Mike Miller
Katy, TX – ***** – 713-***-**** – ***************@*********.***
Senior Principal Engineer
Project Engineer – Project Management – Product Design Product Development
Strategic Planning
Product Quality Testing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Product Manufacturing
Troubleshooting
Industry Standards Expert
Project Implementations
Product/Process Testing
Innovative and influential leader in product design and validation; successful record executing projects worldwide.
Articulate, engaging communicator; strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiasm for fostering productive relationships with stakeholders. Highly analytical with superior knowledge of industry standards, emerging research approaches, and cutting-edge technical tools.
Exceptional ability to collaborate cross-functionally to reach organizational goals. Expert trouble shooter; resolves issues quickly, minimizing interruption to operations within fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Advanced design and functionality for oil and gas industry products (surface/subsea wellheads, valves, tie back systems).
• Collaborated in composition of industry standards API 6A, 17D, 16C, 16Q, and PER 15K; authored Subsea Wellhead Functional Specification document used globally.
• Successfully executed subsea tieback to production platform; utilized highest pressure single skin production riser.
• Holds three industry patents for oil and gas production.
• Former President of the Association of Wellhead Equipment Manufactures; previous member of API subcommittees 5, 6, 17, and 19.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Katy, TX 2016-Present
Mentored various companies on new product design, existing product enhancements and manufacturing. BP Houston, TX 2010-2016
Subsea Wellhead Lead Engineer (Contract)
Led multiple global application projects; managed design verification and validation of subsea wellheads. Identified offshore concerns; worked collaboratively to execute changes to avoid reoccurrence. Evaluated load pressures on casing and wellheads to ensure proper functionality; identifying areas of opportunity and solutions to reduce risk.
• Product Design: Directed architecture of high capacity bending and high-pressure applications for subsea wellheads.
• Specifications Author: Composed BP Global Subsea Wellhead Functional Specification; utilized in 15-20K systems. RENEGADE ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC Houston, TX 2009-2010 Senior Principal Engineer
Mentored engineers on integration of industry standards in product design and manufacturing.
• Product Development: Aided in development of choke and kill manifolds (conventional and managed pressure drilling).
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• Subject Matter Expert: Contributed expert knowledge in creation of rotating control device used in managed pressure drilling and dual gradient systems.
EVENTURE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES Houston, TX 2008-2009 Vice President of Engineering
Directed daily application operations; oversaw system enhancements. Focused on expandable casing architecture.
• Product Advancement: Visualized and constructed expandable/retractable mandrel down hole casing expansion.
• New Product Development: Leveraged expertise in creation of first open hold clad system. DRILL-QUIP Houston, TX 2001-2008
Engineering Manager
Served as project engineer; led multiple projects through successful completions.
• Product Implementation: Spearheaded design of BP Egypt’s first large bore mudline suspension system; successfully executed project.
• Project Manager: Oversaw ergonomics for ConocoPhilips (UK sector) first high-pressure drilling riser.
• Product Visualization: Conceptualized designs for conventional and multi bowl systems. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Riser Technology Manager, Aker Kvaerner Oilfield Products, Inc. Engineering Manager, Kvaerner Oilfield Products
Engineering Consultant, Self-Employed
Mechanical Design Engineer, KALSI Engineering, Inc. Mechanical Design Engineer, WKM Valve
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Protocols: API 6A, API 17D, API 16C, API 16Q, and PER 15K, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, NACE Software: AutoCAD, Math CAD, Microsoft Office
Hardware: Surface Wellheads, Subsea Wellheads, Drilling Risers, Production Risers, Valves, Valve Actuators, Tieback Systems, Floating Production System, Floating Production Platform EDUCATION
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering