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Gareth "Dan" Welch

McDavid

Summary

Dynamic Vessel Captain with extensive experience at Edison Chouest Offshore, excelling in crew resource management and mission planning. Proven leadership in maintaining operational readiness and ensuring vessel safety. Leveraged 20 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the USN, enhancing technical skills and fostering team cohesion in high-pressure environments.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Vessel Captain, Master

Edison Chouest Offshore
05.1996 - 05.2025

Worked as the Master of several different classes of Platform Support Vessels, (PSV's).


Overall responsible for the everyday operation of the vessel and supervision of the crew.


Vessel maintenance was one of the primary responsibilities. Key to that effort was ensuring proper inventories of needed consumable supplies and spare parts on the vessel for use when needed.

Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Machinist Mate, USN

USN
02.1975 - 02.1995

20 years as an Aviation Machinist Mate and Helicopter Rescue Swimmer.


Responsible for operational maintenance activities and flying as a rescue aircrewman in multiple helicopter platforms.

Education

Timmonsville High School
Timmonsville, SC

Associate of Arts - Computer Aided Graphic Design

Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola, FL
01-1995

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Crew resource management
  • Mission planning

Timeline

Vessel Captain, Master

Edison Chouest Offshore
05.1996 - 05.2025

Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Machinist Mate, USN

USN
02.1975 - 02.1995

Timmonsville High School

Associate of Arts - Computer Aided Graphic Design

Pensacola Junior College
Gareth "Dan" Welch