Rene Benavides Email & Phone Number

20+ years of experience in electrical, electronic control, hydraulics controls, reliability, and maintenance. Skilled in data analysis, condition monitoring, root cause analysis, acceptance testing, EAM/CMMS implementation/optimization, PLCs, networks, maintenance and reliability strategy, and work process development.

Listed skills include Offshore Operations, Offshore Drilling, Bop, Drilling, and 15 others.

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  Technical Advisor- Subsea Systems / Technical Support Lead- Bop Controls For Western Hemisphere

  Valaris Plc (Ensco Plc)

  Dec 2012 - Present

  • Responsible for the development of company subsea operations, standards, and procedures. • Provide remote and on-site support of problem management for emergent equipment issues, including technical assistance for troubleshooting and repair of equipment, contact/liaison with OEMs and Vendors as required in assisting troubleshooting, and support of Root Cause Failure Analysis for equipment failure or downtime events• Provide support and facilitate lessons learned processes and clearly communicate consistent solutions throughout the fleet to reduce downtime and ensure company equipment is the most reliable in the industry.• Perform analyses for detailed systems, computer programs, electronics, and electronic casualty control; and operate associated built-in and external test equipment; load, initialize, and run preprogrammed diagnostics, performance and testing routines for digital computer equipment, digital systems, digital subsystems, and overall combat systems• Oversee the design, development, and support of the Company’s condition-based monitoring system; establish criteria and continual improvement of BOP control system analytics for system operations• Collaborate with the Corporate Subsea Engineering group to ensure that equipment maintenance routines adequately prescribe thorough requirements based on OEM recommendations, industry best practices, and lessons learned.• Support BU issues with vendors to solve outstanding issues associated with unplanned events and equipment complaints, equipment deliveries, repairs, parts/service, and bulletins.• Mentor and coach rig-based personnel in processes, procedures, best practices, lessons learned, and subsea department technical requirements.• Open, transparent, and effective communication with management and offshore personnel.