Renewable Energy Specialist (Safety)

• Oct 2022 - Present

I might be a little late with the update, but am excited to be working with developing clean energy offshore and helping to ensure it is done safely.

Operations Research Analyst

• May 2021 - Sep 2022

HSE Specialist -Investigations

• Jun 2017 - May 2021

Direct ten HSE Lead Investigators in examining events related to serious injuries and fatalities: allocate incidents and review completed investigations. Perform root cause analyses to pinpoint issues and execute corrective actions. Leverage Kaizen/Black Belt methodology to implement safety-related performance improvement projects. Develop and implement company-wide investigation program as well as all related policies and procedures.  Selected by Executive Leadership Team to lead strategic policy and develop policies and procedures to manage Expats working world-wide. Represent HSE in Management of Change program. Audit and approve 300 root cause analysis-level investigations annually. Reduced hazard exposure by 25% for tubular handling incidents. Led four Performance Excellence projects over two years, delivering ever-improving value to stakeholders, contributing to organizational sustainability and improving overall organizational effectiveness and capabilities. Show less

GOM Compliance Manager

• Jul 2010 - May 2017

Analyzed government regulations, existing company policies and practices and operator requirements to determine most efficient iteration and execution for offshore division. Collaborated with operators to ensure that safety systems were aligned and government auditing requirements were met. Developed and presented compliance training to over 850 employees; topics including safety culture, stop work authority and environmental regulations. Developed written documents and procedures for field employees and served as central point of contact/Subject Matter Expert for questions. Tracked record retention, storage and filing of over 150k records annually.• Chosen to represent H&P at Center for Offshore Safety (COS).• Meaningful contributor in multiple committees, including SPCC, SPIC, SACC.• One of only two Drilling Contractors to complete COS Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) certification in 2016.• Created new program for verifying employee skills and knowledge: developed procedure, forms, evaluator training and training tracker. • Over 1,500 employees have been evaluated with new employee skill and knowledge verification program. Show less

Project Engineer

• Aug 2006 - Jun 2010

Led rig upgrade projects worth multi-million-dollars. Coordinated upgrades between operator and rig field personnel and engineering firm; liaised between multiple firms and ensured that communication was clear, accurate and efficient. • Lead project engineer for H&P Rig 205 for Shell’s Perdido Project, including $22M equipment upgrade, substantial structural reinforcements and collaborations with both Operator and Drilling personnel.• Led upgrade to Exxon’s Heritage platform rig’s mud system, managing $4M budget and partnering with independent engineering firm and operator representatives. Show less

Assistant Operations Officer

• Mar 2005 - Jul 2006

Conducted operational and strategic planning for Operations Department: directed over 13,000 events for midshipmen annually, led staff of six officers and four civilians, directed and tracked budget. • Spearheaded time management phase of Superintendent’s Strategic Plan. • Chosen by superior as lead representative for high-level events, including Presidential Address, Graduation Ceremonies, and Chief of Naval Operations’ Change of Command. Conducted operational and strategic planning for Operations Department: directed over 13,000 events for midshipmen annually, led staff of six officers and four civilians, directed and tracked budget. • Spearheaded time management phase of Superintendent’s Strategic Plan. • Chosen by superior as lead representative for high-level events, including Presidential Address, Graduation Ceremonies, and Chief of Naval Operations’ Change of Command.