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James Cason

Dothan,AL

Summary

Started in Oilfield as a Roustabout back in 2007 and progressed to Derrickhand by 2010. During this time I spent every Between Well Maintenace period with the Subsea department which lead me to change career path to Subsea Department. This knowledge learned during these years allowed me to learn How a Rig works and How to maintain important aspects needed to ensure a safe drilling program. Hard work paid off and I was accepted into the Dodi Subsea Trainee program where I spent 1-1/2 years learning Bops and Control systems before landing a subsea assistant spot on a Dedicated rig. Another year lead to promotion to a Senior subsea position until the Rig was Cold stacked. At this time Dodi was building a new rig in which shortly after joining became Senior subsea on this rig where I managed and maintained blow out preventers and ensured Safety, Compliance with Policies, API requirements were actively being met. Through my senior subsea career Safety was priority and voted as our Rigs Elected Safety Representative. Continued to Maintain and Operate blow out preventers through 2 Rig reactivation projects and delivered a fully commissioned Bop safely both times.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
UK
10.2022 - Current
  • As Senior Subsea on 6Th Gen Semi-submersible I lead team thru Nov 6th Gen Bop & Control systems 5yr tear down, Rebuild, and BP commissioning Safely
  • Contributed to the development of company-wide standard operating procedures, promoting consistency and efficiency across all subsea
  • Developed comprehensive technical reports to document equipment status, operational issues, and maintenance recommendations for improved reliability.
  • Assisted in preparing bids for new projects, contributing technical expertise to secure lucrative contracts that expanded business opportunities.

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Gulf of Mexico
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Joined (West Auriga)as a Night subsea and completed Nov 6th Gen Bop & controls systems 5yr rebuild of 2x Bops Safely from Teardown, thru rebuild , and BP commissioning.
  • Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to industry best practices and company guidelines in all subsea activities.
  • Optimized subsea equipment performance by conducting thorough inspections and maintenance procedures.

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Gulf of Mexico
07.2020 - 11.2021
  • Join Drillship with GE/ Hydril Bops and controls systems as a Night subsea. Learned about GE / Hydril Bops while maintained the 2nd Bop and performing all API regulatory for Bop in use
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful installation, repair, and maintenance of subsea systems.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate service rig operating issues and maintain optimal performance.

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
UK
07.2016 - 07.2020
  • Assisted building and commissioning Newly built Semi-submersible rig with Nov 6th Gen Bops Safely
  • Completed all Well programs without any Bop pulls during initial well programs
  • Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones.
  • Kept projects on schedule by overseeing work performance and verifying punctual arrival of crew for required shifts.
  • Supported colleagues in troubleshooting complex technical issues, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized knowledge sharing and problemsolving.

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Africa
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Completed 5yr project planning, teardown, rebuild, and commissioning of Nov 4th Bops and Control systems onboard Semi-submersible
  • Provided timely operating reports on service rig and project progression.

Subsea Specialist II

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Africa
09.2012 - 08.2013

Joined 5th Gen Semi-submersible rig with 4th Gen Nov Bops Subsea team and learned Subsea duties thru Night position

Subsea Specialist III

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Africa
09.2011 - 09.2012

Derrickhand I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
12.2009 - 09.2011

Worked as Derrick hand performing Drilling duties in Africa

Mudhand/Shakerhand

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Gulf of Mexico
10.2008 - 12.2009

Worked as a shaker-hand / Lead roughneck thru drilling campions .

Mudhand/Shakerhand

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Gulf of Mexico
09.2008 - 10.2008

Floorhand I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
Gulf of Mexico
02.2007 - 09.2008

Worked and Floorhand during drilling campaign duties

Education

High School Diploma -

Miller County High School

Skills

  • Team leadership qualities
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Regulatory compliance awareness
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Project management experience
  • Risk assessment proficiency
  • Subsea equipment maintenance
  • Subsea control systems
  • Subsea engineering expertise
  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Rig operation
  • Operational efficiency
  • Quality control

Certificates Issued

  • 08/28/19, Moon Pool Work Basket Operator Familiarization
  • 08/28/19, BOP Overhead Crane (Rig Based)
  • 07/23/19, Rigging & Lifting Assessment Stage 3/4 (OPITO)
  • 05/23/19, Subsea QA/QC Course
  • 02/15/19, Rigging & Lifting Stage 1 (OPITO)
  • 01/02/19, Tools at Heights (CBT)
  • 01/01/19, Manual Handling (CBT)
  • 12/19/18, VHF Radio Short Range
  • 12/18/18, Lifting Operations & Lifting Equip Regs
  • 12/17/18, Abrasive Wheels
  • 12/15/18, Manual Handling (Practical Rig Based)
  • 12/14/18, Confined Space Entry
  • 12/13/18, Fork Lift Truck (Rig Based)
  • 12/02/18, Radioactive Materials
  • 12/02/18, COSHH User (CBT)
  • 12/02/18, Enviromental Awareness
  • 12/02/18, Noise Awareness (CBT)
  • 11/29/18, Maximo Training
  • 04/12/18, AADvance PRST9063-LD
  • 01/10/17, Common Safety Training Program
  • 09/19/16, Rig Maintenance System Training
  • 07/28/16, Fork Lift Truck (Rig Based)
  • 07/23/16, Derrick Work Basket (Rig Based)
  • 07/20/16, Riser Gantry Crane Familiarization
  • 07/11/16, WWC Subsea Specialist Trainee Document
  • 07/09/16, Safety Case Awareness
  • 07/05/16, Automated External Defibrillator (Rig Based)
  • 07/05/16, Air Winch Operator
  • 04/11/16, Designated Security Duties Endorsement
  • 04/08/16, Motion Compensation
  • 03/30/16, WellSharp Well Control - Introductory Level
  • 03/23/16, Helicopter Underwater Egress
  • 03/15/16, Olmsted Anti-Recoil Valve Training
  • 02/20/16, Shaffer Rucker Motion Compensation
  • 01/15/16, 6th Gen BOP Mux Electrical Controls
  • 01/15/16, BOP Sub-Sea Equipment
  • 10/12/15, API Rigger Training/CD
  • 08/20/15, Rig Pass (IADC)
  • 08/05/15, Subsea Maintenance
  • 04/22/15, Safety Leadership ( Safety Dept. )
  • 09/23/13, Fleet Integrity Assurance Seminar
  • 01/26/12, Basic Hydraulics
  • 10/04/11, Diligent Observation Decisive Intervention
  • 03/07/11, Coxswain Training
  • 02/04/11, Able Seaman Course
  • 01/28/11, Emergency First Aid/STCW
  • 01/27/11, Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting/SCBA
  • 01/25/11, Personal Survival Techniques/STCW
  • 01/25/11, Personal Safety/Social Respon/STCW
  • 05/24/10, WWC Derrickhand 1 Document
  • 03/29/10, Survival Craft Proficiencies
  • 05/26/09, WWC Derrickhand 2 Document
  • 05/26/09, WWC Shaker Hand Document
  • 11/10/08, WWC Mudhand/Asst Derrickhand Document
  • 07/24/07, WWC Floorhand 1 Document
  • 05/29/07, WWC Roustabout 1 Document
  • 05/28/07, WWC Floorhand 2 Document
  • 03/29/07, WWC Roustabout 2 Document
  • 02/18/07, New Hire Training

Personal Information

Nationality: US

Certification

  • 11/14/23, Fit to Train in Water CA EBS
  • 11/14/23, OGUK Medical
  • 11/09/23, WWC Assistant Subsea Specialist Document
  • 10/31/23, WWC Subsea Specialist 2 Document
  • 10/30/23, WWC Subsea Specialist 1 Document
  • 10/26/23, Dropped Object Training
  • 08/10/23, Manual Handling (CBT)
  • 08/10/23, Tools at Heights (CBT)
  • 08/10/23, Enviromental Awareness
  • 01/20/23, Elevated Work Platform (Rig Based)
  • 12/11/22, Competence Assessor Training
  • 11/12/22, WWC Health, Safety & Environmental Document
  • 07/30/22, Fall Protection Training
  • 07/30/22, Rescue At Height
  • 04/01/22, WellSharp Well Control - Driller Level
  • 01/10/22, Skills and Knowledge Review
  • 01/04/22, Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System
  • 01/04/22, SEMS Awareness
  • 01/03/22, Overhead Gantry Crane Awareness (rigbased)
  • 01/01/22, ISN Identification Card
  • 12/26/21, Hearing Conservation Training
  • 12/18/21, BP Readiness Video
  • 12/17/21, Marine Debris Training
  • 08/03/20, Crew Security Awareness CBT
  • 08/01/20, Gems Training Module & Quiz
  • 05/14/20, Minimum Industry Safety Training (CBT)
  • 02/13/20, Further Offshore Emergency Training
  • 02/13/20, Emergency Breathing System Category A
  • 02/13/20, Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS and CA EBS
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential, 11/15/20
  • Able Seaman, 02/26/16
  • Able Seaman Marshall Islands, 11/02/15
  • Medical Certificate, 10/27/15

Rig Types

  • BG
  • DS
  • JU
  • JUP
  • LD
  • SS
  • SU
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th
  • 5th
  • 6DP
  • 6DS

Timeline

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
10.2022 - Current

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
11.2021 - 10.2022

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
07.2020 - 11.2021

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
07.2016 - 07.2020

Subsea Specialist I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
08.2013 - 07.2016

Subsea Specialist II

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
09.2012 - 08.2013

Subsea Specialist III

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
09.2011 - 09.2012

Derrickhand I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
12.2009 - 09.2011

Mudhand/Shakerhand

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
10.2008 - 12.2009

Mudhand/Shakerhand

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
09.2008 - 10.2008

Floorhand I

Diamond Offshore Services Limited
02.2007 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Miller County High School
James Cason