Manuel Gutierrez
McAllen
Summary
Self-motivated Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of leadership in high-stakes operations and a proven track record collaborating across time zones. Excels in asynchronous communication, virtual team management, and remote problem-solving. Seeking a fully remote role where adaptability, disciplined time management, and outstanding customer focus drive success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Operator → Senior Specialist → Lead Engineer
Halliburton Energy Services
09.2013 - Current
- Coordinated and coached a distributed team of 8 engineers and 20 operators using Slack, Teams, and Zoom—ensuring seamless handoffs and 24/7 coverage across six states.
- Developed and deployed virtual training programs for advanced perforating systems (Titan ControlFire, Dyna), reducing field errors by 15% and enabling remote upskilling.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycles—planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, and client reporting—delivered digitally via SharePoint dashboards and scheduled video briefings.
- Implemented real-time data monitoring and remote diagnostics for critical well-site equipment, cutting client issue-resolution time by 20%.
- Authored standard operating procedures and checklists for safety protocols (explosives, radiation) with step-by-step guides accessible in a cloud repository.
Craftsman Boilermaker & Pipe-Fitter Foreman
Critical Path Resources
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Led a crew of 10 in maintenance projects, running daily virtual stand-ups and weekly progress reports shared online with stakeholders.
- Enforced remote compliance workflows for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and permit management, integrating digital signoffs that improved audit readiness.
- Monitored project timelines and quality metrics via shared spreadsheets and coordination calls, consistently meeting client deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, TX12.2010
Skills
- Remote Collaboration & Productivity
- Advanced user of Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack, SharePoint
- Asynchronous communication, digital task tracking, time zone management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel VBA, Project), SAP, Orion, Insite, Warrior DAQ
- Risk assessment, job safety analysis, LOTO, explosive/radiation controls
Certification
- Explosives User in Charge
- Class A CDL
- Forklift, Manlift
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Service Operator → Senior Specialist → Lead Engineer
Halliburton Energy Services
09.2013 - Current
Craftsman Boilermaker & Pipe-Fitter Foreman
Critical Path Resources
01.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas Pan-American
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