Work Experience
I have worked as Project Manager, Contract Procurement Manager, Client Representative, Construction Superintendent, Diving Superintendent, Hyperbaric Welding Superintendent, and Diving Supervisor. I have over 5 years experience as Superintendent and 30 years offshore subsea experience. I have supervised hyperbaric welding of pipe lines, and platform repairs. I have also supervised valve installations, flange tie-ins, spool piece installations, Coflexie pipe installation, riser and riser clamp installations. Pigging and pressure testing, pipe line dredging, and metrology. I have supervised the inspection of platforms and pipe lines. I was employed as a hyperbaric welder for 25 years and welded 202 hyperbaric welds. A record number. I have worked on many more. I have spent more than 2900 days in saturation during my 30 year diving career. A record number. I have the experience and a capable crew to successfully complete any subsea task.
Recent Achievement
Previously working for SMIT Subsea as Hyperbaric Welding Superintendent supervising hyperbaric platform repair Turkmenistan "Block 1 MDP A" for our client Momentum Engineering. I reviewed Powec Welding Engineering & Consultancy's' welding procedures and made critical changes that made it possible to get the mechanical properties required for this weld. I project managed the coding of 12 diver welders at the National Hyperbaric Center in Aberdeen Scotland for DCN. I successfully completed the coding phase one day ahead of schedule. 11 of the 12 diver welders passed coding. SMIT/DCN/Momentum required 8 diver welders to pass this coding.
Previously working for Dulam International as Senior Construction Superintendent responsible for the inspection of five platform tripods and PS1 the main production platform for Occidental Petroleum Qatar. I was responsible for ACFM inspection of all subsea welds, CVI on all sub sea welds, FMD on all members, GVI on all legs and braces, GVI on boat landings. C.P. readings on all members. U.T. readings on all members, riser and conductor surveys. Debris survey, scour survey, and pile insert survey.
Previously working for Dulam International as Project Manager responsible for the conversion of the DP class 2 Apache cable laying ship to a Dive Support Vessel. I was responsible for the installation of Dulam International's 12 man saturation diving system and its commissioning. After my in-depth study of the Apache the Directors of Dulam decided not to utilize the Apache.
Previously working for Dulam International as Senior Diving Superintendent, my most recent project was on board the Seamec Princess where I was Diving Superintendent from September until December. I was responsible for a diving crew of 28 men. I maintained a 9 man saturation team for the duration of the project and was responsible for crew changes, logistics, and the work scope. The diving operations involved the installation of 48 spool piece, hydro tight tie-ins, and J-Tube control umbilical pull ins.
Previously working for Dulam International as Senior Diving Superintendent on board the Seamec Princess where I was Diving Superintendent from January to May. I was responsible for the IOEC lump sum price for completion of 135 tie in spools in Salman Field. I was responsible for a diving crew of 50 men and an additional 59 marine crew. I maintained a 9 man saturation team for the duration of the project and was responsible for crew changes, logistics, and the work scope. The diving operations involved the installation of 72 spool piece and hydro tight tie-ins. The largest spool weighing 68 tons. Phase -III - Lump sum Price for Completion of 135 Nos Tie in Spools for Salman Field Pipelines
Previously working for Dulam International as Senior Diving Superintendent. I was on board the Seamec Princess where I was Diving Superintendent from the beginning to the end of the Sime Darby six month charter. I was responsible for a diving crew of 23 men. I maintained a 9 man saturation team for the duration of the Sime Darby QP project and was responsible for crew changes, logistics, and the work scope. The diving operations involved the installation of 50 spool piece, hydro tight tie-ins, and the laying and installation of two control umbilical. The longest being 6 kilometers and weighting 380 tons.
Previously I worked for British Petroleum as Senior Diving Representative on board the Seamec III during the commissioning of the BP Trinidad and Tobago gas field development project. I answered directly to Mr. “Taff” Jenkins, the Responsible Diving Person for BP in Trinidad, and to Mr. Terry Hall, the BP Global Diving and Subsea Safety Advisor in London. My offshore responsibilities included vessel logistics and the scheduling of work for three DSV and two supply boats. I was responsible for all subsea work, paying particular attention to oil production and platform activity. I worked along side Mr. Andre Van Heerdan, the diving contractors’ superintendent, and assisted him in the planning of the daily diving activities.
Qualifications
· IMCA - "Gas Diving Supervisors Certificate" - 1977/UK/N - May 1999
· AODC - "Air Diving Supervisor Certificate" - 5439- July 1988
· HSE - "Diving Certificate" - Part II /223/87 - April 1987
Education
· National Hyperbaric Center - "Leadership Training Course" NPD Regulations - Feb. 1998
· National Hyperbaric Center - "Gas Supervisor Course" - April 1993
· Aberdeen College - "Introduction to Dynamic Positioning" - March 1998
· National Hyperbaric Center - "Assistant Gas Supervisor Course" - June 1988
· Highline Community College - "Applied Science Degree in Marine Technology" - May 1976
· Seattle Opportunity Industrial Center - Certificate of Achievement, "Graduate in Welding" - March 1973
Safety Training
· MSTC - OPITO, BOSIET, HUET, & EBS, "Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training " - USA-BOS-08-0128 - JAN. 2008
· MSTC - OPITO, OLF, "3-Day Offshore Survival Refresher" - USA-OLF-08-0041 - JAN. 2008
First Aid Training and Qualifications
· OPITO, "Training Record" - 1993 to 2012
· American Red Cross, "First Aid, CPR, and AED" - 2010
Other Qualifications
· Venture Gulf Training Center - “H2S/BA Awareness training ” - SN 35939 - 2008
· Pensacola Community College - America Sailing Association, “Certificate of Coastal Navigation” - 2007
· Gas Services - "Qualified in Operation/Maintenance of the Gasmizer Reclaim System” - June 1984
· Taylor Diving - "Diving/Assistant Radiographer Qualification" - May 1978
Weld Coding/Certification
· Halliburton Subsea - 5 September 2000
· Halliburton Subsea - 30 August 2000
· Halliburton Subsea - 29 August 2000
· Rockwater - 22 November 1998
· Rockwater - 26 June 1998
· Rockwater - 16 March 1997
· Rockwater - 16 June 1994
· Rockwater - 13 June 1994
· Rockwater - 18 April 1991
· Rockwater - 16 April 1991
· Rockwater - 14 April 1991
· Rockwater - 12 April 1991
· Rockwater - 22 June 1990
· Rockwater - 11 April 1990
· Rockwater - 11 April 1990
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 5 June 1989
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 28 August 1988
· Comex Houlder - 16 August 1988
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 14 August 1987
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 10 September 1986
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 24 April 1985
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 29 September 1984
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 8 September 1984
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 8 April 1984
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 12 September 1983
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 5 May 1983
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 5 May 1983
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 27 August 1982
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 23 March 1982
· Wharton Williams Taylor - 22 March 1982
· Taylor Diving and Salvage - 17 June 1981
· Taylor Diving and Salvage - 23 July 1979
· Taylor Diving and Salvage - 01 April 1979
· Taylor Diving and Salvage - 4 May 1978
· Taylor Diving and Salvage - 11 April 1978
· Taylor Diving and Salvage - 11 April 1978
· LSCC - 21 August 1973
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