Chris Kutach

Experience

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  Oceaneering

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1998

  • Responsible for safety certifications, scheduling of training for all field service technicians and engineers• Specialized in termination, splicing, testing and installation of thermoplastic, steel tube umbilicals and the associated distribution equipment • Supervised all Shipping & Receiving and Inventory of all materials allocated at the facility• Maintained all records, bill of ladings, purchase orders and computerized inventory for all materials and equipment allocated at the facility• Supervised all equipment including but not limited to: forklifts (to 40,000 pounds), man lifts, all inventory equipment

  • Offshore Service Supervisor

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  • Shipping & Receiving Supervisor; Inventory Control Lead

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1996
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  SONSUB INTERNATIONAL

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  • Controlled and maintained all electrical components on the Subsea Workover Completion System• Troubleshot all electrical wiring and components with voltages ranging from 5v – 480v AC• Maintained all surface/Subsea computer systems with voltages ranging from 5v – 120v AC • Controlled all electrical testing which included continuity/ohm, IR, and High voltage testing on umbilical and system cables• Controlled all ordering and inventory for the electronic portion of the Subsea Workover Completion System, which included all Material Requisitions, Internet Quotes, faxing, and phone orders per management requests Show less

  • Offshore ROV/Installation Service Supervisor

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  • Electrical/Hydraulic Assembly Supervisor/ROV Pilot

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
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  Parket Cabett Subsea Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Project Coordinator / Offshore Field Supervisor

  Project Coordinator:• Procurement of all components for manufacturing/termination/testing/installation on subsea steel tube umbilicals• Approve engineering drawings and interface of customer supplied subsea termination and installation equipment• Conduct project meetings with customers, lay contractors, and other 3rd party companies • Coordination of all toolbox talks or JSA’s prior to any work to be commenced• Coordination of scheduling with other project managers on deadlines and installation schedules for offshore services• Oversaw subsea umbilical, flying lead installations offshore• Logistical coordination with vendors, transportation services, to meet deadlines and schedulesOffshore Field Supervisor: • Supervise personnel on umbilical installations, procurement and external sales of products regarding umbilical and distribution equipment hardware • Terminate and Test steel tube umbilicals per customer requirements• Maintain reel spooling units and all hydraulic testing equipment• Perform subsea intervention work which includes hydro testing, IWOC systems, chemical injections systems Show less

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  UniversalPegasus International

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Technical Lead for Special Projects

  • Project Lead for 5 well tie-back to the Gomez field• HSE Site Lead for all fabrication projects and offshore installations• Internal and External Sales and Business Development for current and future prospects• Lead Inspector on the fabrication, assembly and testing of Oilstates 8”, 10” and 12” Collet Connectors, Connection Structures and all related components• Reviewed engineering drawings• Reviewed all applicable fabrication and QHSE procedures• Client Interface, Project Scheduling• Coordination of the installation contractor, procurement of project specific equipment/materials – umbilical, flying leads, flow meter running tool, fabrication, etc. • Coordination of hydro tests at fabrication shops and offshore• Managed project site inspectors Show less

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  NRG Manufacturing

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Lead role in securing contracts through identifying potential opportunities and developing target opportunities into prospects• Initiated leads, new-business proposals and proposal efforts• Coordinated with the proposal/contract manager for internal preparation activities (MSA-Master Service Agreement)• Developed and maintained relationships with existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer facility or contacting directly via phone• Established and maintained close working relationships with critical internal departments such as supply chain, manufacturing, and administration• Responsible for the achievement of department/division/unit productivity and sales goals in an effort to manage the Marketing department Budget• Evaluated and identified customer requirements, competitors and market territory• Liaison for customer and client relationships alike Show less

  • Product Manager

    Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Business Development Associate

    Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
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  Proserv

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  Services Manager, Testing & Flushing

  • Managed global fleet of all inventory, allocation, repair and maintenance of all flushing and testing high pressure equipment (limited to Drilling control systems, Chemical Injection skids, BOP's, IWOC's, HPU's, Subsea Trees and Umbilicals)• Supported all QHSE initiatives and performed all required training for the service team members in order to meet customer requirements

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  EXP Engineering International, Inc.

  Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

  Subsea Technical Advisor

  • Advised clients on all facets of subsea equipment manufacturing, HSE and installations offshore• Client Interface, Project Scheduling• Coordinated the installation contractor, procurement of project specific equipment/materials – umbilical, flying leads, flow meter running tool, fabrication, etc. • Coordination of hydro tests at fabrication shops and offshore

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  Proserv

  Nov 2013 - Mar 2017

  • Supervised and managed all operations including but not limited to all service coordination duties, departmental needs to encompass all HSE safety requirements and certification for all field service technicians and engineers• Achieved customer service objectives by contributing customer service information and recommendation to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implemented production and productivity, quality, and customer service standards; resolved problems; completed audits; indemnified customer service trends; determined system improvements; implemented change• Determined customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers, visited operational environments; conducted surveys; formed focus groups; benchmarked best practices; analyzed information and applications• Improved customer service quality results by studying; evaluated and redesigned processes; established and communicated service metrics• Met customer service financial objectives by forecasting requirements; prepared monthly budget reports, scheduled expenditures, analyzed variances; initiated corrective actions Show less

  • Aftermarket Customer Service Supervisor

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Aftermarket Customer Service Manager

    Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
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  Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Berry Center Crewperson
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  Bass Pro Shops

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Supports GSM / DM in achievement of Departmental Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory Shrinkage and Payroll Goals• Provide daily direction to the associates within the department• Administrative tasks for department and as assigned by GSM / DM• Assist the GSM / DM and Human Resources Manager to staff the department with “service” oriented associates; participates in interviewing and makes recommendations for selection; coordinates training; consults with GSM and gives input on preparation of performance appraisals; prepares weekly work schedules; coaches and motivates associates to promote positive customer relations and a productive team-oriented work environment• Maintains a high level of personal Customer Service• Remains Product “expert” through ongoing product knowledge training; conducts product demos to entire staff• Assists the GSM / DM with: coordination of all “Special Events”; maintenance of pricing and UPC integrity; determining proper assortments; accuracy of inventory; proper display, signing and pricing of all advertised items• Assists the GSM / DM in carrying out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws, including: interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work, measuring and evaluating performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems, maintaining a positive, harassment free working environment for all associates• “Associate of the Month” for the month of April 2018 and July 2018, voted on by peers• “Associate of the Year” for the year of 2018, voted on by peers, store and company management Show less

  • Marine Team Lead

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Fishing Team Lead

    Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
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  Bass Pro Shops

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2020

  Hunting Outfitter P/T
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  Forum Energy Technologies

  Nov 2019 - May 2021

  • Warehouse Lead

    Apr 2020 - May 2021

  • Receiving Lead

    Nov 2019 - Apr 2020
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  Weatherford

  May 2021 - Aug 2023

  Receiving/Warehouse/Inventory Control
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  Trendsetter Engineering, Inc.

  Aug 2023 - now

  • Warehouse Supervisor

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Project Control Specialist

    Aug 2023 - Feb 2024