Michael Hildebrandt
Bryan
Summary
Highly skilled Test Shop Supervisor with 3+ years of progressive experience in high-pressure valve testing, industrial maintenance, and technical leadership within the oil and gas sector. Proven ability to manage complex test programs, coordinate with engineering and customers, train and lead technicians, and execute precision testing to API and Saudi Aramco standards. Brings strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with hands-on experience in fabrication, HVAC, PLCs, and facility maintenance. Recognized for improving shop processes, developing SOPs, and completing over 150 major qualification tests safely and on schedule.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Lead
Odin Heavy Industries
07.2022 - Current
- Led testing efforts for multiple projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Mentored junior testers, fostering skill development and best practices in testing methodologies.
- Facilitated regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and resolutions within the team.
- Collaborated with developers and product owners to stay current on product features and intended functionality.
- Trained new test employees on equipment and company guidelines to promote productive and high-quality work.
- Fabricated custom equipment for testing with special requirements.
- Designed and fabricated specialty tools for valve assembly.
- Assembled valves while maintaining proper handling and care of high-value customer equipment.
- Performed facility maintenance and maintenance on all on-site equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, industrial ovens, injection molders, forklifts, and high-pressure pumps.
Infantryman (11B)
Army
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with team members to execute tactical maneuvers during live exercises and training missions.
- Operated communication equipment to ensure seamless coordination among unit members in diverse environments.
- Enhanced mission success through effective problem-solving under pressure in high-stakes scenarios.
- Trained junior soldiers on weapon systems, enhancing overall team proficiency and readiness for deployments.
- Maintained accountability, inspections, and maintenance of sensitive equipment and mission-critical gear.
- Participated in field training exercises that strengthened adaptability, endurance, and mission execution skills.
- Built resilience and reliability in high-demand physical and operational environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, TX05-2019
Skills
- Test data management and reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Supervising experience
- Heavy equipment operation and repair
- Valve assembly and troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Electrical equipment troubleshooting and repair
- Facility maintenance
- Industrial equipment maintenance and repair
- Quality control and inspection
- Welding and Fabrication
- Mechanical experience
- Electrical control panel design
- High and low voltage electrical experience
Timeline
Test Lead
Odin Heavy Industries
07.2022 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
Army
06.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School