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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Patrick Torbett

Geary,OK

Summary

Experienced Electrical/Electronic Engineer seeking a position with a manufacturing or service company. Possessing a strong educational background, extensive work experience, and excellent teaming abilities. Committed to making significant contributions within a progressive manufacturing or service firm that provides growth opportunities.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

S203-ESG-Tech Prof-Reliability, Sr

Halliburton
06.2021 - 09.2024
  • Reversed engineered the hardware designed for sensitive calibration of a ranging tool at Waverly Texas
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environment
  • Built equipment and setup a facility in Millet, Alberta for the Nisku district
  • Studied the calibration procedures and worked with technicians at Nisku, Alberta in order to have calibration of these tools moved from Houston, Texas to Alberta, Canada.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

FSQC (Field Service Quality Coordinator)

Halliburton
11.2011 - Current
  • Provided service quality for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
  • Tracked service quality issues and Non-Productive Time (NPT)
  • General duties included evaluation of service interrupts and root cause analysis of tools or personal issues
  • Provided feedback to the customers with corrective actions
  • Reviewed performance data to identify trends and opportunities for performance improvement
  • Designed and built a noise canceling system that allowed well completion with wireless communication. Hold two patents for this technology

MWD Engineer

HALLIBURTON
07.2006 - 10.2011
  • Provided detailed information of the formation while drilling
  • Interfaced with the customer and geologist to provide accurate information to maximise the yield on a gas wells and to ensure the directional drilling is correct with the well plan
  • Required in depth knowledge of computers, programming of specific MWD tools utilizing Custom data downloads
  • Required excellent knowledge of electronics, troubleshooting skills in order to setup a job in a timely manner and maintain zero to minimal downtime.

Plant Manager/Manufacturing Engineer

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems
07.2003 - 06.2006
  • Tier 1 Supplier for GM
  • Required continuous customer interfacing to ensure quality, service, technology, and pricing are satisfactory
  • Incorporated 5'S, FIFO, Just in time sequencing and lean manufacturing
  • Qualified and maintain ISO 9001 and QS 9001
  • Interfaced with key personnel at GM to maintain excellent standings with customer
  • Was responsible for logistics including importing material both in and outside US
  • Created and implemented process improvements through team efforts such as employee incentives
  • Trained in Alan bradley PLC and Motoman Robotics and maintain factory equipment
  • Implemented EOW changes and worked with GM Quality Assurance Engineers to improve product.

Electronic Technician

Avaya
06.1998 - 08.2001
  • Hands on experience with Genrad, MVP, and Fugi electronic device manufacturing systems
  • Duties included testing/troubleshooting complex circuit boards to component level and performing necessary repairs
  • Assisted in Quality Control by continually analyzing products for reoccuring defects and provided feedback to process engineers and line personnel
  • Assisted in training new personnel
  • Provided feedback to vendors about their product quality and failure rates
  • Maintained predetermined inspection/test process procedures
  • Ensured line equipment maintenance, operational checks, and runs were performed in accordance with technical data and approved procedures and schedules
  • Possess effective customer service and time management skills.

Telephone Technician

Lucent
10.1994 - 06.1996
  • Tested and repaired commercial telephone equipment
  • Prepared/presented product defect reports to supervisors and process engineers
  • Worked with quality assurance teams to ensure high quality products were shipped to our customers.

Quadmark Copier Technician

AT&T
04.1994 - 10.1994
  • Analyzed and repaired Quadmark copiers that failed end-of-line tests
  • Provided feedback to process engineers concerning reoccurring product defects
  • Served as member of quality improvement team.

Self employed

Manufactured Housing Contractor
04.1993 - 04.1994
  • Set up showcase houses at sales sites
  • Performed after sales service/repairs per sales agreement.

Sonar Technician

US Navy Submarine Corp
02.1984 - 02.1993
  • Sonar Technician on Ballistic Missile nuclear submarine
  • Made seven 90 day underwater missions
  • Extensively trained for, and practiced emegency damage control procedures
  • Acted as watch supervisor over less experienced/lower grade crew members
  • Trained new crew members
  • Last year of enlistment (awaiting discharge), I was assigned to a security detail at a classified Navy installation
  • Held security clearances up to and including secret
  • Consistently received high performance appraisals, received numerous medals, awards, and commendations; honorably discharged.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology -

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
01.2003

Skills

    Visual Basics
    C
    CAD (PCB and Parts)
    PLC
    Troubleshooting electronics to component level
    Robotics
    Soldering
    Mechanical skilled
    Welding

Certification

Alan Bradley PLC
Motoman Robotics

Interests

Enjoy working with wind and solar Have designed wind turbines that perform well in low wind conditions Experimenting
with different designs of electronic hardware to reduce cost

Camping
Music (Play Banjo)
Restoring older vehicles
Woodworking
Construction

Timeline

S203-ESG-Tech Prof-Reliability, Sr

Halliburton
06.2021 - 09.2024

FSQC (Field Service Quality Coordinator)

Halliburton
11.2011 - Current

MWD Engineer

HALLIBURTON
07.2006 - 10.2011

Plant Manager/Manufacturing Engineer

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems
07.2003 - 06.2006

Electronic Technician

Avaya
06.1998 - 08.2001

Telephone Technician

Lucent
10.1994 - 06.1996

Quadmark Copier Technician

AT&T
04.1994 - 10.1994

Self employed

Manufactured Housing Contractor
04.1993 - 04.1994

Sonar Technician

US Navy Submarine Corp
02.1984 - 02.1993

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology -

Louisiana Tech University
Patrick Torbett