Electrical Project Management

Donald L. Melancon, MEM

Spring, Texas ***** 832-***-****

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CONSULTANT ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT COMMISSIONING MANAGER

Comprehensive experience in leading all commissioning aspects of the electrical projects

Subject Matter Expert with strong background in steering the development, upgrade and modification of highly-sophisticated electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and structures for fortune 500 energy companies. Consistently delivered multiple and complex projects on schedule and budget with high quality standards. Well versed of all regulatory standard and procedures of electrical and electronic industry.

Highlights of Expertise

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Project Management

Preventive Maintenance

Process Improvements

Electrical Controls

Budgeting & Forecasting

Engineering Management

Equipment Maintenance

Professional development

Team Building & Leadership

Career Experience

Rig QA International, Willis, Texas

Oilfield services consulting company providing inspection, audit and training services

COMMISSIONING CONSULTANT (2013 to 2016)

Delivered excellent consultancy services to manage and ensure smooth commissioning of the project. Evaluated, and approved commissioning plans according to project guidelines, while ensuring meeting of design specifications. Monitored third party vendors for timely provision of required materials.

Acted as Hess company representative, and directed all operational start-ups and commissioning activities in New Guinea for the construction of a tender barge in Singapore.

Built and spearheaded commissioning team to maximise operational efficiency, and structured appropriate work plans for offshore hookups to track budgets and project progress.

Exhibited engineering and commissioning expertise as Chevron company representative for the reliable construction of a semisubmersible rig in the Korea.

Provide commissioning and technical support for various land rig designs and integration of equipment systems.

Pacific Drilling, Houston, Texas

Publicly-traded offshore ultra-deepwater drilling company

ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT (2009 to 2013)

Rendered technical skills in the delivery and post-delivery modifications of Bora, Mistral, Scirocco and Santa Ana Drillships. Administered testing, commissioning and start-up of all rigs and ancillary equipment. Designed and implemented effective initial maintenance programs for all four vessels.

Steered and streamlined all electrical maintenance operations in the Congo, Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Russia, Singapore, Korea and Indonesia to achieve desired targets.

Headed, trained, motivated, and empowered an electrical team of 20 members to carry out all assigned tasks within strict time and budget constraints.

Executed diverse range of tasks, which included budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, program development, preventive maintenance, work permitting, equipment maintenance and repair, safety management, regulatory compliance and reporting.

Transocean Offshore, Houston, Texas

Publicly-traded international leading provider of offshore drilling services

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR (2004 to 2009)

Led a team of electricians for the maintenance and repair of rig electrical and electronic equipment at Sakhalin Islands by leveraging the working capabilities and capacities of the team.

Played a significant role as electrical SME in the construction and commissioning phase of the GSF Development Driller II in Singapore, and ensured the adherence of standard regulations.

Adopted effective engineering methodologies to manage all functions related to power generation commissioning of the Discovery Luanda Rig.

Additional Experience

Chief Electrician/Rig Electrician Pride International, Inc., Houston, Texas

Electrical Apprentice & Rig Electrician Diamond Offshore, Gulf of Mexico

Education & Credentials

Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Project Management

American International Continental University, Schaumberg, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Communications Technology

ITT Technical Institute, Houston Texas

Trainings

Supervisory Leadership BOP MUX Electrical Controls Industrial Controls PLC Profibus

DC Motor Maintenance Automation Systems Marine Dynamic Positioning Top Drives

High Voltage Electrical Safety ACS600 Multi-drive Operation & Maintenance

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