How long have you been with GMG?
I first joined Cable & Wireless in 1998ish to work in Subsea, I left in 2003 to go back to University (sponsored by Global Marine) and completed an Engineering and Business degree in Newcastle. I joined an Oil and Gas Subsea operator to get into a management role where I progressed to Operations Director, and worked at that level for over ten years before returning to Global Marine in 2021, now based up in Washington.
What does your job entail?
I work as part of the Fleet technical team to look after the subsea assets on all GM vessels and back deck equipment on the Normand Clipper. On top of supporting the offshore live operations, I really enjoy leading projects to build new equipment. Since returning to GM we have delivered Plough K, Cable working equipment and winches on Normad Clipper, Plough M and my current project is the upgrade of ST205. I spend around a month or so of the year travelling to the vessel to inspect the equipment we support from shore and meet the teams offshore who keep the show on the road!
What’s the best thing about working for GMG?
I’m fortunate that when we need a new asset to deliver a project requirement, I get to work with almost all departments in the company from projects, procurement, legal, engineering, marketing, HR and accounts. In comparison to working in Oil and Gas and the renewables industry, I find Global Marine a much friendlier, welcoming place to work. It really is a place where you’ll always find the answer needed, as the staff who work here offshore and onshore have a wealth of experience and love to share it. No matter how much I think I know about a topic, I always have people I can turn to and chat with to find the best solutions.
