Construction Engineer

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Thirty-Nine (**) years combined experience Construction Adviser Specialist / Designer/Checking / Project Management. Experienced using the following Cad Programs:

AutoCAD 2012

Navisworks

PDMS - Aveva Review

Rebis/Bentley AutoPlant Prosteel

Tekla 13.0

MS Word

Inventor 2012

MS Excel

Engineering/Design/Construction of Semi-Submersible, Jack-Up, Fixed Platforms, Tenders and conversion of MODU to MOPS, marine vessel modifications & upgrades. My extensive project experience and proven track record allows me the diversity and flexibility to offer my skills in both Construction and Marine Structural & Piping Design. Hands on shipyard experience supervising construction, knowledge of fabrication procedures and interfacing with the Client, ABS, DNV, Shipyard Management and Vendors regarding specifications, manpower distribution, scheduling, materials, final inspection and testing of systems. Most recent construction project is Exxon Neftegas Sakhalin A.D. Platform and earlier projects: Marine Drilling Bingo 9000 Semi Submersibles, Neighbors Jack Up Rigs 110 & 111, Oceaneering Gulftide & Legend, numerous Offshore Platforms, Wind Generation Platforms, Tension Leg Platforms, Semi Submerisbles and Jackup Drilling rigs.

DESIGN DRAFTING PROJECT TYPES

Fixed Platforms Conversions to Topside Transformer Platform

Semi-submersibles

Jackups

Crane Barges

Stationary Platforms & Jackets

Tension leg Platforms

Pipe Laying Barges

Transport Barges & Rig Loadout Sea fastening.

Land Drilling Rigs

Well Logging Tools

Skid Mounted Equipment

Rotating Drilling Equipment

Mast, Derick and Substructures

Injection & Compression Molds

Pneumatic & Hydraulic Systems

PERSONAL DATA

U.S. Citizen – Current U.S. Passport

Birthplace : Houston Tx.

5'-8" 180 lbs,

Excellent Health

Non Smoker

EDUCATION

Houston Technical Institute - 1975

Graduated #26 of 320

University of Houston - 1978 & 79

Manufacturing Processes &

Process Piping Drafting

COMMUNITY

Since 2009 – participant in the

MS 150 fundraising cycling ride

ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHTS

ABB Lummus Global – Kizomba B, Conoco Magnolia

AGA – Albert Guarady – Exxon EPC4A Platforms

Dolphin Titan Drilling Co - Morgan City Shipyard

DSME Shipyard –S.Korea - Exxon AD Project

EDG Consulting Engineers - Chevron Nemba Platforms

Exxon Sakhalin - AD Platform, Berkut-Arkutun,

Friede & Goldman Ltd – EXD Semi & JU2000 Jackup

Halter Marine Shipyard – Jackups Gulftide & Legend

Global Industries Inc.- Hercules crane barge

Global SantaFe Corp / Global Marine Drilling Co.

Halliburtion -Austin Research Lab. – Logging tools

Heerema Fabricators Group Engineering- EPC4A Platforms

Han-Padron - BP Marlin

Houston Systems Mfg. Co.- Land Rigs

John Brown Engineering - Amoco Conhe Liuhua

National Oilwell – Land Rigs

Noble Drilling – Semi Submersible mods

PMB Bechtel Offshore – Diamond Offshore

Oceaneering Production Systems – MOPU

Roberds Johnson /N.O.V.- Land Rigs

Sundowner Offshore - Jack Up Renovation

Parker Drilling – Exxon Sakhalin AD Platform

Worley Parsons - Exxon Sakhalin AD Platform

7/2013 to

2/2014

8/2009 to

2/2013

General Marine Contractors Inc.- Houston Tx.

Field Engineer/Sr. Designer – Inventor 2012 & AutoCAD 2012

Talara, Peru, South America - Interface with client SAVIA Peru Sa, and conduct barge survey. Review pipe-lay barge mooring system, firing line pipe handling/welding station arrangement, stinger handling system and produce task list of proposed modifications with client. FEED design and construction drawings for pipeline installation/repair of subsea piping, mooring systems, heavy lifts and proprietary specialized equipment.

Parker Drilling / Worley Parson /Exxon Neftgas - Houston Tx. & South Korea

Piping Supervising Designer/Checker/Model Review Construction Advisor – PDMS Aveva & AutoCAD 2014

Exxon Neftgas Neftgas Ltd., Sakhalin 1 Project AD “A” Platform, Berkut-Arkutun, Dagi Field Development – Exxon Drilling/Production Platform

Houston Texas - Oversee drilling systems piping/structure detailed design phase by WorleyParsons, SBM Offshore and Loadmaster. HP & LP mud & cement, utility system piping and equipment location, Mud room, ditch and tank design, Cement systems, Skidding Systems, Drag Chain arrangement, mast and drill floor rotating equipment, etc. Review/Check P&ID’s and recommend corrections. Interface with Piping, Structural and Electrical groups to synchronize designs. Conduct regular model PDMS Aveva reviews for Exxon Mobil and submit review comments to designers.

S. Korea, DSME Shipyard– Conduct model review for Exxon drilling team using PDMS Aveva and compare to P&ID schematics and create task list for shipyard.

Interface with DSME to resolve skidding clash issues, interface with vendors to complete equipment installation and provide solution for construction problems. Work with the commissioning team to meet schedule.

9/2008

To 7//2009

EDG – Consulting Engineers

Structural Design Lead – Bentley AutoPlant Prosteel & AutoCAD 2007

Chevron South Nemba Platform – Design lead for modifications/upgrades and produce detail drawings for all junction boxes and Cable Tray supports.

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6//2005 to

9/2008

Heerema Fabricators Group Engineers- (Formerly Albert Guarady Enginers) - Houston Tx.

Civil/Structural Design Lead - AutoCAD - Rebis/Bentley - Telka

EPC4A Platforms - ExxonMobil & Mobil Producing Nigeria

Modifications/upgrade and new Design for Platforms and Jackets. Extensive modifications to several offshore platforms including 150 tons of deck extensions, boat landings and riser guards. .

1/2004 to

6/2005

Global SantaFe Corp. – Houston Tx.

Sr. Structural & Piping Designer - AutoCAD

Modifications and upgrade P&ID’s for existing fleet of semi and jackup rigs. Engineering proposal design layouts for new semi design, Piping and Structural design drawings for BOP handling and storage.

9/2003 to

12/2003

National Oilwell – Houston & Galena Park Tx.

Field Engineer/ Sr. Structural Designer – AutoCAD, Field engineer at fabrication yard to correct/modify ongoing construction. Layout and design rat holes into drilling substructure, Mast & Drill floor arrangement layouts, Engineering proposals and layouts, Structural design drawings

7/2002 to

8/2003

ABB LUMMUS GLOBAL –Upstream Group - Houston Tx.

SR. Structural Designer – AutoCAD

Tension leg platforms: Hull, Column & Pontoon structural design drawings, Single Column Floating Production Platform: Engineering proposals and layouts, structural design drawings

2/2001 to

7/2002

FRIEDE & GOLDMAN LTD. – NAVAL ARCHITECTS – Houston Tx,

Sr. Marine Designer - Structural/Piping Checker - AutoCAD

Check Drawings for new designs of EXD Semi Submersible and JU2000 Jackup. Interface Engineering & Drafting groups, respond to client and shipyard T.Q.’s., Structural Design and development of critical connections. Hull, Pontoon and Column Design and layout drawings.

Piping Designer –March 2002 Transferred into newly formed piping design group. Checked/designed schematics for marine, utility and drilling systems piping for JU2000 Jackup.

1/2000 to 1/2001

OCEANEERING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS – Halter Marine Shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi

Marine Systems Engineer & Construction Advisor / Coordinator - AutoCAD

"Ocean Legend" Jackup MOPU Conversion –Fast track construction till scheduled sail away on Mighty Servant in 12 months. Represent Client at the Shipyard during construction. Interface with engineering company with design changes, receive and issue drawings for construction to shipyard. Review construction on a daily basis to resolve construction problems or errors on drawings and to insure construction as per Client specifications. Using AutoCad produce quick design modifications and engineering field changes to resolve construction problems. Coordinate construction schedules with shipyard, produce cost estimates/spread sheets for equipment repair, specify equipment and order OFE materials thru purchasing and by direct contact with vendors, send equipment for repairs coordinating delivery schedule with vendors. Supervise and direct shipyard construction work, oversee piping design by shipyard engineering group in repair/modification of Marine & Utility Piping Systems. Constant Interface with ABS, DNV and Client customer regarding construction schedules specifications and witness shipyard pressure testing.

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES Inc.- Houston Tx.

Sr. Marine Structural Designer/Draftsman - AutoCAD

Houston office and Louisiana shipyard - Hercules Crane Barge Conversion & Upgrade. Marine structural modifications of decks, framing and bulkheads to incorporate addition of pipe reel upgrades. Piping design & P&ID modifications of marine systems bilge, ballast and vent systems.

Mexico City – Review stalled subsea project and implement steps for completion of project.

2/1998 to 12/1999

2/99 - 5/99

HALTER MARINE SHIPYARD FRIEDE & GOLDMAN – Pascagoula, Mississippi

Marine Field Engineer/Designer Draftsman - AutoCAD

Bingo 9000 and upgrade of Marine Drilling 700 Semi submersible Drilling Rigs Structural Design and Piping design modifications: Implement “field fixes” to resolve fabrication problems associated with engineering drawings during new construction projects. Moved onto Oceaneering Project.

10/98-2/99

NOBLE DRILLING SERVICES – Houston Tx.

Sr. Marine Structural Designer Draftsman – AutoCAD

Structural Design dwgs for M.O.D.U. Conversion of Submersible Rigs to Semi Submersibles. FEED design concepts and layouts for modifications to Sponsons, Pontoons & Thrusters.

TDI Shipyard, Sabine Pass Tx. - survey and design modifications for engine/generator upgrades.

4/97-10/98

HAN-PADRON ASSOCIATES – Houston Tx.

Marine Sr. Structural Designer - AutoCAD

“Marlin” Tension Leg Platform & Hull - Column & Pontoon Marine Structural ring frame and shell plating manufacturing drawings to be used for burning table by Italian fabricator. Use of complex Design drafting program attached to AutoCad generated N.C. cutting file, weld file, weights, families, etc.

9/95-4/97

PMB/BECHTEL – Houston Tx

Marine Sr. Structural Designer Draftsman - AutoCAD

Diamond Offshore Semi-submersibles rigs: “Quest”, “Star” & “Victory”

Structural hull framing and plating construction drawings for modification addition of sponsons and blisters to Columns & Pontoons, Upper hull deck mods, vent and sound piping modifications.

TDI SHIPYARD - Sabine Pass TX – Field survey and design for new engine generator package.

8/95-9/95

INTEC ENGINEERING INC.-

Marine Sr. Structural Designer - AutoCAD

MarineStructural design and detail drafting of modifications of Hull and decks for Oil Tanker MOPU conversion.

3/95 - 7/95

OCEANEERING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - Halter Marine shipyard, Pascagoula, Mississippi

Marine Systems Field Engineer & Construction Advisor/coordinator–

Gulftide Jackup MODU conversion to MOPU - 5-month fast track construction.

Decommission and demo drilling systems, determine and expedite repairs to marine systems. Coordinate repairs with shipyard involving scheduling, cost estimates, materials and vendors. Supervise and direct shipyard personnel & vendors in repair/modification of Marine Bilge & Ballast systems, Jacking System, Eng/gen repair/mods., AC & DC Electrical System, Fire protection system, Sanitary system, Potable water system, Pollution system, Fuel Oil & Compressed Air,. Interface with client UMC/Paragon and expedite removals, interface connections, tank modifications, piping modifications to accommodate production system packages. Field P&ID sketches of existing and proposed piping. Gulftide Jackup MODU conversion to MOPU - 5-month fast track construction.

Decommission and demo drilling systems, determine and expedite repairs to marine systems. Coordinate repairs with shipyard involving scheduling, cost estimates, materials and vendors. Supervise and direct shipyard personnel & vendors in repair/modification of Marine Bilge & Ballast systems, Jacking System, Eng/gen repair/mods., AC & DC Electrical System, Fire protection system, Sanitary system, Potable water system, Pollution system, Fuel Oil & Compressed Air,. Interface with client UMC/Paragon and expedite removals, interface connections, tank modifications, piping modifications to accommodate production system packages.

8/94 - 3/95

ROBERDS JOHNSON INDUSTRIES – Galena Park Tx.

Sr. Structural & Piping Designer - AutoCad

Design and fabrication details dwgs for land drilling rig, modular packages, mud tanks, skid mounted equipment, walkways, stairs, drill floor equipment layout, substructures, masts, engine generator packages etc.

3/94 - 7/94

SUNDOWNER OFFSHORE SERVICES INC. – Shipyard, Morgan City, Louisiana

Marine Sr. Structural & Piping Designer & Construction Advisor Lead –AutoCAD

Structural and Piping Design Drafting Modifications renovation of cannibalized Jackup Rig 111. Created fabrication & P&ID dwgs and issued them as the Construction Lead directing contract welders, fitters, supervising construction of all repair/modification of Marine systems, Drilling systems, Propulsion System, Jacking System, Leg Crack Repair, Rack teeth repairs, Hull & Structural modifications. Witnessed pressure testing of tanks and piping, arranged for “Cooper Heat” preheat procedures and inspections. Interfaced and with ABS inspectors.

10/93 -3/94

JOHN BROWN ENGINEERING - Houston, Texas

Sr.Piping Designer / Field Engineer- AutoCAD, P&ID & ProPipe

Amoco Conhe Liuhua Project - Sedco 700 Semi Submersible

Design modifications to piping systems and equipment arrangements for conversion of MODU/MOPU Semisubmersible Rigs.

Cromarty Firth, Scotland U.K.– P&ID Piping survey of stacked Semi Submersible, directed NDT inspection teams to target specific piping on marine, utility and drilling systems, selected valves, structural plate, critical structural members /connections in substructure and motion compensator systems. Gather inspection data and submit daily reports to Houston office determining extend of repairs and replacement required for a 10 year life of uninterrupted service.

8/92 to 9/93

GLOBAL MARINE DRILLING CO - Houston Tx.

Sr. Piping Designer - AutoCad

Update piping schematics for marine and drilling systems on fleet of marine drilling rigs.

6/91 to 8/92

DOLPHIN TITAN DRILLING CO – Shipyard, Morgan City, La.

Sr. Piping & Structural Piping Designer/Construction Advisor/Supervisor - AutoCAD

Dolphin Jackup Rig 110

Phase 1 - Structural and piping detail layouts and drawings for complete renovation of rig. Survey rig and determine systems and equipment task list. Layout and detail drawings for mat tank repairs and piping redesign, jacking rack and pinion repairs, hull repairs, tanks reassignment, drilling equipment replacement, marine and drilling system piping system repair and renovation, crew quarters upgrade & thruster motor retrofit and installation. Interface with vendors and order materials required for construction.

Phase 2 - Supervise and assign work to welding crews, fitters and painters on a daily basis. Maintain & submit daily progress reports and maintain construction schedules. Project required 84-hour work schedule at shipyard.

8/82 to 6/91

(9 years)

HALLIBURTON - WELL LOGGING SERVICES - RESEARCH CENTER – Austin Tx.

Sr. Mech./Elect. Design Draftsman - AutoCad 2.0

Design mechanical components for well logging tools and related equipment design of complex machined features with O-rings, threads, pressure housings. Electrical schematics, PCB Layouts, eleco/mech packaging for high temperature. Industrial Photography of prototype tools for presentation in professional papers and conferences.

7/81 to 8/82

GLOBAL MARINE DRILLING CO. - Houston Tx.

Sr. Design Draftsman

Structural layout for motion compensator arrangements and mud systems piping schematics. Rig posters for fire, safety and station bills.

4/80 to 6/81

DOLPHIN - TITAN DRILLING CO. – Houston Tx., Galveston & Louisiana

Sr. Structural & Piping Designer

Structural & Piping designs/modification drawings for fleet of platforms, tenders and Jack Up drilling rigs. Survey of work and travel to rigs in Gulf of Mexico to determine repair/modifications required to keep rigs in operation. Drawing layouts to determined critical factors affecting the arrangement of drilling packages and/or equipment on proposed or existing structures, electrical schematics, fire safety and general arrangement drawings.

Todd Shipyard and New Iberia Shipyard – assisted with barge load outs for overseas transport and on site rig modifications.

4/78 to 4/80

HOUSTON SYSTEMS MFG CO – Houston Tx.

Piping, Structural and Mechanical Designer

Fabrication drawings for skid land and trailered desert rigs. Mast, substructures, drip pans, mud tanks, fuel tanks, engine generator systems, workshops, rig air systems - Machined detailed drawings of drawworks, rotary table and rig skidding hydraulic jacking systems.

3/77 to 4/78

A.M.F. TUBOSCOPE – Houston Tx.

Elec./Mech. Draftsman

Detail and Assembly drawings of pipe inspection units. Machined parts, weldment assemblies, Electrical mechanical packaging of equipment in control panel and truck enclosures,. Electrical schematics and circuit board layouts.

7/76 to 3/77

TELEDYNE EXPLORATION – Houston Tx.

Elec./Mech. Draftsman - Electrical schematics, electrical mechanical packaging layouts and machined parts detail drawings of seismic devices and control panel.

6/75 to 7/76

SOUTHERN DIE AND TOOL – Houston Tx.

Mechanical Draftsman - Machined parts detailer of components used in dies, injection molds and machine tooling fixtures.

Lathe Machinist – machined assorted cast iron parts for gasket surfaces. Surface finished complete machined parts.

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