Brandon Howse
About Brandon Howse
Brandon Howse is a Subsea Engineer with over a decade of experience, currently working at Diamond Offshore in Houston, Texas. He has previously held engineering positions at Rolls-Royce, Transocean, and Gulfmark Offshore, and he holds a Chief Engineer's license from the United States Coast Guard.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Brandon Howse has been employed as a Subsea Engineer at Diamond Offshore since 2014. In this role, he supports drilling operations by ensuring compliance with governmental regulations related to subsea equipment. His responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) operations for blowout preventers (BOP) and subsea auxiliary equipment on the Ocean Black Lion Drillship. His extensive experience in subsea systems contributes to the efficiency and safety of drilling operations.
Previous Experience in Marine Engineering
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Brandon Howse worked at Rolls-Royce as a Marine Engineer from 2010 to 2012 in London, England. Following this, he served as a Ship Engineer at Transocean from 2012 to 2014 in Zug, Switzerland. Additionally, he gained experience as an Assistant Engineer at Gulfmark Offshore from 2009 to 2010 in Houston, Texas. His early career included a role as an Engine Cadet at the United States Merchant Marine Academy from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Howse studied at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he pursued a degree in Management and Engineering from 2004 to 2009. He holds a United States Coast Guard Chief Engineer's license with 'Unlimited horsepower, Diesel' certification. His expertise includes both conventional and MUX systems for subsea operations, as well as extensive experience with GE Hydril, NOV Shaffer, and Cameron blowout preventer configurations.
Military Service
Brandon Howse served as a Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve. His military background complements his engineering expertise, providing him with a disciplined approach to his work in subsea engineering and operations.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Brandon Howse possesses extensive experience in conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of subsea systems, including LMRP, MUX systems, and hydraulic power units. He has been involved in conducting routine to advanced well operations for various rig operators, showcasing his technical skills and ability to manage complex subsea engineering tasks.