David S. Massey is seeking a position in the Marine Department with over 15 years of experience as a Ballast Control Operator and Assistant Barge Engineer on semi-submersibles, with a strong safety record and skills in rig stability, marine operations, and equipment maintenance. He has multiple marine licenses and certifications and experience working for companies like Diamond Offshore, Transocean, and GlobalSantaFe International Corporation. His objective is to find a career-enhancing position with a commitment to safety culture.
1. David S. Massey
87 11 Dumaine| San Antonio, Texas | 214-558-7 222 | davedurango@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a position in the Marine Department with a company committed to career enhancement and strong
safety culture.
Expertise
15 Plus years as a Ballast Control Operatorand Assistant Barge Engineer experience working on semi-
submersibles.
Strong participation in safety programs,safe work ethic with good job planning and the intervention of
unsafe behavior and/orwork practices observed.
Quick to learn to obtain optimal work performance,a team player with the desireto assist in training of
others.
Meticulous to job details with the ability to think outsidethe box to resolve problems.
Experience
2014-Oct 2015
Ballast Control Operator | Diamond Offshore | Houston, Texas
Ballasting of semi-submersible to maintain trim and stability, maintain watertight integrity, bulk transfers
to/from rig, boat movements,stability calc. and Marine Reports
Monitoring of rig fire and gas alarm system. Conduct Marine Department related preventive maintenance
2007-2013
Ballast Control Operator| Transocean Inc. | Houston, Texas
Ballasting of semi-submersible to maintain trim and stability, maintain watertight integrity, bulk transfers
to/from rig, boat movements,stability calc. and Marine Reports
Monitoring ofrig fire and gas alarm system. Trained new personnel and maintained preventivemaintenance
program. Assist in rig moves with anchor winch operations and other tasks
2007-2007
Ballast Control Operator | Atwood Oceanic Inc | Houston, Texas
Ballasting of floating tender to maintain trim and stability, maintain watertight integrity, bulk transfers to/from
rig, boat movements,stability calc. and Marine Reports
Monitoring ofrig fire and gas alarm system. Conducted preventive maintenance
2001-2007
Assist. Barge Engineer / BCO | GlobalSantaFe Int. Corp | Houston, Texas
Assisting the Barge Engineer in maintaining rig stability,watertightintegrity,BCO Duties, ordering rep air parts,
conducting repairs and preventivemaintenance on Marine related equip.and supervised paintprogram
Operated anchorwinches and conducted rig move checks and operations
2. 2
1998-2001
Assistant Ballast Control Operator | R & B Falcon Int. Corp | Houston, Texas
Assisted in Marine Department operations,bulk transfers and deck load surveys. Che ck and maintenance offire
& safety equipmentand Marine department equipment. ABSeaman type duties
1996-1998
Crane Operator / Roustabout | SantaFe Int. Corp | Dallas, Texas
Conducted cranes operations around rig and vessels. Supervised and trained roustabouts in rigging and general
rig tasks
1994-1995
Final Finish Tech | Petro's GM Body Shop | Warsaw, Indiana
Prepared, painted and final finish detailing on automotivedelaminated paint warranties
1988-1994
QM - Navigational Operations | US Navy | Coast to Coast
Supervised a team voyage planning in restricted waters and open ocean navigation ofsubmarines
Education / Training/ Certificates / Licenses
2015 – Marshall Islands Barge Supervisor License 2015 – USCG OIM MODU on location and
2015 – Marshall Islands Ballast Control Operator License underway License: Endorsed Barge
2014 –Marshall Islands AB/LB MODU License Supervisor, Ballast Control Operator
2014 – Marshall Islands GMDSS Gen. Operator License , AB Seaman-any waters, Unlimited
2014 – USCG Comprehensive Stability Cert. Lifeboatsman
2012 – Proficiency in Survival Craft 2014 – Basic Offshore Safety Induction &
2012 – Fast Rescue Boat Course (STCW95) Emergency Training (including
2012 – Sea Survival w/METS & HUET HUET & EBS) (OPITO approved)
2014 – Basic & Advance Fire Fighting (STCW95) 1989-91 – Numerous Naval schools and
1988 – Diploma Vallejo Sr. High School training in Submarine Navigation
2015 – OGUK Medical Exam. Exp. 6/2017 2014– TWIC Exp. 5/2016
References
Available upon request.