Enhancing Subsea ROV & Intervention Tooling Operations

ROV Supervisor

Oceaneering | Projects in West Africa and Europe (Eni/Petronas/Exxon-Mobile/Total/Chevron/Seadrill/Trident Energy) | 2016 – Present

• Strategic Operations Management: Expertly spearheading daily operations, maintenance, and training initiatives, ensuring top-tier performance and operational efficiency in real-time.

• Team Leadership & Development: Currently leading and mentoring a dynamic team of 6 technicians and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

• Technical Expertise & Application: Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Observation and Work-class ROVs, as well as advanced tooling systems, continually driving operational advancements.

• Remote Coordination & Communication: Effectively liaising and reporting to the Project Manager in Aberdeen, maintaining seamless operational alignment and strategic execution.

• Operational Planning & Execution: Leading the planning and ongoing execution of complex ROV operations, showcasing exceptional adaptability and project management skills.

• System Mobilization & Optimization: Managing the mobilization, demobilization, and reactivation of ROV systems across various vessels, enhancing resource efficiency and reducing operational downtime.

• Safety & Operational Excellence: Upholding and advocating for the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in all ROV operations, in alignment with Oceaneering’s stringent procedures.

• Data Acquisition & Analysis: Proficiently acquiring and processing critical operational data, converting complex datasets into actionable insights for continuous improvement.

• Zero Incident Operations: Successfully maintaining a record of zero incidents, reflecting a steadfast dedication to safety and quality in high-stakes environments.

ROV Senior Pilot

Oceaneering | West Africa (Total/Tullow-Oil/SBM Offshore/Luk Oil/Hess) | 2012 – 2016

• Project Analysis & Risk Assessment: Expertly identified requirements and assessed risks for Scarab Saffron-Simian Sienna field subsea operations, ensuring comprehensive preparation and risk mitigation.

• Sub-Sea Operations Management: Managed and executed sub-sea well intervention change-out operations, including 19 choke valves, 9 Subsea Control Modules (SCMs), and 1 Electrical Distribution Unit (EDU), significantly supporting gas production.

• Maintenance Scheduling: Developed and implemented maintenance schedules for 4 running tools, 1 choke valve Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU), and 1 SCM test stand, enhancing equipment reliability.

• Procurement & Supplier Communication: Liaised with suppliers for spares and efficiently handled procurement documents, ensuring timely availability of essential equipment.

• Technical Reporting & Documentation: Prepared detailed equipment assessment and functional testing reports, contributing to operational transparency and strategic decision-making.

• Client Communication & Representation: Acted as the primary contact with clients during 10 sub-sea change-out operations, effectively representing the company and managing client relations.

• Tooling Packages Management: Interfaced and maintained various tooling equipment, including torque tools and intervention skids, on completions and commissioning projects, demonstrating technical proficiency.

• Safety & Compliance: Conducted toolbox talks and risk assessments in accordance with company procedures, prioritizing safety and compliance.

TOOLING ENGINEER

Fugro SAE | Egypt | (BP/BG/Burullus/PHPC) | 2009 – 2012

• Advanced ROV Operations: Proficiently operated and maintained ROVs in diverse subsea environments. Expertly piloted for 44 subsea wells during top hole operations, contributing to 3 significant subsea construction projects, mooring line and anchor handling, fiber optic cable (FOC) laying, diver support operations, drill support, and comprehensive seabed surveys.

• Technical Inspection & Repair: Conducted detailed inspections and executed repairs on ROVs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in challenging subsea conditions.

• Safety & Risk Management: Oversaw and managed safety protocols and risk assessments during ROV operations, upholding high safety standards and minimizing operational risks.

• Team Leadership & Development: Actively led and trained a team of ROV junior engineers, demonstrating procedures and fostering a learning environment to enhance team skills and knowledge.

• Operational Reporting: Prepared operational support reports, documenting key aspects of missions, to aid in strategic planning and continuous improvement of operations.

• Equipment Operation & Calibration: Inspected, adjusted, operated, and calibrated torque tools, showcasing technical expertise and attention to detail.

• Troubleshooting & Technical Investigation: Troubleshot and investigated the technical condition of intervention tooling equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

TOOLING Technician

Fugro-Improv |UK - Aberdeen | BP | 2009 – 2010

• Tooling Assembly & Testing: Assembled, inspected, and tested sub-sea intervention tooling for AKPO – BP Angola projects, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance.

• Maintenance & Record Keeping: Executed the planned maintenance schedule for tooling equipment, meticulously completing work records and time sheets.

• Design Modification: Proactively addressed and raised design change requests, participating in meetings to discuss modifications and acquire acceptance, demonstrating initiative and collaborative skills.

• Factory Acceptance Testing: Represented the client in carrying out the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for 1xROV Launch and Recovery System (LARS), ensuring equipment met all required standards and specifications.

ROV PILOT

Fugro SAE | Egypt/Saudi Arabia | Aramco/GUPCO/PMS | 2007 – 2009

• ROV Operations: Managed eye-ball ROV operations (+250Hrs. Piloting) focusing on safe and quality operations, including touchdown point monitoring, rig moves, bottom walk survey, and sleeper installations.

• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Executed ROV planned maintenance schedules and troubleshooted equipment to minimize downtime and ensure smooth, uninterrupted operations.

• System Mobilization & Demobilization: Managed mobilization and demobilization of 4xROV & LARS systems, optimizing resource allocation and operational readiness.

• Team Monitoring & Training: Monitored, assessed, and trained junior technicians, fostering skill development and operational excellence.

• Collaboration & Communication: Effectively communicated with divers and the survey team during critical operations, including pipeline clamps installations, alignment frames installations, and rig move operations, ensuring cohesive teamwork and operational success.

Sports Analysis Courses

• Passionate about sports performance analysis, bolstered by completing relevant courses

• Introduction to Football Performance Analysis – Australian Football College.

• Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA) – Performance Analysis in Football Level-1 & Level-2.