David Norris is a mechanical engineer skilled in building and testing directional, temperature, and gamma probe technology. He has over 5 years of experience as an MWD field engineer at Halliburton, where he provided real-time directional information, assembled tool strings, and organized downhole data using Insite software. Norris also has experience as a cashier, team leader on a senior design project modeling engine compression ratios, secretary of a fraternity, and leading an Eagle Scout project to build fish habitats. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology from Arkansas Tech University.
1. DAVID NORRIS
Houston, Texas 77064
david.engineer1990@gmail.com 479.857.8116 www.linkedin.com/in/davidnorris90
ANALYTICAL DETAIL-ORIENTED MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Skilled at building and testing directional, temperature and gamma probe technology. Collaborated with
Company Representatives and Drillers to complete desired well projects. Knowledgeable with Insite software
drilling program. Built, tested and secured accurate data with multiple flow tube systems.
Highly adept working individually and in team environments. Detail oriented in building equipment and
organizing data. Proven track record of completing projects in an efficient and timely manner by applying
engineering principles. Expertise includes:
− Building/Troubleshooting Equipment − Insite Software
− Well Project Planning − Directional and Gamma Probes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Halliburton, Houston, Texas 2014 to 2015
F-14 MWD Field Engineer
Provided real-time directional information to Directional Driller to ensure well accuracy. Worked with Driller
and Company Representative to drill desired wellbore. Built flow tube equipment and tool strings to acquire
downhole information. Organized and interpreted all types of information using software simulator Insite
version 8.11.
• Improved accuracy of wellbore direction by assembling and testing directional, temperature and gamma
probes. Expert assembling 350, 650 and 1200 G.P.M. flow tube equipment.
• Mastered Insite Software version 8.11, a software program used to organize all downhole information
retrieved downhole.
• Improved well completion time by troubleshooting a wide variety of computer and mechanical related
issues.
• Worked rotating shifts in team environments with multiple disciplines and skillsets, working towards a
common goal.
• Completed 12 different well projects with Halliburton in all areas of Texas and Louisiana, working
efficiently and effectively to complete project in a timely manner.
2. • Passed Halliburton’s Core Compliance and S.T.A.R.T. classes, teaching a wide variety of skills needed to
excel in the oilfield.
• Promoted to F-14 MWD Field Engineer in 7 months, 1 month faster than average time.
Harps Food Stores, Russellville, Arkansas 2009 to 2014
Cashier/Bagger
• Awarded top marks for superior customer service, and efficiently checking out customers in heavy traffic.
• Worked with handling money, making change and balancing till at end of shift.
• Ensured that shelves were stocked correctly and quickly with most up to date products.
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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Senior Design Project 2014
Team Leader
• Responsible for modeling the compression ratios of GY6 150cc scooter engine to determine if
improvements could be made to existing model as part of the High Mileage Vehicle Competition.
• Modeled the temperature of the combustion chamber for each degree of the Diesel cycle using different
sized combustion chambers.
• Assembled and organized a 40 page report explaining in detail why the current engine was not practically
or feasibly possible to convert to a Diesel engine, and recommended using a different engine.
Phi Lambda Chi Fraternity 2010
Secretary
3. • Made sure accurate notes were compiled at the end of every meeting, as well as posting the notes online.
• In charge of scheduling events and reminding individuals of fraternity dues. Also kept track of the dates of
different events and scheduling.
• Accumulated over 100 hours of community service. Worked at several humane societies, as well as
landscaping for Arkansas Childrens Hospital.
Boy Scouts of America 2007
Eagle Scout Project
• Led a group of 20 scouts in building 10 fish habitats in Lake Dardanelle. Chopped down cedar trees and
lashed them together, placing them at specific G.P.S. coordinates.
• Accumulated over 100 hours of project labor.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas
G.P.A. 3.2
Associates of Science, Nuclear Technology, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas
G.P.A. 3.2
Minor in Mathematics, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas