MELTON TAYLOR
Missouri City
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 15 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Proven expertise in predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, management of change, directional drilling, and measurement while drilling techniques, complemented by strong delegation skills. Thrives in high-pressure environments with a persistent, determined, and goal-oriented approach. Eager to leverage a solid background and education to embrace new career opportunities that enhance operational excellence and elevate the customer experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Site Engineering Supervisor
Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations / Department of Energy
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for reviewing and conducting technical analyses on all engineering related changes that are submitted for the site, and providing oversight to assure all engineered tasks are compliant with company design criteria and specifications.
- Preparation of change notices and summary of work packages for maintenance and construction projects.
- Initiate management of change requests for revisions to the site’s system design and present these proposals to upper management for approval.
- Aid site maintenance in the monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining of the critical process equipment by providing oversight of the predictive maintenance program.
- Participate in the preparation of training material, and oversee employee training.
- Monitor employee performance and conduct performance appraisals and progressive corrective actions.
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Baker Hughes
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led numerous cost-saving projects, including the researching, testing, and implementation of a new laser hard-facing application process for stabilizer blades which minimized scrap rates by 63% and improved operations to insure profitability.
- Traveled globally to Baker’s maintenance facilities to inspect failed tools from local jobs; visited the UAE facility and collaborated with engineers and technicians and supervised the implementation of a tool modification that in return reduced the damaging effects of the vibration and increased the reliability and life expectancy of the tool.
- Supervised shop technicians during scheduled tool maintenance and advised on shop machinery preventative maintenance needs.
- Initiated and monitored various case studies to evaluate new products and/or procedures such as the manufacturing of certain parts by 3D manufacturing instead of the traditional machining process to reduce cost and reduce production time and increase life cycles.
Wellbore Placement Specialist (Contractor)
Scientific Drilling
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Remotely provided 24/7 operational support to onshore and offshore drilling personnel by creating magnetic ranging models and calculating drilling coordinates required to intersect target wells.
- Responsible for the design and execution of relief wells for blowouts (underground and surface), plug and abandon wells, fracture-salvage, and drilling precision parallel wells such as SAGD pairs.
- Trained Directional Drillers and Measurement While Drilling field engineers on the surveying process used to collect the data in a form that could be modeled properly using ranging software.
- Performed case studies in conjunction with the ranging software programmer; tested the software’s accuracy and noted errors to determine improvement opportunities.
Measurement While Drilling Field Engineer (MWD)
Halliburton Sperry Drilling Services
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Assembled, programmed, and tested down-hole tools for daily drilling operations; communicated with coordinators on tool performance and measurement results; and prepared and shared well logs with geologists and other personnel that requested.
- Trained and supervised entry level MWD engineers on the down-hole measurement and surveying process which included directional coordinates, gamma, resistivity, and troubleshooting techniques required when reliability issues occurred.
- Monitored all surface equipment, tools, and drilling parameters to ensure that they were properly utilized, and the drilling parameters were within the tools’ limitations to prevent failures and rig down-time.
- Ensured that all work was carried out in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and company policy.
Mechanical Project Engineer (Contractor)
CD Engineering Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Generated data sheets, RFQ/PO requisition packages, bid evaluations & supervised design packages for pumps, API 650 tanks, ASME Section VIII coded vessels, as well as other mechanical specialty items.
- Performed mechanical calculations, prepared design details, and reviewed fabrication drawings and bill of materials for ASME and API coded pressure vessels and rotating equipment to be installed in petrochemical facilities.
- Collaborated with other engineering disciplines, quality control, purchasing and manufacturing vendors to assure the delivery of a quality product in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
08-2005
Engineering Diploma - H.S. for the Engineering Profession
Booker T. Washington
05-2000
Skills
- Predictive Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Management of Change
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Process Hazardous Analysis
- Mechanical Reliability
- Vibration Analysis
- Storage Tank Calculations
- Measurement Wile Drilling
Accomplishments
Led VPP committee and retained company's Star Status.
Certification
Vibration Analysis Level I
Timeline
Site Engineering Supervisor
Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations / Department of Energy
08.2018 - Current
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Baker Hughes
01.2014 - 01.2017
Wellbore Placement Specialist (Contractor)
Scientific Drilling
01.2013 - 01.2014
Measurement While Drilling Field Engineer (MWD)
Halliburton Sperry Drilling Services
01.2009 - 01.2013
Mechanical Project Engineer (Contractor)
CD Engineering Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2009
Engineering Diploma - H.S. for the Engineering Profession
Booker T. Washington
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Prairie View A&M University