Braidon Waggoner

Braidon Waggoner has a diverse work experience in various industries. Braidon started their career in the US Army, serving as a Team Leader and participating in multiple deployments. After their military service, Waggoner worked as a Lead Pump Machinist at KBA Engineering, where they developed and executed repair processes for pump systems. Subsequently, they joined Chevron as a Project Coordinator and later became a Project Lead, focusing on metering and artificial lift technologies. Braidon then worked at Production Sciences Inc. as an Operations Manager, overseeing operations, sales, and service for the company's product lines. Waggoner also gained experience in the oil and gas industry as a Senior Commercial and Sales Manager at GE Oil & Gas, where they managed sales teams and developed sales strategies. Braidon later worked as a Senior Sales Manager and Business Development Manager at Baker Hughes. Additionally, Waggoner worked as a Project Manager at Viome before founding their own company, Mechanical Lily Munitions, LLC. Their most recent role was at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where they held positions such as Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, and Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager.

Braidon Waggoner's education history begins in 2001 when they attended New Mexico Military Institute and obtained their high school diploma in 2004. Braidon then continued their education at the same institution in 2004, focusing on a BS pre-engineering program, but eventually transferred to Texas Tech University (TTU) in 2005. At TTU, Braidon pursued a degree in mechanical engineering and mathematics and statistics. However, their education at Texas Tech University was interrupted due to military-related reasons, particularly Operation Iraqi Freedom, leading to their withdrawal from the program in 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Braidon Waggoner has also obtained several certifications. Some of these certifications include RadWorker II from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in January 2019, Sea Survival with Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS) from Safety Management Systems in April 2014, and SafeLand/SafeGulf from PEC Safety in April 2013. Other certifications include Drilling Practices from Chevron/BP-Drilling Training Alliance and Defensive Driving from the National Safety Council, both obtained in 2011. Braidon also holds a WellCAP IADC certification in supervisor level drilling, workover, and completion well control certification from IADC Houston Chapter, obtained in March 2011.

Furthermore, Braidon has completed various training courses during their time in the US Army. These courses include the Squad Designated Marksman Course and Warrior Leadership Development Course, both completed in June 2008. Braidon also underwent training in Advanced Operator Training for Heavy Wheeled Vehicles (M1117) in August 2007, Combat Lifesaver Course in May 2007, and obtained their 11B MOSQ Qualification as an Infantryman in August 2006. Prior to their service in the US Army, Braidon completed the 13B MOSQ qualification as a Cannon Crewmember in August 2004.

Overall, Braidon Waggoner's education history includes attending New Mexico Military Institute, transferring to Texas Tech University but withdrawing due to military-related reasons, and obtaining various certifications and training courses throughout their career.