Colin M. Blood
Saint Francisville, LA 70775
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EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.1
CERTIFICATIONS
FE Mechanical Exam NCEES (EIT prerequisite) April 2014
SKILLS:
Language: General knowledge of Spanish
Computer: Proficient in: Linux, Server Networking, Pro-Engineer Wildfire, Solid Works, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Lab View, Matlab and Microsoft PowerPoint
CHEMICAL HANDELING EXPERIENCE:
Hydroxides, Borate Minerals, Zirconium Potassium Perchlorate, Hydrofluoric Acid, Sulfuric Acid
RELATED EXPERINCE:
Field Engineer, Halliburton, Artesia, NM June 2014-December 2015
Provided real time engineering solutions during the hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells.
Supplied quality validation on customer design and expectations.
Handled chemical logistics
Operated command center during fracturing.
Advised the well’s company representative in real time.
Provided engineering solutions when the well and formation integrity were at risk.
Tailored fluid systems to specific oil/gas zones.
Learned how to work in a fast paced and stressful environment.
Engineering Intern, CPI/Enpro, Baton Rouge, LA March 2012-January 2014
Designed and reverse-engineered industrial compressor components.
Designed/Reverse-engineered pistons, rods, suction and discharge valves and packing cases
Made industry standard drawings for designed components and assemblies.
Learned more about machining and manufacturing processes.
Enhanced my communication skills with machinists, operators and other non-engineering personnel.
Test Director, NASA/JSC, Houston, TX August 2011-December 2011
Led explosive testing at JSC's Energy System Test Area.
Conducted explosive disassembly on outdated explosive hardware.
Wrote procedures and hazard analysis for testing.
Succeeded in gaining department approval for all documentation.
Directed technicians during testing.
Performed Thermal Transient Testing on explosive bridge wires.
Gained an understanding of Thermal Transient Test Equipment.
Tested inert NSI (NASA Standard Initiator) with various non-optimal bridge wire conditions.
Learned the effects of the conditions on the thermal heat-up properties of bridge wires.
Attained an understanding of the roll the Wheatstone bridge performs in Thermal Transient Testing.
Gained experience in leadership.
Won NASA/JSC outstanding co-op award for fall 2011.
Co-op Structural Designer, NASA/JSC, Houston, TX January 2011-May2011
Learned about structural Design and Manufacturing Processes while on my work tour at Engineering Structures.
Designed testing hardware for Electron Beam Fabrication Testing and saw hardware through to manufacture.
Acquired skills in Pro-Engineer Wildfire (Modeling).
Learned about part manufacture.
Learned about machining.
Modeled Frame for Jettison Platform and assembled the resulting prototype.
Gained hands on experience with assembly tools.
Worked as a team with my fellow co-workers to finish project before the deadline.
Gained real-world experience in the field of structural design.
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