Thomas Sills
Summary
Dynamic team leader with expertise in rocket propulsion systems and quality control. Proven success in inspiring teams, managing projects, and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring safety compliance. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving project deadlines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cean room tech.3
Blue Origin
08.2019 - Current
- Operated and maintained advanced rocket propulsion systems for space exploration projects. Clean components with chemicals ,and doing oil analysis.
- Conducted inspections and tests on spacecraft components to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot technical issues during assembly processes.
- Utilized precision tools to assemble complex mechanical parts for aerospace applications.
- Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance to uphold operations.
- Trained new technicians on safe handling of tools and equipment protocols.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and operational improvements.
- Replaced faulty parts to maintain operational efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Engaged in training programs to improve proficiency with equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Documented parts and equipment usage to support accurate inventory tracking.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
Quality Control Inspector/Precision Cleaning and verification
Space X
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Evaluated acceptance criteria for quality products to ensure compliance with specifications.
- In depth knowledge of Rocket Structures/Systems and coating applications specifications and inspection criteria
- Proficiency in writing non-conformance documents
- Perform tasks of installing and troubleshooting equipment like valves, pumps, tanks and accumulators
- Performed precision cleaning and adhered to procedures for various components to maintain quality integrity.
- Conducted patch sampling to verify material quality against established standards.
- Quality control panel walk downs/borescope
- Strong knowledge and hands on experience of orbital tube welding.
- Knowledge of cryogenic equipment
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and specifications
- Ability to read schematics and interpret them
- Mentoring and training other team members
- Ensure that proper procedures are being followed
- Operates various high pressures of helium and GN2
- Collaborated with hardware and valves to rebuild them.
- Executed hypergolic processing to support fuel operations.
Service Technician
Peak Oil Field Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Perform functional testing on a unit
- Properly services equipment as necessary to include oil changes & fluids in equipment.
- Experience maintaining and programming systems
- Knowledge of soldering computer boards of generators
- Build small electrical sub assembly
- Designed wire harnesses to enhance electrical flow in machinery.
- Uses all electrical tools and safety devices in accordance with the safety policy and procedures when handling electricity.
- Maintains all required log books, DVIR and all other DOT requirements on a daily basis.
- Meet or exceed expectations for quality, on time delivery, and paper work.
- Identify and report customer service, equipment, and issues to supervisor
- Identified and communicated sales opportunities to supervisor and team.
- Delivered and set up equipment at customer locations to ensure operational readiness.
- Effectively communicates with coordinators, supervisors, field technicians & customers.
Service Technician
Cactus Oil field equipment
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Operated service pressure pumps at job sites to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Routed and assembled mud logging and flow back houses to support drilling operations
- Rig up the houses, satellite, telecom
- Servicing electrical maintenance
- Maintenance to generators and light towers
- Rebuilt pumps to restore functionality and performance
- Oversaw heavy equipment operations on various job sites to maintain safety and efficiency
- Installed electrical wiring for residential and commercial projects with 120/240 also 240/480
Supervisor
Cardinal Oil services
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted scheduled checks on all well sites to ensure compliance with operational standards]
- Carry out maintenance on tools
- Installed gas valves at well sites to ensure proper flow regulation.
- Repaired Kim rays, nor seals, fisher, and orbit valves to prevent leaks and maintain system integrity.
- Installed and repaired actuators to ensure proper functioning of control systems.
- Pressure testing gas valves and relieve valves
- Repairing valves on compressors
- Experience with meter operations and station equipment, and calibrations.
- Experience with crude oil analyzing equipment
- Experience with unit designs and operations.
- Conducted scheduled checks on all well sites to ensure compliance with operational standards
- Administer day by day fluid production; measure and record oil and water tanks
- Compiled and submitted daily data, reports, and tickets for timely operational review
- Inspected lease sites for sanitation and maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance
- Correspond frequently with production foreman and relief pumper
- Reading blueprints to work on compressors.
Motorman at a surface case drilling rig
Pinnergy, LTD.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Changed valves on mud pumps to maintain optimal performance
- Mixed chemicals in mud tanks to ensure proper drilling fluid properties
- Connected equipment on drilling floor to ensure operational efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance on sky track to ensure safety and reliability.
- Learned how to drill on the drilling rig
- Conducted regular maintenance on generators to ensure reliable power supply
Roustabout
Vaquero Oil field
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assembled safety valves for well head to ensure operational integrity
- Assembled the well head from the floor to the top
- Replaced valves on well head to maintain performance and safety standards
- Assembled valves and replaced them on the well head
- Connected pipes for water transfer to rigs, facilitating efficient fluid management
- Putting in a flow line from the battery to the well head
- Welding parts to put together the separator
- Operating and driving a back hole and fork lifts
- Executed fluid technician tasks effectively
- Studied fracking techniques and methods
Education
Associates degree -
Hill College
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Rocket propulsion systems
- Quality control standards
- Precision cleaning techniques
- Technical documentation
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Technical training
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Project coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Software configuration
- Manufacturing processes
- Program support
- Product Inspections
- Risk mitigation
- Deadline oriented
- OSHA compliance
- Inventory oversight
- System installation
- File and record maintenance
- Multitasking and organization
- Safety Equipment
- Maintenance and repair
- System troubleshooting
- Equipment calibration
- Team Training
- System Tests
- Critical thinking
- Blueprint reading
- Preventive Maintenance
- Raw Materials Processing
- Environmental compliance
- Production Assistance
Certification
CPR and First Aid Jan 2010-Jan 2013,Heavy equipment training, Fork lift (sky track Sliding boom Back hole, OSHA, Confined spaces, Lock out/ Tag out, Fall protection, Respiratory protection, Haz com,H2s awareness , PPE, Ladder Safety, Rigging material handling Electrical Safety/GFCI, Fire protection/prevention, Safe work practices, Accident and prevention reporting, Emergency evacuation plan, Blood Borne pathogens, Evacuation Safety, Hand and power tools and Benzene Awareness, Respirator full face and half face,H2S training and CDL License.
Languages:
English
Timeline
Cean room tech.3
Blue Origin
08.2019 - Current
Quality Control Inspector/Precision Cleaning and verification
Space X
01.2015 - 02.2019
Service Technician
Peak Oil Field Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Service Technician
Cactus Oil field equipment
01.2011 - 01.2013
Supervisor
Cardinal Oil services
01.2008 - 01.2011
Motorman at a surface case drilling rig
Pinnergy, LTD.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Roustabout
Vaquero Oil field
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associates degree -
Hill College