Thomas Ginavan
About Thomas Ginavan
Thomas Ginavan is a Maintenance & Reliability Manager at Diamond Offshore, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in mechanical maintenance and engineering, having held various roles at companies such as General Electric and MEBA Dist 1-PCD.
Current Role as Maintenance & Reliability Manager
Thomas Ginavan currently serves as the Maintenance & Reliability Manager at Diamond Offshore, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees maintenance strategies and reliability initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include acting as the technical authority for critical risk assessments and related analyses, ensuring that operational standards align with corporate goals. He is based in the Houston, Texas area.
Previous Experience at Diamond Offshore
Prior to his current position, Thomas Ginavan worked at Diamond Offshore in various roles. He served as the Maintenance Superintendent from 2016 to 2018 and as the Sr. Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor from 2013 to 2015. During his tenure, he led the deployment of a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (IBM Maximo) and instituted a Quarterly Rig Wellness Visit program to enhance customer feedback and align local activities with corporate objectives.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Thomas Ginavan worked at General Electric as a Project / Systems Engineer from 2006 to 2013. His role involved managing engineering projects and systems integration. He also worked as a Marine Engineer at MEBA Dist 1-PCD (AFL-CIO) from 2003 to 2007, where he contributed to marine engineering projects. His educational background includes a degree in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Educational Qualifications
Thomas Ginavan completed his high school education at Grapevine High School, earning a High School Diploma from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he studied Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management from 1999 to 2003. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, which he completed from 2007 to 2009.
Achievements in Strategic Initiatives
Throughout his career, Thomas Ginavan has been involved in several strategic initiatives. He redefined the mission of the Shore Based Maintenance team to focus on customer-centric operational support. Additionally, he established a cross-functional Strategic Sourcing Pipeline Program aimed at identifying and exploiting strategic sourcing opportunities, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organizations he has worked with.