Richard H. Krebs
Wallisville
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Technical Proposal Developer
Mistras Group, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Create complex proposals and bids (including through online bid portals) through collaboration with other sales, operations, executive's personnel that deliver differentiated, value-added solutions to customers.
- Support Corporate sales through provision of subject matter expertise to solve client problems, including being involved in client meetings where necessary.
- Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
General Manager
Mistras Group, Inc.
09.2010 - 08.2021
- Responsible for all aspects of managing personnel, financial budgeting, forecasting, extensive proposal writing, manage business metrics and development a successful service lab
- Building and improving existing Pipeline, Fossil Fuel, Chemical and general NDE service needs
- Working with all local and international NDE labs to better collaborate, available technology to assist clients
- Reduce costs for profitability and assure proper equipment functionality in a multi-shift manufacturing environment
- Interview, hire, train and dismiss personnel; performed evaluations and dictate salary increases and promotions; enforced company policies and procedures including OSHA/Company Safety regulations as required
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and scheduling simultaneously
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Proficient in MS Windows, MS office including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point etc
Operations Manager
Mistras Group, Inc.
10.2004 - 09.2010
- Manage a team of 250 employees, give work assignments and regular evaluate employee performances in addition to assure proper equipment was assigned for the appropriate job task given
- Create limited call-out/fossil fuel proposals, all purchase order request for equipment, consumables and any related small tools required
- Receive and approve weekly timesheets and run weekly payroll
- Meet with upper management weekly to ensure all staff is being effectively trained and properly utilized
- Collaborate with other lab operation managers and recruiters to assign employees for coverage as needed
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Proficient in MS Windows, MS office including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point etc
AutoCad Operator
Conam Inspection/Mistras Group, Inc.
03.1997 - 10.2004
- Responsible for generating and auditing final inspection reports from field notes to be delivered to the customer including CAD drawings and MS office documents
- Responsible for tracking and logging of all computer software and hardware
- Generate numerous process flow charts, systems diagrams, elevations, isometrics, and diagrams of vessel and storage tanks using Auto-Cad Release 12,13, & 14 for windows
- Performed Non-Destructive testing on boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks and pipelines
- Learning various types of administrative duties as they would accrue, also performing technical work as they would pertain in the field performing numerous types of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections like Ultrasonic Thickness, Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and codes through meticulous attention to detail in drafting processes.
- Familiar with computer hardware and backup systems
CAD Operator
Micro Scan Corporation
11.1996 - 04.1997
- Responsibilities included scanning numerous drawings to create Tiff files and then generate Auto-Cad drawings for the customer
- Proficient in Auto-Cad release 13 for Windows and in-house networking
- Mentored junior CAD operators in proper drafting techniques, software usage, company procedures, resulting in increased productivity across the team.
CAD/Designer
Brown Fintube Company
04.1996 - 11.1996
- Responsibilities consisted of designing multiple types of heat exchangers such as double pipe, BEU's and hairpins with (finned and twisted tube designs) as they would be engineered and assembled
- Increased accuracy of manufacturing specifications by refining technical drawings for better clarity and precision.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop innovative solutions for complex design challenges, leading to successful project completions.
- Proficient in Auto-Cad releases 10, 11,12,13 (for windows) and Micro Soft Office 6.0
CAD/Computer Operator
Industrial NDT Company, Inc.
09.1993 - 04.1996
- Responsible for generating and auditing final computer reports from field notes including CAD drawings and MS office documents
- Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems.
- Proficient in Auto-Cad, word processing and spreadsheets including Micro Soft Word 6.0, WordPerfect 5.1-6.0, Excel 4.0, Lotus 4.0, Database and Internal INDT software
- Generated numerous process flow charts, system diagrams, elevations, isometric drawings, and vessel or storage tank diagrams using Auto-Cad Release 12
- Performed Non-Destructive testing on boilers, pressure vessels, storage tanks and pipelines
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and taking corrective actions before problems escalated.
- Familiar with computer hardware and backup systems
Education
Associate of Arts - Computer Drafting & Development
Lee College
Baytown, TX05-1991
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Leadership and team building
- MS office
- Effective communication
- Continuous learning mindset
- Customer relations
- Data quality management
- Training and coaching
Timeline
Corporate Technical Proposal Developer
Mistras Group, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
General Manager
Mistras Group, Inc.
09.2010 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Mistras Group, Inc.
10.2004 - 09.2010
AutoCad Operator
Conam Inspection/Mistras Group, Inc.
03.1997 - 10.2004
CAD Operator
Micro Scan Corporation
11.1996 - 04.1997
CAD/Designer
Brown Fintube Company
04.1996 - 11.1996
CAD/Computer Operator
Industrial NDT Company, Inc.
09.1993 - 04.1996
Associate of Arts - Computer Drafting & Development
Lee College
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