About Me!

Published at: 10:07 am - Tuesday July 06 2010

Career Focus

I will continue expanding my knowledge of Maximo Asset Management, encompassing versions 4.03 and newer. I will concentrate on having a general understanding of all applications within Maximo, instead of focusing on a single aspect or business process. I will work hard to be versatile and provide even tempered support to those in need.

Experience Summary

  • Progressive experience in Maximo 5, 6 & 7 front-end and back-end operations.
  • Extensive experience in Transact-SQL and average experience in PL/SQL.
  • Experience in SQL Server maintenance and disaster recovery planning.
  • Experience in operating Maximo in VMWare and Hyper-V environments.
  • Experience in creating queries for use in Actuate & BIRT Reports.
  • Effective communications with individuals and groups of all levels and technical expertise.
  • Team participation in both lead and support roles, with dedication to produce in unsupervised roles.
  • Skills in writing Technical Manuals, Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
  • Effective classroom training using whiteboard, overhead slides and projection systems.
  • Experience in Windows and Linux server operating systems.

Professional Experience

M&H Systems – May 2007- Present

Senior Maximo Consultant

  • Install and maintain instances of Maximo 5.2 P08, Maximo 6.2.x, Maximo 7.1.1.x
  • Create initial data sets for Clients based on defined security maps, initial equipment/asset lists, defined location hierarchies and maintenance programs
  • Upload newly created data sets into Maximo using Excel spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity with Maximo and data standards with the Client
  • Migrate asset, location and work order history data sets from Maximo 4.03 into 6.2.4
  • Design training on relevant modules and applications, adapting training to meet business models of each client
  • Provide onsite support after go-live, supplementing initial training with one-on-one coaching and fine-tuning the implementation as needed
  • Provide Advanced Saved Queries for specific applications
  • Prepare advanced queries for reports
  • Create reports using Actuate, including integration with Maximo User Interface

Senior Data Analyst

  • Define data standards for data cleansing of item masters and equipment
  • Provide Quality Control on data sets prior to publishing to client systems
  • Handling test uploads to minimize Client issues

M&H Energy Services – November 2000 – May 2007

Senior Technical Writer

  • Write operating and maintenance procedures for upstream and midstream oil and gas processing systems, storage and distribution systems
  • Projects include pipelines, offshore platforms and subsea wells, and downhole tools
  • Develop assessment material (test questions and answers) from operating & Maintenance procedures
  • Interpret P&IDs and Cause & Effect Charts
  • Create graphics and simplified illustrations for inclusion in procedures

School & Training for Certification – February 2000 – November 2000

  • Training toward MCSE, focusing on SQL Server DBA

Fort Bend Independent School District – October 1999 – January 2000

Microcomputer Analyst

  • Provide Desktop, Server, and Network Hardware and Software support for 6 of the90+ schools and facilities across the district
  • Repair equipment onsite, or return to the central warehouse for warranty repair
  • Maintain records in Remedy and Microsoft Word
  • Setup SQL Server and created automated Client routines for HR applications
  • Assignment Completed, with positive feedback from the Client

Tuboscope Vetco Pipeline Services – October 1996 – October 1999

Quality Assurance / Process Improvement

  • Write and Implement Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Training procedures
  • Provide classroom and onsite training and evaluation for Technicians and Inspectors
  • Migrate Training Materials and Equipment Manuals to Adobe Acrobat
  • Migrate Computer Based Training using Adobe and Microsoft products
  • Provide editorial support on out-sourced Technical Manuals
  • Provide pipeline inspection technical support to field technicians on a 24/7 basis
  • Provide Failure Analysis Reports on equipment and procedures
  • Provide in-house computer hardware and software “Help Desk” support

Electronics Lab Supervisor

  • Write and Implement Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Training procedures
  • Insure equipment readiness for international inspection company
  • Maintain equipment Calibration and Location Records
  • Provide computer and network support functions, software training and assistance
  • Supervise six Electronics Bench Technicians

Vetco Pipeline Services – July 1984 – October 1996

Quality Assurance Supervisor

  • Prepare and implement formal Quality Control procedures for new equipment
  • Audit inspection reports and close loop on Engineering Changes
  • Provide stable communications between Operations and Engineering
  • Computer hardware integration on new field systems
  • Software support and training during systems development

Electronics Technician

  • Assemble, Calibrate and Repair Pipeline Inspection equipment
  • Travel to job sites worldwide and perform inspection services

Louisiana Gas Systems, Inc. (Conoco)

Instrument Technician

  • Install SCADA and Electronic Measurement systems for pipeline operations
  • Calibrate and maintain measurement and control devices

Education

Continuing Education

  • Core Consultant for Enterprise Asset Management (TR200 – Jan 2008)
  • IBM Maximo Core Consultant for Enterprise Asset Management (TR290 – Jan 2008)
  • CAMP – University of Houston, Clear Lake
    • Implementing an ISO9000 System_ (Certificate of Completion – February 1997)
    • Internal Auditing for ISO 9000 (Certificate of Completion_ – February 1997)

Formal Education

  • Associate of Technology (Electronics Technology) 1979 to 1981
    • Linn State Technical College Linn, MO 65051
    • Dean’s List, all semesters