Robert Adams

Offshore Installation Manager Master (Captain) @Seadrill

St John’s, NL, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2024 — Present

Offshore Installation Manager Master (Captain) @Seadrill

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Rejoined Seadrill to lead the transition of the drillship West Capella from Vantage Drilling to Seadrill management. Led the operational readiness campaign, including Class, Flag, and client acceptance inspections, survey planning, and compliance upgrades to ensure the rig met the highest standards ahead of deployment. Successfully mobilized the vessel to South Korea for a winter-season, harsh environment deepwater drilling project, where operations were completed safely with 99.4% technical utilization. Following the campaign, directed preservation and strategic readiness efforts to maintain the rig in optimal condition for upcoming contracts.

EDUCATION

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Duke University

Certificate - Oil and Gas Industry Operations and Markets

2021

University of Michigan

Certificate - Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

N/A

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate in Management Essentials

N/A

Harvard Business School Online

Specialization in Leadership and Managment

N/A

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate in Negotiation Mastery

N/A

Wharton Online

Certificate - Negotiations

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Yale University

Certificate - Introduction to Negotiation

N/A

UC Irvine

Specialization - Project Management Principles and Practices

2000 — 2004

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland

Nautical Science

N/A

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate in Leadership Principles

SKILLS

Dynamic PositioningOffshore DrillingMaritimeConstructionOil/GasExcelPetroleumDpIsm CodeOil&GasSafety ManagementTeam BuildingTeamworkOffshoreCommissioningMarine OperationsProblem SolvingSubseaAuditingCoachingInspectionPortsMicrosoft OfficeDivingPowerpointPlanningNavigationOilIsmOil & GasBoatMaritime OperationsRisk AssessmentShippingWordEnglishGmdssChange ManagementSurveyGas

ABOUT ROBERT ADAMS

I am a professionally trained and experienced leader with extensive command experience and an excellent track record of delivering extremely safe and efficient operations and projects. In my current role, I am responsible for safeguarding all personnel on the installation, ensuring that the vessel remains seaworthy, and delivering optimal client satisfaction while engaged in our missions. Our missions are the construction of ultra-deepwater wells in offshore locations for our clients through a series of complex tasks and operations carried out by multinational teams with intra-disciplinary skillsets. I work with project-orientated methodology, am formally trained in project management and I am proficient in creating high-performing teams, identifying risks and gaps, planning work packages, executing the tasks and monitoring progress, completing projects, and debriefing the result outcomes for future learning. As a personable and collaborative leader, I am intrigued by human behavior, leadership, accountability, responsibility, effecting change, and developing new positive behaviors. I believe that these aspects are keys to unleashing the full potential of individuals, teams, and therefore the overall business performance. Specialties: • Leadership Skills (Command Experienced) • Coaching and Mentoring • Developing Effective Safety Culture • Marine Matters Expert (Master Mariner) • Project Management • Offshore Construction / Deepwater Drilling / Heavy Industry • Dynamic Positioning • Emergency Preparation and Emergency Response • Incident Investigation • Inspections, Surveys, and Audits Skills: • Stakeholder Management and Communication • Negotiation with Focus on Outcomes of Mutual Benefit • Technical Expertise in Marine Matters • Resolving Conflict • Building Strong Customer Relationships Typical Outcomes of My Work Include: • Safe and Successful Project Delivery • High-Performance Individuals and Teams • High Levels of Employee Engagement Certifications Held: • Master Mariner – Unlimited • Dynamic Positioning Operators Certificate (Nautical Institute) • Major Emergency Management – Initial Response (OPITO)(Appraisal Results Available) • GMDSS - General Operator Certificate • IWCF – Drilling Well Control (Supervisor) Programme Combined Surface & Subsea BOP Stack – Level 4 • Project Management Professional – Project Management Institute • Weatherford Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Systems • Ship Security Officer Certificate (STCW 95) • Further Offshore Emergency Training (incl. HUET and EBS) • + Many Others

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