Naval Architect

Thomas A Smith, P.E.

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Cell: 281-***-****

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SUMMARY

Experienced engineer with a diverse background in design, analysis and technical review of offshore and maritime assets, as well as installation engineering and testing in the marine industry. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in naval architecture and structural engineering. Worked for major clients, including Shell, Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, and others. Extreme familiarity with domestic and international standards for diverse assets in the oil & gas and maritime segments.

EDUCATION

University of Michigan- Ann Arbor

April, 1989

Bachelor of Science – Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

August, 1990

Master of Science – Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (Structures Emphasis)

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in State of Texas - License # 92008

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

BOSIET Safety Training (including HUET)

Confined Space Entry Training

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management

Project Engineering

Structural Design & Analysis

Marine Warranty Survey

Installation operations (surface and subsea)

Newbuild, Conversions & Repairs

Lifecycle Management & Risk Assessment

Feasibility Studies

Subsea Tiebacks & Umbilicals

FPSOs & FPSO Conversions

MODUs

Semisubmersibles

Jack-ups, Spars & TLPs

Renewable Energy/ Wind Farm

Weight Control

Floating LNG Terminals

EXPERIENCE

Senior Naval Architect Bechtel

July 2018 – April 2020

Senior member of the Naval Architecture group, responsible for calculations and advising colleagues.

Developed several stability models.

Inspected barges for flatness of deck and general condition

Performed stability and load-in/load-out calculations for barge transport of prefabricated modules

Provided advice and support for design of a new drydock

Provided advice and support to junior engineers

Naval Architect & Structural Engineer Thomas A. Smith, PE

November 2016 – July 2018

Self-employed as an engineer performing contract work for various clients.

Assisted with deadweight survey of West Capricorn.

Performed preliminary towing study for the Shell Vito platform.

Provided marine warranty survey reviews and attendances

Performed quayside and spread mooring analyses for various vessels

Structural design of capstan foundation and seafastenings

Engineering Manager Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering

January 2013 – September 2016

Managed a team of 6 structural engineers and naval architects insuring high value deliverables to diversified client list.

Developed comprehensive proposals for RFQs that resulted in increased revenue and an expanded client portfolio.

Provided project management and support for marine warranty survey of the Block Island Wind Farm, encompassing the installation of 5 wind turbines (6 MW capacity each) and subsea cables.

Managed warranty survey work for several subsea tieback initiatives for clients including Freeport McMoRan and Exxon.

Developed comprehensive towing and installation plans including temporary moorings for TLPs.

Conducted ground-breaking offshore deadweight survey and inclining test of a drilling unit that was still in operation. Resulted in client saving $10 M in downtime and transit expenses.

Oversaw marine warranty survey for the installation of a major offshore production facility including coordination between office based staff, offshore personnel and marine surveying team.

Principal Engineer Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering

January 2008 – January 2013

Responsible for comprehensive technical design and review, marine warranty and consultancy practice.

Provided engineering review and HAZID for Big Foot TLP.

Performed motion analyses on multiple vessels including the Shell Arctic Challenger, Noble Discoverer, GM8000 (new semisubmersible design) and a barge moored next to a fixed platform in West Africa (gangway study)

Conducted mooring analysis to support civil court litigation case involving damage during an incident to pipeline owner.

Developed multiple transportation plans for rig moves and offshore installations.

Principal Engineer Granherne/Kellogg Brown & Root

October 2000 – May 2007

Developed concept designs and performed structural analyses for multiple offshore floating platforms.

Oversaw fabrication and installation of moorings for deepwater platforms and platform towing.

Performed feasibility studies, for multiple vessels including Conoco Belanak, EHRA FPSO and Phillips Bohai Bay FPSO.

Provided field engineering services to mooring pre-lay and platform installations for BP Thunderhorse and BP Atlantis.

Developed preliminary designs for LNG FPSO studies

Sr. Technical Professional Aker Engineering

August 1990 – October 2000

Began career as an Engineer-in-Training (Naval Architect) and progressed to senior level.

Conducted finite element analysis (FEA) for various vessels including Shell Mars TLP, HD Pioneer SWATH diving support vessel and Amoco King Spar.

Performed feasibility studies for conceptual design of concrete floating platforms.

Developed global model and several local models for analysis of connections for Amoco Marlin Spar, Amoco King Spar and Genesis Spar.

Executed stability calculations for the conversion of a semisubmersible drilling rig to a production platform.

Investigated root cause of the capsize of MV Floreana at the Port of Houston in support of civil lawsuit by vessel owner.

KEY PROJECTS

Marine Warranty

Installation of the Block Island Wind Farm

Tow and Installation of Hess Stampede TLP, GulfStar I Spar

Exxon Julia Subsea Tie Back

Installation of Jackets for the Cardon IV Perla Field

Concept and Detailed Design

FEED and Detailed Design of Conoco Belanak FPSO

Detailed Design of HD Pioneer SWATH

Concept Design of Erha and Phillips Bohai Bay FPSOs

Surveys and Inspection

Deadweight Surveys of West Capricorn, West Capricorn, Ensco 8500

On-hire Surveys of Various Barges

Analysis

FEA of Critical Connection on Shell Mars TLP Topsides

Global FEA of HD Pioneer SWATH, Genesis Spar, etc.

Mooring Analyses for Noble Discoverer Drillship, Big Foot TLP

Stability Analysis of the Noble Clyde Boudreaux

COMPUTER SKILLS

CAD Software

AutoCAD, TurboCAD, Rhino 3D

Finite Element Analysis

PATRAN, ANSYS, SESAM

Dynamic Analysis Software

MOSES, GHS, Hecsalv, Gmoor 3D, WADAM

Microsoft Office

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