Field Development Manager - Energy Transition
Resume Information
DANNY LING
Contact Information:
Phone: 832-392-3398
Email: danny.ling@gmail.com
Professional Summary:
Dynamic, highly innovative and seasoned manager with 22 years of international experience, spanning various continents including Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Over the past two years, I've dedicated my focus to energy transition initiatives, driven by a strong passion for sustainability and innovative solutions within the industry. Proficient in leading ideation workshops, conducting in-depth studies, and contributing to projects aimed at advancing renewable energy systems and decarbonization efforts.
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics
University of Adelaide, 2001
Notable Achievements:
- Received the Innovative Employee Award at Subsea7 for developing a cost-saving solution, resulting in multimillion-dollar project savings.
- Served as a guest lecturer at Texas A&M University, delivering lectures on sustainability and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to engineering classes.
- Published a children's book titled Gravity: A Child's Search for Meaning, aimed at inspiring young and adult readers to explore and find answers to existential questions.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Innovation and Creativity
- Problem-solving and Solution-oriented
- Strategic Thinking and Big Picture Perspective
- Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
- Project and People Management
- Business Development and Client Relations
- Deadline and Budget Management
- Ownership and Accountability
- Technical Competence in SURF Scope
- Continuous Learning and Adaptability
Experience:
Subsea 7 (Houston, Texas)
Field Development Manager
Jun 2022 - Present
- Oversee field development initiatives with a focus on energy transition.
- Facilitate ideation workshops within the company
- Conduct paid studies on FOW, CCS, blue hydrogen, and FPSO decarbonization.
Principal Engineer
Nov 2018 - May 2022
- Lead engineer in pipelines/flowlines and jumpers during FEED, detailed design and project execution, including notable projects like MUR Kings Quay in the Gulf of Mexico.
IRM Systems (Houston, Texas Area)
General Manager
2016
- Spearheaded the establishment of company operations in Houston, Texas.
- Managed all aspects of regional activities, including business development and team coordination.
Technip (Paris Area, France)
Independent Consultant
2014 - 2015
- Rigid tender lead - Supported rigid pipelines tenders for the EMEA region.
ConocoPhillips (Houston, Texas)
Independent Consultant
2013 - 2014
- Lead engineer - Led the field development study for FEL-1 Pipeline Off-Take Amauligak in the Arctic Canadian Beaufort Sea.
INTECSEA
Supervising Engineering Specialist
2002 - 2013
- Held various roles including Engineering Specialist and Lead Engineer, contributing to a wide range of engineering projects.
Education:
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics
University of Adelaide, 2001
Additional Information:
- I am seeking a role that fosters innovation within a company. I am eager to contribute to creating and nurturing an innovative culture within the organization. Sustainability is also important to me, and I am particularly interested in opportunities where there are actual projects for energy transition.