David Dikes
Collinsville
Summary
Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at Navy Base Meridian, specializing in safety compliance and project management. Demonstrated success in optimizing equipment performance and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Skilled in team collaboration and conflict resolution, driving operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Dedicated to excellence in facility management and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
Navy Base Meridian
Meridian
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Scheduled routine inspections of all areas within facility premises.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
Directional Driller
Scientific Drilling International
Woodland
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Operated directional drilling equipment during on-site operations.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop drilling plans and strategies.
- Monitored drilling parameters to ensure optimal performance and safety.
- Assisted in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting during operations.
- Logged data accurately for daily drilling reports and analysis.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate drilling activities.
- Implemented best practices for environmental safety on drilling sites.
- Maintained records on all aspects of drilling operations including depth logs and mud systems.
- Reviewed data from logging runs to make decisions about changing direction or trajectory of wellbores.
- Maintained efficient list of all directional tools and performed surveys on associated equipment.
- Monitored the progress of drilling operations to ensure that they meet safety standards and regulations.
Offshore Installation Manager
Ocean Oilfield/Borr Drilling
Abu Dhabi
09.2014 - 06.2022
- Managed offshore installation operations and coordinated crew activities.
- Oversaw safety compliance and ensured adherence to industry regulations.
- Directed equipment mobilization and installation on offshore platforms.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to review installation plans and procedures.
- Trained crew members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored equipment performance and addressed maintenance needs promptly.
- Implemented best practices for operational efficiency during installations.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, vendors, suppliers, sub-contractors. as needed.
- Managed financial aspects of projects including budgeting, invoicing, cost control.
- Facilitated communication between various departments involved in offshore operations.
- Monitored crew performance and provided feedback as needed to ensure efficiency at all times.
- Developed and implemented safety and environmental procedures for offshore operations.
- Drafted reports detailing the status of projects including milestones achieved and upcoming deadlines.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure they are compliant with industry standards.
- Supervised daily operations of the installation team to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
- Maintained records related to operational activities such as work orders, inspection logs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Clarke Academy
Quitman, MS05-1983
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Inspection protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Performance monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Training and development
- Problem solving
- Budgeting and cost control
- Safety protocols
- Installation management
- Operations management
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
Navy Base Meridian
02.2025 - Current
Directional Driller
Scientific Drilling International
07.2022 - 02.2025
Offshore Installation Manager
Ocean Oilfield/Borr Drilling
09.2014 - 06.2022
Clarke Academy
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