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Overseeing commissioning projects, having been promoted to a diverse management role. Managing multiple projects and various shipyards — overseeing day-to-day operation and travelling between key project sites to oversee work and manage commissioning and hand-over processes. Deploying to both Samsung and Daewoo shipyards in Korea to manage commissioning projects. Managing the work of a team of lead electrical and mechanical engineers, supervising in turn, multidisciplinary teams of… Show more Overseeing commissioning projects, having been promoted to a diverse management role. Managing multiple projects and various shipyards — overseeing day-to-day operation and travelling between key project sites to oversee work and manage commissioning and hand-over processes. Deploying to both Samsung and Daewoo shipyards in Korea to manage commissioning projects. Managing the work of a team of lead electrical and mechanical engineers, supervising in turn, multidisciplinary teams of mechanical and electrical technicians across a range of projects. Coordinating documentation, procurement and parts control for installation projects. Managing relationships with equipment, parts and materials suppliers in Houston, Texas.Liaising with specialist control groups within NOV and with project managers in Norway. Monitoring project progress, analyzing alignment with project plans, and providing written and verbal reports for senior managers, including the company’s South-East Asia Area Manager. Contributing to the strategic planning of projects, including logistics and resource allocation. Show less

Contributing to commissioning projects as the NOV-appointed Lead Subsea Engineer. Overseeing the commissioning of sixth-generation BOPs and control systems for all Noble projects at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in accordance with technical project specifications. Contributing to a range of subsea well control projects, during the construction and commissioning of the Noble Don Taylor, Noble Bob Douglas, Noble Sam Croft, and the Noble Tom Madden. Managing disassembly… Show more Contributing to commissioning projects as the NOV-appointed Lead Subsea Engineer. Overseeing the commissioning of sixth-generation BOPs and control systems for all Noble projects at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in accordance with technical project specifications. Contributing to a range of subsea well control projects, during the construction and commissioning of the Noble Don Taylor, Noble Bob Douglas, Noble Sam Croft, and the Noble Tom Madden. Managing disassembly, repair and reassembly of a lower stack unit, including testing and commissioning prior to handover to client representatives. Leading the time-critical repair and re-commissioning of an NXT BOP and associated equipment, to meet up with a drilling rig in transit to South Africa; the project was monitored closely by senior management leading to promotion Show less

Leading a team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for hull system checks on shipyard-installed subsea equipment, including surface HPU and diverter control systems. Engaging with Samsung vessel project managers and client representatives. Contributing to high-profile projects, including the delivery of Deep Ocean Clarion, Deep Ocean Mendocino, Ensco DS6, DS7, DS9, Pacific Sirocco, Pacific Mistral, and Ocean Rig Mykonos. Ensuring ongoing compliance with technical… Show more Leading a team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for hull system checks on shipyard-installed subsea equipment, including surface HPU and diverter control systems. Engaging with Samsung vessel project managers and client representatives. Contributing to high-profile projects, including the delivery of Deep Ocean Clarion, Deep Ocean Mendocino, Ensco DS6, DS7, DS9, Pacific Sirocco, Pacific Mistral, and Ocean Rig Mykonos. Ensuring ongoing compliance with technical project specifications and plans Show less

Working in a wide range of contract roles, deploying to client project sites and managing engineering, testing and commissioning associated with offshore drilling infrastructure. Coordinating work associated with equipment from a wide range of manufacturers, including Cameron U, UII and TL, Hydril and Shaffer NXT BOPs, and 5th & 6th generation control systems. Functioning as a Subsea Engineer, especially on a stand-in basis regarding specific day or night shifts associated with… Show more Working in a wide range of contract roles, deploying to client project sites and managing engineering, testing and commissioning associated with offshore drilling infrastructure. Coordinating work associated with equipment from a wide range of manufacturers, including Cameron U, UII and TL, Hydril and Shaffer NXT BOPs, and 5th & 6th generation control systems. Functioning as a Subsea Engineer, especially on a stand-in basis regarding specific day or night shifts associated with semi-submersible and drillship work. Providing assistance, guidance and advice to rig crews carrying out end-of-well maintenance or SPS servicing, including modifications and upgrades to BOPs and control systems. Contributing to a wide variety of work on vessels, including Odjfell (semi-submersible, Deep-sea Stavanger, and Deep-sea Atlantic, Transocean (Drillship KG1), Petrobras, Pride (drillship, Deep Ocean Ascension), Saipem (drillship), Seadrill (drillship), and West Gemini. Managing the commissioning of Shaffer NXT BOPS and 5th and 6th generation MUX control and diverter systems, having been contracted to NOV I&C Korea in 2009 before moving to the company on a permanent basis in 2012. Show less