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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, TX
12.2010

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