Nathan Thomas

Experience

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  Student Centers and Activites - Virginia Tech

  Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Event Manager 2

  Work in teams to set up and take down stage equipment (lighting, sound, curtains, etc.).Work Class Audio Video Technician Shifts for assigned classes.Run the lighting and sound equipment for professional concerts, culture shows, conferences, and various other events held in venues around Virginia Tech campus.

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  Management Consultants For Affiliated Physicians

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  Document Imaging Operator 1

  Worked in the Document Imaging Department scanning and filing documents.Helped IT Department with move in/setup of network computers.Maintained the mail room; Stuffed mail and added postage when required.

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  Exelis

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Operations Engineer Intern

  Worked as an Operations Engineer within the Screens Department.Programmed and made mechanical changes to robotic arms. Helped to design and implement changes in the production line to increase productivity and product approval rate.

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  Baker Hughes

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2024

  Responsibilities of Design Engineer plus:• Led a high-profile design project for a new Liner Packer for Petrobras. o Successfully tested product to customer requirements, beyond normal industry standards.o On time design delivery helped to generate greater opportunities in the Brazil market. • Applied design principles and knowledge across multiple disciplines to drive new products to customers.o Ensured all designs met GD&T standards with high attention to detail.o Ensured all designs met customer requirements. • Completed design work on many Alpha Sleeves and Wellbore Isolation Valves for the Toe Solutions to help increase product revenue throughout global markets.• Supported simultaneous design efforts in the Multilaterals, Multistage Completions, Annular Isolation and Toe Solutions product lines. • Executed prototype testing protocols on multiple products within the Toe Solutions, Liner Hanger, Multistage Completions, and Annular Isolation products. o Qualified products to industry specifications, API 19LH, API 11D1, and similar, and/or to customer specified requirements.• Managed the Toe Solutions product line from the Engineering perspective. o Completed sustaining efforts to create new products, manage BOM’s, enact design changes on existing products, and document the changes to be communicated to the required parties, including manufacturing. Show less • Led design projects creating new sizes of innovative Liner Packers. o Qualified to 10,000 psi @ 350ºF API 11D1 V0 and API 19LH V1.o Projects filled out the portfolio and increased the opportunities for gaining market share.• Developed and enacted project plans, including schedule, budget, conceptual design, prototyping, reliability, vendor interfacing, HSE requirements, qualification testing, and project documentation in preparation for manufacturing and production.• Completed design work on simultaneous projects aiding in the support of team members. o Tasks included 3D modelling, creating 2D drawings, managing BOM’s, acting as checker and/or approver as necessary.• Led design engineering team in India in project design tasks of various Liner Hanger products.o Managed international communications and established protocols for working with a diverse, remote, cross-functional team.• Qualified Approver for drawings and BOM’s; Qualified Checker and Approver for Engineering Change Notices (ECN’s). Show less Responsibilities of Design Engineer 1 plus:• Created design templates for Technical Data Sheets for Liner Hanger products. These templates increased the efficiency of creation of these highly requested marketing documents.• Trained and mentored new team members during the on-boarding process. Worked to instruct and train them on processes, procedures, calculations, and anything that was necessary to help them perform at a high level.• Assembled and delivered internal technical presentations. • Qualified Checker for Drawings and BOMs. Show less • Performed calculations and analysis on many complex products within the portfolio. Prepared technical documentation for internal and external use.• Completed requests to support the Applications Engineering Group with any support requests.o Aided in relaying information to regional product line and customers. • Worked on cross-functional team to analyze quality data to brainstorm and implement solutions to decrease manufacturing errors.• Engaged with manufacturing through reviews of quality notifications and deviation waiver requests to seek solutions to get products to our customers. • Managed production portfolio for Liner Hangers and Fishing product lines. o Supported these product lines through 3D modelling of parts and assemblies, production of drawings and layouts, and managing assembly instructions for manufacturing. Show less

  • Lead Design Engineer - New Product Development

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2024

  • Design Engineer - New Product Development

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Design Engineer 2 - Sustaining & Reliability

    Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Design Engineer 1 - Sustaining & Reliability

    Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Design Engineer (RDD Eng 1)

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Superior Energy - Completion Services

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Design Engineer