Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
References
Biorock Installation / diving
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Gabriel Despaigne C.

Gabriel Despaigne C.

Closed bell diver, Instructor/Supervisor
Arraijan,Panama Oeste

Summary

Knowledgeable Operations Manager with background in project coordination and successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Delivered crucial support in organizing events and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving to improve team collaboration and project outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Latin America Coordinator

BIOROCK INTERNATIONAL CORP.
01.2007 - Current

Operations Manager Salasel Offshore

Salasel Offshore
08.2024 - 06.2025

Personnel slection, budget preparation, equipment repairs and maintenance programing

  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.

General Manager

Dive Contractors, S.A.
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Coordinate HR, assemble Hyperbaric chambers, compressors, dive helmets, etc. Administer payroll, taxes and fixed expenses, quote spare parts and organize quotes for dive jobs. Prepare financial report for shareholders.

Dive Supervisor

Subsea Global Solutions
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Improved diver safety by implementing and enforcing strict dive protocols and procedures.
  • Maintained high equipment standards, conducting thorough pre-dive inspections and regular maintenance on all diving gear.
  • Reduced the risk of decompression sickness by closely monitoring diver''s depth, bottom time, and ascent rates on every dive.
  • Coordinated logistics for remote dive locations, including transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies as needed.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by coordinating with other marine professionals such as boat captains, scientists, and technicians on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Discovered and salvaged a 200-ton cruise ship from the Galapagos National Park.

Dive Supervisor

Forever Oceans Panama
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed customized dive plans to address unique challenges or environmental conditions for each project.

Commercial Diver

Subsea Global Solutions
06.2018 - 05.2019

Technician and Consultant

Fcubed
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Water desalination plant installation in Casaya Island
  • Water desalination plant installation in Ensenada, Isla del Rey.

Commercial Diver Supervisor

Marine Repairs & Salvage
06.2014 - 06.2014
  • Commercial Diver Supervisor – Alcatel Underwater Technical Services UTS.
  • Underwater Fiber Optic Cable Inspection
  • Dive Supervisor Cemento Panama Dam sediment extraction
  • Dive supervisor /diver CCT anode installation

Commercial diver Supervisor

Marine Repairs & Salvage
06.2014 - 06.2014
  • Commercial diver Supervisor – ACP, Gamboa
  • Underwater Demolition project

Commercial Diver / Supervisor

Technosub Marine Services
12.2013 - 01.2014
  • Commercial Diver / Supervisor, PM

Commercial Diver / Supervisor

Marine Repairs & Salvage – Panama Canal Authority
11.2013 - 11.2013
  • Commercial Diver / Supervisor Mindi, Colón

Commercial diver Instructor

Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá UMIP
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Commercial diver Instructor

TECHNOSUB MARINE SERVICES
01.2012 - 02.2012

Lead Diver

OFFSHORE SUBSEA WORKS
08.2011 - 10.2011

General Manager

TECHNOSUB, S.A.
07.2010 - 03.2011

Commercial diving Supervisor / Instructor

ARDAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP
02.2010 - 07.2010

Project Manager / Supervisor / Diver

UNDERWATER SERVICES
05.2008 - 04.2009

Deck Foreman / Mix gas Diver

SUBTEC LTD.
04.2008 - 04.2008

Surface supplied diver

OFFSHORE SUBSEA WORKS, Malaysia
09.2007 - 09.2007

Surface Supplied Diver

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, Louisiana
03.2006 - 03.2006

Surface Supplied Diver

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, Mexico
07.2005 - 07.2005

Education

HSE / IMCA - Closed Bell Diver

The Underwater Centre
Fort Williams, Scotland
05.2001 -

Skills

Problem-solving

MS office

Data entry

Adaptability and flexibility

Project management

Staff supervision

Administrative leadership

Decision-making

Operations management

Process improvement

Risk management

Certification

DIVER CERTIFICATION BOARD OF CANADA (DCBC) (Equivalent to HSE and ADAS)

References

Thomas, Goreau, Phd, goreau@globalcoral.org, 16178644226

Biorock Installation / diving

I enjoy exploring the oceans and organizing the installation of coral nurseries whenever possible with scientist and fishermen's in remote locations.

Timeline

Operations Manager Salasel Offshore

Salasel Offshore
08.2024 - 06.2025

General Manager

Dive Contractors, S.A.
07.2020 - 07.2024

Dive Supervisor

Subsea Global Solutions
04.2020 - 07.2020

Dive Supervisor

Forever Oceans Panama
06.2019 - 01.2020

Commercial Diver

Subsea Global Solutions
06.2018 - 05.2019

Technician and Consultant

Fcubed
03.2016 - 04.2016

Commercial Diver Supervisor

Marine Repairs & Salvage
06.2014 - 06.2014

Commercial diver Supervisor

Marine Repairs & Salvage
06.2014 - 06.2014

Commercial Diver / Supervisor

Technosub Marine Services
12.2013 - 01.2014

Commercial Diver / Supervisor

Marine Repairs & Salvage – Panama Canal Authority
11.2013 - 11.2013

Commercial diver Instructor

Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá UMIP
01.2013 - 05.2013

TECHNOSUB MARINE SERVICES
01.2012 - 02.2012

Lead Diver

OFFSHORE SUBSEA WORKS
08.2011 - 10.2011

General Manager

TECHNOSUB, S.A.
07.2010 - 03.2011

Commercial diving Supervisor / Instructor

ARDAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP
02.2010 - 07.2010

Project Manager / Supervisor / Diver

UNDERWATER SERVICES
05.2008 - 04.2009

Deck Foreman / Mix gas Diver

SUBTEC LTD.
04.2008 - 04.2008

Surface supplied diver

OFFSHORE SUBSEA WORKS, Malaysia
09.2007 - 09.2007

Latin America Coordinator

BIOROCK INTERNATIONAL CORP.
01.2007 - Current

Surface Supplied Diver

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, Louisiana
03.2006 - 03.2006

Surface Supplied Diver

GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, Mexico
07.2005 - 07.2005

HSE / IMCA - Closed Bell Diver

The Underwater Centre
05.2001 -
Gabriel Despaigne C.Closed bell diver, Instructor/Supervisor