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Thomas Vance

Memphis,TN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Buyer Specialist

Schlumberger
02.2015 - 02.2018
  • Prepared periodic purchasing and supply reports, verifying supply and establishing professional connections with vendor representatives.
  • Administered purchase order processes and placed orders as requested, streamlining ordering process and receipt organization for future reference.
  • Analyzed bids, troubleshot discrepancies and performed other necessary purchasing functions, managing balanced budget and supporting customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels based on management direction and customer demand.

Purchasing Agent

Nabors Drilling USA
12.2012 - 02.2015
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.

Lead Technician

Gyrodata
09.2007 - 12.2012
  • Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Millwright

EthosEnergy
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
  • Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
  • Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.

Automotive Technician

Gossett Motors
10.2005 - 01.2007
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.

Aviation Maintenance Technician

United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.

Education

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

DeVry University Houston TX
Houston, TX
12.2014

Skills

  • Event Networking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Competitor Activities Monitoring
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Schematic Interpretation
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • OSHA Standards and Codes
  • Cutting Techniques
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mechanical Tools Usage
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Equipment Repair
  • Welding and Bolting
  • Soldering
  • Technical Documentation Reading
  • Adjusting Machine Parts
  • Inspection and Examination
  • Safety Compliance
  • Mechanical Operations
  • Materials Packing
  • Machinery Assembly
  • Productivity and Safety Improvement

Timeline

Buyer Specialist

Schlumberger
02.2015 - 02.2018

Purchasing Agent

Nabors Drilling USA
12.2012 - 02.2015

Lead Technician

Gyrodata
09.2007 - 12.2012

Millwright

EthosEnergy
01.2007 - 09.2007

Automotive Technician

Gossett Motors
10.2005 - 01.2007

Aviation Maintenance Technician

United States Marine Corps
01.2000 - 01.2005

Associate of Science - Welding Technology

Lone Star College System

Bachelor of Science - Technical Management

DeVry University Houston TX
Thomas Vance