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Worldwide

Sr. Subsea Specialist Supervisor for Atwood Subsea Support TeamProvide field support to all Atwood rigs with Hydril, Shaffer, Cameron BOPs also NOV and Aker systems which consisted of, but not limited too:o Perform end of well maintenance on BOPs and related subsea equipmento Create, review, and update task specific procedures before, during, and after each Bop end of well maintenance.o Conduct daily and weekly safety audits of personnel, equipment, and work areas to ensure no hazards were present while onboard the vesselso Perform trouble shooting on MUX and repairs on BOP and control systems.o Perform monthly and annual testing of Subsea equipment for SOECS inspection which included pressure test all equipment to Maximum operating pressure, testing all backup systems, ROV intervention testing, surface equipment testing as per API standards.o Supervise and train personnel with the proper maintenance of all Subsea related equipment.o Create spreadsheets for equipment log, serial numbers & their location o Assist with creating budget list for the upcoming year.o Create and update certification log of Subsea equipment while performing regular audits on all Subsea equipment to ensure adequate testing and recertification of each equipment o Perform evaluations of Subsea personal while on board each vessel for identifying the training needs of each individual. o Assist with the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of new BOP and subsea related equipment. o Commissioning of 6th Gen drillship subsea equipment ( BOP, tensioner system, HPU, Diverter, Riser, TJ, Cranes and all other related subsea equipment) including FAT witnessing, equipment start up, SIT, writing and modifying work instructions, procedures, JSA’s, test sequences.o Preform preventive and corrective maintenance on Hydril/Shaffer/Cameron 10K & 15K well control equipment,

Brazil

Noble Drilling Subsea Engineer ( MUX ) 4th Generation Semi Sub 18 3/4 15 K -Maintain BOP, Diverter, and associated subsea equipment in accordance to Preventive maintenance guidelines. -Maintenance, troubleshoot, repair POD and MUX control System.-Operate and pressure test BOP on the surface and in seabed. -Direct the deck and drill crews in running and recovery the BOP. -Direct the assembly, installation, and nippling down the BOP. -Operate, maintain and repair BOP control system, i.e. surface BOP or multiplex electro-hydraulic control systems. -Operate, maintain and test hydraulic connectors. Maintain BOP handling equipment, testing equipment.-Ensure the riser pipe system is serviced and tested as required. Operate and maintain the diverter system and the running and handling tools.-Ensure the required riser tensioning pressure is set to comply with the mud weight in use. -Monitor and maintain the riser guideline and pod line tensioners. -Maintain accurate daily log sheets relevant to the subsea equipment

Worldwide

Dril-Quip, Inc. – Senior Subsea Control Field Engineer-Rebuild, test and Install equipment such as: Subsea Control Pod, Hydraulic Pump unit, Subsea Hydraulic Flying leads, Subsea Electric Flying leads, High pressure or low Pressure Hydraulic pumps, Pressure regulators Master control Station on Production Platform-Technically represent Company through over-sight of the execution, the design, fabrication and verification testing of the subsea manifolds, Pod, HPU, MCS and well connection jumpers for the various projects.-Support project onshore and offshore testing/installation activities - Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Systems Integration Testing - SIT, mechanical/pre-commissioning, installation and commissioning, and start-up.-Interface with company 3rd party QA/QC to ensure that subsea hardware quality requirements are met.

Same Job Function as Dril-quip.Have certifications required to work in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Scotland as a Subsea Engineer

B.S, Petroleum Engineering

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