Dana Savage
About Dana Savage
Dana Savage is a Senior Electronic Technician with extensive experience in subsea electrical controls and robotics. He has worked for Diamond Offshore since 2021 and previously held a similar position at Transocean from 2012 to 2016, while also pursuing various technical certifications since 1998.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Dana Savage currently serves as a Senior Electronic Technician at Diamond Offshore, a position held since 2021. In this role, Dana is responsible for overseeing electronic systems and ensuring their optimal performance. Previously, Dana worked at Diamond Offshore from 2007 to 2011 in the Gulf of Mexico, also as a Senior Electronic Technician. This experience has contributed to a strong foundation in electronic technology within the offshore drilling sector.
Previous Experience at Transocean
Dana Savage worked at Transocean as a Subsea Electrical Controls Superintendent from 2012 to 2016 in Macae, Brazil. This role involved managing electrical control systems for subsea operations, enhancing Dana's expertise in complex electronic systems in challenging environments. The four years spent at Transocean provided valuable experience in the offshore drilling industry.
Education and Certifications
Dana Savage has pursued extensive education and training in electronic technology. Dana studied at Wallace College, earning an Associate's Degree in Applied Science of Electronic Technology from 1990 to 1993. Additionally, Dana has obtained multiple certifications from NOV in various areas, including Hydralift ET Training, Siemens Intermediate PLC Training, and SCR Intermediate Training, all achieved since 2008. Dana also completed a Computer Hardware (A+) and Network + certification at CNET in Houston, Texas, in 2009. Furthermore, Dana studied Operations and Maintenance at Progressive Systems in Richmond, Kentucky, achieving certification in 1998.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Dana Savage possesses extensive technical skills in building, troubleshooting, and repairing robotics and programmable logic controllers (PLC) circuitry systems. Dana leads teams in conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective actions to improve production quality and asset reliability. With a commitment to regulatory compliance and industry best practices, Dana actively seeks to enhance performance delivery in assigned projects.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Dana Savage leverages strong communication and interpersonal skills to build solid relationships with clients, stakeholders, teams, and management. This ability to forge connections is essential in collaborative environments, particularly in the offshore drilling industry. Dana's leadership in guiding teams through technical challenges contributes to successful project outcomes and continuous improvement in production processes.