Christopher Bowdoin

Experience

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  Alco Air

  Nov 2005 - Jul 2006

  Duct Installer

  Install Duct work

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  Ramstein Air Base

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2009

  Medical Material Journeyman

  Sole Government Credit Card (GPC) purchaser for acquisitions with $25,000 spending limitHandled the tasks of ensuring safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of various medicines for each department Responsible for maintaining proper records of business expenses incurred by buying of medicines Responsible for monitoring customers requirement, competitor's activities and report it to higher management team Supervised and monitored expiry dates of pharmaceuticals stock Interacted with accounts department to obtain current billing and payment status Handled the tasks of solving problems with purchased medical products Professional Trainings: Trained in Medical Materiel Apprentice, Medical Logistic Training Center, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Tx 2006 Received Government Purchase Card (GPC) certification on October 2006 and September 2007Trained in Physical Training Leader for the last 6 yearsSafety coordinator for last 6 years. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jul 2006 - Jul 2012

  Medical Logistics
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  Brooks City-Base

  Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

  Medical Material Journeyman

  Government Purchase Card (GPC) Approval authority for all Medical Logistics credit card buyers.Responsible for maintaining proper records of business expenses incurred by buying medicines Responsible for monitoring customers requirement, competitor's activities and report it to higher management team Supervised and monitored expiry dates of pharmaceuticals stock In-charge of warehouse operations Provided other pharmaceutical and drug information as required Responsible for customer follow-up to ensure satisfaction with purchased products Interacted with accounts department to obtain current billing and payment status Handled the tasks of solving problems with purchased medical products Show less

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  San Antonio Military Medical Center

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

  Medical material coordinator

  Handled the tasks of ensuring safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of various medicines for each department Responsible for maintaining proper records of business expenses incurred by buying of medicines Responsible for monitoring customers requirement, competitor's activities and report it to higher management team Supervised and monitored expiry dates of pharmaceuticals stock Counseled medical practitioners and patients on drug dosage, indications and side effects Provided other pharmaceutical and drug information as required Responsible for customer follow-up to ensure satisfaction with purchased products purchased Interacted with accounts department to obtain current billing and payment status Handled the tasks of solving problems with purchased medical products Show less

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  Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Medical Logistics Coordinator

  Received and counted stock items and record data manually or using computer.Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.Verified inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.Marked stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.Cleaned and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.Determined proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.Kept records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.Examined and inspected stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.Provided assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.Coordinated with medical department in ensuring stock received from the concerned staff Handled the tasks of reviewing and analyzing inventory stock drugs and medicine Responsible for supervising and managing team in the pharmacy department Handled the responsibility of planning and purchasing pharmaceutical stock and items Responsible for vendor negotiation and generating reports on the availability of stocks Conducted market research programs and collected feedback from end users Developed and built new relationship with various pharmaceutical agencies Interacted with medical production companies to obtain information on the supply of new materials Show less

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  Texas State Technical College

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  Full-time Student

  Process Technology

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  Chevron

  May 2014 - now

  - Assisted in designing and implementing control systems for central tank batteries, satellites, and plant.- Conducted testing and troubleshooting of electronic equipment, including circuit boards, power supplies, and communication systems, to ensure optimal performance.- Developed and executed calibration procedures for instrumentation equipment, including pressure transmitters, DPs (Differential Pressure), GWRs (Guided Wave Radar), and flow meters, ensuring accuracy and reliability of measurements.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement automation systems for central tank batteries, satellites, and VGP (Van Gas Plant), resulting in a significant increase in production output.- Assisted I&E Analyst in designing, maintaining, and testing systems involving SCADA, ACM, Archestra, GE Proficy, and InTouch.- Optimized electronic circuits to reduce power consumption and increase efficiency, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.- Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments for electronic and instrumentation equipment, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.- Provided technical support and training to team members and clients on various instrumentation and electronic systems, improving overall performance and reducing downtime.- Improved daily duties of Van FOT Operators by redesigning, building, and maintaining HMIs and Intouch screens for all the facilities. - Installed voltage monitoring at each Van facility from the ground to Archestra to improve reliability.- Assist I&E Analyst daily in maintaining the PCN security requirements. Show less • Make scheduled checks on all well sites in line with schedule.• Monitor SCADA, LOWIS, production tools, wellheads, compressors, dehydrators and meters.• Administer day by day fluid production; measure and record oil and water tanks; take fluid shots. • Submit every day data and turn in all reports and tickets on a suitable basis.• Look over lease sites; make sure they are sanitary and maintained.• Examine production related problems and work with PTL, OS and other Field Specialists. Show less

  • Lead Electronic Instrumentation Specialist

    Jul 2017 - now

  • Field Specialist A (Pumper)

    May 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Electronic Instrumentation Specialist B

    Mar 2015 - May 2016

  • Field Specialist B (Pumper)

    May 2014 - Mar 2015