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United States

Contract Electronic Technician aboard offshore drilling vessels

Broussard, Louisiana, United States

Met with prospective clients, created manpower proposals, tool loadouts and bills of material for possible projects.On site PM for managed pressure drilling system electrical installation project offshore; oversee project personnel, track client requested metrics, and work with client to identify and correct issues.

Houston, TX

Communicated with prospective clients to create E&I installation & testing project proposals based on client RFQs, specifically in Oil & Gas industry both offhore & onshore as well as industrial facilities. Proposals included assignment of necessary craft disciplines, calculation of manpower costs, assembly of bill of materials & any required rental.

Houston, Texas Area

Oil & gas industry field service in electrical & instrumentation, construction, maintenance & commissioning. 12 months spent aboard FPSO Turritella commissioning, testing & maintaining a large fire & gas detection system for BSEE compliance (over 1200 devices). 3 months installing & commissioning PLC upgrades for William Oil & Gas, including construction.

Houston, TX

Provided electrical, electronics and control systems technical support for a fleet of seven new build 6th generation DP drillships (SHI). Involved with asset management and non-capital projects, assisted in improving preventive maintenance standards, oversaw 'hardware in loop' testing and factory acceptance testing. Created five year major maintenance work.

United States, Gulf Of Mexico

New assignment with the same company; as EAM Field Engineer I visit Ensco's GOM rigs to collect equipment data for the EAM project.

Drillship Maintenance, U.S. Gulf Of Mexico

May 31st, 2011, Pride was aquired by Ensco.Provide electronics and control systems technical field support for three new build 6th generation deepwater DP drillships. Assist with preparations for customer integration acceptance testing, project planning and implementation as well maintenance program planning. Provide troubleshooting assistance as required.

Drillship Maintenance, U.S. Gulf Of Mexico

Provide electronics and control systems technical field support for three new build 6th generation deepwater DP drillships. Assist with preparations for customer integration acceptance testing, project planning and implementation as well maintenance program planning. Provide troubleshooting assistance as required, including liaising with equipment vendors.

Discoverer Inspiration, DSME Shipyard, Geoje, South Korea & U.S. Gulf Of Mexico

I accepted a transfer with promotion to the third of five new build 6th generation DP drillships under construction in South Korea. During the shipyard, sea trials and transit phases my responsibilities were similar to the duties listed below under ‘Discoverer Clear Leader’. Additionally I was responsible for tasking and supervision of eight Lead.

Discoverer Clear Leader, DSME Shipyard, Geoje, South Korea

I was assigned to the first of five new build 6th generation deepwater DP drillships under construction in South Korea. I assisted with completion of pre-commissioning, testing, repair & final commissioning of all vessel automation & control systems. I participated in sea trials and FMEA, as well as numerous black-out & ESD system functionality tests. I.

Deepwater Nautilus, U.S. Gulf Of Mexico

I was assigned aboard a semi-submersible, moored 5th generation mobile offshore drilling rig. Responsibilities included maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all rig systems: Simrad vessel and power management systems, Hitec drilling control system, Cameron MK II BOP MUX control systems, CCTV, PABX/intercom/PA, deck cranes, pipe handling equipment.

Cajun Express, U.S. Gulf Of Mexico

January 1st, 2000, Schlumberger sold Sedco Forex to Transocean. I was assigned aboard the new 5th gen DP semi-submersible "Cajun Express". I was responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all rig systems: Alstom DPS 900 dynamic positioning system, Electrowave ballast control system, Alstom vessel and power management systems, Varco V-ICIS.

Cajun Express Shipyard Project Team, Singapore

I was assistant to the Electrical Engineer on a shipyard construction management team for a new-build DP semi-submersible, the "Cajun Express". I was responsible for coordinating electronics and automation systems installations with shipyard supervisors, approval/disapproval of interconnection schematics and cable routing plans for rig control systems, and.

FPS Omega, U.S. Gulf Of Mexico

I was assigned aboard an anchored semi-submersible on “fast-track” to the position of Electrical Supervisor. I was cross-trained in all other departments on the rig including Marine, Mechanical, Drilling and Subsea. I was also occasionally assigned to the district office onshore to assist the Rig Manager and Rig Engineer.

Salt Lake City, UT

Responsible for calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of computer controlled milling, edging and polishing equipment for a large volume eyeglass manufacturing laboratory. Implemented a scheduled maintenance system which was previously non-existent.

Served aboard USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) and USS Ranger (CV-61) as a fully qualified operator/ technician responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the General Dynamics/Hughes Mark 15 Phalanx Close in Weapon System (CIWS).Mk15 Mods 11-14 Phalanx CIWS (NEC 1121) aboard USS Ranger (CV-61) and USS Chancellorsville (CG-62). FC 'A'.