Lance Wheat, PMP
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Credentials
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Project Management Professional
Project Management InstituteFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Automation Engineering Company
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Controls Engineer
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Weatherford
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Ireland
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Technical Manager
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
I spend the last nine years delivering executive level global leadership in overseeing and managing all onshore and offshore exploration engineering projects for one of the world's largest multinational oil and natural gas service companies. I worked closely with clients as to meet strict project milestones. Manage execution of all Engineering Change Orders (ECO). Scheduled and properly documented maintenance activities. Served as surface instrumentation and software systems SME and managed program to develop NextGen I/O system. Assisted Product Line Managers in documenting technical information. Updated Engineering Support team on technical issues. Conducted root cause analysis on critical failures. Monitored department KPI’s and provided regular project status reports and updated to management team.
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Global Engineering Support/Mainteance Manager
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Nov 2008 - Jun 2016
Utilized “hands-on” engineering expertise and leadership skills to build and implement the engineering support and maintenance management system for Surface Logging Systems Global Business Unit (SLS GBU). Interfaced directly with Department Managers and end-users to understand daily technical needs and devised plans to improve engineering resources. Used ISO9001 principals to develop documentation management system. Provided direct support to sales, created technical presentations and tender reviews.
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Real-time Data Systems Operations Manager/System Administrator
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2008
Following the acquisition Datalog Technology / International Logging, promoted to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations for the real-time remote data monitoring product line and “follow the sun” call center. Led four-member team in maintaining critical IT equipment, included voice/data network infrastructure and data processing systems. Served as escalation point in troubleshooting and resolving all network, software, and hardware issues. Following the acquisition Datalog Technology / International Logging, promoted to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations for the real-time remote data monitoring product line and “follow the sun” call center. Led four-member team in maintaining critical IT equipment, included voice/data network infrastructure and data processing systems. Served as escalation point in troubleshooting and resolving all network, software, and hardware issues.
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Electronic Data Recorder Field Technician
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2007
Oversaw and supervised field installation, configuration, maintenance, and fine-tuning of data acquisition servers and rig IT network equipment; maintained office systems to support business growth and launch of new office in Colorado. Oversaw and supervised field installation, configuration, maintenance, and fine-tuning of data acquisition servers and rig IT network equipment; maintained office systems to support business growth and launch of new office in Colorado.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Satellite / Wideband Communications Technician
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Nov 2001 - Nov 2005
Led team of three technicians in setting up and configuring satellite and wideband communications systems in Iraq / Oman; earned two achievement medals for rebuilding $4M SAT terminal hit by lightning. Led team of three technicians in setting up and configuring satellite and wideband communications systems in Iraq / Oman; earned two achievement medals for rebuilding $4M SAT terminal hit by lightning.
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Education
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Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science - AS, Electronics -
ECPI University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering