Thompson Kithcart
Euless,TX
Summary
Seasoned Maintenance Supervisor bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in offshore industrial settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2024
- Supervised the initial construction of 6th Generation Ultra Deep Water Drill Ship in Hyundai Shipyard Ulsan South Korea.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity
Senior Electrician
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance of drilling equipment along with support systems and power generation and distribution systems. Also including HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Supervised a maintenance team made up electricians and electronic technicians on both a 5th generation moored drilling unit and a 6/7 generation Ultra Deep Water DP3 Drill Ship.
- Oversaw the initial construction of 6 Generation Drill Ship, which included the observance and sign off of all the electrical generation and distribution systems, Verification of the proper function of Drilling Equipment and all support systems.
- Maintained PLC system software and backups along with the preventive and corrective maintenance of the systems.
Electrician
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
12.2005 - 08.2008
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on all drilling equipment including support systems, HVAC and refrigeration systems, power generation and distribution systems.
- Installed cables, transformers and distribution panels to support operations.
- Maintained safety equipment including lifeboats, Rescue Craft,,and electrical safety gear.
Day Team Lead / Plant Electrician
Constar Dallas
06.2003 - 12.2005
- Boosted morale, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and supportive leadership practices.
- Attained higher product consistency through the development and enforcement of standardized operating procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Reduced waste through careful inventory management and optimal resource allocation.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- As plant Electrician, maintained all automation and support systems.
Nuclear Electrician
United States Navy
11.1993 - 04.2003
- Instructor at NPTU, teaching electrical, mechanical, chemistry and nuclear principles to naval electricians, mechanics and electronic technicians. The instruction included hands on operation of the electrical and steam systems of an operational nuclear power plant.
- Qualified in Submarines and served on the USS Boston SSN 703 for 4 years as Nuclear Electrician. Conducted maintenance on all the electrical generation and distribution systems, air quality control systems and both ac and dc motors.
Education
No Degree - Nuclear Engineering
Navy Nuclear Power School
Orlando, FL1994
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team Supervision
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- PLC and Automation
- HVAC
- Technical Writing
- NOV
- Siemens / Allen Bradley
- Hydraulic and Electrical
Certification
- HUET
- TWIC
- Marshal Island Maintenance Supervisor
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
06.2014 - 03.2024
Senior Electrician
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
08.2008 - 06.2014
Electrician
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
12.2005 - 08.2008
Day Team Lead / Plant Electrician
Constar Dallas
06.2003 - 12.2005
Nuclear Electrician
United States Navy
11.1993 - 04.2003
No Degree - Nuclear Engineering
Navy Nuclear Power School
- HUET
- TWIC
- Marshal Island Maintenance Supervisor
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