David Thomas, PMP

Experience

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  James Fisher & Sons PLC

  Jan 1997 - Jul 2000

  Deck Officer Trainee

  Navigation Cadetship served with Pacific Nuclear Transport Limited.Navigation cadetship served with Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd. Responsibilities included vessel navigation, bridge watchkeeping, cargo operations and control, ship stability criteria calculation, maintenance of fire fighting and life saving appliances onboard, correction and updating of Admiralty navigation charts and publications. The nature of the employment required good time management and organisational skills, as well as a mature attitude and provided me with early responsibility from the start. Show less

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  Fugro Survey Africa Pty Ltd

  Sept 2000 - Sept 2002

  Surveyor

  Employed as Surveyor providing offshore positioning and navigational services to clients in the East and West Africa regions and the North Sea. Projects include positioning and ROV support using both USBL and DGPS positioning methods, navigation services for Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit and Jack-Up rig movements, provision of final drill string position, navigation services for anchor handling vessels, pipeline stabilisation and barge positioning for subsea operations involving divers and LBL acoustic positioning for DP rig moves. Show less

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  CGGVeritas

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2007

  Seismic Navigator

  Employed as Seismic Navigator responsible for planning and carrying out the acquisition of seismic data accurately, safely and efficiently and to fulfil the survey requirements. Responsibilities also include the set up, calibration, operation and trouble shooting of the integrated navigation system, ensuring that correct data is being recorded, together with maintenance of in-water towed equipment such as headfloats and tailbuoys to ensure their optimum operation.The position also entails a substantial amount of small boat handling (workboat and FRC) to facilitate in-water streamer repair/maintenance. Show less

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  Subsea 7

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2013

  Senior Surveyor

  Employed as Senior Surveyor in the offshore construction industry. The scope of work involves seabed surveys for the installation of subsea pipelines, umbilical’s and related subsea infrastructure, and insuring that these structures are installed within given tolerance. Responsibilities also included ensuring that all navigational sensors were calibrated, correct geodetics were in use and that correct data was being acquired at all times through online and offline quality control.Since January 2011, I have been working on the high profile ultra-deep water PSVM project for BP in Block 31, Angola.Subsea positioning was carried out to high tolerance using Sonardyne 6G LBL technology together with an IXSEA PHINS inertial navigation system. Show less

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  Fugro

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  QC Surveyor

  Working in the Oceaneering office for Fugro Survey BV in Luanda, carrying out QC of client deliverables such as reports and charts generated offshore (metrology, out-of-straightness surveys, well site preparation,survey sensor calibrations etc). Compilation and QC of survey procedures and task plans for upcoming work scopes. Compilation and updating of the frequency management plans incorporating 3 DP drill ships and four vessels in two fields. In charge of data management and backup of digital video and raw/processed data onto office based servers. Assisting the Project Manager with various project administration tasks. The role also provides support for the survey teams offshore for any issues they may have. Show less

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  LIGHTHOUSE GEO

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

  Project Manager

  Leading and supervising the Geophysical Surveys and Construction Support Projects in Azerbaijan and ensuring that projects are completed in a timely, efficient and professional manner, and in accordance with Company procedures and HSE/Quality standards.Areas of Responsibility Include: - To conduct activities in accordance with LIGHTHOUSE Quality Management System requirements - To ensure that HSE matters are prioritised during operation planning and execution - To supervise the project day to day in order to ensure all contractual obligations and schedules are met - To keep contacts with Customer Representative during projects, especially with technical division - To compile and state the use of the Survey Procedures regarding the technical aspects of the project - Providing a detailed project schedule and keep it updated during the project execution - Supervising the on-going project day to day activities, following their preparation, operational and closing steps. - Compiling and ensuring that all project procedures and any deliverables are checked and approved prior to submission to the client - Selecting and allocating an adequate number of human resources to the project according with the contract’s requirement - In agreement with the Survey Manager, assigning the proper equipment resources for Data Acquisition to the project, and ensure suitability of geophysics/engineering methods for every project- Keeping in contact with local and foreign suppliers regarding possible involved activities- Controlling the observance of the Quality Plan and the application of the Quality Procedures in every project - Ensuring that the equipment assigned to a project to have the correct and updated maintenance - Providing concise and accurate reports in a timely manner - Evaluating project performance, identifying best practice and areas for improvement - Supporting the Commercial and Financial Departments to secure projects as and when required Show less

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  Swire Seabed

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Senior Surveyor
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  Oceaneering

  Jun 2019 - now

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Project Surveyor

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2021