Engineer Chemical Engineering
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DAVID A. BLANCO
Houston, Texas *****
adj0zo@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/davidblanco-lead-eng
Subsea Operations Engineer
Subsea Operations Engineer with progressive experience in the Oil and Gas Industry for Subsea Infrastructure, Development, Construction, Engineering, and Project Management. For more than ten years, have been involved in several large EPCI Projects from tendering through execution and close out phases both SURF and SPS scopes. Assignments included offshore operations in the United States and Mexico GOM, Caribbean, Middle East, West / East Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Achievements include the optimization of procedures and processes resulting in safer operations with cost savings and vessel-time reduction. Willing to relocate within USA / internationally and travel as required. Committed to the highest HSE standards. Intend for the future to continue applying a solid leader image to motivate a team of professionals for obtaining the highest level of performance. Multi-lingual Spanish and French. Additional skills include:
Problem Solving, Adaptability, Handling Pressure, Team Work, Collaboration, Time Management, Project Management, Offshore Experience, Continuous Learning, SAP, Oracle, MS Office, Cloud Computing, Lotus Notes, Contract Management.
Fields of Expertise
Vessel Operations and SIMOPS Project Execution Subsea Pipeline Installation S-Lay / Reel Lay /J-Lay (ILS / PLETs) Manifold and Piles Subsea Structure Installation and Heavy Lift Marine Operations Readiness Subcontractor Management Light Construction Vessel (LCV) Operation Marine Logistics Package Fabrication Jumpers Diving and ROV Operations SCR’s and Closing Spools Platform Pull in FPSO Flexible and Umbilical Flying Leads Subsea Control Systems Pipe Welding and Coating Pre-Commissioning Pipelay Vessels.
Professional Experience
TechnipFMC North America Houston, Texas, United States
Senior Project / Lead Engineer II, Subsea Business Unit, Dec' 2011 to Nov’2020
Developed and installed Subsea Oil & Gas Infrastructure, including Rigid / Flexible Pipeline, SCR, ILS, PLET, Heavy Lift, Umbilical, and Jumpers. Interfaced with relevant disciplines and support functions, such as installation / structural analysis, operations, ROV, drafting, planning, procurement, and logistics to ensure project requirements were met. Mentored and trained engineers to upskill team and increase capacity for optimal productivity.
Led Engineering Team to deliver Technical and Commercial Documentation during Golfinho Project Tender. Negotiated Final Scope of Work for a successful Project Award > $2.0B.
Planned and executed >$1.0B Trinidad BP Juniper Project and assisted Project Manager to reduce total man-hours by 25%.
Designed and optimized Golfinho Project Field Lay out (Drill centers, Manifolds, PLEMs, PLET, Pipe Lay routes, etc.) Proposed Field Lay out was “Approved for Construction” by Client.
Optimized SPS scope and Material Take off for Golfinho Project. Involved with Manifold / Pile design, fabrication, and SIT. Developed Logistics Plan for Manifold SIT with $1M savings.
Optimized Manifold / Pile Preparation Pack and Preventive Maintenance at SURF Shore Base for MWCC Project. Client approved readiness plan with significant $0.5 M savings.
Adopted new welding technology for S-lay pipeline installation involving large diameter, which reduced downtime and optimized BP Juniper execution schedule by 7 days ($3.5M savings).
Generated LLOG Delta House Objective Bonus Program for Offshore Crew to incentive Safety, Quality, and Production. Program was adapted and saved 21 days of vessel time ($10.5M savings).
Developed SIMOPS Plan for Projects and strengthened solutions by reducing number of vessels in field and duration of Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) to maximize offshore client-assets.
Successfully planned and coordinated detailed aspects of engineering work (CTR’s, Method Statements, Installation Schedules, Material Requisition, Request for Quote, Logistics, Drawings, etc.) as part of the budgetary stage for tender and projects.
Installed multiple ILSs (In-line structures) and PLETs with S-lay vessel and saved >$2M during $1B development for PDVSA Dragon Field, Venezuela.
Coordinated essential operations, such as SIMOPS and SCRs hang-off to Delta House host to deliver ultra-deep-water solution >6,000 ft. in depth.
Coordinated full EPCI scope of work for design, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of UTA Mud mats with CDU’s / RDU’s in Matapal field.
Collaborated with Pipeline Production Group team in Asia Pacific and supported activities related to pipelay SOW to design, fabricate, and transport permanent equipment suitable for installation.
Led integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation that reduced number of vessels required to complete scope of work.
Successfully planned and coordinated Risk Engineering Work for Projects including: Technical and Commercial Vendor Evaluation, Constructability Review, HAZID, Readiness Review, and MOC.
Global Industries Offshore Houston, Texas, United States
Senior Project Engineer, Dec' 2009 to Dec’2011
Developed and supervised deep / shallow water pipe-lay and construction operations within time and budget. Included load test procedures for all mission equipment onboard the new built vessels Global 1200 / 1201.
Managed shallow water pipe lay operations to accelerate Pemex export pipeline production. Project delivered 2 months ahead of schedule.
Coordinated full EPCI scope of work for design, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of two rigid jumpers with connectors for two infield lines in Atlantis field.
Supervised deep water pipe lay and construction activities onboard pipelay vessel G1200 and LCV Orion during LLOG Who Dat Project. Manifold installation delivered ahead of schedule.
Refined onshore testing before performing offshore critical operations, which minimized downtime for field operations by 25% and kept Pemex KMZ 56-57 project under budget by $15M.
Reduced engineering man-hours >25% in G1200 / G1201 Vessel Project and successfully performed load testing of all mission equipment in coordination with shipyard personnel.
Installation / Field Engineer, Apr’ 2002 – Dec’ 2009
Executed installations for Project pipelines and subsea structures.
Coordinated full EPCI offshore scope of work for fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of two main Trunk lines and eleven associated flow lines for the Berri and Qatif Fields in Saudi Arabia.
Concluded large diameter pipeline installation for Pemex Ku-C and Ku-D, including Manifold structure.
Led engineering for pipe lay operations performed by pipe lay barges Hercules and Iroquios. Riser, spools and construction work done by MCV Titan II during Pemex and BP Cannonball Projects.
Education
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Mexico
Bachelor of Science Chemical Engineering and Administration
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Mexico
Quality / Manufacturing Project Management Diploma
Certifications and Professional Development
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), Expiration 2023
UK Oil and Gas Medical Certification / Houston, TX, Expiration 2022
BOSIET Offshore Survival Training, Houston, TX, Expiration 2024
Safe Gulf Course PEC700035225, Expiration N/A
Pemex HSE Basic Course Certification WTS-IBSIPA-2010-0006, Cd del Carmen, Mexico, 2010
Pemex Exploration Work Permit Certification WTS-PROD-2010 Cd del Carmen, Mexico
Saudi Aramco / Work Permit Certification RT-0259-08 Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2008
HSE Work Safe ISSOW / ISO 14001 and OSHA 18001 Training Houston, TX, 2014, 2016 and 2018
Technip PULSE HSE Leadership Development - Communication Week Houston, TX, 2013 and 2014
ASME Rigging Trainer development Course, CA-005 and CA-006B Houston, TX, 2011
Maritime Industrial / H2S Training Use of PPE and Gas Detectors, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 2009
Maritime Industrial / H2S fire, safety and self-containing apparatus Dubai, UAE, 2007
Technip Project Leadership Development Program Houston, TX, 2012
New Horizons / Microsoft Project 2010 Training Course Houston, TX, 2011
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