Summary

Experience

Offshore Structural Engineer|McDermott International, Inc.

Houston, TXSep 2020Present

• 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 Analyst|TechnipFMC

Houston, TXJun 2017Aug 2020

• 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)

Mar 2022Present

• 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

Jan 2021Nov 2021

• 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

Jul 2019Apr 2020

• 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 University|Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering

College Station, TXAug 2014May 2018

• 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 Houston|M.S. in Civil Engineering (Structural Focus)

Houston, TXAug 2012May 2014

• 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

Jun 2022I. Santos, R. Chen, L. Wang

Hydrodynamic Response Analysis of Articulated Towers under Extreme Wave Conditions

Sep 2020I. Santos, A. Kim

Optimizing Subsea Pipeline Stability through Advanced Geotechnical-Structural Interaction Modeling

Mar 2019M. Garcia, I. Santos

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