Summary
Highly accomplished Offshore Engineer with 6 years of experience specializing in the design, analysis, and project management of subsea structures and marine operations. Proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Adept at leveraging advanced simulation tools and industry best practices to enhance safety and performance in challenging offshore environments.
Experience
Offshore Structural EngineerMcDermott International, Inc.
- Led structural design and analysis for 4 major deepwater projects, optimizing structural configurations to achieve a 15% reduction in material costs.
- Developed and implemented advanced fatigue analysis methodologies for subsea components, extending operational lifespan by an average of 20% across 3 critical assets.
- Managed a team of 3 junior engineers, overseeing project deliverables and ensuring strict compliance with API, DNV, and ISO standards.
- Provided key technical expertise during FEED and detailed design phases, contributing to a 10% reduction in overall project risk and schedule adherence.
- Authored comprehensive design reports and technical specifications for client and regulatory review, achieving 100% approval on first submission for 2 complex projects.
Marine Structural AnalystTechnipFMC
- Performed static and dynamic analysis of offshore platforms and mooring systems, validating designs against extreme weather conditions, resulting in a 5% improvement in safety factors.
- Utilized finite element analysis (FEA) software (ANSYS, ABAQUS) to model complex steel structures, identifying potential failure points and proposing mitigation strategies that saved approximately $500K in potential rework.
- Assisted in the development of installation procedures for subsea pipelines, contributing to the successful deployment of over 100 km of new infrastructure.
- Collaborated with naval architects and project managers to integrate structural designs with vessel capabilities, optimizing offshore installation schedules by 15%.
- Contributed to proposals and bids, providing technical input that helped secure 2 new project contracts valued at over $20M.
Projects
Deepwater Tie-Back Project (Gulf of Mexico)
- Directed the structural design verification for critical subsea manifold and jumper components, ensuring integrity under extreme cyclic loading.
- Implemented a new fatigue monitoring strategy that improved predictive maintenance capabilities by 25% for high-stress areas.
- Collaborated with fabrication yards to resolve design-for-manufacturability issues, reducing potential construction delays by 3 weeks.
Floating Production Unit (FPU) Mooring System Upgrade
- Developed and validated the hydrodynamic response model for a complex FPU mooring system, enhancing station-keeping reliability by 18%.
- Optimized anchor pattern and chain lengths, achieving a 7% reduction in material costs while maintaining safety factors.
- Provided offshore installation support, troubleshooting and resolving real-time operational challenges during mooring line deployment.
Subsea Pipeline Global Buckling Analysis
- Conducted comprehensive global buckling and walking analyses for a 150 km deepwater pipeline, ensuring stability and preventing potential failure modes.
- Proposed novel trenching and rock dumping strategies that reduced the need for costly subsea buckles by 30%.
- Presented findings and recommendations to client and regulatory bodies, securing approvals ahead of schedule.
Education
Texas A&M UniversityPh.D. in Ocean Engineering
- Thesis: "Advanced Fatigue Life Prediction of Deepwater Risers using Coupled Hydrodynamic-Structural Analysis."
- GPA: 3.8/4.0; Dean's List for four semesters.
University of HoustonM.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural Focus)
- Completed specialized coursework in advanced structural mechanics and finite element methods.
- Graduated with honors.
Publications
Improved Fatigue Life Prediction for SCRs in Deepwater Environments using Non-Linear FEA
Hydrodynamic Response Analysis of Articulated Towers under Extreme Wave Conditions
Optimizing Subsea Pipeline Stability through Advanced Geotechnical-Structural Interaction Modeling
Skills
Engineering Software
ANSYS (AQWA, Mechanical)ABAQUSSACSMOSESAutoCADSolidWorksPythonMATLABMathcad
Design & Analysis
Structural AnalysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Hydrodynamic AnalysisFatigue AnalysisRisk AssessmentReliability EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering
Project Management
Project PlanningCost ControlSchedule ManagementClient RelationsStakeholder ManagementTechnical DocumentationQA/QC
Regulatory & Standards
API RP 2A-WSDDNVGLISO 19901ABS RulesUSCG RegulationsHAZOPSIMOPS
Field Operations
Offshore InstallationMarine OperationsSubsea ConstructionInspection & MaintenanceAsset Integrity Management