David Crum
Huntington,West Virginia
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 11+ years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ROV Supervisor
C-Innovations, LLC
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of ROV personnel onboard vessels.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment for all personnel involved in ROV operations.
- Ensured that all ROV systems were operated and maintained according to established procedures.
- Monitored and assessed the performance of ROV personnel and equipment, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Created detailed reports regarding vessel safety, maintenance, and operation status.
- Assisted with troubleshooting any technical issues related to the ROV system or its components.
- Conducted regular inspections on the ROV systems to identify potential problems before they arise.
- Trained new crew members on proper operation and use of ROV systems aboard vessels.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure efficient workflow.
- Reviewed data collected from ROV operations for accuracy and completeness.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts, tools, and supplies used in daily operations.
- Communicated effectively with clients to provide updates on project progress or changes in scope.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in regards to efficiency or safety practices.
- Participated in meetings with clients or other stakeholders discussing current projects or future plans.
- Analyzed data collected from previous jobs to determine best practices for future projects.
- Assessed risk factors associated with each task assigned prior to beginning work on them.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs and policies.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Performed accurate evaluations of subordinates and discussed areas needing improvement.
- Maintain system inventory and ordering replacement components and consumables as needed.
- Experienced in facilitating safe work practices for overall client satisfaction.
ROV Senior Pilot Technician
C-Innovations, LLC
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Ability to perform the duties of the Supervisor in their absence. (i.e. Generate risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety meetings.)
- Plan system maintenance and take charge of the deck while the ROV is not in dive operations.
- Troubleshoot and repair ROV/TMS electrical, hydraulic and fiber optic components.
- Keep inventory and critical spares up to date.
- Repair of components to keep down time at a minimum.
- Monitoring weather state to keep the system from operating within safe working parameters.
- Perform pre-dive checks before each dive to ascertain ROV/TMS is fully operational.
- Assist in determining potential hazards that may arise during subsea operations.
- Keep the system and support equipment maintained following the preventative maintenance program.
- Train junior technicians in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the system.
ROV Pilot Technician I
C-Innovation, LLC
04.2014 - 06.2019
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
ROV Technician II
C-Innovation, LLC
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.
- Contributed to the development of preventive maintenance schedules, leading to a decrease in unexpected breakdowns.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
ROV Technician Trainee
C-Innovation, LLC
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Took initiative to familiarized myself to the Schilling ROV system, as well as log keeping and the use of video recording.
- Made sure I was a part of any troubleshooting that took place.
- Honed my skills piloting the ROV and the use of navigational aids such as survey maps and sonar.
Aircraft Technician
Attitude Aviation
04.2009 - 06.2021
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and participating in relevant training opportunities.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Education
GED -
South Sumter High School
Bushnell, FL06.1992
Skills
- Scheduling and Planning
- Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
- Incident Reporting
- Environmental awareness
- Electrical Systems Proficiency
- Offshore Safety Procedures
- Underwater Inspection Techniques
- ROV Operations Management
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Attention to Detail
- Worker Supervision
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
Certification
Safegulf
BOSIET/T-HUET - Exp: 6/2025
T.W.I.C. - Exp: 10/2027
Passport - Exp: 5/2034
Timeline
ROV Supervisor
C-Innovations, LLC
02.2022 - 04.2024
ROV Senior Pilot Technician
C-Innovations, LLC
06.2019 - 02.2022
ROV Pilot Technician I
C-Innovation, LLC
04.2014 - 06.2019
ROV Technician II
C-Innovation, LLC
04.2013 - 04.2014
ROV Technician Trainee
C-Innovation, LLC
10.2012 - 04.2013
Aircraft Technician
Attitude Aviation
04.2009 - 06.2021
GED -
South Sumter High School