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CHRIS A. BAIRD

Hjalmar Brantingsvei 99
N-5143 Fyllingsdalen, Norway
Telephone: +47 55 16 90 04
Mobile:       +47 406 10 484
Chris@TheBairds.org

WORK EXPERIENCE

2006-Present: Aker Solutions, Subea Aftermarket, Agotnes, Norway
Asset Manager
  • Established automated invoicing system for storage and maintenance of all customer assigned equipment.
  • Automated internal on-time workshop reporting from 2 days to 20 minutes.
Support Group Manager
  • Established automated reports for all departments
  • Created linked financial forecasts for all project managers.
  • Designed global procedures for Project management across all aftermarket operations.
Operations Department Manager
  • Led a department of 32 onshore personnel and 87 offshore personnel plus additional hired in personnel· Initiated multiple improvement plans to optimize service to major oil industry clients such as Norsk Hydro, Statoil, Marathon and Shell
  • Maintains focus on contractual obligations while seeking out new business opportunities

2006 (Spring):  Acergy S.A (Formerly Stolt Offshore), Bergen, Norway
 LB200/Langeled Onshore Operations Base Manager
  • Directly coordinated all logistics and supply needs for 400 person lay barge laying 42" pipe  for Statoil (longest subsea pipeline in the world) 4 anchor handling tug boats, and one supply ship.
  • Oversaw the onshore storage and supply base contract
  • Monitored/reviewed supply base buffer stock levels in relation to barge consumption rates
  • Reviewed multimillion dollar invoices, ensured compliance with Norwegian customs, oversaw pennant wire fabrication and transpooling projects on site and ensured proper storage of gas and disposal of hazardous goods

2001-2003:     Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, USA
Branch Chief (missile maintenance): Captain
  • Led 112 person facilities branch performing facility, periodic and corrosion control maintenance for Minuteman III missiles using $14 million worth of vehicles, equipment and tools
  • Oversaw training branch responsible for hands-on and computer-based training for 872 military personnel annually in 9 different disciplines using $8.9 million worth of equipment
  • Investigated criminal activity at base hospital as chief investigation office

1998-2001:     Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, USA
Section Chief (missile maintenance): Lieutenant
  • Scheduled 7,000 maintenance and logistics actions over 20,000 km2 region
  • Developed 10 year plan for multimillion dollar upgrades for Minuteman III Weapon System—briefed base, city leaders and press on future of missiles
  • Directed section of 54 soldiers responsible for heavy-duty missile maintenance of 150 ICBMs/15 missile launch control centers valued at $800 million
  • Served as Missile Movement Convoy Commander during two missile extractions (70 ton down stage removal and replacements).
  • Selected #1 of 255 officers for outstanding leadership for first quarter of 2000

EDUCATION:
2003-2004:     Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) & SEVO
· Passed level 3 Norwegian (trinn 3)

1998-2001:     Central Michigan University
                    Master of Science in Administration
· Information Resource Management
                      Master Certificate
· Human Resource Administration

1994-1998:     United States Air Force Academy
                      Bachelor of Science
· Basic Sciences: Computer Science Emphasis
· Minors: Mathematics and Philosophy
                      Certified by NOKUT as equivalent to a Norwegian master’s & bachelor’s degrees

LANGUAGE:
                      English – fluent written and spoken
                      Norwegian – good written and spoken

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
                      Marital status: Married to a Norwegian citizen
                      Nationality: American w/ Norwegian work permit
                      Date of Birth: 17 Feb 1976  -  Virginia, USA

References and letters of recommendation available on request.

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