Mechanical Engineer
Weight Control Specialist
15+ years supporting offshore and marine projects through weight control, center-of-gravity analysis, mechanical package engineering, and technical coordination.
From FEED to fabrication, my work connects engineering data and multidisciplinary teams across the United States, Canada, and the UAE.
A selection of assignments spanning offshore platforms, drilling equipment, naval vessels, and shipyard engineering.
Worley · 2022–2025
KCAD · Houston & Newfoundland · 2011–2013
William Jacob Management · 2017
SBMA · Houston & Abu Dhabi · 2006–2011
Connecting technical data, equipment requirements, and the people responsible for delivery.
Weight budgets, center of gravity calculations, allowances, construction contingency, monthly reporting, and trend identification.
Equipment specifications, vendor document reviews, mechanical packages, commissioning procedures, and form, fit, and function assessments.
Multidisciplinary collaboration, change management, technical requests, equipment delivery tracking, and customer-focused problem solving.
From shipyard engineering to offshore weight control—and helping others learn. Experience coordinating a multicultural, multidisciplinary team of eight to develop reports and charts for informed decisions.
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Brownfield, greenfield, and FEED weight management. Developed weight control procedures, identified gaps and overlaps, extracted 3D CAD data, and updated monthly ADNOC Offshore platform reports.
Supported patrol vessel engineering change management, Technical Information Requests, production documentation, and progress reporting.
Prepared pre-commissioning procedures for production and drilling equipment, assisted commissioning, and developed a lifting pad eye registry to support sling and spreader bar selection.
Reviewed equipment specifications and vendor documents, validated mechanical drilling equipment lists, wrote RFQs for a Xmas Tree HPU and mud tank washing skid, and supported technical queries.
Coordinated mechanical packages, supplier documentation, and equipment status. Maintained the Drilling Master Equipment List and supported multidisciplinary weight management.
Supported weight control plans, budgets, monthly reports, fabrication procedures, and construction contingency verification. Participated in shipyard weight reconciliation and exit dry dock estimates in Abu Dhabi.
Prepared pump, valve, and strainer purchase specifications and commissioning memos. Calculated weights and centers of gravity from 2D drawings and prepared incline test, weight certification, deadweight survey, and weight control reports.
Long-term substitute supporting English Language Arts instruction.
Long-term mathematics tutoring to help students gain proficiency for state testing, alongside substitute teaching responsibilities.
Taught mathematics and college algebra.
University of Texas–Pan American
Technical coursework in CAPM & PMP. Certificates in Beginning Python Programming, AutoCAD 2023 2D, and introductory SolidWorks 3D editing.
Continuing study in SQL, Excel, and technical writing.
Microsoft Excel · Word · PowerPoint
AutoCAD · SolidWorks · Pro/E 2000 · I-DEAS
MathCAD · MATLAB · Visual NASTRAN
Python basics · SQL basics · 3D CAD data extraction
Experience working with ISO processes, client specifications, and SAWE recommended practices. Active member of SAWE (Society of Allied Weight Engineers).
15+ years in offshore and marine engineering, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, and experience bringing multidisciplinary teams together.
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