Manager Project

Thomas C. Duren

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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Quality Assurance Manager . Project Manager . Development

Engineer

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Self motivated individual with extensive OCTG background in ultrasonic

inspection of tubular products with ASNT certification. Demonstrated

leadership ability in staff management and motivation. Driven worker and

self-starter with strong organization, critical thinking and communication

skills. Technically astute with the majority of PC programs. Ability to

work with minimal or no supervision. Extensive knowledge and background in

hydraulics and pneumatics circuit designs. Detailed knowledge of ASNT and

customer specifications with ability to read and follow blueprints to

completion of projects. Successful in budget planning and project

deadlines. Document control and cost analysis.

EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Arctic Pipe Inspection 2010 to present

Quality Assurance Manager

Responsibilities included, but not limited to daily document control,

maintaining current employee and equipment certifications . Implemented

programs that resulted in the company savings thousands of dollars by

utilizing in house calibrations. Acted as liaison between company and

external vendors by interpreting 5CT. Using my extensive knowledge of OCTG

I played a critical role in Arctic Pipe Inspection obtaining their Q1

certification from API. This certification is recognized worldwide and

Arctic Pipe Inspection is the only company holding this certification.

Responsible for daily operators and SEA personnel set-up procedures to

assure compliance that customers specification were being implemented. Held

weekly safety meetings with employees and emphasized importance of

utilizing safety equipment and proocedures.

NOV-Tuboscope, Houston, Texas 1985 to 2010

Ultrasonic development

Reported directly to senior vice-president. Implemented quality control

standards that were adopted throughout the company. Co-developer of

equipment that inspected tubular products using electro-magnetic and

ultrasonic principles with computer display and data management.

Streamlined conveying technology to reduce manpower and safety concerns.

Acted as liaison between British Petroleum, Shell, Exxon and most major oil

companies to ensure customer specifications were met. Developed procedures

for on-site testing before customer equipment was completed for their

specific use. Trained local employees on the daily operation and

maintenance of their equipment. Traveled to equipment location site to

repair any problem and reported back to management on methods to

improvement the equipment. Participated in pre-development meetings to

insure all customer specific directives were adhered to.

. Traveled nationally and internationally to customer's location for

acceptance of equipment performance.

. Remained at customer's location the necessary time required to satisfy

customer training on quality control and operation capabilities of

equipment.

BJ Hughes, Houston, Texas

1980 to 1985

Product Testing Engineer

Reported directly to the vice-president. Co-developed and tested the first

air-activated set of power slips utilized in the oilfield industry for

stabilization of drill pipe. Co-developer of the initial thousand ton hook

implemented in Louisiana for the World's largest land rig. Developed

quality control system for components before acceptance from vendors.

Managed 32 Union employees in the Houston facility and improved

productivity by 23 percent. Developed series on on-site testing of all oil

tools before delivery to customers.

Brown & Root, Houston, Texas 176 to 1980

Mill-Wright

Reported directly to operations manager. Worked on offshore derrick barge

to maintain equipment vital for daily operations. Created a maintenance

schedule for all the equipment which prolonged their life and efficiency

level.

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EDUCATION

BA - Mechanical Engineering

BS - Business Management

ASNT level 2 Ultrasonics

High School Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS

Radiation Safety

H2S Safety

ASNT Certified

Electromagnetic Inspection

Ultrasonic Inspection

Thread Inspection

Dye Penetrate Inspection

Magnetic Particle Inspection

References Available upon Request

Current Passport

Willing to relocate

Willing to travel

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