David Gilbert Resume
   
 
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Objective

Diving and Subsea Specialist / Diving Project Manager


Experience


2004-2009               Magellan Marine International                 Metairie , LA

Diving Consultant

2004

  • Williams 12” Pipeline Inspection
  • BP-PLNA MP-72&73 MPOG 18" Inspection / Remediation
  • Apache P/L Abandonment
  • Taylor Energy 6" Pipeline Decommissioning MC-20

2005

  • BP – Houston Office – Working for Paul Woodhal l - Diving Safety and Project Management for Integrity Management Group
  • BP - Nakika - ADCP Repair, Riser Basket and Hull Inspection.
  • BP – Diving Project Manager - Hurricane Katrina
    • GI, WD, EB & EI Blocks Inspections
    • WD95#5 (Saltamonte Profundo Well Recovery)
    • BP – Diving Project Manager - Hurricane Rita
    • ST & WC Blocks Inspections

2006

  • BP – Diving Project Manager - Hurricane Katrina
    • WD95#5 (Saltamonte Profundo) Well Recovery
    • GI43AS Pipeline Repair
    • GI41B Riser Guard Installation
    • WD-95-X X- Brace Repairs
    • SP50/MC109 P/L Repair
    • WD94G Tie Back Jacket Installation
    • GI47C – Toppled Platforms Remediation
  • BP – Diving Project Manager - Hurricane Rita
    • WC110#9&10 Well Assessments and Stabilization
    • WC110A-AUX Flare Line Repair
  • BP – NAKIKA - Diving Project Manager
    • UWILD Inspections
    • Nexan Umbilical Spoolpiece Installation
    • Ariel N1 Valve Repair
    • Sea-chest ROV Spoolpiece Installations

2007

  • BP – Decommissioning PU/ Toppled Platforms Project
    • GI47C – Toppled Platforms Remediation
    • Decommissioning and Toppled Platform Pipeline Abandonment
    • WC110#9 Well Stabilization
    • GI47C Collection Hose Repair
    • SM205B Wellhead inspection and Tieback
    • WC111B Debris Removal
    • GI95A Level 2 Inspection
    • GI41A WD69C Well Surveys
    • WC110#3&#8 Decommissioning
    • DB-16 Campaign, ST160E
    • OSFI Derrick Barge GI40I
  • BP – Fiber Optic Project - Pre Laid Shore Ends
  • BP - MARLIN - Diving Project Manager
    • UWILD Inspection
    • Subsea Riser Inspections
    • Dorado Mockup Bushing Installation
    • Dorado Flow line -Topside Piping Installation
  • BP – Decommissioning PU Diving HSSE

2008

  • BP – Decommissioning PU/ Toppled Platforms Project
  • Diving HSSE - Diving Project Manager
    • GI47C - IMT-Spill Response
    • DB-16 Campaign, ST160E, WD96R, GI32J
    • SM205B #3 Tieback Project
    • OSFI Derrick Barge GI40I
    • WC110 #1-4 & #9 Decommissioning
    • Site Clearances- GI32J & WD96R
  • BP – Deepwater Production (DWP) Projects PU
  • BP - MARLIN - Diving Project Manager
    • Dorado Flow line –Closing Spoolpiece Installation
    • Sea-chest Repair
    • ROV Sea-chest Spoolpiece Installation
    • Flex-joint Inspections
    • Hurricane IKE Inspections
  • BP – NAKIKA - Diving Project Manager
    • Sea-chest Blinding
    • Flex-joint Inspections
  • BP – POMPANO - Diving Project Manager
    • MC72 LLOG Riser Installation

 

 


1999–2004               Self-Employed / Contractor                 Berwick , LA

Computer and Web Services Consultant

  • Designed dynamic websites for new customers using HTML, ASP, MS-Access and MS-SQL.
  • Maintained and administered IIS on Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Web servers, DNS and Mail servers.
  • Installed and configured networking hardware and wiring at business and home office locations including servers, workstations, hubs, and DSL routers.
  • Provided on-site hardware, software and internet service support for customers computers and networks when needed.

 


1993–1999                  Cal-Dive International                     Morgan City , LA

Diver and Diving Supervisor

  • Approximately 600 saturation days /700 surface dives logged.
  • Supervised saturation and surface dives.
  • Underwater burning Level 3 /Underwater-burning Instructor
  • Certified underwater welder 6G
  • Installed hot taps, risers, valve assemblies, sub-mar mats, sandbags, spool-pieces, anodes and boat-bumpers
  • Inspection and video

 


1991–1993                Hardaway Construtors                    Tampa , FL

Diver, Foreman, Topside Burner and Welder

Sunshine Skyway Demolition Project.

  • Diving Supervisor over crew of 10 divers
  • Preparation and loading of explosives including topside and underwater pre-cutting of superstructure, piers and footers.
  • Supervised underwater and topside demolitions of superstructure, piers and footers.
  • Worked with the engineers for planning and troubleshooting of project stages.
  • Removal of superstructure and other debris from bottom.
  • Reef installation and inspection
  • Final bottom surveys at pier areas.

1986–1991              Cal-Dive International                     Morgan City , LA

Tender, Diver, Welder, Supervisor

  • El Vado Dam project
  • Certified underwater welder 6G
  • Installed hot taps, risers, valve assemblies, sub-mar mats, sandbags, spool-pieces, anodes and boat-bumpers
  • Inspection and video .

1980–1986             Self-Employed                                St.Petersburg , FL

Rig Welder

  • Certified ASME 6G- 7018, 1981.
  • Certified ASME 308-SS, 1982
  • Certified ASME 316-SS, 1982
  • Structural welding on new construction of condominium stairways and balconies
  • Stainless Steel welding for the restaurant industry.
  • Aluminum welding on sailboat and powerboats.
  • Ornamental welding for new home stairways and handrails.



Education


1999-2004            New Horizons                              New Orleans , LA

  • Certified Comptia A+, Network+, I-Net+, CIW Webmaster
  • Additional courses included Macromedia, Microsoft Office, MS-SQL, Adobe

1986 Ocean Corporation Houston .TX

  • Certified Commercial Diving Training

1979 - 1980 Pinellas Vo-Tech St. Petersburg , FL

  • Welding Program
  • Certified MIG, TIG and 6G-7018

1977-79 St Petersburg Junior College St. Petersburg , FL