Transocean
Training and Competence Manager

Human Resources, Training and Competence                                                                                                           April 2019 - Present

  • Responsible for the Training Regime of the entire offshore and onshore population.

  • Responsible for the Competence of offshore population including managing OPITO approved Competence Assessment Program.

  • Oversight of Companies Learning Management System (LMS).

    • Managed the upgrade of LMS.

  • Process Owner for Training Module of the HR System of record keeping.

Transocean
Special Projects Manager

Special Projects                                                                                                    January 2018 - April 2019

  • Responsible for the complete overhaul of the Global Human Resources Policies and Procedures.

Committee Member                                                                               Rig Reactivation People Charter (June 2018 – December 2018)

  • Selected by management to collaborate and determine the process and profile of personnel needed to reactivate vessels from a dormant status in order to have a successful transition into operations.

Transocean
Senior Mate

 

Development Driller 3/Deepwater Poseidon                                                                                                    May 2016 - December 2017

  • One of six personnel in the company to earn the level of Sr. Mate which recognizes those individuals identified to be next in line and ready to assume command as Master/OIM of our newest 7th generation fleet of Dynamically Positioned Drilling Vessels.

  • Third employee selected to join The Deepwater Poseidon new build project in Okpo, Korea to oversee the design, construction, commissioning and delivery of Transocean’s newest and most advanced drill ship set to be complete Q4 2017.

Committee Member                                                                               Employer of Choice Charter Initiative (July 2016 – Present)

  • Selected by management as one of four high potential/high performance offshore employees to work with executive team to identify how to identify, hire and retain highly talented individuals.

Transocean
Senior Management System Auditor  

 

 

 

 

 

Operations Integrity                                                                                                                                       August 2015  -  May 2016

  • Responsible for the auditing of all offices, installations and facilities globally.

    • Audit focus investigated the effectiveness to prevent major accidents relating to fire, flooding, station keeping, well control and major dropped objects.

    • Evaluated compliance with Company’s detailed Safety Management Systems in accordance with ISM, ISPS and ISO 9001.

Committee Member                                                                                             HSE Transformation Project (June 2015– July 2016)

  • Selected by management based on senior offshore operational and onshore experience to be on a team of 12 individuals to work with Health, Safety and Environmental department to review current safety management system and implement new policies and procedures related to Task Planning, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments for the entire offshore fleet utilizing the deep dive methodology.

Transocean
Sr. Lead, Development and Staffing - Maintenance

HR Operations Support                                                                                                                                           May 2013 – Aug 2015

  • Global oversight of maintenance related positions in labor/development pools and offshore fleet.

  • Assist in the recruiting of new candidates including conducting technical interviews.

  • Oversight over the development, training and the succession of maintenance personnel.

  • Created the Maintenance “Crew Development” and “Supervisory Development” programs to recognize, train and progress the top talent within our offshore fleet.

  • Responsible for the oversight of company offshore assessment tool “Global Talent Management System”

Implementation and Transition Manager –                                                     Global Training Outsourcing  (Aug 2014 – Mar 2015)

  • Assigned collateral director level responsibility to oversee the transition and implementation phase of our internal training department being outsourced to a dedicated international training provider.

  • Responsible for the oversight for 13 Million dollar Asset Purchase Agreement that included the sale of assets, property, equipment, simulators and the transition of personnel in 8 countries.

  • In charge of the overall efficiency and streamlining of our training function which allows for scaling within the fluctuating oil and gas industry.

  • Successfully closed deal as planned and reached all goals and milestones on schedule.

Transocean
Master                                                                                                                                                   

Development Driller 2                                                                                                                                                Feb 2012 –Apr 2013

First Excellence Award recipient: recognized for exemplary performance and leadership beyond expectations, personifying company’s Vision and Core Values.  An honor that has been bestowed upon 58 offshore employees at the time of award and  78 offshore employees ever since the awards inception 19 years ago.  Only 2 other Masters have received this award. 

  • Person In Charge during all Emergency Response Efforts andoverall responsibility for the safety of the entire vessel and crew

  • Direct supervisor of 40 personnel in Dynamic Positioning, Catering and Marine Departments

  • Created and implemented a streamlined Short Service Employee evaluation and policy

  • Created STCW Manila Amendments Rest Hour tracking program for fleet use to streamline and standardize the tracking and reporting of work/rest hours.

  • Upgraded Hurricane Avoidance Calculator with an automated tool to account for high loop currents in the GOM, allowing for more accurate decision guidance in evading tropical weather systems for fleet.

Transocean
3rd Mate, 2nd Mate, Chief Mate                                                                                    

Development Driller 2/Development Driller 3                                                                                                       Feb 2008 – Feb 2012

  • Direct supervisor of 15 personnel in Dynamic Positioning and Marine Departments

  • Assisted in the response to the 2010 Macondo Incident including the drilling and completion of one of two relief wells and ultimately capping the flowing well.

  • Developed “Marine Dates” standalone program in Visual Basic to allow tracking of long term due dates for maintenance and inspections

  • Created numerous programs to decrease the manual entry and time of various duties including manual stability calculations, manual tank strapping calculations and paint inventorying/ordering.

Alaska Marine Highway                   
3rd Mate Watch                         

Multiple Vessels                                                                                                                                                       Apr 2007 – Aug 2007

  • Piloted vessel in restricted inland waters of Southeast Alaska

    • Developed program that automated and streamlined the calculation of tides and currents for the entire company resulting in significant time savings and improved accuracy.

    • Created SE Alaska pilotage route Information to familiarize officers with current requirements and geographical areas to obtain pilotage endorsements

U.S. Shipping, LP
2nd Mate Watch       

M/V Sea Venture                                                                                                                                                     Sep 2006 – Dec 2006

  • In charge ofthe simultaneous loading and discharging of multiple chemical cargos

  • Responsible for ballasting of vessel using manual techniques

  • Installed a computer network allowing vessel officers to more efficiently complete work

Masters Mates and Pilots Union
3rd/2nd Mate Watch           

M/V Philadelphia Express/S.S. Anasazi                                                                                                                Jul 2005 – May 2006

 

  • Navigational officer on trans-Atlantic voyage from United States to Northern Europe

  • Responsible for the safe movement of containerized cargo andthe transfer of petro products

  • Created vessel specific manual for new officers to align bridge ops for newly acquired vessels

  • Created procedures and trained crew members in use of bridge equipment

  • Developed program to automate calculations of Under Keel Clearance

  • Created program to simplify/automate operations related to the loading/discharging of all cargo

Military Sealift Command
3rd Mate Watch
Assistant Cargo Mate   

USNS Grumman/USNS Supply                                                                                                                             Feb 2002 – Mar 2004

  • Participated in Fifth and Sixth Fleet Naval operations

    • Mediterranean Sea transit supporting Operation Iraqi freedom

    • Instrumental in the restructuring and implementation of ships training courses

  • Instrumental in Pre-Deployment Ammunition Load-out at Naval Weapons Station in Earle, N

    • Supervised the U.S.S. George Washington Aircraft Carrier Ammunition Upload

  • Upgraded and streamlined Access Database used for tracking crew training requirements.

  • Administered all logistic transfers, fueling transfers and commodity transfers from ship to ship.

  • Flight Deck Safety Officer (Oversaw all flight deck, helicopter training, cargo transfers/evolutions)