000 flights hours a month and maintenance schedules which ensured aircraft were kept in a safe, full-mission-capable status.

•In flight avionic troubleshooting to include all electrical systems and subsystems.

•Specifically organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full spectrum Personnel Recovery (PR) to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations.

Education

Associate of Science - Aviation Management

United States Air Force
Dover, DE
05.2010

Skills

  • JRC JMR 9200 30kW-S-band
  • Furuno FAR 2117- x band
  • Furuno FA170
  • Furuno ECDIS Model FMD-3200/3200
  • Kongsberg HiPAP 502
  • Kongsberg KPOS
  • Sea Tel Model DAC-2202 Antenna Control Unit
  • AN/PRC-152A
  • Soldering and wiring
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical design
  • Technical Documentation
  • Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
  • Hardware Diagnostics
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Lean manufacturing processes
  • Troubleshooting
  • Computer skills
  • Product development

Certification


  • USCG Merchant Marine Credential-STCW
  • USCG VPDSD
  • Marshall Island Seaman Book
  • Secret Security Clearance(ACTIVE)
  • Kongsberg K-POS Certificate
  • TWIC Card
  • T-HUET w/CAEBS
  • SafeGulf/SafeLand
  • USCG Medical Card
  • USCG/ API-RP-2D standard Qualified Rigger
  • NFPA 70E Low/High Voltage Qualified
  • US Passport
  • Saudi Work Visa
  • PEC card certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Shell Offshore/Onshore Wellsite Card
  • H2S fit test clear certified
  • Lockout/tagout course
  • Fall protection course
  • JSA/Risk assessment course
  • Radiation Authorized user.
  • Explosives training course.
  • Ariel/forklift card.

Timeline

Electro-Technical Officer

Oceaneering International
03.2022 - Current

Chief Electronics Technician

Transocean
01.2018 - 03.2022

Senior Field Electronics and Instrumentation Tech

NESR
01.2013 - 03.2018

Crew Chief C-17

United States Air Force/Boeing
03.2009 - 05.2013

Associate of Science - Aviation Management

United States Air Force


  • USCG Merchant Marine Credential-STCW
  • USCG VPDSD
  • Marshall Island Seaman Book
  • Secret Security Clearance(ACTIVE)
  • Kongsberg K-POS Certificate
  • TWIC Card
  • T-HUET w/CAEBS
  • SafeGulf/SafeLand
  • USCG Medical Card
  • USCG/ API-RP-2D standard Qualified Rigger
  • NFPA 70E Low/High Voltage Qualified
  • US Passport
  • Saudi Work Visa
  • PEC card certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Shell Offshore/Onshore Wellsite Card
  • H2S fit test clear certified
  • Lockout/tagout course
  • Fall protection course
  • JSA/Risk assessment course
  • Radiation Authorized user.
  • Explosives training course.
  • Ariel/forklift card.
KYLE BETZ