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DAVID BAUCHELLE
Mechanical Design Engineer
Fraser,Australia
Summary
Mechanical engineer and technician based out of Canberra, ACT, Australia. With over thirty years in design, operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, I am eager for a change from oil and gas to a career with a more sustainable future.
Specialties: 3D modeling/design in SolidWorks, Pro/E or AutoCAD; mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; maintenance; repair; systems analysis; technical research; parts and equipment sourcing; customer liaisoning; resource management.
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Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
SLB/Zeitecs
Houston, TX
01.2013 - Current
- Designed, prototyped, tested, patented, and delivered to market the third and fourth generation electric submersible pump (ESP) Shuttle and several accessories for it. The Shuttle allows retrieval and deployment of ESPs over wireline or coiled tubing — saving rig costs, reducing production deferment, and minimizing HSE concerns.
Quality Control Inspector
Weatherford
Houston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Developed, wrote, and deployed QC routines and procedures.
- Measured part dimensions with coordinate-measuring machines (CMMs).
- Maintained calibration records for laboratory equipment such as gauges, transducers, and meters.
Test Lab Team Leader
Weatherford
Houston, TX
10.2005 - 01.2011
- Collaborated on design ideas, sourced parts and materials, constructed mechanical systems, and used those systems to test mechanical and electrical oilfield prototypes.
Field Service Technician
Getinge USA
Houston, TX
09.2000 - 10.2005
- Repaired, tested or calibrated components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
- Provided customers with training, records of maintenance and repair, and advisement on future equipment needs.
Machinist's Mate First Class (submarines, nuclear)
United States Navy
multiple locations
09.1988 - 09.2000
- Operated and maintained pressurized water reactors, steam plants, and associated support systems; oversaw radiological controls and safety during nuclear maintenance.
- Received Honorable Discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2019
Nuclear Propulsion training program
United States Navy
Orlando, FLSkills
- Design for assembly
- Product development
- CAD (2D and 3D, including Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD)
- Structural analysis with in-built FEA tools
- Product renders for presentations/sales
- Windchill/EDMS
- Failure analysis
- Microsoft Excel/Office suite
Accomplishments
Joint patent holder (US11021939B2) for design of ESP Shuttle, an early adopter in the technology of cable-deployed oilwell pumps.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
SLB/Zeitecs
01.2013 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Weatherford
01.2011 - 01.2013
Test Lab Team Leader
Weatherford
10.2005 - 01.2011
Field Service Technician
Getinge USA
09.2000 - 10.2005
Machinist's Mate First Class (submarines, nuclear)
United States Navy
09.1988 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Houston
Nuclear Propulsion training program
United States Navy