Profile

I am a friendly, loyal and clearly dedicated individual w ho has an ambition to succeed in any given env ironment. Although I have extensive

experience in the Pump industry, I am open to challenges in any area for w hich demonstrated ability w ith mechanical aptitude, superior

communication skills and attention to detail are necessary for the success of your business. I get along w ell w ith others, have excellent w ork

habits and am considered to be very reliable. I seek a position w here I can w ork in a stimulating environment and excel w hile giv ing my best to

an employer.

Education

Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, Bachelor of Business Administration – 1994 Houston Community College, Houston, TX, Associate of Arts - 1982

Westbury High School Houston, TX - 1974

Work Experience

Sulzer Pumps (US), Applications Engineering, Aftermarket (Sept. 2011 – Present) Access and review archived project data used in the production of previous ly provided Sulzer (Johnston Her itage) Pump Assemblies for the

purpose of prepar ing bid packages for Duplicate Replacement Pump Assemblies. Involves locating f ile data for assemblies that w ere produced

up to seventy years ago by searching f iles stored electronically (SA P) or hard copy f iles , in suff icient detail to allow for the quotation and

manufacture of replacement assemblies that are clearly presented, accurate and profitable . Products offered are vertical lineshaft pumps –

turbine, mixed f low , and axial f low pumps.

Ruhrpumpen Group, Applications Engineering (June, 2010 – Sept. 2011)

Rev iew customer pump specif ications and prepare bid packages w hich reflect the most eff icient and competit ive product offering for customer

w ith comments/clar if ications noted. Involves pump selection using Ruhrpumpen selection softw are and a vast array of company costing and

engineer ing tools to produce the optimal offering w ith respect to hydraulics and price competit iveness. Primary markets are the w ater and more

specif ically, municipal markets. Products offered are primarily vertical lineshaft pumps – turbine, mixed f low , and axial f low pumps – but may

also include overhung and horizontal split case pumps.

Sulzer Pumps (US), Applications Engineering, New Equipment (Feb. 2002 – June, 2010)

Rev iew customer pump specif ications and prepare bid packages w hich reflect the most eff icient and competit ive product offering for customer

w ith comments/clarif ications noted. Involves pump selection us ing Sulzer selection softw are and interfacing w ith company cost ing and

engineer ing personnel as necessary to produce the optimal offering w ith respect to hydraulics and price competitiveness. Products offered w ere

vertical lineshaft pumps – turbine, mixed f low , and axial f low pumps.

Bullen Pump & Equipment, Applications Engineering (April, 1994 – June, 2000 )

Rev iew inquiry specif ications and prepare bid packages w hich reflect the most eff icient and competitive product offering for customer

solutions. Requires constant and effective communication w ith product principals, outside sales, and end user customer base as w ell as

considerable know ledge of hydraulics and metallurgy pertaining to pumps and other rotating equipment for use in a variety of environments.

Products offered w ere (primarily) ANSI, magnetic drive, progressive cavity, and metering pumps.

Duriron Company (Durco), Applications Engineering (April, 1990 – April, 1994)

Review inquiry specif ications and prepare bid packages w hich reflect most eff icient and competitive product offering for customer solutions.

Requires constant and effective communication w ith manufacturing, outside sales, and end user customer base as w ell as considerable

know ledge of hydraulics and metallurgy pertaining to pumps for use in the petrochemical (ANSI) markets. Products offered w ere ANSI

Centrifugal Pumps.

Christopher (Chris) J. Hoffman

711 Palm Grove Circle Sugar Land, TX 77498

Tel: 281-240-5112, 832-545-5112 Email: cjhoffman419@hotmail.com

Custom Controls Company, Applications/Marketing( May, 1978 – Aug, 1990)

Rev iew inquiry specif ications and prepare bid packages w hich reflect most eff icient and competitive product offering for customer solutions.

Requires constant and effective communication w ith manufacturing and end user base as w ell as considerable know ledge of engineering,

manufacturing, and marketing (trade show , advertisement, etc.) pertaining to hydrocarbon markets. Products offered w ere HVAC and

Pressurization equipment designed for use in petrochemical (hazardous) environments.

Additional Skills

Skills:

Extensive experience w ith Intellequip Pump Selection program, routine use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent communication skills –

w ritten and oral.

References

References Available on Request