Engineer Engineering

Charles (Skip) Brunner Smith Jr

Houston, TX ***** 713-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-smith adlcys@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail orientated, knowledgeable SENIOR/PRINCIPLE MECHANICAL ENGINEER with years of experience focused in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and research and development (R&D) environments. A hands-on attitude recognized for extraordinary levels of workplace and client engagement; a leader with a reputation for promoting positive initiatives to continuously enhance and improve what engineers, analysts and designers do every day to develop pragmatic, reliable, timely and cost-effective high-quality solutions to products, projects and services. Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to operate under a tight schedule. A collaborative extrovert with a strong history of building skills and supporting the creativity of others.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX

(Minor Computer Science (36 Semester Hours)), Graduated Suma Cum Laude (Overall GPA: 3.96/4.0) Bachelor of Physics, University of Texas, Austin, TX

AWARDS / PATENTS

2001 Co-Recipient of OTC Meritorious Engineering Award for Excellence in Engineering Two (2) US Patents (us 6896076, us 6910531) and one (1) Provisional Patent (us 201********).

PROFILE

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) background; offering a unique transferable skillset.

An extensive history of engineering design experience in highly regulated, reliability and safety critical domains.

Skilled at interfacing with clients, reviewing customer specifications and defining project scope.

Strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a team environment and influence leadership.

A demonstrated history of sustaining / enhancing existing products and supporting new product development.

Comprehensive Understanding / Knowledge of Mechanical Design Theory and Practice.

Able to communicate complex ideas, designs and analytical results effectively to technical and non-technical team members / clients; excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of various specifications and standards including but not limited to: ASME / API / ISO / IEC / ANSI / AWS / NACE / AISC / ASTM / NEMA / SAE ; FM / UL / CSA / IECEx / ATEX

Notable experience designing pressure vessels, piping spools, sealing systems, support structures, test fixtures, structural frames, mechanical drivetrains (gears, gear boxes, bearings, couplings), packaged skids, controls and other custom systems solutions exposed to harsh environmental conditions / dynamic operating environments.

Skilled at parametric design (Solidworks, Pro-E), Design Intent, GD&T (geometric dimensioning / tolerancing).

Competent using AutoCAD; Talented applying Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ANSYS and MathCAD.

Proficient generating / reviewing Engineering Design Packages (drawings, BOM, assembly / test procedures).

Thorough knowledge of engineering review, change release and change order processes.

Adept applying sound engineering principles in cross-functional team environments to design / develop new products and product enhancements including proof-of-concept experiments (DOE).

Experience with manufacturing processes (e.g., forging, casting, forming, welding, cladding, machining, etc.) for a broad range of ferrous / non-ferrous alloys and exotic materials (composites, plastics, ceramics, elastomers).

Trained to recognize key process indicators (KPI) and apply continuous improvement / six-sigma (6σ) methods.

Effectively work with internal / external customers and suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.

Proficient with root cause investigations, incident analysis (RCA), problem-solving / timely problem resolutions.

Trained and experienced in conducting and applying FMECA and DFMA including serviceability (DFS).

Proven understanding of solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics; statics, dynamics, fatigue, buckling, etc.

Demonstrated ability bridging fundamental engineering calculations with FEA / CFD (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).

Able to discern primary stresses from secondary stresses and evaluate / define strain, fatigue and buckling limits.

Analytical with a passion for computer programming / data structures (C, C++, C#, VB6, SQL, OpenGL, etc.).

US Citizen, legally authorized for employment in the United States; US Passport (Expires 28-JUL-2026).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oceaneering International (OIE), Houston, TX FEB 2005 – JUN 2020 Oceaneering provides engineered technologies, products and services to the oil and gas, defense, entertainment, logistics, subsea, marine, aerospace, science, asset integrity and renewable energy industries.

Senior Product Development Engineer for OIE Product Development Group (NPD / R&D) 2013 – 2020 Developed new products and delegated NPD / NPI task to engineers and analyst in cross-functional, multi-cultural environments (typically spanning two or more continents) to ensure projects followed and produced internal and external regulatory design and documentation requirements. Performed design tasks. Facilitated development activities (R&D) across various operational groups (e.g., Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales).

• Participated on intellectual property/patent (IP) review committee; investigated and vetted proposed IP initiatives related to innovative products and services aimed at enabling technologies and increased market shares. Worked to tight deadlines, made decisions and reported investigations to upper management (bi-weekly basis).

• Created and developed sound design solutions for newly proposed and existing products. Demonstrated excellent technical judgment, independent evaluation and innovative solutions to problems.

• Specialized in heavy industrial equipment: drivetrains (motors, gears, drive shafts, couplings, and bearings), support structures, hydraulics, sealing systems, internal and external pressure vessels, valves, and actuators; mentored less experienced engineers, designers and finite element analysts across three continents promoting and enforcing adherence to industry standards (e.g., ASME, API, NACE, AISC; ABS, DNV; IEC, ATEX, etc.).

• Managed engineering documentation and deliverables; evaluated and approved design changes, specifications and drawing releases; consistently exceeded MBO metric requirements (>95%) for on-time delivery.

• Cooperated with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to customize products and achieve mutual strategic goals and market opportunities. Applied FMECA and DFMA to create and develop state-of-the-art products for harsh installation and operating environments.

• Applied troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) combined with first principles engineering calculations and FEA to resolve nonconformance and warrantee issues; achieved 100% positive client relations success.

• Accomplished leading-edge technological and operational innovations related to traditional and Open Water Intervention, Workover and Completion Systems (IWOCS) directly resulting in increased company revenues and services; e.g., created novel techniques that safeguarded personnel and eliminated offshore confined space entry permit requirements normally required during override operations of locked IWOCS Umbilical Reel Drums.

• Coordinated multiple OEMs; applied FMECA and API 17Q to marinize a standard OEM 15 ksi (1 kbar) diaphragm pump for subsea chemical injection applications. Proved prototype operation under 10 kft (3000 m) hyperbaric conditions; managed development and manufacture of first of its kind subsea electronic pumping module.

• Created and implemented electrohydraulic control system for overriding and operating typical OEM coiled tubing injectors in order to enable and establish OIE IP initiatives aimed at achieving and promoting deep water Offshore Open-Water Coiled Tubing (OWCT) products and services.

Lead Engineer / Engineering Manager for OIE High-Performance Cable (HPC) Division 2009 – 2013 Managed engineers, analysts, designers and test personnel for a start-up umbilical manufacturing facility. Provided leadership, mentorship and technical support as required to meet goals. Exercised supervisory responsibilities. Assigned, examined and reported weekly work assignment progress and completions to General Management.

• Mentored direct reports and additional staff personnel as a technical subject matter expert (SME) concerning best engineering and manufacturing practices.

• Worked to define KPI measurements, quality control standards and continuous improvement (6σ) measures.

• Conducted materials research (electrical conductors, strength members, plastics/insulators, fillers, etc.); vetted suppliers and defined procurement and design specifications governing development and production of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) umbilicals, ROV tethers and other highly specialized composite cable assemblies.

• Researched and vetted CAE tools for predicting cabled product responses; developed proprietary software using C# and VBA to analyze and evaluate cable performance for a variety of external loads and environments.

• Designed advanced test equipment to perform cyclic bending under tension, fatigue resistance, hyperbaric pressure, crush, ultimate strength and torsional/elongation response measurements of ROV umbilicals, tethers and cabling components resulting in average cost savings >$20K per sample as opposed to using external testing facilities; saving OIE’s High Performance Cable (HPC) Division approximately $240K per year.

Engineering Analysis Group Manager for OIE Blow-Out Preventer (BOP) Controls Group 2008 – 2009 Trained, managed, coordinated, scheduled and reported production activities of engineers, analysts, and designers. Estimated resource requirements to meet technical scheduling objectives. Exercised supervisory responsibilities; assigned, examined and reported weekly work assignment completions to engineering management.

• Worked closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers, as well as other cooperative disciplines, to solve problems and constructively architect solutions to complex engineering problems.

• Trained and mentored interdisciplinary engineering staff on application of advanced engineering analysis and design methods, theories and techniques.

• Established guidelines and trained engineers, analyst and designers on how to create efficient and complete design packages through structured requirement objectives and best engineering principles and practices.

• Generated and coordinated preparation of design documentation for internal and external clients and authorities; methodologically attained regulatory approvals and compliance (e.g., ABS, DNV, ASME, API) as required.

• Allocated personnel resources and provided technical oversight on design and validation of components and complex assemblies and systems; exceeded MBO expectations (>90%) for on-time delivery by 20% (108%).

Assistant Chief Engineer for OIE Special Projects Group (SPG) 2007 – 2008 Scheduled training activities, and directed and coordinated the output efficiency of engineers, analyst and designers.

• Worked with OIE Chief Engineer, Senior Project Managers, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to assess, improve and standardize company processes and capabilities.

• Coordinated and supervised an interdisciplinary design team of engineers, designers, drafters, technical writers, software developers and electronics technicians.

• Developed and applied advanced engineering analytical and design methods, theories and research techniques to solve complex engineering projects.

• Defined and implemented improvements in tools and processes to develop and promote excellence across business environments (Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control and Manufacturing) in a matrix organization.

• Trained engineers and ensured engineering output satisfied minimum industry accepted standard requirements.

• Authored proprietary corporate engineering policies and effected stage-gate procedures for communicating project requirements and progress across two continents; identified and implemented improvements to existing engineering practices, CAD procedures and analytical tool (CAE) application techniques.

• Used FEA (ANSYS) to demonstrate cause of crack growth failures on OIE ROV Launch and Recovery Systems and worked with operations to develop and define methods to arrest crack growth and eliminate future failures.

• Analyzed and redesigned an OEM’s substandard Manned Saturation Diving Bell Launch and Recovery System; accomplished ABS certification and turned idle offshore vessel $100K daily rate losses into net utilization profits.

Senior Engineering Analyst for OIE Multiflex (Umbilical Solutions) Division 2005 – 2007 Participated in all aspects concerning sales, design, analysis, manufacturing, testing and installation of subsea umbilicals and related equipment. Processed internal and external client inquiries and specifications.

• Established and held responsible for defining divisions’ global performance relating to design, analysis and testing of subsea static and dynamic composite umbilicals. Normalized and authored divisions’ global practices.

• Generating improved client (e.g., Shell, ExxonMobil, bhp Billiton) perceptions of divisions’ umbilical product analysis and design expertise ultimately resulting in FEED studies and increased contract awards.

• Comprehensively applied industry accepted CAE products and classical (first principle) theory to demonstrate strength, fatigue, and on-bottom stability compliance in accordance with industry standards, customer specifications and best practices. Optimized and/or eliminated additional project cost associated with vortex induced vibration (VIV) strakes, buoyancy/weight modules, anchors and/or trenching requirements, etc.

• Acted as Principal Engineer on a task force to review, troubleshoot, diagnose and mitigate OEM design flaws and facilitate overhaul and renovation of world’s largest contemporary Steel Tube Planetary Cabling Machine. Worked closely with Project Manager to reduce downtime and bring idle umbilical manufacturing plant online approximately nine months ahead of schedule resulting in multi-million-dollar contract awards.

Vetco Gray Inc. (currently GE Oil & Gas), Houston, TX OCT 1997 – JAN 2005 A leading supplier of drilling, completion and production equipment for onshore, offshore and subsea O&G industry.

Principal Design Engineer for Vetco Gray Capital Projects Group 2003 – 2005

Senior Design Engineer for Vetco Gray Capital Projects Group 2001 – 2003

• Attended customer meetings and processed customer inquiries and specifications; addressed customer change orders, project scheduling, gate reviews and procurement requirements.

• Reviewed/led scope definition, planning and execution of projects while observing adherence to project budgets.

• Ensured projects were delivered on time, within scope and within budget.

• Applied ANSYS, Pro-E, Excel and Mathcad to Improve design cycle-times for subsea equipment (well-heads, trees, connectors, etc.), running-tools, tubing hangers, pressure vessels, conventional and ram style drilling and production riser tensioning systems, etc. in accordance with ASME, API, AISC and other regulatory standards.

• Considered material capabilities and compatibilities; ensuring that designs were suitable for their intended service and operating environments (proved problem-solving skills by taking corrective and preventive actions).

• Generated, evaluated and approved designs, specifications, procedures, drawings, bills of material and related documents with regards to safety, reliability and manufacturability. Project Engineer III for Vetco Gray Research and Development (R&D) Group 1997 – 2001

• Conceived, designed, analyzed and assessed prototype test fixtures, assembly inspections and test procedures.

• Established methodologies and techniques using first principle engineering practices and FEA (Abaqus) for designing and analyzing a proprietary composite to metal interface (CMI) for offshore composite production and drilling risers per API 6A and ASME Section VIII, Div. 2.; designed, implemented and tested software for pre/post processing two and three dimensional FEA input decks for composite risers and composite choke and kill lines.

• Implemented a visual interface that produced a general, fully coupled, non-linear, three-dimensional offshore dynamic riser simulation software package using VB6, OpenGL and Windows API capable of generating dynamic riser analysis and design reports per API RP 16Q for composite structures; reduced design cycle-time for composite riser systems from weeks to hours.

• Developed techniques for using FEA to improve the reliability of elastomers; increased the experimental life expectancy of an elastomeric stripper element for under balanced drilling operations by more than 1000%.

Dresser-Rand (currently Siemens Energy), Broken Arrow, OK APR 1994 – OCT 1997 A major supplier of reciprocating gas compression solutions and equipment tailored for a variety of applications.

International Projects Engineer;

• Attended customer meetings and processed customer inquiries and specifications.

• Generated compressor performance calculations and consolidated project design requirements.

• Technically managed projects of moderate scope.

• Interacted with customer’s third-party representatives to define and manage customer expectations.

• Consistently exercised sound technical judgement, creativity, and initiative with attention to detail.

• Designed pressure vessels, piping spools, process instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and control systems, corresponded and coordinated with equipment suppliers and subcontractors, and effectively managed and engineered high-speed separable gas compressor skid package layouts for a variety of industrial applications.

• Combined engineering and computer programming skills (C, C++) to implement, test and/or enhance existing software applications (e.g., multi-stage compressor efficiency/gas property calculations, ASME/API pressure vessel and process pipe sizing calculations, project cost estimating program, etc.).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (HANDS-ON CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE)

Mechanic / Service Technician, See Compressor Specialty, Corpus Christi, TX (Full / Part Time)

Installed, repaired, overhauled and maintained slow-speed integral and high-speed separable gas compressors, centrifugal turbine compressors, steam turbines, generators, and pumps; performed/prepared exhaust/fugitive emissions and test reports, analyzed/evaluated emissions control systems and created design alternatives.

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