Chad Newman

About Chad Newman

Oil industry professional with years of experience streamlining operational efficiency…

Experience

1. Asset Support Engineer

   DeepOcean US

   Oct 2021 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Asset Support Engineer -Asset/Technical Department -DeepOcean USRegions: US Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, Norway, Mexico, Africa, Trinidad, Guyana• Direct asset inventory control and allocation systems to ensure operational efficiency and compliance across multiple international regions.• Develop and implement process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance departmental performance.• Create and manage recordkeeping/tracking solutions using MS SharePoint, MS Teams, and other Microsoft Office tools for critical asset and equipment data.• Conduct field audits of subsea and top-side ROV equipment, ensuring deficiencies are documented, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.• Conduct weekly conferences and calls with remote assets to ensure operational efficiency and minimize any downtime.• Collaborate with technical teams both in the field and Houston facility to diagnose, repair, and maintain critical ROV topside and subsea systems.• Support ROV mobilization/demobilization operations, including Schilling HD ROV systems, ensuring readiness and reliability.• Manage departmental budget forecasting, tracking, and variance analysis to align resources with business needs.• Contribute to compensation, benefits, and workforce planning programs to support employee engagement and retention.• Participate in recruiting, training, and retention initiatives, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce.• Oversee and co-author training programs through MTCS, maintaining compliance with competency and certification requirements for ROV personnel (through 2024).

Education

• Buras High School

  High School Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General

  1987 — 1990

• Electronic Security Association National Training School

  Level 1 Certified Alarm Technician, Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician

  2017 — 2020

• Nicholls State University

  Psychology

  1990 — 1993

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Maritime
• Payroll
• Budgets
• Construction Management
• Safety Management Systems
• Supervisory Skills
• Oil & Gas
• Interviews
• Facilities Management
• Employee Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Group Insurance
• Construction
• Process Scheduler
• Office Administration
• Contract Management
• Commercial Insurance
• Team Building
• Management
• Small Business
• Personnel Management
• Operations Management
• Corporate Finance
• Construction Safety
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Leadership
• Employee Relations