1. SHAWN GIPSON
27131 Smokey Chase
Boerne, TX 78015
210.338.5278; gipsonshawn@yahoo.com
SUMMARY
Technical service professional, specializing in gas dehydration and other related equipment, with more
than 24 years of work experience, across multiple industries. Twelve + consecutive years of experience
in the oil and gas industry with progressively more responsibility. Successfully trained and managed a
group of six upstream/midstream oil and gas production equipment service technicians. Significant
experience in evaluating the operational functionality of natural gas production equipment and working
to develop a plan that maximizes the efficiency while minimizing down-time; including upgrades,
maintenance, and operator training. Skilled in verbal and written communication.
EXPERIENCE
AECOM Oil & Gas (Acquired as URS) 2014 to
Business Development; Pipeline & Construction and Fabricated Equipment August 2016
Entered into a market with no former local representation
Developed a wide contact base throughout the region
Have been instrumental in working with the area operations centers to merge business
development and operations activities and build trust between the groups.
Sought out and found new opportunities in construction and maintenance
Provided customer training for production equipment
Helped customers find creative solutions to operational/maintenance problems
Took over customer base of 2 former employees and expanded on those books
URS Oil & Gas (Acquired as Flint Energy Services/JW Williams) 2006 to
Service Technician Supervisor 2014
Hired, trained, and supervised up to 6 service technicians
Oversaw fleet maintenance of service vehicles
Managed $200,000 inventory with an average of 6 turns annually and a shrinkage less than 3%
Oversaw safety program
Planned and scheduled maintenance jobs for customers
Provided training seminars for customers
D&D Oilfield Services 2003 to
Construction Foreman 2006
Supervised a crew of 3 roustabouts performing construction and maintenance
Worked with customer representatives to assure work was completed to their satisfaction
Operated construction equipment
2. Ace Hardware 2002 to
Store Manager 2003
Hired, trained, and supervised up to 50 retail and office support employees
Planned and oversaw store merchandising activities
Managed $1,000,000 inventory with an average of 3.5 turns annually and a shrinkage less than
3%
Farm Bureau Insurance 1998 to
Claim Adjuster 2002
Accessed property damage to homes, personal property and vehicles
Applied policy coverage to damages and facilitated payments to policy holders
Investigated accidents and interviewed involved parties
Negotiated liability claims for personal and auto liability
Held all appropriate licenses
Farm Bureau Insurance 1997 to
Multi-line Agent 1998
Obtained and held property & casualty, life, and health licenses
Sold policies to, and serviced policies of walk in customers and existing book
Offered and sold additional insurance products to existing customers
Prospected for and found new P&C and Life customers
Ace Hardware 1994 to
Department manager 1997
Continuously gained and implemented knowledge and skills relevant to the department
Oversaw departmental ordering and stocking
Trained and supervised departmental employees
Performed store opening and closing duties as needed
Assisted customers in planning and preparing for projects
EDUCATION
Mesa State College (Now Colorado Mesa University)
Worked toward BS in Business Administration
Western Wyoming Community College
Applied transfer credits and working toward Associates of Arts with an emphasis in business
administration, with plans to transfer and complete BS.
3. AFFILIATIONS
San Antonio Pipeliners Association; member and volunteer
Pipeliners of Houston Association
North San Antonio Toastmasters Club
Website Admin and Chief Contributor @ www.naturalgasindustryhub.com
CERTIFICATES AND DESIGNATIONS
Toastmasters Competent Communicators Designation