Alex Stewart
Cypress,TX
Summary
Offshore Manager with extensive experience managing 3rd Party LCVs and TechnipFMC vessels, including Deep Blue and Deep Energy. Over 45 years in Rigid reeled Lay/JLay/SLay, Flexible, Umbilical Lay, Heavy Lift and Sub Sea construction, Marine Engineering, specializing in design, commissioning, and operation of Dive systems and Pipelay technologies. Proven track record as Offshore Construction Manager, Assistant Offshore Manager, Chief Pipelay Engineer, and Technical Supervisor, leading teams in complex offshore and onshore projects since 1987. Moved to EMAS for 1 year to lead the commissioning and startup of Deepwater Pipelay Project, returning to TechnipFMC to oversee operations on Deep Blue until 2025.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Offshore Manager
TechnipFMC
Aberdeen, - Select -
01.2010 - 09.2014
- Total Experience: 2010–2014
- Provided operational and technical guidance for New Build Vessel Deep Energy projects.
- Executed similar responsibilities as Operations Control Manager at TFMC from 2015 to 2025.
- Facilitated team development to enhance performance and project outcomes.
- Developed SOPs and project procedures for offshore pipelay.
TechnipFMC
Aberdeen
09.2015 - 05.2025
- Total Experience: 2015-2025
- OCM/ Rep on Pipelay and Construction Vessels TFMC & 3rd Party vessels
- Created detailed reports outlining performance metrics for each project completed by the team
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures for offshore operations.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, logistics, finance. in order to optimize efficiency of the operation.
- Provided technical advice to support staff regarding offshore operations.
- Managed communication between shore-based staff and those operating at sea.
- Ensured that all personnel had adequate safety equipment while working offshore.
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of offshore personnel, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Developed and used lessons learned data from present and previous projects in order to make informed decisions about future operations.
- Monitored weather conditions in order to plan safe operations at sea.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
OCM
EMAS Chiyoda Subsea
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Total Experiance 2014-2015
- Completed build of vessel and participated in FAT, HAT, and offshore trials.
- Served as Offshore Construction Manager for initial rigid pipelay project for Noble Oil.
- Executed over 50 offshore lifts, varying from 850 Te to 2,300 Te.
- Established all SOPs for lifting and pipelay operations.
- Executed similar responsibilities as Operations Control Manager at TFMC from 2015 to 2025
Assistant Offshore Manager
TechnipFMC
Singapore
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Total Experience: 2010–2014
- Conduct safe and efficient lay of rigid and flexible flowlines and risers.
- Conduct various Sub Sea Constuction tasks, installing Manifold, Piles, Survey, Lifting Operations, directing ROVs
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Oversaw Night time operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Maintained Schedule and ensure Safety first
Chief Pipelay Engineer
TechnipFMC
Aberdeen
09.2001 - 12.2006
- Total Experience: 2010–2014
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to enhance production efficiency.
- Ensured compliance by documenting engineering activities per established procedures.
- Supported installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Conducted Planned Maintenance System and ensured all equipment tested and certified.
- Participated in team meetings to provide updates on project progress.
- Assisted in troubleshooting product design and manufacturing process issues.
- Coordinated supplier and contractor activities with internal departments.
- Created precise project specifications documented in technical manuals.
- Analyzed design requirements for equipment and systems, minimizing risks.
Technical Consultant
Coflexip Stena
10.1999 - 09.2001
- Total Experience: 1999-2001
- Reviewed all Electrical, mechanical, hydrauilic and software for Lay System Deep Blue
- Created detailed documentation of all technical processes and procedures.
- Witnessed FAT, HAT and Offshore Trials
- Advised manufacturer of deficiencies and helped implement technical solutions
- Collaborated with developers to design customized applications
- Tested software applications prior to deployment in production environment.
- Led cross-functional teams in the deployment of technical projects
- Wrote easy-to-understand user interface Operating Manuals
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions on new technologies and systems to client staff.
- Authored technical documentation, including system design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides.
Technical Supervisor
Stena/Coflexip Stena/Technip
Aberdeen
01.1987 - 11.1999
- Total Experience: 1987–1999
- Build and refit of saturation diving systems.
- Build and refit of Saturation diving Systems
- Build and repair/ refit Hydraulic Systems
- Developed and tested hydraulic components for use in industrial applications.
- Created detailed designs for hydraulic systems based on Sub Sea requirements, Dredging, hyperbaric Welding, Trenching
- Created detailed designs for hydraulic systems based on customer specifications.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment by providing guidance on proper setup procedures.
- Managed and directed construction, operations or maintenance activities at project site.
Senior Supervisor Hydraulics/Saturation Systems Technician
Wharton Williams Ltd
01.1983 - 01.1987
- Total Experience: 1983–1987
- Maintained saturation diving systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Refitted saturation and air diving systems for enhanced performance.
- Constructed hyperbaric welding system to meet project specifications.
- Operated subsea trenching systems to achieve efficient excavation results.
Hydraulic Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer
Norson Power Ltd
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Total Experience: 1981-1983
- Offshore fault finding and repair of Dive Handling Systems
- Oil Flushing and Particle count and certification of Top Side and Sub Sea Hydraulic Systems
- Development of Hydraulic Manipulators
Marine Engineer
Jones Shipyard
07.1975 - 11.1981
- Total Experience: 1975-1981
- Apprenticship and Journyman
- Ship repair and hydraulic installation and repair
Education
High School - O Level Maths, English, Eng Drawing, Physics, Arithmetic
Buckie High School
Buckie, ScotlandTechnical College -
Elgin Technical College
City & Guilds - Mechanical Parts 1& 2
City & Guilds
City & Guilds Hydraulics Design - Hydraulics
BFPA
Unite Kingdom10-2002
Hydraulics Maintenance -
Pallfinger
Hydraulics Pump and Motor Maintenance -
Sunstrand
Filtration and Particle Counting Course -
Pall
Industrial Hydraulics Basic Course -
Vickers
Industrial Hydraulics Design and Schematics -
Vickers
Gas Services Reclaim and Diving Hat maintenance -
PLC Basic programming course - PLC Programming
Bath University
Bath02-2000
Skills
- Offshore Project management and planning
- Equipment maintenance and safety compliance
- Pipelay and subsea engineering
- Technical documentation and quality assurance
- Crane and diving operations
- Heavy lifting and risk assessment
- Team leadership and effective communication
- Time management and decision making
- Marine operations and production optimization
- Hazard identification and permit to work
- ROV operations and safety management
- Schedule oversight
Affiliations
British Fluid Power Association
Seaman Cards
- Bahamas, LON87764
- UK MCA, DB00043634
- Seaman's card, SC00006326
Languages
- English
- Basic French
Passports
- USA Passport 671991768, 12/15/31
- UK Passport 532731197, 12/01/25(Brazil Visa to 12/25
- UK Passport 547973334, 04/29/29
Personal Information
- Dependents: 3
- Nationality: American British
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
TechnipFMC
09.2015 - 05.2025
OCM
EMAS Chiyoda Subsea
09.2014 - 09.2015
Offshore Manager
TechnipFMC
01.2010 - 09.2014
Assistant Offshore Manager
TechnipFMC
01.2006 - 01.2010
Chief Pipelay Engineer
TechnipFMC
09.2001 - 12.2006
Technical Consultant
Coflexip Stena
10.1999 - 09.2001
Technical Supervisor
Stena/Coflexip Stena/Technip
01.1987 - 11.1999
Senior Supervisor Hydraulics/Saturation Systems Technician
Wharton Williams Ltd
01.1983 - 01.1987
Hydraulic Supervisor / Commissioning Engineer
Norson Power Ltd
01.1981 - 01.1983
Marine Engineer
Jones Shipyard
07.1975 - 11.1981
High School - O Level Maths, English, Eng Drawing, Physics, Arithmetic
Buckie High School
Technical College -
Elgin Technical College
City & Guilds - Mechanical Parts 1& 2
City & Guilds
City & Guilds Hydraulics Design - Hydraulics
BFPA
Hydraulics Maintenance -
Pallfinger
Hydraulics Pump and Motor Maintenance -
Sunstrand
Filtration and Particle Counting Course -
Pall
Industrial Hydraulics Basic Course -
Vickers
Industrial Hydraulics Design and Schematics -
Vickers
Gas Services Reclaim and Diving Hat maintenance -
PLC Basic programming course - PLC Programming
Bath University
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