Steve Shields
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Versatile Senior Field Service Engineer with 10 plus years of electrical experience and 12 plus years in supervisor/Management roles. Areas of Expertise include project planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair. Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Field Service Engineer/Manager
NT2 LLC
Bakersfield, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Provided on-site services, troubleshoot repair and maintain Powin battery racks, string controllers and Battery pack controllers.
- Coordinated work between team, other departments, subcontractors and customers.
- Assisted in the development of product testing procedures and strategies.
- Provided technical guidance to junior field engineers regarding complex system issues.
- Performed complex technical functions on electrical systems to support customers including set up/commissioning, operation, maintenance, performance testing and troubleshooting.
- Commission, troubleshoot and repair SMA Medium Voltage Power Stations (k2 inverter, 34.5KV MVT and Siemens switchgear), Dynapower DC-DC converters, and all SMA legacy inverters.
Wireline Field Engineer
Schlumberger
Bakersfield, CA
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted downhole surveys using various tools such as calipers, gamma ray tools, and other devices to measure wellbore conditions.
- Analyzed data from wireline logs to determine well parameters such as porosity, permeability, fluid saturation and lithology.
- Adhered strictly to all safety regulations set forth by company policies, state and federal laws pertaining to transportation and handling of radioactive material and explosives.
- Megger test wireline spool and electrical cable head for possible insulation failure before each job.
Mechanical/Electrical Technician
jimmy Ash LLC
Bakersfield, CA
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Installed new electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems such as motors, transformers, and generators.
- Troubleshoot, install and maintain 3 phase motors on various types of equipment.
- Identified root cause of complex electrical control system malfunctions through fault isolation techniques.
- Installed and tested PLC systems to ensure proper operation.
- Configured Ethernet networks and troubleshoot communication issues between devices in an commercial environment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems
Rig Supervisor
Weatherford ALS
Odessa, TX
07.2012 - 03.2016
- Ensured that all personnel were properly trained in emergency response procedures.
- Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts to minimize downtime due to equipment malfunctions.
- Supervised personnel in various regions including rig operators, floor hands and welders.
- Conducted daily inspections of the rig site to identify potential risks or hazards.
- Coordinated with third-party service providers to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
- Communicated regularly with management regarding project status updates.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA06-2021
High School Diploma -
South High School Community
Bakersfield, CA06-2004
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Coordinating Projects
- Managing Projects
- Troubleshooting communications
- Data Analysis on SMA equipment
Certification
- CPR
- NFPA70E
- First Aid
- OSHA 30
- Field Service Engineer training (SMA)
- 500HE operation and Maintenance Training (SMA)
- DC-DC commissioning and Troubleshooting (SMA/Dynapower)
- Transformer Maintenance & Testing (AVO training Institute by Megger)
- Advanced Transformer Maintenance & Testing (AVO training Institute by Megger)
Timeline
Senior Field Service Engineer/Manager
NT2 LLC
03.2020 - Current
Wireline Field Engineer
Schlumberger
03.2018 - 03.2020
Mechanical/Electrical Technician
jimmy Ash LLC
02.2016 - 03.2020
Rig Supervisor
Weatherford ALS
07.2012 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Electrical Technology
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
South High School Community
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