Donald Keller is seeking a leadership position where he can utilize his skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork. He has over 15 years of experience as an ROV supervisor and technician for companies such as Oceaneering International and C-Innovations Gulf of Mexico. Keller supervised ROV operations and crews, ensured safety compliance, and served as an ROV pilot instructor. He aims to continue growing in his career through ongoing learning and contributions.
1. Donald Keller
105 F Williamsburg Circle, Louisiana 70508
(337) 207-2010 * dwkellerjr@gmail.com
Objective_______________________________________________________________
To continue to grow and learn within an organization where I can make ongoing contributions through my
leadership, creativity, abilities, communication skills, and teamwork.
Professional Experience__________________________________________________
C-Innovations Gulf of Mexico
ROV Supervisor March 24, 2014 – Dec.19, 2016
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the
following:
Implement established company HSE/QA Policies and Operating Standards in
the oil field.
Liaise with clients to ensure contractual and technical requirements are meet.
Ensure all operational logs and records are submitted as required by company
and client.
Video and picture capture for job records.
Manage and maintain ROV crew and equipment.
Electronic and fiber optic trouble shooting and connection preparation.
Video routing.
Hydraulic trouble shooting.
Oceaneering International Dubai Luanda, Angola, Africa
Training Supervisor/ROV Supervisor Feb. 2012 – Present
Oceaneering International, Inc. Morgan City, Louisiana
ROV Supervisor/ROV Pilot Instructor August 2007 – Feb. 2012
ROV MT Tech April 2006 – August 2007
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the
following:
Implement established company HSE/QA Policies and Operating Standards.
Travel overseas for installation of new ROV systems and start-ups.
Fiber optic termination, including reading Db loss and Troubleshooting,and electronic
knowledge.
Familiar with all relevant taskprocedures, ensuring operations and video and data
recording are carried out correctly.
Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on ROVs and associated equipment as
required by the company, client or regulatory procedures.
Eliminate waste, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and
practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of company environmental
policies.
Liaise with clients to ensure contractual and technical requirements are met.
2. Plan and Supervise ROV Operations and personnel.
Ensure all operational logs, records and reports are submitted as required by the company
and client.
Evaluate performance of the crew and use the Appraisal and Competency Scheme as
required.
Maintain crew motivation and training, along with crew schedule changes.
Rig support with operations of well completion and ROV tooling packages, setting BOP
and completion trees and running tools.
Completed advance pilot training course,for completions and tooling for ROV
ROV Pilot instructor for basic, intermediate and advanced ROV pilots.
Video routing and connections.
MI Swaco Lafayette,Louisiana
Waste Management August 2005 – April 2006
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the following:
Maintain and operate equipment as per customer requirements.
Customer relations.
Ensure all daily logs, records and daily time invoicing is submitted as required by the
company and client.
Set job equipment in place to maintain a safe and efficient working area.
Ensure that all safety and environmental policies are enforced.
Following company training guidelines and on the job training.
Sabine Pools and Spas Lafayette,Louisiana
Supervisor and Lead Pool &Spa Tech March 2001 –August 2005
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the following:
Maintaining and monitoring pool water (PH, Chlorine, Alkalinity, etc).
Troubleshooting and repairing Spa’s.
Training and maintaining daily records, customer relations, daily schedule as per
company and customer requirements.
Outside and inside sales of products.
Hot Spring Spa’ school.
Keller’s Lawn Service Lake Charles, Louisiana
Owned and Operated 1999 – March 2001
PSI Cooling Towers Golden, Co
Project Superintendent/Site Rep. March – June 1999
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the following:
Hired and supervised crew of 30 to 100 employees
Prepared and complied information for daily meetings, including subcontractors
work.
Buyer for job site.
Liaison between contractors,subcontractors,and clients.
Completed project on time while meeting strict government guidelines for Nuclear
power plant.
3. Ovac Environmental Services Lake Charles, Louisiana
Supervision/Site Superintendent/Sales 1998 – 1999
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the following:
Maintained daily contact with clients
Site Superintendent of major contracts performed sales calls, safety procedures.
Scheduling personnel, jobs, subcontractors and rentals.
Established new business and successfully developed a client base.
Promoted and followed in-house team concept that increased employee morale.
Larco Environmental Sulphur, Louisiana
Operations Manager/Sales/Supervision 1992 – 1998
Responsibilities associated with this job included but were not limited to the following:
Hired, scheduled,and supervised personneland subcontractors; Developed and enforced
company policies, procedures, and project safety regulations.
Negotiated contracts with customers and subcontractors.
Initiated changes in products and service to increase sales and revenue.
Analyzed merchandise for defects in design and material to improve quality of
merchandise and service.
Coordinated price strategy and markup; responded to customer complaints and service
inquiries.
Established new business and successfully developed a client base.
Operated and maintained Air Movers,Vac Trucks, and Tank cleaning Equipment.
Education______________________________________________________________
La Grange Senior High Lake Charles, Louisiana
1980-1985
1985 High School Diploma.
Training and Certifications_______________________________________________
2007 Randy Smith Course – Leadership Skills Workshop
2007 LEAPP course level 1
2008 Time Management Course
2007 Mechanical Course ROV
BOSIET Training (Including HUET/EBS)
16 Hrs. of Basic Electrical Training SMW 020 01
2 years of welding
References___________________________________________________________
Available upon request