Jason Lee ShafferMPD/RCD Operations Engineer

Mechanical Engineer3500 Coventry LaneFort Smith, AR 72908PH: 1 479 926 1978Email: JLShaff9@yahoo.com

SUMMARY: In my current position as Pruitt’s Operations Engineer, I bridge the gap between operations and design engineering. I oversee product testing, author operations procedures and sales brochures, manage trouble calls from the field, and occasionally liaise with clients to determine their needs. My ideal role is a position where I can serve the majority of my responsibilities from a home base with only occasional travel for field testing, commissioning, conferences, etc. I am prepared to relocate.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Oil & Gas Experience – I currently work as an Operations Engineer for Pruitt RCD/Optimal Pressure Control. Previously worked in MPD Operations for @Balance and as an RCD Design Engineer with Weatherford. I am a contributing member of the IADC’s MPD & RCD Committees, and I am WellCAP certified.Served as a Field/Project Engineer aboard a Dive Support Vessel and S-type Pipe Lay Vessel.

Technical Writing for both Government & Private Sector – I authored an article published in Oilfield Technology Magazine May 2014. I also composed Pruitt’s Sales Brochures and Field Operators Manuals, as well as an updated rebuild manual for the HOLD 2500 RCD. Experienced writing documents directed at various audiences including API, DNV, AFMC, etc.

Design Experience - Proficient with Drafting & Modeling Programs, Stress Analysis, and Finite Element Analysis. Adept with failure analysis and reporting, API & DNV Certification requirements. Reverse engineered numerous aircrafts components. Designed and implemented numerous R&D tests.Programs: Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD, Inventor, Mechanica FEA, ATOS III Optical Scanning System, MathCAD.

Machine Specification & Procurement – Lead engineer for several projects in which I would write specifications and oversee installation of various equipment for USAF

Languages - Fluent English, Intermediate Russian & Spanish. Experienced world traveler.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Operations Engineer - Rotating Control Devices (RCD) 2014 - 2015Pruitt RCD (aka Optimal Pressure Control) Fort Smith, AR IADC Committee representative Authored an article published in Oilfield Technology Magazine, May 2014 Write Pruitt’s 2015 Sales Brochure Oversee Product Testing Write Field Operations and R&D test procedures Manage and troubleshoot issues with field operations

RCD Operations Engineer 2011 – 2013At Balance Services (Schlumberger)

International

Assist in startup of new operations bases in Malaysia and Kuwait Design mobile RCD rebuild unit Train new RCD Operators Designed multiple custom tools for RCD Bearing assembly & disassembly Oversee RCD operations on-location (frequently offshore)Design Engineer - Rotating Control Devices (RCD) 2008 – 2011Weatherford R & D Fort Smith, AR/Houston, TX Stress analysis and documentation for numerous API & DNV certifications Design of the 21.25-10M 7875 SeaShield RCD Design, Develop, and Modify Rotating Control Heads and Accessories Generate engineering drawings for fit, form, and function checking (Pro-E, Mechanica, AutoCAD) Conduct experimental test programs for RCD sealing elements

Subsea Field Engineer – Subsea Pipelines 2007 –2008McDermott Caspian Contractors Baku, Azerbaijan Oversee Subsea Pipeline installations and Dive Support Operations Wrote procedures, step-by-step task plans, incident reports, risk assessments, and other technical

documents detailing the work required to safely meet our client’s demands Designed a diver launch and recovery system, Moon Pool Recovery Rig, various other fixtures

Mechanical Engineer 2003 – 2007United States Air Force Tinker AFB, OK Tool and fixture design (Inventor, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop) Reverse engineer aircraft components using ATOS III optical scanning system Lead engineer for an aircraft sheet metal manufacturing shop (B-52, B-1, KC-135) Lead engineer for several major acquisitions (machining, sheetmetal forming, and heat treating

equipment) Mastered drafting/modeling programs: Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, AutoCAD

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSSigna Engineering

Managed Pressure Drilling Training School 2014

IADC Well Control School 2012

IADC Well Control Supervisor Certification (#N187101 expires Nov 2016) WellCAP Supervisor Level Surface/Subsea Stack Drilling Course

Offshore Certifications2011

BOSIET/HUET/EBS OLF TWIC IADC RigPass & Safe Gulf

H2S Awareness North Sea Medical Certification

Impac Systems - Houston, TX 2008-2010

Pro/Engineer (I am also proficient in Inventor & AutoCAD/Mechanical Desktop) Mechanica FEA

Materials Engineering Institute - Cleveland, OH 2003-2006

Multiple training courses in Heat Treating & Metallurgy

Air Force Training Center - Tinker AFB, OK 2003-2006

Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and Damage Tolerance

Advanced Geometric Dimension & Tolerance Lean Manufacturing Course (6 Sigma & Five ‘S’) Operational Risk Management for Leaders Levels I & II Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness Management Decision Making & Problem Solving Successful Project Management

Arkansas Board of Professional Engineers 2002

EIT Certification (Cert # 6510)

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, AR2002

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (3.33 Cum GPA)