Darin LaFleur
Washington
Summary
Experienced in managing technical services, with a strong emphasis on project management, team leadership and strategic planning. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues while overseeing daily operations and ensuring customer satisfaction. Notable strengths include communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, all of which contribute to improving operational efficiency in past roles.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Services Manager
Fieldwood Energy/ Quarter North Energy/ Commodore Offshore Operating
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Managed team of 23 SMEs and 110 field technicians across diverse specialties for offshore operations in Gulf of Mexico.
- Collaborated with operations team on budgeting, strategy, and execution to enhance production and safety across 65 fields in GOM.
Automation Superintendent
Fieldwood Energy
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Managed team of 5 SMEs and 60 field technicians in Automation, Telecom, Power Generation, and Measurement support for offshore operations in Gulf of Mexico.
- Supported operations team with budgeting, strategy, and execution to enhance production and safety across 65 fields in GOM.
Automation Foreman/Superintendent
Apache Corporation
01.2001 - 11.2013
- Transitioned from Foreman to Superintendent in 2003.
- Managed team of four SMEs and 60 field technicians for Automation, Telecom, Power Generation, and Measurement support in Gulf of Mexico.
- Developed processes and a skilled team to enhance operational efficiency for offshore disciplines.
- Led multi-vendor team in redesigning and implementing robust telecom network across Gulf of Mexico, featuring autonomous rerouting and disaster recovery.
- Supported operations team with budgeting, strategy development, and execution to enhance production and safety across 65 fields in Gulf of Mexico.
Assistant Operations Manager
Apache Cote D’ Ivoire West Africa
09.1998 - 01.2001
- Designed automation, power, and telecom systems for offshore oil and gas production in West Africa.
- Trained and supervised operations and technical support teams throughout construction to production phases.
Project Consultant/Maintenance Technician
Able Communications / Datacom Inc.
05.1989 - 09.1998
- Engaged in diverse roles in optimizing and developing telecom, automation, SCADA, and networks across petrochemical, refining, and offshore production and drilling operations.
Education
Associate degree - Industrial Electronics
Louisiana Technical College
05-1989
Skills
- Management skills
- Goal setting
- Communication skills
- Technical support
- Automation and SCADA
- Telecommunications
- Power systems
- Compression techniques
- Analytical skills
- Technical training
- Field operations management
- Vendor management strategies
- Process improvement methodologies
References
- Andre’ Clemons Linear Controls
- Steve Landry Total Safety
- Michael Chaumont Adapt Controls
- David “Ski” Viviana Commodore Offshore
- Sean Bernard Commodore Offshore
- Domingo Elizondo Gulf Crane Services
- Tim Blanchard ViaSat
- Michael Harvey MPH Energy Consultants
- Dustin Delahoussaye Verified Controls
- Darren Legros Amspec
Timeline
Technical Services Manager
Fieldwood Energy/ Quarter North Energy/ Commodore Offshore Operating
01.2019 - 05.2025
Automation Superintendent
Fieldwood Energy
11.2013 - 01.2019
Automation Foreman/Superintendent
Apache Corporation
01.2001 - 11.2013
Assistant Operations Manager
Apache Cote D’ Ivoire West Africa
09.1998 - 01.2001
Project Consultant/Maintenance Technician
Able Communications / Datacom Inc.
05.1989 - 09.1998
Associate degree - Industrial Electronics
Louisiana Technical College
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