BILLY JAMES HOPKINS

acpwkv@r.postjobfree.com 713-***-**** Houston, TX 77054

MFG/ENG Technician with plenty of experience and success in the areas of testing,troubleshooting failure analysis and ENG feedback. Strong technical base paired with lean,practical mindset resulting in continuous product and process improvement while paving the way for future products and processes. Primary focus in electronics and also familiar

with mechanical and hydraulic designs. Have drive; will learn. Have passport; will travel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Schlumberger Oilfield Services - Sugar Land, TX HCS Product Center (2002 –

now)

World’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing

126K people from 140+ nationalities to operate in 85+ countries.

(www.slb.com/about.aspx)

Development Tech. I I I – Horizontal Conveyance and Mechanical Intervention Tools

Leads and works with a MFG team to facilitate the transition of ENG prototype tools into regular Production flow. Primary focus is high-temp, high-pressure electronics (testing,troubleshooting, failure analysis, ENG feedback) along with others.

- Responsible for analysis and feedback which lead to the improvement

(functionality and endurance) of several PCBs in MaxTrac electronics group.

- Continuous review and feedback of assembly and testing documents has lead to

the updating and streamlining of existing procedures and paved the way for

future product.

- Implemented several Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt certified) projects which have revamped and streamlined previous testing procedures and have also increased the utilization of existing shop equipment.

- Serve as effective MFG/ENG liaison to facilitate testing and feedback via

shared resources (shop equipment, personnel, technical background).

EDUCATION

BSc Electronics Engineering Technology (GPA 2.92/4.00)

DeVry University - Irving, TX campus (Oct. 2002)

Jack David Arnold Honors Program

Senior Project: Team Leader, GUI Development

Automated Inventory Control System using Biometrics (fingerprint scanning)