Experience

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  Training and Development Systems, Inc.

  • Houston, Texas, United States

  • Technical Specialist

    • Feb 2018 - Sep 2020
    • Houston, Texas, United States

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  Contract

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Training Specialist/Content Developer

    • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Houston, Texas Area

    Work in conjunction with SME and baseline templates to develop and publish the following types of training materials: Console System Training (CST) Documents: a comprehensive training module that centers on all the process variables used by the console operator to control a process unit; Equipment Specific Training (EST) Documents: provides training on complex pieces of equipment. They provide a detailed description of how the equipment is constructed, and how the equipment works; Process Overview Training (POV) Documents: provide an introduction, or overview, to the purpose and operations of a particular process. It is also used to fulfill regulatory requirements; and Process System Training (PST) Documents: provides detailed information about a System’s process flows, its equipment, and the relationship between them.Knowledge of refining units, ability to comprehend and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams/drawings (P&IDs), create Visio drawings and collaborate with subject matter experts (SME) on technical matters and content development.

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  Morson International

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Technical Writer/Training Specialist

    • May 2014 - Apr 2017
    • Houston, Texas Area

    Completed contract work for GP Strategies Corporation in Houston, Texas. Engaged in the Operator Training and Procedures Improvement (OTPI) project whose objective was improving seven refineries within the United States and Canada’s reliability, safety outcomes and routines. Key Accomplishments:▪ Arranged training materials assisting OTPI project in refining end-user results and positively influencing significant quality, productivity, and safety goals for clients.▪ Project curriculum assembled covered operator training, unit overviews, operating processes, complex equipment and console systems. ▪ Drew upon knowledge of refining units, ability to comprehend and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams/drawings (P&IDs), and collaborate with subject matter experts (SME).

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  Regenetech, Inc

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Director of Operations & Corporate Secretary

    • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
    • Houston, Texas Area

    Established biomedical organization using expertise learned at NASA’s life science laboratories, space shuttle flights, and the International Space Station. Key Accomplishments:▪ Saw the complete inception and trademark of Simulated Microgravity™ and Intrifuge System™.▪ In position, evaluated contracts, managed lab and equipment purchases, and delegating employee duties. .

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  United Space Alliance, LLC.

  • Houston, Texas Area

  • Communications System Engineer

    • Nov 1989 - Aug 2011
    • Houston, Texas Area

    Work took place in the Space Shuttle Navigation Test Facility. Accountable for Global Positioning System (GPS) by incorporating integrated hardware/software testing on sub-system design, maintenance, calibrations, firmware, and troubleshooting at the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center. Liable for Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) of Space Shuttle GFE flight hardware in compliance with JSC Procedural Standards including Bonding Storage Facility procedures and systems dictating vital hardware storage. Key Accomplishments:▪ Appointed Project Manager on $3M dollar widespread computer and hardware upgrades to Navigation Test facility and ensured work was prompt and on budget.▪ Over 8 years’ experience in design and fabrication of Test and Checkout Procedures (TCP) for the combining and validation of space shuttle avionics and flight software. ▪ Executed process improvements guaranteeing document production schedules were achieved.▪ Designated lead for workplace safety compliance in accordance with OSHA and NASA principles.▪ Maintained $5M dollars in test equipment inventory and $20M dollar avionics spares inventory.▪ Honored with 8 personal commendations for performance excellence and 5 team recognition awards from NASA for system implementation and improvement.

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  Link Flight Simulation

  • Houston, TX

  • Hardware Engineer

    • 1985 - 1989
    • Houston, TX

    Completed engineering responsibilities such as: hardware and software development, overall assembly and upkeep of various devices, systems and sub-systems used in complex flight simulation. Key Accomplishments:▪ Selected design modifications, provided inclusive weekly department status reports, sustained wide-ranging material inventory, and established test and alignment procedures. ▪ Preserved $15M dollars Department of Defense spares property account.