Chris Robertson is an experienced subsea systems engineer with over 4 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in subsea production controls and distribution systems. He currently works as a SURF Engineer for Cronus Technology, Inc., providing critical subsea production controls and operational solutions to Freeport McMoRan’s Marlin deepwater facility. Previously, he worked as a Subsea Controls Engineer for Wood Group Kenny, where he led planning and execution of well tiebacks, commissioning, and vendor management for Anadarko deepwater facilities. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University.
Experienced Subsea Systems Engineer Chris Robertson
1. CHRIS ROBERTSON
Location Mobile Email
Houston, TX 77003 832.356.7268 chris.robertson.work@gmail.com
OVERVIEW
I am an experienced subsea systems engineer with four (4) years of oil and gas experience. My
background specializes in subsea production controls and distribution systems. A dynamic and practical
problem solving aptitude enables me to complete projects effectively and in a timely manner.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate leadership ability on offshore installation projects;
Expertise in control system engineering and commissioning;
Experienced in client/vendor interface throughout various phases of projects;
Manage subsea controls packages for new and existing developments.
EXPERIENCE
CRONUS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SURF Engineer SEP. 2014 – Current
Provide critical subsea production controls and operational solutions to Freeport McMoRan’s Marlin
deepwater facility.
Responsibilities:
Supervise inventory management, IRM vessel operations, condition performance monitoring,
troubleshooting, and intervention personnel;
Overseeing subsea integrity management, FAT and SIT of subsea controls hardware and
software, and installation and implementation of electronics and software;
Interface with vendors and clients on tests, inspections, and installation/commissioning;
Performing or assisting with root cause analysis investigations; troubleshooting controls problems
offshore remotely as well as on-site;
Creating, modifying, and reviewing procedures, reports, work scopes, presentations, decision
support packages and other technical documents;
Projects:
King D12 and D13 subsea wells
King power and communications umbilical installation
Dorado SS6 subsea well
Marlin MCS upgrade
WOOD GROUP KENNY
Subsea Controls Engineer JUN. 2012 – SEP. 2014
Lead on planning and execution of well tiebacks, commissioning, and vendor management for
Anadarko deepwater facilities including Lucius, Constitution, Boomvang, and Nansen.
Responsibilities:
Developed P&ID, hydraulic/electrical/fiber optic schematics, well approach drawings, and subsea
cause and effects and interlocks;
2. Planed, reviewed, and managed distribution of electrical, fiber, hydraulic, and chemical from
topside to subsea wells;
Reviewed and resolved interface issues between subsea equipment and instrumentation: Tree,
PLEM/PLET, SCM, SDU, UTA, flying leads, flowmeter, sand detectors, CIMV, pressure and
temperature transmitters, and corrosion monitors;
Organized and lead HAZIDs for installation campaigns for both brownfield and greenfield
developments;
Interfaced with vendors on delivery schedules, tests, inspections, third party witness/inspection
and installation/commissioning at offshore facilities;
Troubleshot controls problems offshore remotely as well as on-site;
Supported testing, shipment, installation, and commissioning of subsea controls equipment;
Performed annual equipment inventory audits, and assisted the development of spares and
maintenance plans for the Boomvang, Constitution and Lucius.
Projects:
Lucius greenfield development
Caesar Tonga 4
th
and 5
th
wells
Ticonderoga 4
th
well
Constitution MCS upgrade
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, 2012
OFFSHORE CERTIFICATIONS
HUET
Safe Gulf
TWIC
Fall Protection
Swing Rope
Personnel Transfer
Anadarko’s Live SAFE
Water Survival
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Cycling
Repairing and modifying cars
International travel
Electronic prototyping projects
Volunteering at animal shelters
Camping