Marcos Andrey Santos
About Marcos Andrey Santos
Marcos Andrey Santos is a Drilling Superintendent with extensive experience in the offshore drilling industry, currently working at Diamond Offshore in Houston, Texas. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and business, and collaborates with drilling package manufacturers to enhance rig performance.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Marcos Andrey Santos has held multiple positions at Diamond Offshore Drilling since 2004. He began his career as a Marine Engineer from 2004 to 2008 in Houston, Texas. Following this role, he served as an Operation Engineer - ODT from 2008 to 2011. He then transitioned to the position of 6th Gen Drilling Superintendent for the Ocean Valor from 2011 to 2014. After a brief tenure as Drilling Superintendent and Rig Manager for Ocean Star from 2014 to 2015, he returned to his current role as Drilling Superintendent - Fleet Performance and 6th Gen Drilling Superintendent for Ocean Valor in 2015, where he continues to work.
Education and Expertise
Marcos Andrey Santos has a diverse educational background in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Brazilian Maritime Academy in 2001. He furthered his studies in Petroleum Engineering at Universidade Federal Fluminense from 2015 to 2016 and obtained a Master of Science in Mining and Petroleum Engineering from Universidade De São Paulo from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration at FGV EAESP from 2014 to 2016. He also studied Business at Texas A&M University - Mays Business School in 2015.
Background in Marine Engineering
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Marcos Andrey Santos worked as a Marine Engineer at Sealion Shipping Limited for one year in 2003. His early career laid the foundation for his expertise in marine operations, which he has built upon throughout his tenure in the drilling industry. His experience in marine engineering has contributed to his understanding of rig performance and operational efficiency.
Technical Contributions and Client Engagement
In his current role, Marcos collaborates with Drilling Package Manufacturers to implement Technical Bulletins aimed at enhancing rig performance. He engages directly with clients to discuss rig performance inquiries and develops plans to improve results from client audits. He prepares comprehensive performance reports on a monthly, weekly, and annual basis to track the progress of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in drilling operations, utilizing ProNova and Sondopolis systems for monitoring.