Aubrey Walton
About Aubrey Walton
Aubrey Walton serves as the Director of New Construction & Special Projects at Diamond Offshore, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in project management and engineering, having worked in various roles at Diamond Offshore and other companies over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Aubrey Walton currently serves as the Director of New Construction & Special Projects at Diamond Offshore. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and project management in the offshore drilling sector. His role involves overseeing the development of new construction projects and managing special initiatives that align with the company's operational goals.
Previous Experience at Diamond Offshore
Walton has extensive experience at Diamond Offshore, where he worked in various capacities over a span of 16 years. He began as a Project Engineer from 1998 to 1999, then advanced to Senior Project Engineer from 2000 to 2006. Following this, he served as Manager of Projects from 2006 to 2016. His tenure at Diamond Offshore has provided him with a deep understanding of project management and engineering within the offshore drilling industry.
Engineering Background and Education
Aubrey Walton holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Virginia Military Institute, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. His educational background laid the foundation for his engineering career, which began shortly after graduation. He has also completed his secondary education at Griffin High School from 1980 to 1984.
Career Prior to Diamond Offshore
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Walton worked at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, as a test engineer from 1988 to 1998. He then served as Engineering Manager at Waller Marine, Inc. for a brief period in 1999 to 2000. These roles contributed to his expertise in engineering and project management, preparing him for his long-term career at Diamond Offshore.