Gerald Allen
Baton Rouge ,Louisiana
Summary
Seasoned engineer with a proven track record at Edison Chouest Offshore, enhancing drilling efficiency and spearheading innovative strategies. Expert in troubleshooting and project management, I excel in fostering professional growth and operational excellence. My leadership in safety management and equipment operation has significantly contributed to advancing industry standards and achieving project milestones.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Drilling Engineer
Edison Chouest Offshore
Galliano Louisiana
01.2013 - 10.2021
- Assessed costs and estimated production capabilities of wells to evaluate possible drilling sites.
- Increased drilling efficiency by developing and implementing innovative drilling techniques and strategies.
- Enhanced borehole stability with the application of advanced drilling fluids and cementing technologies.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential implementation into future drilling projects, staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
- Conducted risk assessments for all drilling activities, implementing mitigation plans as needed.
- Collaborated with geoscientists to analyze subsurface data, informing accurate well placement decisions.
- Streamlined well construction processes, reducing overall project timelines without compromising on safety or quality standards.
- Specified well modification to maximize oil and gas recovery.
- Trained junior engineers in drilling best practices, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Provided technical support during rig operations, addressing challenges in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
- Contributed actively towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the drilling team, sharing best practices and lessons learned for increased operational efficiency.
- Established strong relationships with regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with all applicable rules and guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.
- Completed design evaluations and recommended adjustments to improve costs.
- Prepared drilling budget and reconciled drilling expenditures against ACV.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain equipment reliability and performance.
- Executed Type procedures to promote compliance in drilling activities.
Production Control Manager
Distran Steel
Pineville Louisiana
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving Number tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Created work orders and planned distribution and scheduling in alignment with available resources.
- Monitored inventory for efficient parts flow between departments.
- Monitored equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain consistent operational performance.
- Tracked customer shipment requirements to improve customer satisfaction while increasing service efficiencies.
- Developed and maintained detailed production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Collaborated with materials purchasing specialist to meet production requirements and quality standards.
- Reduced lead times for product delivery through effective scheduling and resource allocation.
- Operated with high integrity, built trust and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele.
- Promoted lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization, driving waste reduction efforts while increasing overall effectiveness in operation strategies.
Chief Engineer
Bordelon Marine
Houma Louisiana
09.2021 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Used Software to prepare weekly reports regarding technical status of facilities.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Education
Masters - Engineer of Science
Tulane University
New Orleans Louisiana 05.2009
Bachelor Degree - Biology And Chemistry
Xavier University
New Orleans Louisiana 06.2006
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Safety meetings
- Safety Management
- Equipment Operation
- HVAC
- Testing and Validation
- Equipment monitoring
- Workflow Planning
- Codes Compliance
- Infrastructure Management
- Resource development
- Hardware development
- Reliability Engineering
- Recruiting
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Bordelon Marine
09.2021 - Current
Drilling Engineer
Edison Chouest Offshore
01.2013 - 10.2021
Production Control Manager
Distran Steel
06.2010 - 12.2012
Masters - Engineer of Science
Tulane University
Bachelor Degree - Biology And Chemistry
Xavier University