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Robert Fonseca

Houston,TX

Summary

With 18 years of extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industry, I have developed an exceptional skill set in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic equipment on offshore drilling installations. My expertise lies in actively identifying and resolving complex issues to optimize operational efficiency. RTOC Surveillance Engineer Aquila Engineering LLC Actively monitored and reported issues on Offshore Drilling rigs as a valuable member of the RTOC (Real Time Operation Center) team. Demonstrated stringent adherence to Drilling contractors' protocols for proper reporting of identified issues. Proficiently conducted remote verification and meticulous recording of Offshore Blow Out Preventer testing. Consistently ensured accurate documentation of observed issues during all Offshore Drilling operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surveillance Engineer

Aquila Engineering
01.2022 - Current

· RTOC (Real Time Operation Center) team member responsible for monitoring and reporting issues on Offshore Drilling rigs.

· Proper reporting of issues following protocols provided by Drilling contractors.

· Remote verification and recording of Offshore Blow Out Preventer testing.

· Accurate documentation of issues that are observed during Offshore Drilling operations.

End Prep Technician

NOV Tuboscope
01.2019 - 12.2021

· Operate Belling and Pinning equipment used to prepare pipe for field installation.

· Responsible for daily checks as well as equipment repair when necessary.

Subsea Engineer

Bluwhale Offshore
01.2014 - 10.2018

· Responsible for operation and maintenance of Blow Out Preventer, Motion Compensation, and all related Subsea equipment on 7th Generation Semi-Submersible drilling rig.

· Created work instructions and preventative maintenance plans for Subsea Equipment

· Communicated with onshore personnel to coordinate end of well maintenance plans for Subsea equipment.

Senior Subsea Engineer

Noble Drilling
07.2012 - 12.2013

· In charge of maintenance of Blow Out Preventer and all Subsea related equipment on a 4th generation Semi-submersible drilling rig.

· Communicated with onshore personnel to create budgets and end of well maintenance schedules.

· Created and maintained inventory lists for all Subsea related equipment.

· Communicate with onshore personnel and Drilling contractors to report daily activities and future maintenance work scopes.

Subsea Engineer

Diamond Offshore
12.2009 - 09.2012

· Worked as a floating Subsea Engineer in Brazil for a year on various Diamond Offshore installations.

· Assigned to 4th Generation Drillship as stand-alone night Subsea Engineer.

· Responsible for operation and maintenance of Blow Out Preventer and all related Subsea equipment.

Subsea Trainee/Assistant Subsea Engineer

Noble Drilling
08.2007 - 12.2009

· Subsea Trainee for 6 months on 4th generation Semi-Submersible drilling rig responsible for assisting Subsea Engineer with repair and maintenance of Blow Out Preventer as well as all other Subsea related equipment.

· Promoted to Night Subsea Engineer responsible for Subsea operation as stand alone at night.

Field Service Technician

National Oilwell Varco, NOV
01.2004 - 07.2007

· Worked as Mechanic trainee, promoted to Field Service Technician.

· Responsible for installation and repair of drilling equipment on land-based drilling rigs as well as offshore drilling rigs.

· Worked with the Installation and Commissioning team on new build projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charles H Milby High School
Houston, TX
06.1987

Skills

    Office 365 Professional Communication

    Protocols Professional PI-AF Interface Professional

    Analytical

    Technical

    Problem-solving

    Communication

    Detail-oriented

Certification

IADC Wellsharp – 2023

WCS Well Control School - 2023

Timeline

Surveillance Engineer

Aquila Engineering
01.2022 - Current

End Prep Technician

NOV Tuboscope
01.2019 - 12.2021

Subsea Engineer

Bluwhale Offshore
01.2014 - 10.2018

Senior Subsea Engineer

Noble Drilling
07.2012 - 12.2013

Subsea Engineer

Diamond Offshore
12.2009 - 09.2012

Subsea Trainee/Assistant Subsea Engineer

Noble Drilling
08.2007 - 12.2009

Field Service Technician

National Oilwell Varco, NOV
01.2004 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Charles H Milby High School
Robert Fonseca