Chris Mc Lemore
About Chris Mc Lemore
Chris Mc Lemore is a Systems Safety Engineering Specialist II with extensive experience in managing and assessing risks in commercial space flight. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and an MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Work at Bastion Technologies
Chris Mc Lemore has been employed at Bastion Technologies, Inc. as a Systems Safety Engineering Specialist II since 2018. In this role, he focuses on systems safety engineering, particularly in the context of commercial space flight. His responsibilities include managing and assessing risks associated with space flight operations. He supports the Marshall Space Flight Center Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate, specifically for the Falcon 9 Launch Vehicle Main Propulsion in the commercial crew program.
Education and Expertise
Chris Mc Lemore holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. His expertise includes managing and assessing risks in commercial space flight, particularly through the review of partner analysis, acceptance test procedures, and qualification test procedures.
Background in Engineering
Chris Mc Lemore has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in various roles within the field. He began his career as an Engineering Intern at SAIC from 2004 to 2006. He then served as a Main Propulsion Systems Safety Engineer at SAIC from 2006 to 2010. Following this, he worked at Baker Hughes, a GE company, first as a Field Engineer - Fishing Tool Supervisor from 2010 to 2013, and later as an Account Manager from 2013 to 2015. His experience spans both the aerospace and oil and gas sectors.
Professional Experience in the Oil and Gas Sector
Throughout his career, Chris Mc Lemore has been involved in the oil and gas sector, particularly during his tenure at Baker Hughes, a GE company. He held the position of Field Engineer - Fishing Tool Supervisor, where he supervised fishing tool operations, and later served as an Account Manager, managing client relationships and project responsibilities. His roles included secondary responsibilities related to various projects and duties within the sector.