Thaddeus Dixon
Houston
Summary
Motivated and safety-focused professional seeking an offshore oil and gas position to apply direct technical skills, equipment maintenance experience, and strong teamwork in support of safe, efficient rig operations.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Subsea Engineer (SWAT)
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
Houston
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated and maintained subsea systems: BOPs, risers, diverters, and control systems.
- Performed inspections, maintenance, and RMS documentation.
- Serviced riser tensioners, connectors, wellhead tools; tracked ton-miles, slip-and-cut.
- Coordinated troubleshooting, repairs, and parts with supervisors and vendors.
Rig Welder | Subsea Support
Transocean Drill Ship
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted welding, fabrication, and repairs on offshore structures and critical rig equipment.
- Supported subsea maintenance operations by welding BOP brackets, riser clamps, and diverter system components.
- Performed regular equipment inspections, hot work operations, and gas testing in accordance with offshore safety protocols.
- Assisted subsea team with mechanical repairs and installation of control modules and equipment.
Rig Welder
Valaris (formerly Ensco)
10.2013 - 01.2023
- Welded, fitted, and fabricated components from raw materials and pipe using various welding and torching techniques.
- Removed and replaced damaged valves and pipes; assisted mechanics with drilling equipment maintenance.
- Maintained accurate daily inventory of gases and welding materials in the shop.
- Conducted gas tests to ensure safe conditions for hot work and regular operations.
Welding Supervisor
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula
05.2009 - 10.2013
- Supervised welding teams ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings for ship construction and component alignment.
- Conducted critical x-ray welds and repairs on welding equipment to minimize downtime.
- Operated overhead cranes and material-handling equipment.
Steelworker
U.S. NAVY (Active Duty)
Port Hueneme
06.2005 - 05.2009
- Supervised junior troops and interpreted blueprints for structural construction projects.
- Fabricated custom armor and performed structural welding on military vehicles and naval ships.
- Operated heavy equipment (forklifts, cranes, dump trucks) and managed inventory while conducting OSHA safety inspections.
- Built homes with Habitat for Humanity and performed bricklaying and carpentry tasks.
Education
Hydraulics
Rexroth Hydraulics
Bethlehem, PA03-2024
Advanced Welding Training - Welding
Ingalls Shipbuilding Welding Apprenticeship
Pascagoula, MS05-2012
Mechanics
Naval Construction Training Center
Port Hueneme, CA04-2012
Certificate - Structural Welding
Naval Construction Training Center
Port Hueneme, CA11-2005
Skills
- BOP operation
- Subsea system maintenance
- Control systems troubleshooting
- Equipment inspections
- Welding techniques
- Equipment documentation
- Parts inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Integrity management
- Subsea controls
- Offshore installation
- Asset management
- Technical reporting
- Mechanics
- Vessel maintenance
- Hull analysis
- Risk assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- ASME standards
- Excellent communication
- Welding Principles
Education And Technical Training
- Naval Construction Welding Center, Port Hueneme, CA, Certificate in Structural Welding, 11/01/05
- Ingalls Shipbuilding Welding Apprenticeship, Pascagoula, MS, Advanced Welding Training & Blueprint Reading, 05/01/12
Certifications And Skills
- TWIC Card
- U.S. Passport
- HUET
- BOSIET
- Rig Pass
- Rexroth Hydraulic Certification
- IADC Wellsharp
- Fall Protection Competent Person
- Lockout/Tagout Certification
- Rigger Safety & Lifting Operations
- STCW Basic Firefighting
- Air Gas Tester
- Fall/User Rescue
- Respiratory Protection Safety
- Certified for Offshore Work
- Stick
- MIG
- Flux Core
- TIG (basic)
- Stainless
- Aluminum Certified
- 6G, 6GR, 3g, 4g
- Further offshore emergency training
- compressed air emergency breathing
Timeline
Assistant Subsea Engineer (SWAT)
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
05.2024 - 08.2025
Rig Welder | Subsea Support
Transocean Drill Ship
01.2023 - 05.2024
Rig Welder
Valaris (formerly Ensco)
10.2013 - 01.2023
Welding Supervisor
Ingalls Shipbuilding
05.2009 - 10.2013
Steelworker
U.S. NAVY (Active Duty)
06.2005 - 05.2009
Hydraulics
Rexroth Hydraulics
Advanced Welding Training - Welding
Ingalls Shipbuilding Welding Apprenticeship
Mechanics
Naval Construction Training Center
Certificate - Structural Welding
Naval Construction Training Center