Ruben Sparreboom
About Ruben Sparreboom
Ruben Sparreboom is an experienced marine engineer currently serving as the 1st Assistant Engineer on the Ocean Black Hawk. With over 25 years of experience in subsea engineering and a strong background in dynamic positioning systems, he actively seeks opportunities in Canada to be closer to his family.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Ruben Sparreboom has had a long tenure at Diamond Offshore, working in various roles since 1997. He served as TSL/Engineer/Subsea from 1997 to 2005 and returned in 2008, continuing until the present. His positions have included Chief Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor on multiple drill ships, including the DP2+ 'O. Valor' and DP3+ 'O. Great White'. Currently, he holds the position of 1st Assistant Engineer on the Ocean Black Hawk and has been involved in operations in Dakar, Senegal since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Ruben Sparreboom studied Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from 1980 to 1985. He also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Hugo de Groot from 1972 to 1978. His expertise includes extensive experience with DP II and III systems, specializing in MH WIRTH drilling packages. He holds a Marshall Island endorsement for Maintenance Supervisor and Marine Engineer, valid until 2026.
Background
Born and raised in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Ruben has a family background in navigation and shipping piloting. He has lived in Brazil for over 28 years while spending part of the year in Canada, specifically in British Columbia. He is fluent in English and Portuguese, with reasonable proficiency in German and French, and is a native Dutch speaker. His international experience spans multiple countries and cultures.
Career Progression and Roles
Ruben's career includes significant roles at various companies. He worked as TSL/Chief Engineer at Prosafe Production Pte Ltd on the DP SS 'SAFE LANCIA' from 2005 to 2008. He also held positions at Cotemar as TSL/Chief Engineer from 2005 to 2008. His career at Diamond Offshore includes various leadership roles, such as Chief Engineer on the 7th Gen DP3 UDW 'OCEAN GREAT WHITE' and the 5th Gen DP2 UDW Drill-ship 'OCEAN CLIPPER'.
Future Aspirations
Ruben Sparreboom is actively seeking opportunities in Canada, particularly in Vancouver, Halifax, or New Brunswick, to be closer to his children who are working and studying in British Columbia. His extensive experience in the offshore drilling industry positions him well for future roles in these regions.