Experience

Offshore Construction Associates

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Present

• Sr. Consultant and Project Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Sr. Consultant, project manager, and leader of successful planning and execution for offshore wind projects In the United States; - Risk assessment, QA/QC and client representation for the first HVAC export cable to be manufactured in the United States. - Expenditure assessments and analysis for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), Transportation & Installation (T&I), and operations and maintenance (O&M) for offshore assets. - Organizational development… Show more Sr. Consultant, project manager, and leader of successful planning and execution for offshore wind projects In the United States; - Risk assessment, QA/QC and client representation for the first HVAC export cable to be manufactured in the United States. - Expenditure assessments and analysis for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), Transportation & Installation (T&I), and operations and maintenance (O&M) for offshore assets. - Organizational development, implementation and continual conformance of Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO9001 standards including document management and resource training. - Continual emphasis on HSE compliance and education via feedback and a creation of knowledge transfer system following regulatory and ISO45001 standards.



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commissioning and Operations Lead

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

  Equatorial Guinea Supervise and lead field engineering for the transportation, installation, hook up and commissioning (HUC) and successful handoff to operations & maintenance (O&M) of a fully integrated subsea and topside systems on 5th generation deep-water semi-submersibles in West Africa.



Substructure, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States Performed parallel work scopes and project execution for ad-hoc services as an ADCI certified commercial diver and marine construction manager in multiple locations around New England. - Managed EPC of capital assets along with leading teams of technicians, divers and surveyors for near-shore marine construction and engineering scopes of work.



Enhanced Drilling

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018

  New Foundland, Canada Assigned as an operations manager for the companies offshore and onshore operations in Newfoundland, Canada. - Managed regional OPEX/CAPEX and P/L forecasts, Health Safety and Environment (HSE), client and stakeholder relationships, risks and opportunities, and execution of regional corporate strategic initiatives. - Coordinated offshore logistics for the delivery of offshore assets and personnel. Ensuring that all assigned equipment and operators are delivered before the… Show more Assigned as an operations manager for the companies offshore and onshore operations in Newfoundland, Canada. - Managed regional OPEX/CAPEX and P/L forecasts, Health Safety and Environment (HSE), client and stakeholder relationships, risks and opportunities, and execution of regional corporate strategic initiatives. - Coordinated offshore logistics for the delivery of offshore assets and personnel. Ensuring that all assigned equipment and operators are delivered before the deadline. - Managed subsea assets for Suncor, coordinated with engineering and presented recommended updates and design changes for the equipment . Coordinated with vendors for the successful and cost effective implementation of these changes.

• Work Package Manager - Subsea Power Production and Distribution

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Straume, Norway Assigned to Norway to manage and oversee the successful delivery of critical capital equipment for two offshore projects utilizing the EC-Drill® product line on semi-submersible drilling rigs. The equipment is responsible for transforming and delivering variable frequency high power distribution, and direct feed low voltage power to the subsea pumps module (SPM) and modified riser joint (MRJ). - Performed contract analysis and review, providing the project manager and stake holders a… Show more Assigned to Norway to manage and oversee the successful delivery of critical capital equipment for two offshore projects utilizing the EC-Drill® product line on semi-submersible drilling rigs. The equipment is responsible for transforming and delivering variable frequency high power distribution, and direct feed low voltage power to the subsea pumps module (SPM) and modified riser joint (MRJ). - Performed contract analysis and review, providing the project manager and stake holders a comprehensive summary identifying contract requirements for my specific work package. - Reviewed and ensured that the equipment meet Norwegian offshore regulatory (NORSOK), DNV and IEC standards. - Developed and presented work breakdown structures (WBS) cost time and resources (CTR) to stakeholders identifying key tasks and milestones for the successful delivery of the equipment for system integration testing (SIT). Performed failure mode, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) and presented the findings to the project team for review and submission to the client. - Performed standardization efforts for the EC-Drill® product line , identifying critical and non critical offshore, onshore and global spares; and filtering out non-compatible / non-essential spare components - helping reduce spares capex spending by 15% per project. -Written and developed newly and revised standardized offshore and onshore maintenance procedures. The procedures were written based off of engineering and offshore operations feedback and lessons learned from previous projects. These procedures gave personnel a strong reference guide that coupled engineering and operation knowledge and streamlined the maintenance regime and operational procedures for the EC-Drill® product line. By utilizing standardized procedures, this reduced the estimated engineering hours by approximately 19% per project.

• Project Engineer (Subsea Systems and Controls)

  • May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Straume, Norway Reassigned from lead offshore operator to a project team for a one year assignment in Norway as a project engineer to assist with the successful delivery of an EC-Drill® subsea MPD system to the semi-submersible drilling unit, the Maersk Developer, for Statoil's first deep-water MPD project in the Gulf Of Mexico. - Coordinated closely with Maersk Drilling on the procedural development and integration of the EC-Drill® and rigs systems including high/low voltage systems, profinet and… Show more Reassigned from lead offshore operator to a project team for a one year assignment in Norway as a project engineer to assist with the successful delivery of an EC-Drill® subsea MPD system to the semi-submersible drilling unit, the Maersk Developer, for Statoil's first deep-water MPD project in the Gulf Of Mexico. - Coordinated closely with Maersk Drilling on the procedural development and integration of the EC-Drill® and rigs systems including high/low voltage systems, profinet and fiber communications, Emergency Shut Down (ESD) philosophy, cooling water and pneumatic services. - Researched and submitted reports on the change in laws for MODU rules and regulations implemented by the United States Coast Guard for all newly installed equipment be IECEx certified. - Written and reviewed critical techinical procedures with Maersk engineers for offshore systems installation, system deployment/retrieval. Procedures included offshore installation and Hook-Up, offshore system integration testing (SIT), subsea deployment and testing. - Created Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and and one-line diagrams for the systems fiber optics and power systems. - Reviewed offshore drilling procedures with drilling engineers and the rigs drill crew on using the EC-Drill® system for maximum optimization of the drilling program via MPD methodology. - Submitted weekly project reports and presentations to the project management team in Houston, TX. advising on delays, advancements, and schedule changes in the project time frames and scheduled delivery date for offshore installation. - Provided quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) on system components as delivered from vendors and sub contractors. Ensured that all components and critical items were within engineering teams specifications and design. Performed site visits for system testing and factory acceptance tests (FAT) on capital equipment at vendor facilities.

• Offshore MPD/DGD Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2017

  Houston, Texas Responsible for the safety, technical, and operational success of offshore managed pressure drilling (MPD) , managed pressure cementing (MPC), and dual gradient drilling (DGD) operations on floaters in several regions of the world including the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan sector), Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea (Norwegian sector). - Enforced and followed companies, client and rig owner HSEQ policies and practices. Continuously maintained safety awareness for my subordinates. Ensured that… Show more Responsible for the safety, technical, and operational success of offshore managed pressure drilling (MPD) , managed pressure cementing (MPC), and dual gradient drilling (DGD) operations on floaters in several regions of the world including the Caspian Sea (Azerbaijan sector), Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea (Norwegian sector). - Enforced and followed companies, client and rig owner HSEQ policies and practices. Continuously maintained safety awareness for my subordinates. Ensured that personnel actively participated in Stop Work Authority (SWA) , Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and completion of Permit to Work (PTW). Continuously submitted synergy reports with documented lessons learned and best practices for future tasks and operations - assisting with achieving zero non productive time (NPT). - Primary technical focus was the operation maintenance and troubleshooting of subsea and topside equipment including electro-mechanical systems , fiber optic communications, ABB and Rolls Royce Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), subsea communication pods, subsea umbilical, pressure sensors Siemen SIMATIC systems PLC and SCADA units, Instrumentation racks, etc. -Participated in daily rig calls and updates to shore based stakeholders and management team on the planned rig activities and forecasts. Submitted engineering analysis and drilling data to onshore drilling engineering . Submitted data on system operating parameters during drilling operations and presented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on where the system is effectively providing performance optimization for the client. - Assisted and advised drillers and drilling supervisors on EC-Drill applications and drilling procedures. Advised the rig crew on the retrieval and subsea deployment of the system - providing clarification and guidance on procedures and processes during the movement of equipment and moon-pool preparations.



Enhanced Drilling

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Offshore Field Engineer

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  -Assigned as a Field Engineer to offshore mobilization, installation and operation of the companies Riser-less Mud Recovery RMR® product line on the Maersk Explorer in the Caspian Sea. -Managed pre-mobilization engineering efforts and tasks were completed in Baku before delivery to offshore drilling units (MODU). - Assisted onshore engineering efforts with updated procedures and drawings, Manage of Change (MoC), and component failure analysis while offshore. Completed offshore… Show more -Assigned as a Field Engineer to offshore mobilization, installation and operation of the companies Riser-less Mud Recovery RMR® product line on the Maersk Explorer in the Caspian Sea. -Managed pre-mobilization engineering efforts and tasks were completed in Baku before delivery to offshore drilling units (MODU). - Assisted onshore engineering efforts with updated procedures and drawings, Manage of Change (MoC), and component failure analysis while offshore. Completed offshore engineering drawings and procedures under billable operation hours , helping reduce onshore engineering hours by approximately 9%. - With a six man team, assisted with the mobilization, installation and testing of topside and sub-sea equipment. Performed electrical hook up and commissioning (HUC), for high voltage and low voltage systems, fiber optic communications, hydraulic power units, umbilical system, pneumatic and cooling water services, and rig integration systems. - Operated subsea equipment via human machine interface (HMI) during drilling operations, ensuring that the operating parameters are within the drilling program and operating procedures . Tuned the PID control system for system stability, adjusted set-points for automated operations, alarms and shutdowns. - Submitted daily drilling and operations data to onshore engineering for review and analysis. Completed detailed reports on a daily basis that highlights current and expected rig forecast activities.

• Lead Offshore Engineer - Subsea Systems

  • Oct 2012 - Oct 2013

  Houston, Texas Area Provided lead technical and operational guidance for hookup and commissioning (HUC), systems integration testing (SIT), offshore installation and rig integration testing for Chevrons deepwater dual gradient drilling (DGD) project. - Collaborated with a team of highly technical and experienced personnel ranging from onshore project leads to offshore superintendents. Developed the original operation, implementation and commissioning, offshore maintenance procedures and deliverables for… Show more Provided lead technical and operational guidance for hookup and commissioning (HUC), systems integration testing (SIT), offshore installation and rig integration testing for Chevrons deepwater dual gradient drilling (DGD) project. - Collaborated with a team of highly technical and experienced personnel ranging from onshore project leads to offshore superintendents. Developed the original operation, implementation and commissioning, offshore maintenance procedures and deliverables for subsea assets. - Actively participated in HSE programs and adherence to offshore procedures and processes. Continuously documented and submitted recommendations based off of lessons learned and best practices - helping set new benchmarks by reducing man hours for tasks pertaining to the maintenance and operations of the DGD system. - Offshore technical lead for installation, startup, and testing for subsea assets on a 6th generation drill ship - Pacific Santa Ana. Responsible for the maintenance and operational performance for topside AC/DC electrical systems, umbilical, subsea sensors and flow-meters, subsea hydraulic power units (HPU) and valves.



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Offshore Field Engineer

  • Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  International Provided engineering expertise during field operations for Schlumbergers back pressure Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) system for offshore drilling operations. Recorded and analysed downhole and system data and submitted to lead onshore engineers for review. Provided technical guidance, MPD training and presentations for the drilling crew - enhancing the teams operational MPD success rate. -Carried out constant monitoring of equipment and instrumentation at the well site, maintained… Show more Provided engineering expertise during field operations for Schlumbergers back pressure Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) system for offshore drilling operations. Recorded and analysed downhole and system data and submitted to lead onshore engineers for review. Provided technical guidance, MPD training and presentations for the drilling crew - enhancing the teams operational MPD success rate. -Carried out constant monitoring of equipment and instrumentation at the well site, maintained and calibrated Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) type control systems during drilling operations and maximized pressure stability. Troubleshoot and maintain Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS), hydraulic power units (HPU), solenoids, sensors and PLC control systems. -Conducted system testing and pre-deployment checks before mobilization to the well-site and documented and verified that results meets equipment operating specifications. -Supported all of Schlumberger's and clients HSE functions and programs while on and off the job site as required per companies policies. Show less



Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Engineer

  • May 2010 - Oct 2011

  Kittery, ME Applied electrical engineering design and analysis on Los Angeles and Virginia class submarines during the vessels scheduled overhauls. - Lead the efforts in testing, repairing and commissioning shipboard AC/DC motor generators and power distribution systems. Inspected and provided analysis on electrical motor components such as the armature, windings, brushes (DC), air condition and refrigeration units. - Analysed and provided reports on electrical system failures by reviewing… Show more Applied electrical engineering design and analysis on Los Angeles and Virginia class submarines during the vessels scheduled overhauls. - Lead the efforts in testing, repairing and commissioning shipboard AC/DC motor generators and power distribution systems. Inspected and provided analysis on electrical motor components such as the armature, windings, brushes (DC), air condition and refrigeration units. - Analysed and provided reports on electrical system failures by reviewing detailed drawings and recording results obtained via meters analyzers ( Multi-Meters, Meg-ohm Meters, Oscilloscopes, Three-Phase calibrators. etc.) All results were reviewed by the engineering team and a collaborated process was established for the best path forward. - Performed quality control efforts during electrical inspections, highlighting areas of deficiency and recommended upgrades and repairs that meet MIL-SPEC standards. - Interpreted detailed electrical drawings and written numerous procedures outlining detailed steps for troubleshooting, installation and system testing for shipboard electrical systems. Show less



Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Engineer Technician (ET)

  • May 2009 - 2010

  Kittery, ME Completed and hired through a vigorous internship process at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working as an Electrical Technician (ET) on Los Angeles and Virginia class submarines. Continuously worked whiling achieving my Electrical Engineering degree at the University of New Hampshire. - Gained practical knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing shipboard electrical systems and infrastructure. - Troubleshooted and executed repairs on shipboard lighting, communication… Show more Completed and hired through a vigorous internship process at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working as an Electrical Technician (ET) on Los Angeles and Virginia class submarines. Continuously worked whiling achieving my Electrical Engineering degree at the University of New Hampshire. - Gained practical knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing shipboard electrical systems and infrastructure. - Troubleshooted and executed repairs on shipboard lighting, communication, distribution, and networking systems, fiber optics, AC/DC motors, transformers, switchboard mods, buss transfers, Silicon Control Rectifiers (SCR), etc. -Provided detailed documented results and adamantly worked in accordance with procedures and manuals, as required per NAVSEA and MIL-SPEC standards and processes. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Rifleman - Fireteam Leader

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2008

  Camp Lejeune, North Carolina