Max Vila

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630-***-**** acrfw2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Professional R&D Subsea Engineer with proven performance for Design and Qualification Testing for

products used in HPHT production systems. Experienced in report writing, documentation and

commencement and execution of projects.

Skills

Experience in report documentation, commencement and project execution, QNs, design, GD&T

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel. Teamcenter, SAP, ANSYS, ABAQUS

Modeling Softwares: AutoCad (Inventor), ProE (Creo), ANSYS, ABAQUS

Core mechanical competency in: Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, machine design, materials science

and manufacturing processes.

Quality tools: ISO Principles, 4Q61 inspection certification, and understand values in action.

Experience with DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) processes

NDE methods, basic understanding and interpretation of VT, RT, UT, MT methods

Robotics experience, maintenance and operation of ABB weld robots

Extensive understanding of ANSI/AWS weld codes.

Knowledge of the technical aspect and rotating equipment and P&IDs of the oil and gas pipeline

business.

Experience in the area of Conceptual Engineering, FEED (Front End Engineering Design), Detail

Design and Consultation.

Knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, and NACE standards related to static equipment.

Experience in deriving and developing standard work weld procedures

Understanding of ASME codes requirements and material selection of pressure vessels

Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and value stream mapping experience

Bilingual in English/Spanish, basic French, and Italian

Professional Experience

Recent completion of ExxonMobil Hebron Qualification Testing, API 17D, PR2, FMC Ext. cycles of

seals project under budget and cost savings. Project included test/report/part documentations,

designing and design review of test fixtures 10K, 0-250F.

Recent completion of Chevron Wheatstone project of investigation of Gate Valve Seal failures in the

M3000 Actuators. Project included data and sample analysis, report documentation, and investigation

Seals. Worked with OEM supplier in person through the investigation.

Assisted in the certification of the manufacturing process of FKM material used in elastomeric

seals.

Successful completion of ExxonMobil Hibernia project (2013-4). Project included test/report/part

documentations, designing and design review of test fixtures 10K, 20-120F Qualification Testing API

17D, PR2, FMC Ext. cycles. Took on the project late and finished the project allowing the company to

meet the critical deadlines estimating cost savings of over $30K.

Work Experience

FMC Technologies 2013-2015 Houston, TX

Nonmetallic Seals and Pressure Vessel Design Engineer R&D

Meeting specific milestones on projects meeting customer requirements paying attention to detail.

Extensive experience in Qualification Testing to meet API 6A Annex F 1.11, F 1.13 requirements

Supported several seal product families, S Seals and PIP and Polypak Seals used in Actuators

Direct technical experience in assisting with issues from vendors, clients and OEM manufacturers

Assisted customers, vendors and OEM suppliers to maintain conformance and successful dispositions

of QNs. Reduced PONC and resulting in zero defects and implemented standardization and conformance.

Seasoned team leader participating in multiple NPD (New Product Development) seal projects to

launch

Investigating quality issues in performance, manufacturing and design. Design modifications to

correct or enhance products modifying changing geometry, material or manufacture. Fit, form & function.

Experienced with a group/team setting and focusing on meeting towards a common solution.

Excellent written and verbal, communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Excellent mechanical aptitude and understanding of materials science and metallurgical properties

Design Reviews, ECNs, required documentations, reports, specification reports, design guidelines etc.

Caterpillar 2010-2013 Aurora, IL

Welding Engineer

Leadership qualities, supervising 25-35 union personnel on the production line

Welding Inspection

Created numerous WPS (Welding Process Specifications)

Excelled on many quality related issues: repair and inspect work related to lean manufacturing

Extensive welding technologies expertise. Developed welding quality standards for the manufacturing

facility

Experienced in troubleshooting many analytical complex problems related to industry such as welding

defects from ultrasonic inspections, robotics, project management skills

Caterpillar 1994-2010 Aurora, IL

Robotics Technician/Welder

Maintenance and operation of ABB weld robots

Welding processes in heavy equipment machinery

Fabrication and repair of heavy equipment parts, welds etc.

Experienced in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW and subarc processes

Mentoring and training of apprentice workers

Education / Training

Iowa State University, Ames, IA Masters in Mechanical Engineering

University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering-Design

Waubonsee Com. College, Sugar Grove, IL Associates in Engineering Science

Associates in Mathematics

Associates in Welding Technology

Associates in General Studies

ANSYS Mechanical Certificate

API 6A Pressure Vessel Certificate

SixSigma Green Belt Certificate

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