Lee O'brien
About Lee O'brien
Lee O'Brien is a Project Manager with extensive experience in the offshore oil and gas industry, currently serving at Diamond Offshore in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has held various roles at notable companies, including Transocean and R&B Falcon Drilling, and has a strong technical background in electrical and control engineering.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Currently, Lee O'Brien serves as a Project Manager at Diamond Offshore, a position he has held since 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Prior to this role, he worked as a Project Manager at Diamond Offshore from 2021 to 2023 in Houston, Texas. His experience at Diamond Offshore includes developing a stage gated approach to planning and execution of projects, which aims to enhance the foundations for project success.
Previous Experience at Transocean
Lee O'Brien has extensive experience at Transocean, where he held several key positions. He worked as a Senior Project Manager from 2012 to 2015 and later as a Project Planning Manager from 2017 to 2019, both in the Houston, Texas area. Additionally, he served as a Process Owner from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved managing large-scale upgrade and repair projects in the offshore oil and gas industry.
Career at R&B Falcon Drilling do Brasil Ltda
O'Brien began his career as an Electronics Technician at R&B Falcon Drilling do Brasil Ltda, where he worked for four years from 1995 to 1999 in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This early experience provided him with a strong foundation in technical skills relevant to the offshore drilling sector.
Education and Expertise
Lee O'Brien studied at Northumbria University, where he earned a BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from 1993 to 1996. He possesses a strong technical background with a focus on electrical and control engineering, which supports his project management capabilities. O'Brien is skilled in using project management tools such as Oracle Primavera P6 and SharePoint.
Current Role in Community Service
In addition to his professional roles, Lee O'Brien has been a member of the Board of Directors for the City of Fulshear since 2022. This position reflects his commitment to community service and involvement in local governance while continuing his career in the offshore drilling industry.