High School Training

Christian P. Knudsen

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Houston, TX 77069

Home: 281-***-**** Cell: 713-***-****

Email: acu9i1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will utilize my past experience and acquired skill set.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (ordered most relevant to most recent)

Network Cable Installer

Aerotek – Houston, TX 1995 – 1997

Installed and terminated cat 5, cat 6 and fiber optic cable per design to meet customer requirements.

Tested network cabling to ensure integrity of installation.

Pre-wired and terminated cables for fire alarm systems per design to meet customer requirements.

Installed and terminated 66 and 110 blocks using 25, 50 and 100 pair cables.

Assembly Technician II

FMC Technologies – Houston, TX 2004 – 2009

Responsible for daily set-out, inspection, parts inventory, review of documentation, assembly and testing of sub-sea well head components (production wing valves, composite blocks, manual and hydraulic function actuators, Torus IV connectors, and tubing hangers).

Responsible for safety and cleanliness of work area.

Introduced to Kaizen method and Lean process for increased personal and workplace productivity.

Communicated with those responsible to make design changes where needed during parts assembly and testing phases.

Responsible for finding safer and more efficient ways to assemble components and promote positive attitudes toward workplace and home safety.

Responsible as trainer and operator in the low bay gas pit. Performed gas pit maintenance.

Completed entry level ROV training. Performed deployment, care and maintenance of ROV systems.

Completed 1 year of cross training in drafting department, working with GD&T values, surface finishes, and production notes.

Documented clear and concise notes on work still to be completed to hand over during shift transfer.

Updated daily spreadsheets and logs and interacted with FMC’s computer based safety training program.

Delegated work to new shop hires as needed.

Volunteered as Emergency Response Team member - 2 years.

Level II Assembly Technician

G.E. Oil & Gas - Houston, TX 2010 – 2015

Assembled and tested sub-sea oilfield equipment (refurbished) to customer specifications or needs in the required time as per scope of work (B.O.P., THERT, URTS, electrical pods, tubing hangers, casing hangers, production valves, connectors, test stumps, and choke valves).

Performed daily inspections: set-out of all components, inspected, updated traceability, noted repairs before dis/assembly and signed-off on all work completed.

Communicated with third parties, Q.A., and supervisor on any potential issues.

Responsible for shop upkeep, floor cleanliness, proper tool storage, and verified tool certifications are up-to-date.

Traveled city-wide and often out-of-state (LA), working in group and solo situations.

Managed liquid-waste storage at main facility.

Maintained logs, identifiers, and labels and set-out per OSHA guidelines.

Performed cycle of pick-ups and deliveries each month with suppliers and services.

Loaded and off-loaded goods to the shop and shop yard.

Displayed deep working knowledge and experience of hydro- and gas testing, high/low pressure supply pumps, gages, needle valves, manifolds and fittings.

Familiar with all basic hand tools, pneumatic, hydraulic, slings, rigging, wire rope, jib cranes, overhead cranes (to 40 tons), forklifts, fork trucks (to 40 K lbs), and scissor lifts.

Familiarity and understanding of B.O.M., parts listing, mechanical drawings and notes, GD&T.

Familiarity with Kaizen method and Lean practice work environment.

Underwent monthly computer based training (CBT)

Volunteered as Emergency Response Team member - 3 years.

RECOGNITION

On several occasions saved the company hundreds of man hours, and thousands of dollars by “out of box” thinking to get the job done. What would have taken days, ended up being a matter of minutes. (Gas pit leak detection camera fix). Awarded and recognized in G.E. newsletter. (G.E. Oil & Gas)

Saved potential catastrophic damage to lives and equipment by understanding an operational procedure/assembly during an “unbucking” phase at high pressure. Plant-wide recognition and award. (G.E. Oil & Gas)

SKILL SET

Aerial and sub-sea radio control/robotics operation (hobby) – 20 years

Mechanical/electrical assembly and repair (hobby and career) – 10 years

Computer/traditional graphic design (hobby) – 5 years

EDUCATION

Spring Woods High School – Houston, TX (1988 – 1990)

G.E.D. (1992)

References available upon request.

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