1. Wally H. Hudnall
Electronics Technician
P. O. Box 7201
Midland, TX 79708
wally.hudnall@gmail.com
Mb.: 832-455-6922
Highlights:
 Expert troubleshooter for machine automation, process and motor controls.
 Experienced in repairing electronics to component level.
 Performed independently, as a team member and leader in past as situations warranted.
 Considered “technical expert” by peers, supervisors and customers.
 Familiar with common oilfield industry HSE practices including job risk analysis (JRA), job
safety assessments (JSA), permit-to-work and management of change procedures.
 9 years of service in United States Navy. Honorably discharged from active duty as
Second Class Petty Officer, Aviation Electronics Technician. (E5)
 FCC: General Radiotelephone Operator License w/Radar Endorsement (PGGBO47314)
Hands on experience with:
oil & gas – Top level control systems (Cyberbase, V-ICIS, Amphion), AC drives (including ABB
ACS800, Siemens CUVC and others), DC (SCR) drive systems (Ross Hill, IPS, Tech Power) and
PLC controls (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley) in various applications (Top Drives, Draw-works, pipe
handling equipment, cranes, motion compensation, vessel management, ballasting, bulk storage
and process controls), BOP controls (Hydril/GE Oil & Gas), and all related instrumentation.
military/avionics - radar systems, radar and tactical displays, IFF/SIF equipment, radar altimeters,
Doppler navigation equipment, radio navigation equipment, analog computing devices,
communications systems, CIC and electronics countermeasures equipment, infrared devices,
recorder systems, and aircraft digital data systems
Education and Training:
2Nov15 Flalck: FOET
10Jul13 Falck: Basic & Advanced Emergency Fist Aid
31Oct12 CompEx – Certificate of Core Compliance IEC60079 (Ex units 01-04)
13May12 Falck: COSHH Awaereness and Risk Assesment
17Feb12 Falck: BOSIET
17Jun09 TEEX – High Voltage Safety
1 Jun 07 Siemens Energy & Automation – 6SE70 CUVC Setup/Maintenance
20 Oct 06 NOV – AC Drive (ABB) for Rig Systems
2 Jun 06 NOV – Electronic Drilling System Course
5 May 06 NOV – Cyberbase & SDI Maintenance
6 Apr 05 GSF – Vendor Safety Training Program
20 July 04 ABB – ACS 800 Startup Certified
27 Sept 02 NOI – IPS SCR Maintenance
30 Aug 02 Siemens Energy & Automation – S7 Programming II
23 Aug 02 Siemens Energy & Automation – S7 Programming I
03 Jul 02 NOI – Ross Hill Model 6000 VFD Maintenance
19 Nov 98 Ross Hill – PLC Maintenance & Troubleshooting
06 Nov 98 Ross Hill – Intermediate SCR Maintenance
23 Nov 94 AN/USM-247(V) Versatile Avionics Shop Test (VAST) Advanced Operator
04 Mar 94 NAVAIR VIDS/MAF SCIR Documentation
24 Feb 93 Naval Aviation Dispersed Technical Publications
17 Apr 92 Avionics Corrosion Control
8 Nov 91 S-3 Connector and Wire Repair
7 Jun 90 S-3B Electronics Systems Maintenance
15 Mar 90 Avionics Technician Course - A1

2. Employment History:
Aug '11 – present Maersk Drilling Electronics Technician aboard Maersk Discoverer
 Performed periodic maintenance on electronics systems aboard 6th
Gen semi-submersible drilling rig including
verification of instrumentation for vessel management, drilling and subsea pressure control (BOP) equipment.
 Troubleshoot and affect repairs to ensure full availability of equipment for operations
Aug '09 – Jul '11 National Oilwell Varco Installation & Commissioning Engineer
 Supervising installation of NOV equipment package aboard new-build semi-submersible and drillships.
 Ordered and tracked shipping status of parts for multiple simultaneous new build projects.
Nov '08 – Aug '09 Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. Electronics Technician
 Maintaining various electronic equipment aboard MODU (both jack-up and semi-submersible).
 Troubleshoot and repair drilling tools and control systems.
Oct '06 - Oct '08 National Oilwell Varco Instructor
 Teaching courses for internal and external customers ifocusing mainly on: Siemens PLC (basic and
advanced), ABB AC Drive, Ross Hill Generator and SCR Drives Advanced Lab
 Developing and Teaching rig specific courses on covering rig power and machine control packages
 Member of steering committee for organizing NOV Technical Collage.
Jun '05 -Oct '06 National Oilwell Varco eHawk (Remote Support)/Technical Support Tech
 Provide technical advice and troubleshooting guidance to external (rig electricians and ET’s) and internal
(service engineers) customers. Dispatch service personnel as needed.
 Remotely connect to rig control systems as requested by customers to assist in fault finding, monitor trending
and maintain good relationship with rig personnel.
Nov '98 -Jun '05 National Oilwell Varco Field Service Representative
 Perform Start-up and Commissioning on controls for NOV equipment including: Top Drive, Iron
Roughneck, Pipe Handling/Racking Machines
 Perform Start-up and Commissioning on NOV power equipment focusing on Ross Hill SCR drives and AC
Drives utilizing ABB inverters.
 Troubleshoot and repair NOV power and control systems, often during critical or “rig down” situations.
Mar '98 -May '98 Onsite Commercial Staffing Greenville, SC Avionics Technician
 Installed Avionics Improvement Package on P-3C "Orion" aircraft for LMAC (Lockheed Martin Aircraft
Center) Greenville: included new cabling, wiring and updated equipment for systems including radar, interior
and radio communications and display systems.
 Repaired or replaced faulty or broken wiring, cabling or associated connectors, relays, switches and circuit
breaker assemblies.
Dec '94 -Mar '98 US Navy, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department NAS Cecil Field
VAST Operator/ Bench Maintenance Technician
 Operated VAST (USM-247(V)) computerized Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
 Troubleshot and repaired VAST system modules and related support equipment.
 Practical understanding of source code associated with VAST in support of equipment maintenance.
 Served as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI): assuring Highest Quality workmanship from shop productivity
 Maintained Technical Publications Library: familiar with various technical manuals (both military and
civilian types), formats, numbering systems, updating, technical directives, deficiency reporting procedures,
library operation and audit requirements.
 Served as shift supervisor overseeing critical third shift maintenance of 7 VAST stations
 Often called upon to tackle difficult maintenance tasks and special projects.
Aug '90 -Sept '94 US Navy, Sea Control Squadron 24 Avionics Technician
 Maintained S-3B aircraft electronics equipment at the squadron level. Communications, Navigation, ASW,
Radar, Forward-looking Infrared, Electronic Support Measures, IFF systems.
 Served as CDl for Avionics workshop
 Maintained Technical Publications Library
 Often sent as lead or sole avionics tech on deployments supporting operations for 8-10 aircraft.