Engineer Manager
Resume:
MASTER’S DEGREE
Business Administration
Western Governors University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Petroleum Technology-Magna Cum
Laude
Nicholls State University
**** – 2008
ASSOCIATES DEGREE
Occupational Safety and Health
Technology – Magna Cum Laude
Nicholls State University
2004-2008
CDL A
CHARLES C. BUFORD JR.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER-CONSULTANT
Various Service O & G Companies (Permian)/2016-2019 Managed and supported engineering team by providing technical advice about design, development and operation of cementing and pressure pumping services. Identified and monitored technical and mechanical equipment for injection rates, optimal operation pressures and function.
Conducted pre-and post-job assessments, evaluations, recommendation, and analysis reports with zero injuries reported.
Professional resource for technical advisory team and point person for client and service personnel.
Trained and mentored less experienced service and technical personnel, developing best practices procedures for use while on the job.
Developed instructional resources for technical and mechanical engineers as well as debrief meetings with client representatives for planning and budgeting. TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER
Baker Hughes-Angola, Africa/2015-2016
Developed cementing programs and laboratory reporting processes for optimal field engineering performance, use of resources and equipment designed for specific Product Lines.
Lead the peer review process and sessions for the development of Foamed Cement Product Line as well as the testing and construction of equipment specific to the product.
Collaborated and aligned teams and processes with product line sales, operations, quality HSE, OCS regulatory teams and groups.
Organized and supported product line team to meet Industry and company success criteria and standards.
Utilized available resources to support operations, sales, and field engineer teams as required to reach desired NPI (Net Production Indices) and NPR (Net Profitable Rate).
Created and maintained required statistical reports such as KPIs, financial statements
(PLs) and internal reports to ensure adherence to compliance in the geomarket.
Presented weekly and monthly technical workshops for employees and client representatives, with individualized learning plans and outcome goals.
Prepared financial accountability reports to drive billing and collections using international and industry standard reporting procedures.
Designed and presented technical product workshops at Angola SPE Conference. With over 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry, I am a cement engineer who has experience working with nitrogen, cement and related petroleum products. Known for my consistent professionalism, I have collaborated with interrelated groups to coordinate projects, including the training, supervising and supporting of employees in engineering and laboratory departments, spearheading R & D projects and contributing to focus groups in O&G production teams as well as technical advisory groups.
Attention to Detail
Budgeting
Team Leadership
Project Planning
Accountability
Improving Efficiency
IT Applications
Risk Assessment
Resource Management
O I L & G A S C E M E N T E N G I N E E R
832-***-**** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
***********@*****.***
The Woodlands, TX
linkedin.com/in/
charlesbuford1412/
SKILLS
EDUCATION
Microsoft Office Suite
Foamed Cement Equipment
LIME Frac Technologies
Pressure Pumping Equipment
Deep Sea Express Head Equipment
Defensive Driving Training
AWARD
United States Patent: Method of
Measuring Shear Bond Strength
of Cement/2016
ACHIEVEMENT
OTC Presenter & Author
2015-2017
ACCOMPLISHMENT
SPE-JPT Magazine Contributor
2015
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Knights of Columbus
Boy Scouts of America
Conroe Independent School
District
EXTRA
APPLIED ENGINEER – FOAMED CEMENT CHAMPION
Baker Hughes/2011-2015
Accomplished the Research and Development of Engineering and Operational Standards relating to Cementing and Pressure Pumping in the Oil and Gas Industry Worldwide. This R&D project included the development of new or modified cementing and pressure pumping additives for use in field cement operations, culminating in a patent being granted by the U.S. Patent Office as inventor of Method of Measuring Shear Bond Strength of Cement.
Supported and provided technical troubleshooting guidance for District and Region offices worldwide.
Rewrote and implemented cement laboratory standards to meet or exceed API Recommended Practices.
Initiated training and support for startup of Foamed Cementing Operations in overseas locations.
Designed and supervised cementing and pressure pumping jobs for multiple offshore locations, including deep water foamed cement and primary/remedial cementing operations in the GoM (Gulf of Mexico) and International Waters.
Worked closely with customers, operational personnel, and third-party vendors to ensure designs implemented in the field met the needs of oil wells throughout its existence.
Participated in product-line demonstrations/training to customers and field experts.
Administered pre- and post-job safety assessments and evaluations for onshore, offshore and deepwater locations.
Wrote the Instructional/Reference Manual on CemFACTS Engineering Design Software. FIELD ENGINEER
Baker Hughes – Houma, LA/2009-2011
Technical and product line resource for customers, operational personnel and third-party vendors to ensure designs implemented in the field would be sustainable and financially viable.
Provided training and workshops for client representatives, field engineers and industry representatives.
Participated in focus groups to develop best-practices for industry given uses of specific product lines and equipment.
Assisted managerial team to standardized product line processes and equipment use to meet industry and organizational standards.
Worked with sales teams to provide concise and accurate product line presentations to attract and retain clients in the O&G Industry.
SERVICE SUPERVISOR – OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
Baker Hughes (BJ Services)/2003-2009
Maintained and serviced cementing and pressure pumping equipment on location.
Provided on-site supervision of cementing and pressure pumping operations including foamed cement, primary cementing, pressure pumping, pressure testing and related tasks. CHARLES C. BUFORD JR.
O I L & G A S C E M E N T E N G I N E E R
832-***-**** EXPERIENCE continued
***********@*****.***
The Woodlands, TX
linkedin.com/in/
charlesbuford1412/
TECHNICAL SKILLS
LIME Instruments Technologies
Industrial Controls and Data Acquisition
2017
Ethical Management Leadership
Western Governors University/Stephen Covey’s Success Training Workshop 2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
**Direct Contact Information
Available via LinkedIn
PAUL UNWIN
Director – Global Sales
Pressure Pumping
Baker Hughes
UMBERTO MICHELI
Vice President, Cementing,
Pressure Pumping
Baker Hughes
BRIDGET TODD
Manager – Environmental Affairs
BJ Services
GLEN BENGE
CEO
Benge Consulting Services
DEWAYNE BARTON
Trainer
Baker Hughes
LALIT JHA
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Cementing Product Line
Baker Hughes
JOE SHINE
Business Development Manager
Saudi-Aramco Industries
SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Schlumberger/1997-2003
Worked closely with customers on location to ensure that the services and products provided met needs and industry standard operation procedures.
Trained, qualified and operated the Schlumberger Deep Sea Express Head on deep water locations.
Provided on-site supervision of cementing and pressure pumping equipment as well as the maintenance of standard operation procedures to meet or exceed Industry standards.
Maintained and service cementing and pressure pumping equipment on location, including client representatives and suppliers in communications for optimal operation and efficiency of equipment.
Served as the organization’s LVDT (Light Vehicle Driver Trainer) for Gulf of Mexico operations to assist employees and related suppliers in maintain safety-driving qualifications.
CHARLES C. BUFORD JR.
O I L & G A S C E M E N T E N G I N E E R
832-***-**** EXPERIENCE continued
***********@*****.***
The Woodlands, TX
linkedin.com/in/
charlesbuford1412/
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