Objective
An enthusiastic and dedicated professional combining over 23 years of hydrographic and oil field survey experience with the ability to install, troubleshoot, and evaluate a diverse range of hydrographic equipment. Proven in the delivery of complex projects within strict timeframes and budgetary requirements. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to critical issues. Able to work well on own initiative and to demonstrate the highest levels of motivation and organisation required to achieve objectives and meet tight deadlines. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate concisely at all levels. A natural leader who enjoys being part of, as well as managing and motivating, a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
Experience
August-September 2008 Kongsberg Neptune and Caris HIPS Multibeam Processor, Acergy-Group Norway
•Working in Acergy’s Stavanger office editing Reson 7125 dualhead pipeline data with Neptune and HIPS
•Demonstrating and troubleshooting multibeam data processing procedures with Caris HIPS to facilitate Acergy’s eventual move to HIPS
May-June 2008 Multibeam Supervisor/Caris HIPS Processor, Australian Marine National Facility
•Supervising a team of scientists in collecting/processing Simrad EM300 multibeam data during a submarine volcano and hydrothermal survey
•Utilising Simrad ‘Operator Interface’ collection software and processing bathymetry with Caris HIPS
•Teaching CUBE methodology, proper swathe data processing, and quality assurance techniques
•Validating multibeam data and evaluating swath imagery for likelihood of areas with recent volcanic activity
•Verifying active volcanic emissions using transmissometer data
•Performing ‘patch test’ for verification of previous calibration and correcting erroneous offsets in HIPS vessel file
Nov-Dec 2007 & Feb 2008 Party Chief/Online Surveyor, GeoLab, Burullus
•Delivering a high level of leadership and direction to a team of online surveyors tasked with the completion of a GVI pipeline and site survey in the Mediterranean
•Accountable for the data collection and positioning of two ROV’s using QINSy and a HiPAP USBL system
•Producing daily operations reports and regularly liaising with the vessel superintendent, ROV team, and Geolab with regard to project progress
•Ensuring the timely update of AutoCAD drawings when necessary
Sept-Oct 2007 VisualSoft Operator, Harvey-Lynch, BP
•Responsible for data collection and processing during a GVI pipeline survey in the Gulf of Mexico
•Playing an integral role in the installation of VisualSoft on collection and processing computers, updating processing scripts when required
•Utilising VisualWorks to collect video and multibeam data from an ROV mounted with a Reson 7125 dual head system and subsequently using VisualEditPro to process the data
May-June 2007 Senior Surveyor & Data Processor, Williamson & Associates
•Facilitating the collation and processing of Reson multibeam data using QINSy and Caris HIPS during a deep tow (2500m) side scan and multibeam survey
•Significantly enhancing data quality through the implementation of HIPS CUBE processing
•Conducting a successful on-the-fly calibration of a Sonardyne USBL
April 2007 Senior Surveyor, UTEC USA
•Playing a pivotal role in an oil rig salvage operation with responsibility for the positioning of a recovery barge
•Project lead during the positioning of anchors using QINSy and a telemetry link with tugs
•Utilising a Sonardyne USBL system and QINSy for tracking two ROVs, two cranes and divers during salvage operations
•Accurately logging the positioning of all objects found by divers and ROVs
•Personally responsible for the weekly verification and update of USBL calibration
Dec 2006-Feb 2007 Senior Surveyor, UTEC UK
•Fully accountable for the timely and accurate collation, processing and documentation of all positioning and bathymetric data derived from oil rig pre-deployment surveys
•Playing an integral role in the rigging of a new survey vessel with all required apparatus including sensors with personal responsibility for ensuring the timely resolution to any occurring installation issues
•Ensuring full compliance with organisational procedures and project specifications
•Undertaking the roles of Online Navigator and Data Processor on a daily basis
•Utilising QINSy software to effectively complete all data acquisition and analysis and multi-beam bathymetry processing
•Facilitating the completion of two “patch” tests on a Reson 8101 MB Echosounder
2006 Senior Surveyor, NOAA
•Undertaking the role of Party Chief/Data Processor with responsibility for overseeing the successful delivery of all multi-beam and side scan sonar surveys for utilisation in the NOAA debris mapping survey
•Responsible for the collation and processing of a diverse range of data including multi-beam, side scan sonar, grab sample and magnetometer information
•Demonstrating the ability to produce all documentation required in adherence with NOAA specifications
•Performing a number of quality assurance checks whilst in the field
1984-2006 Naval Oceanographic Office
2001-2006 Technical Lead (Quality Management Branch)
•Ensuring the timely identification and rectification of data inaccuracies through the development of a number of highly effective quality assurance processes
•Heading regular meetings with colleagues to ensure all quality and performance issues are discussed and rectified in a professional and efficient manner
•Continually utilising extensive experience in the field of cartography and demonstrating the ability to expertly analyse field charts, smooth sheets and digital and electronic nautical charts
•Authoring a number of user manuals and standard operating procedures for data collection, sonar data and processing software
1995-2001 Physical Scientist/Oceanographer
•Overseeing all aspects of the completion of multi-beam and side scan sonar surveys in locations such as Wake Island, Bahrain and Georgia
•Responsible for the preparation of all technical specification documentation and identification of all resource requirements
•Playing a key role in the creation of accurate field charts and Fledermaus 3D films and personally responsible for the creation of in excess of 80 smooth sheets, charts and publications
•Facilitating the installation of hydrographic equipment to a number of vessels
•Utilising exceptional technical skills and experience to write programmes utilising moored transponders to navigate ships and towed vehicles (LBL)
•Personally responsible for the development and implementation of operating procedures and best practices
1984-1995 Civilian Oceanographer
•Gaining extensive technical training from the US Navy in all aspects of Oceanography
•Serving on a number of NAVOCEANO survey vessels throughout each year
Education
Bachelors Degree: Physics, Concentration in Computer Science, Carson Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee (1984)
•VisualSoft
•EIVA NaviPac
•Geodesy/GPS
•Echotrac DF3200
•HYPACK WIN95
•Visibility System
•Triton Isis & Vista WIN95
•ENDECO Tide gauge
•UK HYDRO Conference
•Trimble GP Survey
•CARIS HIPS & SIPS
•CARIS GIS
•CARIS HOM (ENC Production)
•CARIS DOM (DNC Production)
•QPS QINSy
•IVS Fledermaus
•Applied Project Management
•Supervising for Effective Performance
•SAIC Saber
•Technical Writing
•Reson Multibeam Sonars
•Lead NAVOCEANO Hydrographer Certification
Certification
UKOOA Physical
BOSIET
HUET
Skils
Hydrographic Equipment:
MB Echo Sounders: Reson 8101, 8124 & 8125, 7125 dual-head; Simrad EM 1002, EM121, EM300, & EM3000; Benthos C3D
GPS Equipment: Veripos, Applanix POS MV, Trimble, NAVCOM & Fugro GPS Receivers, Coda F180
SSS Systems: Edgetech 272, DF-1000, and 4200-FS side scan sonar systems, Klein 3000 and 5000 Towfish
USBL/LBL Equipment: Sonardyne Nav Processor 7784, IXSEA GAPS, Trackpoint, HiPAP 500
Other Hydrographic Equipment: Octans gyro, Meridan gyro, Knudsen SBES, Valeport SVP, Sea-Bird Electronics SBE19 CTD, Insitu Tide Gauge, Sutron Tide Gauge, Applied Microsystems Smartprobe, Valeport CTD & Sonatech Deep Ocean Transponders (LBL)
Hydrographic Computer Software:
Data Collection: VisualSoft, QINSy, CODA, Edgetech Discover, Klien SonarPro , NaviPac
Caris: HIPS, SIPS, CUBE, GIS, DOM & HOM
IVS: Federmaus, CUBE, PFM_Direct, DMagic & Average Gridder
SAIC: Saber and ISS60
Triton-Elics: ISIS & DelphMap
Other Companies/Software: Coastal Oceanographics HYPACK, Reson 6042, Simrad Multi-Beam Suite, Sea-Bird Electronics SEASOFT, Valeport.