Leonardo Duque
About Leonardo Duque
Leonardo Duque serves as the Electrical Superintendent at Diamond Offshore's Macaã Office in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in electrical supervision and maintenance coordination for semi-submersible drilling platforms.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Leonardo Duque has been employed at Diamond Offshore Drilling since 2015, serving as the Electrical Superintendent at the Macaã Office. In this role, he coordinates maintenance and supports operations for two 6th Generation Semi-Submersible DP Drilling platforms located in Brazil. His responsibilities include overseeing the preventive maintenance system and upgrades for various systems, including Drilling, Marine, Engine Room (E/R), Dynamic Positioning (DP), and Blowout Preventer (BOP) systems.
Previous Experience at Transocean
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Leonardo Duque worked at Transocean in various capacities. He started as an Art Trainee - Electrical in 2001 and progressed to Senior Electrician from 2002 to 2006. He then served as Chief Electrician from 2006 to 2012 and later as Electrical and Electronic Supervisor from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Transocean spanned multiple roles, all based in Zug, Switzerland, where he gained extensive experience in electrical systems within the offshore drilling sector.
Education and Expertise
Leonardo Duque studied at Cefet/rj - Centro Federal De Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow Da Fonseca from 1996 to 1999, where he completed a three-year program. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in electrical engineering, which he has applied throughout his career in the offshore drilling industry.
Technical Responsibilities and Skills
In his current role, Leonardo Duque acts as a technical representative for clients, government agencies, and class audits, including ABS and DNV. He conducts technical incident investigations, follows up on corrective actions, and rectifies non-conformities. Additionally, he provides technical field support during downtime, blackout, and disconnection events, as well as during end-of-well (EOW) and shipyard periods.