Webster Jones
About Webster Jones
Webster Jones is an Operations Manager at Diamond Offshore, specializing in the 6th Generation Ocean Black Lion. He has extensive experience in the offshore drilling industry, having held various positions at Diamond Offshore and previously at Global Industries.
Current Role at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Webster Jones serves as the Operations Manager for the 6th Generation Ocean Black Lion at Diamond Offshore Drilling. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he oversees various operational aspects of the drillship, ensuring efficient and safe drilling operations.
Previous Experience at Diamond Offshore
Jones has extensive experience at Diamond Offshore, having worked in various capacities. He was an Operations Manager from 2009 to 2010, a Drilling Superintendent from 2008 to 2009, and an Operations Development Trainee from 2007 to 2008. He also served as a 6th Generation Drilling Superintendent for the Ocean Valor from 2010 to 2012 and as Manager of the 6th Generation Drillship from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Area Manager from 2018 to 2020 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Webster Jones earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Phoenix, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. His educational background supports his roles in operations management and engineering within the drilling industry.
Early Career Experience
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Jones worked as a Field Engineer at Global Industries from 2003 to 2005. He also gained experience as an intern at GE Power Systems from 2000 to 2003. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in engineering and operations that contributed to his later success in the drilling sector.