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Operate, repair, and administer underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs); conduct underwater inspections, surveys, and interventions. Develop, implement, and promote the best health and safety practices within Oil & Gas and renewable energy industry. Deliver exceptional performances within a strict safety regime; complete assigned tasks within tight timescales whilst working within difficult conditions and environments. Uncover and minimise low-performing areas.• Ensure smooth running of operations by evaluating, repairing, and maintaining ROVs and associated equipment.• Identify, troubleshoot, and minimise technical problems; participate in ROV deployment and recovery operations.• Complete various operations, including pipe removal and relocation, post-hurricane inspection, tree recovery, UTH/umbilical deployment, SUTA recovery, and sleeper and valve Ops-SCM-SDU-ILS-EFL-Jumper installation.• Configure, maintain, and upgrade operating systems and equipment for seamless subsea construction.• Operate work class ROVs. Perry XLS, XLX, and Schilling UHDs.Key Achievements• Won a few safety awards for implementing and suggesting safety ideas.• Achieved a reduction in accidents/incidents whilst performing complex underwater operations, such as deep-sea surveys, inspections, and maintenance tasks.• Increased operational efficiency and effectiveness by introducing and deploying innovative technologies.• Accomplished customer satisfaction through project management, communication, and technical expertise.• Optimised performance and credibility of ROV systems with a strong emphasis on safety improvement.Key Projects• Worked on several Technip jobs, including - Jubilee Field/Ghana 2010, Venezuela project 2012, Goliat project 2012, Borkum West II OWF 2014, and Alma & Galia project 2017.

Managed, organised, and transported high-risk explosives safely by leveraging explosives storage and maintenance skills. Monitored and enabled the safe and proper functioning of explosives and blasting equipment. Created and facilitated accurate records of inspections, tests, and maintenance activities; reported defects or issues to management. Designed and executed procedures for the safe handling, storage, and use of explosives and blasting equipment. Decreased future incidents by establishing and recommending corrective actions; performed in-depth investigations of incidents and accidents involving explosives and blasting equipment.

Contributed to preparation, assembly, and finishing of metal and other materials to create a variety of products. Supported and streamlined fabrication operations. Measured and cut materials, welded components, operated power tools, and inspected finished products aligned with defined quality standards. Followed and promoted safety procedures for continuous process and performance optimisation. Organised and allocated resources/equipment to achieve set goals.

Leant knowledge and skills needed to work as a motorcycle technician. Gained in-depth understanding about the design, construction, and operation of motorcycles, as well as the tools and techniques to diagnose and repair common problems. Attained expertise related to overall facets of engine systems and components, electrical, fuel and ignition, and brakes, suspension, and steering systems management.

Operated and administered a forklift to safely load and unload paper rolls, raw materials, and finished products. Organised and moved materials within the warehouse or production facility to ensure proper storage. Managed various production equipment, such as conveyors and paper-making machines. Identified and resolved issues or malfunctions in production processes; enabled success of production operations. Created accurate records and documentation of materials, equipment, and production processes. Analysed and aligned activities with industry trends and advancements.

Assessed, repaired, and managed maintaining industrial machinery and equipment to produce store fixtures and retail displays. Confirmed proper functioning of machinery and equipment. Planned and performed routine maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment. Maintained record of zero safety incidents and compliance with HSE regulations. Set appropriate machinery parameters to deliver exceptional quality standards across high-volume jobs.