1. Javier Davila
Cell: 540- 204-3130
Address: 10992 S. Shilling Ave apt 2131
South Jordan, UT, 84095
E-mail: javierdavila12@gmail.com
Most recently working as a Senior Design Engineer and Project Manager responsible for the
entire development cycle of new products. Including but not limited to performing initial field
evaluation, design, lab testing, field testing, analysis and oversight of the production process. I
have led various projects, including the design and production of large drilling tools for various
applications, lean engineering projects and the creation of a drill product system assortment, as
well as the implementation and execution of quality procedures, field and lab documentation for
tools and machinery. Furthermore, directing the project which defines and implements the PDM
strategy of Atlas Copco, coordinating the input from all involved business functions, integrating
between different software platforms, leading the project team, conceptualizing and engineering
new and optimized processes based on business needs.
Core Competencies:
Design and implementation of high performance drilling tools for oil, gas and mining
applications.
Project Management experience and (PMI) certification in process
Development of design documents and processes implementing design standards
Creation of quality documents and report processes implementing API standards using SQL
databases
Review and submission of technology patent
Provide support to operations and sales for all product lines in the field location
Standardization of guideline for new product implementation (NPI) and new product
development (NPD)
Leading, supporting and troubleshooting the integration of product data management (PDM)
and product lifecycle management (PLM).
Fluent in Spanish and English
Technology Summary:
Design tools: ProE WF3/WF5/WF6, Creo, AutoCAD, VisiCad, Solidworks
Drafting: Solidworks, ProE WF3/WF5/WF6, Creo, AutoCAD, VisiCad
Analysis tools: ProeE Mechanica, Fluent, CFDesign, Autodesk simulation, Gambit
PDM: PDM Link, Productview
PLM: Windchill 8/9/10, Agile, Movex, Windchill Workgroup Manager
Project Management; Microsoft Visio
DB Management: Microsoft Access, MSSQL, MySQL
Other: Microsoft Office, Swishmax, Ambil studio, Lotus notes, Macromedia
flash MX and Dreamweaver MX
Education and Certifications:
Master of Science in Technology Management,
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T), Rapid City, SD (2006)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Morelia Tech, Morelia, Mexico (2003)
Essentials of Project Management Certification
Mastering Project Management Certification
Project Management Professional prep course
Villanova University (2012)
Rotary steerable systems training
Geology training
Project life cycle and project data management training
Vibration analysis training
2. Employment History:
SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER
ATLAS COPCO SECOROC, SALT LAKE CITY, UT August 2013 – May 2015
Career Highlights:
Responsible for Leading, supporting, troubleshooting and integration ofthe productdata management
(PDM) and product lifecycle management (PLM).
Design tools for oil, gas and mining applications: Matrix, Steel, Bicenter, Work-over, Klaw and
Core Bit for different Drives and applications, including rotary steerable tools, motors, vertical
and coil tubing application.
Acquire extensive knowledge of geological formations and conditions.
Responsible for worldwide designs, future technology, special projects and the support sales
of representatives and customers.
Responsible for developing improved tool performance designs, methods of manufacturing
and testing.
Create and implement design guidelines for six product lines
Apply knowledge of lateral stability reduction for new bit designs, calculated bit imbalance
forces, output of individual cutter forces, cutter wear and usable PDC.
Predict relative ROP and Torque for a new cutting structure
Perform FEA analysis and CFD analysis.
Responsible for SQL Databases for quality inspection, field analysis data.
Interpreted rock strength analysis and vibration data
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
ATLAS COPCO SECOROC, Ft Loudon, PA January 2010 – August 2013
Working as a development engineer with regular visits to drill rigs. Responsible for monitoring field
testing, configuration and implementation of processes and internal quality projects, resolve tool
failureson the field, implemented design and analysis guidelines,and interpreted solutionsfor analysis
results to meet business needs. Worked in conjunction with the marketing department in the
development of a bit assortment to support the sales company. Worked independently and with other
engineers as required. Responsible for conducting technical interviews for new(contractor) engineers
to support current products. Work comprised of 25 -50% travel.
Career Highlights:
Directed and participate in the development of design concepts to meet project parameters
through the use of Creo (ProE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
Consolidated the Oil & Gas product offering by providing a superior performing productassortment
that met the industry’s needs. Responsible for cost reductions, product improvements, and
sustaining issues on entire shallow Oil, Gas and mining product lines.
Worked closely with Product Company to outline quality processes and documentation required
by the Oil & Gas industry.
Field visits to evaluate, track and improve current tool designs.
Responsible for manufacturing, drawings, prototypes, production, lab testing, and field testing.
Monitored proper assembly and quality. Ensured projects met established deadlines.
Reviewed products for parameter compliance via test reports.
Coordinated with purchasing, production control and vendors to assure proper build-up of
prototype and production runs.
Informed Engineering Manager and Operations Manager of project status on a regular basis.
Provided formal written reports about project and test information.
Created and reviewed field reports, lab reports and simulations for new designs that improved
drilling performance.
SALES ENGINEER
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, Quito, Ecuador July 2009 – December 2009
Worked as a sales engineer troubleshooting tool failures in the field and recommending good drilling
practices to customers. Diagnosed, resolved and reported bit performance to the distribution center.
Also maintained and expanded client base.
3. Career Highlights:
Cross-trained in all product lines
Responsible for providing technical support to operations and sales for all product lines in the field
location.
Responsible for establishing and communicating product development needs and defining local
applications and issues.
Gathered performance data for experimental, standard and competitor's products and completed
necessary performance reports and analyses.
Provided communication to technical service centers
SOLUTIONS ENGINEER II
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, Houston, Texas January 2007 – July 2009
Started as a solutions engineer I. Developed tool manufacturing projects and reduced manufacturing
and design time, performed troubleshooting in manufacturing plant. Subsequently promoted to
solutions engineer II, in charge of the development and the utilization of tools in the Gulf of Mexico.
Impressive performance and excellent language abilities enable me to take over product development
in Latin America in its entirety. Led projects to upgrade bit baselines and increase equipment
performance. I managed teams of 5 engineers and was responsible for the bit development (PDC,
Diamond bits, Hole openers, Speed drills, core bits) for distribution centers in 9 countries. Work
comprised of 25-50% travel.
Career Highlights:
Designed tools for oil and gas companies
Responsible for Latin America designs, future technology, projects and support of sales
representatives and customers.
Performed engineering calculations related to specific design or analytical projects.
Translate technicalguidance received from supervisor into bit design using established design
tools and procedures.
Developed accurate and complete documentation of data and project results.
Oversaw drilling, operations and action plans for new projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas,
Gulf of Mexico Deep Water, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina with
30 to 35 engineering operations staff.
Applied knowledge of lateral stability reduction for new tool designs, calculated bit imbalance
forces, output of individual cutter forces, cutter wear and usable PDC.
Predicted relative ROP and Torque for a new cutting structure.
JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINER
FEDERAL COMMISION OF ELECTRICITY (CFE), Morelia. Mexico. June 2003 – March 2004
Worked as a junior project engineer. Responsible for monitoring steam duct behavior and
mechanical properties, configuration and installation of steam ducts, troubleshooting field issues,
and designing and implementing the placement of steam duct layouts. Established solutions to meet
business needs. Worked independently and with other engineers as required. Accurately reported to
and assisted the project manager.
Career Highlights:
Planned project setup and layout projects from beginning to end.
Analyzed and designed steam ducts to generate electricity.
Performed engineering calculations related to specific design or analytical projects.
DRILLING ASSISTANT
PETRODESA, Mexicali Baja California Mexico Summer 1999- 2002
Worked as a drilling assistant on a rig site. Responsible for monitoring mud properties, drilling
practices, troubleshooting mechanical issues and implementing solutions to maintain drilling.
Conducted technical meetings with drilling engineers.
Career Highlights:
Reported drilling parameters to drilling engineers
Surveyed and communicated mud conditions to drilling engineers and mud logger
Actively involved in the project layouts
Executed mechanical tasks and operated machinery