Danielle Vasconcelos Parra
About Danielle Vasconcelos Parra
Danielle Vasconcelos Parra serves as the Subsea Manager at Diamond Offshore in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in subsea engineering and project management, she has a proven track record of achieving significant cost savings and leading technical teams in the offshore industry.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Danielle Vasconcelos Parra has served as Subsea Manager at Diamond Offshore since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing subsea operations and leading technical teams during maintenance periods. Her position is based in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, where she has contributed to the company's operational efficiency and project management.
Previous Experience in Subsea Engineering
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Danielle worked at Transocean in various capacities, including Subsea Superintendent and Subsea Supervisor. Her tenure at Transocean spanned from 2010 to 2018, during which she managed teams and improved maintenance processes. She also held roles as Assistant Subsea Engineer and RMS Coordinator, gaining extensive experience in subsea operations.
Education and Expertise
Danielle holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Itajubá, completed in 2007. She furthered her education with an MBA in Project Management from FGV, which she achieved in 2020. Additionally, she is certified as a Subsea Engineer by Moduspec, enhancing her qualifications in the oil and gas sector.
Achievements in Cost Savings
Danielle has a proven track record of delivering significant cost savings in her roles. In 2017, she achieved USD 2 million in savings through maintenance and process improvements. In 2019, she delivered approximately USD 20 million in savings by enhancing BOP maintenance performance and improving well operation planning in collaboration with clients.
Leadership and Team Management
Danielle possesses strong leadership and communication skills, effectively managing multiple technical teams of about 20 people. She leads these teams during scheduled and critical maintenance periods at shipyards, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance in operations. Her ability to bridge technical fields with management teams and customers is a key aspect of her role.