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I am Mario Fuentes, a seasoned CAD professional with over four decades of experience in subsea drilling equipment, offshore platforms, and civil drafting. I excel at turning concepts into precise CAD drawings, leading CAD teams, and delivering practical design solutions that keep operations running smoothly. I enjoy collaborating with engineers, operators, and project teams to identify problems, share knowledge, and develop innovative yet reliable designs. When I'm not at the drawing board, I value my family, travel, world history, music, and staying active.…I am Mario Fuentes, a seasoned CAD professional with over four decades of experience in subsea drilling equipment, offshore platforms, and civil drafting. I excel at turning concepts into precise CAD drawings, leading CAD teams, and delivering practical design solutions that keep operations running smoothly. I enjoy collaborating with engineers, operators, and project teams to identify problems, share knowledge, and develop innovative yet reliable designs. When I'm not at the drawing board, I value my family, travel, world history, music, and staying active.

Mario Fuentes

Designer, 3D Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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I am Mario Fuentes, a seasoned CAD professional with over four decades of experience in subsea drilling equipment, offshore platforms, and civil drafting. I excel at turning concepts into precise CAD drawings, leading CAD teams, and delivering practical design solutions that keep operations running smoothly. I enjoy collaborating with engineers, operators, and project teams to identify problems, share knowledge, and develop innovative yet reliable designs. When I'm not at the drawing board, I value my family, travel, world history, music, and staying active.…I am Mario Fuentes, a seasoned CAD professional with over four decades of experience in subsea drilling equipment, offshore platforms, and civil drafting. I excel at turning concepts into precise CAD drawings, leading CAD teams, and delivering practical design solutions that keep operations running smoothly. I enjoy collaborating with engineers, operators, and project teams to identify problems, share knowledge, and develop innovative yet reliable designs. When I'm not at the drawing board, I value my family, travel, world history, music, and staying active.

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I am Mario Fuentes, a seasoned CAD professional with over four decades of experience in subsea drilling equipment, offshore platforms, and civil drafting. I excel at turning concepts into precise CAD drawings, leading CAD teams, and delivering practical design solutions that keep operations running smoothly.

I enjoy collaborating with engineers, operators, and project teams to identify problems, share knowledge, and develop innovative yet reliable designs. When I’m not at the drawing board, I value my family, travel, world history, music, and staying active.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner/Manager at Azteca CAD Services, LLC

October 1, 2006 - Present

Self-Employed (Owner/Manager) overseeing CAD services for offshore and industrial clients. Assisted with plans to restore the SEDCO 708 under new ownership by Atlantic Oilfield Services. Developed the design for a Tree Stabilizer for Total to be installed on the GSF Jack Ryan BOP frame. Contributed to the design of the Ensco 102 Tree Platform and ODS (PCU) Box Project in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Senior CAD Designer at Noble Drilling Service Inc.

April 1, 1994 - October 1, 2006

Supported Operations (Domestic and Foreign) and Marketing; acted as liaison within Engineering; traveled offshore as needed to assist Operations or Engineering in solving problems and gathering data for rig repairs; maintained regular communication with Noble clients and served as the main source for solving rig on-platform issues.

CAD Supervisor at Chiles Offshore Inc.

January 1, 1991 - April 1, 1994

Supervised and monitored performance levels regarding drawing accuracy, procedures, and company policies. Installed and oversaw a CAD department across Houston and Lafayette offices and conducted training for all users.

Senior CAD Designer at Vetco Gray Inc. (ABB Vetco)

August 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991

Worked with Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing from start-up to completion of product design. Responsible for implementing design changes while meeting pre-existing delivery schedules. Introduced new ideas and designs to improve capital drilling equipment manufactured at our Houston location.

Contract CAD Designer at Dual Drilling Inc.

May 1, 1988 - August 1, 1988

Helped develop, prepare, and provide drawings for a harsh weather environment land rig design. Assisted in creating as-built drawings and established a filing system for easy retrieval. Updated existing files to conform to new CAD rules and regulations, including Title Block filing features.

Subsea Design Specialist at SEDCO Inc. (SedcoForex)

June 1, 1973 - April 1, 1988

Performed assignments requiring offshore travel to rigs. Instrumental in the design of the SEDCO 700 series BOP stack storing, handling and transport to the moonpool area. Participated in Construction Group and Special Projects Engineering on various special assignments.

Civil Draftsman at Henningson, Durham & Richardson Inc.

June 1, 1970 - May 1, 1973

Assisted survey crews in the field; plotted field survey notes and performed critical calculations for designing water and sewer main lines; created highway paving and drainage contour maps and identified areas in need of improvement for optimal city planning.

Civil Draftsman at City of Dallas – Engineering – Water Department, and City Planning

October 1, 1966 - May 1, 1970

Assisted in municipal civil projects; drafted plans and drawings related to water infrastructure and city planning initiatives.