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V. Chris Jensen

Woodland Hills,UT

Summary

Highly-effective Service Engineer skillful in managing technical relationships with customers and liaising internally to identify and communicate solutions to meet customer, business and project needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Solutions-oriented engineering professional with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience

Work History

FACILITY / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1988
  • Reduced hazardous waste risk by implementing training procedures
  • Improved parts processing by providing engineering support to operations.

FACILITY / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1988
  • Reduced hazardous waste risk by implementing training procedures
  • Improved parts processing by providing engineering support to operations.

Temple Facility Volunteer

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
12.2015 - Current

Volunteer 12-15 hours per week

Operate and Maintain facility systems: mechanical. electrical, building support, safety, and first responder to enhance the patron experience. Mentored new volunteers

President

Valley Transport & Supply Co, LLC
01.1972 - Current
  • Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
  • Grew business 270% in 4 years.


NPI Field Follow Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.2006 - 08.2018
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Manage installation, monitor & test, liaison between CAT and Customer for NPI (New Product Introduction) generator sets, locomotive, and mining haul truck.
  • Develop project plan, assess risk, and direct on site team
  • Facilitate communication between customers, dealerships, and Caterpillar to achieve objectives
  • Develop dealer and customer product support programs and negotiate customer issues
  • Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
  • Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential reliability.

PROJECT MANAGER

PacifiCorp Energy (Utah Power & Light)
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Developed a forecasting tool to predict useful life of major coal fired power plant components. Providing plant managers with the tools to justify capital expenditures and increase plant availability
  • Managed power generation projects with accountability for estimates, feasibility studies, schedules, project plans, specifications, and construction
  • Projects include: Blundell Unit 2 Geothermal Plant construction, Blundell Unit 3 Geothermal Plant Proposal, Gadsby Gas Turbine Repower Proposal, Kern River Gas Turbine Waste Heat Generation Proposal.

Product Support Engineer - Seattle District

Caterpillar, Inc.
07.1995 - 09.2000
  • Enhanced product usability by troubleshooting issues and providing effective solutions to customers.
  • Streamlined support processes for increased efficiency, leading to improved customer satisfaction rates.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex technical problems.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring product performance and identifying potential issues before they escalated.

PRODUCT SUPPORT, ENGINE SERVICE & OEM SALES

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Manage good-will account
  • Reduced service costs by 40% over 4 years saving $2.1M, while improving customer ratings
  • Improved genset performance and availability statistics in the Pacific power market by 39% by managing thermo performance and implementing proactive maintenance projects and procedures
  • Exceeded objectives by introducing new concepts in service contracting and asset management
  • Coached Seattle District dealerships in achieving 'Image of Excellence' award
  • Refined communication, negotiation, & presentation skills while improving customer satisfaction
  • Assisted customers on-site in developing preventive & predictive maintenance programs
  • Served as Wheeler PSD Industrial sales rep - explored new markets.

Service Engineer - Large Engines & Generators

Caterpillar, Inc.
06.1989 - 07.1995
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing service requests and providing technical solutions.
  • Worked closely with design engineers by performing field testing and documenting failure and test data
  • Improved system efficiency with thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis of technical issues.
  • Increased client loyalty by communicating product problems to engineering, assisted engineering in implementing and training customers and providing exceptional customer service during on-site visits.
  • Expedited repair times through accurate diagnosis of complex malfunctions, utilizing specialized diagnostic tools.

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1995
  • Developed genset vibration standards and troubleshooting manual 3500 gensets
  • Initiated 3500 diesel engine & generator guidelines & checklist for performance benchmarking
  • Reduced failures by introducing predictive maintenance procedures & performing onsite training
  • Managed power generation field performance by analyzing technical data
  • Improved product reliability by investigating component life cycle & performing root cause failure analysis
  • 3500 commercial engine, generator, and 3500B NPI service engineer (customer service)
  • 3406 truck engine service engineer
  • Two years in dealer call center for EPG & On-Highway Truck Engine (DSN).

Facility Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.
05.1988 - 06.1989
  • Improved facility efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and energy-saving initiatives.
  • Managed capital projects for facility upgrades, ensuring timely completion and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Environmental engineer for facility ensuring compliance with current regulations.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Technology TPM - Total Plant Management

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.1995

Skills

  • Compliance inspections
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Cost Analysis
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Project Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal Communication

Accomplishments

Pilot

1975 Western Region Star-Agri-businessman

Pilot

Pilot license at age of 17

Timeline

Temple Facility Volunteer

Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
12.2015 - Current

NPI Field Follow Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.2006 - 08.2018

PROJECT MANAGER

PacifiCorp Energy (Utah Power & Light)
01.2005 - 01.2006

Product Support Engineer - Seattle District

Caterpillar, Inc.
07.1995 - 09.2000

PRODUCT SUPPORT, ENGINE SERVICE & OEM SALES

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.2000

Service Engineer - Large Engines & Generators

Caterpillar, Inc.
06.1989 - 07.1995

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1989 - 01.1995

Facility Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.
05.1988 - 06.1989

FACILITY / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1988

FACILITY / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc.
01.1988

President

Valley Transport & Supply Co, LLC
01.1972 - Current

Master of Science - Industrial Technology TPM - Total Plant Management

Purdue University
V. Chris Jensen