Victor Humberto de Parra Echeverria
Mechanical Engineer @SLB
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WORK HISTORY
Mechanical Engineer @SLB
Houston, TX, US
Part of the HCS Wireline Tractors and Intervention TLM team.Lead engineer for sustaining SLB wireline continuous tractor portfolio, including TuffTRAC and TuffTRAC iX. Support production and operations with maintenance and manufacturing design problems.Achievements/Tasks:• Developed a Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) system for a load cell sensor, reducing unnecessary calibrations and operational downtime by more than 50%• The new CBM system monitor sensor performance, extending calibration intervals and achieving an annual cost savings up to 50% with a pay back period of 1.6 years after global implementation.• Designed a hydraulic system check, enabling individual testing and clearer identification of failures, leading to improved production efficiency and reduced downtime.• Develop & led white belt continues improvement trainings, training over 80 SLB employees • Led qualification projects with various suppliers, ensuring reliability and production continuity.• Implemented a combinability test approach to select the best-performing components, improving lead time and reducing stock shortages.• Led hands-on maintenance training sessions for 12 SLB field operators & engineers, enhancing their technical skills and confidence in maintenance.• Mentored a senior mechanical design team from The University of Texas at Austin on developing a new mechanical system.• Delivered presentations at the high level client supervisors, strengthening client understanding and trust in our Tractor & Intervention portfolio.• Led numerous failure investigations and design changes with innovative and cost-effective solutions
EDUCATION
Colegio Americano Torreón
High School Diploma
Texas A&M University
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT VICTOR HUMBERTO DE PARRA ECHEVERRIA
My name is Victor de la Parra, a highly motivated and results-driven Mechanical Engineer currently working as a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer at SLB, where I lead critical projects for the tractors & intervention wireline portfolio. My work focuses on optimizing operational efficiency, reducing downtime, maintenance improvement, and driving cost-saving initiatives, including the development of a condition base maintenance system that improved load cell sensor calibration intervals and reduced calibration costs by 50%.With a robust background in mechanical and renewable energy engineering, I have designed and implemented several maintenance procedures, led continuous improvement trainings, and mentored a senior mechanical design team from The University of Texas at Austin. My experience extends to utility-scale solar projects at LPL Solar, where I contributed to significant cost reductions and implemented innovative tracking systems for project monitoring. Additionally, I’ve worked on research and development projects, including a senior design project sponsored by Halliburton and research with the Texas A&M Hispanic Studies Department.In addition to my engineering expertise, I am passionate about bridging technology and sustainability. I continuously strive to expand my knowledge in areas like bio-inspired design and additive manufacturing. I am deeply committed to the pursuit of practical, real-world solutions that contribute to the advancement of the engineering field and the betterment of society.
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