Mark Parnell

Mark Parnell has extensive work experience in the drilling industry. Mark started their career in 1990 as a Motorman at Diamond M Odeco and later worked as a Marine Fitter Technician at Tees Dockyard Ltd. Mark then joined Diamond Offshore in 1994, where they held multiple roles including Assistant Mechanic, Mechanic (N/S Supervisor), Chief Mechanic, and Maintenance Supervisor. In these positions, they managed daily maintenance routines, planned major overhauls, ordered parts, and trained personnel on safety procedures. From 2002 to 2011, they worked at Odfjell Drilling as a Mechanic, where they focused on mechanical commissioning and training personnel on equipment operation and maintenance. Mark then returned to Diamond Offshore in 2011, working as a Senior Mechanic and Maintenance Supervisor. In their most recent role, they served as Chief Mechanic at Pacific Drilling starting from 2016.

Mark Parnell's education history includes the following:

- Mark attended Stockton-Billingham Technical College from an unknown start year to 1993. Mark obtained a degree from the City And Guilds of London Institute in General Technology & Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Practices.

- Mark also attended Northern Council for Further Education. Their enrollment year is unknown, but they completed their studies in 1981. Mark obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Craft Studies Part II, focusing on Craft Studies, Applications, and Associated Studies.

- Before their time at Northern Council for Further Education, Mark attended Northern Counties Technical Examinations Council from an unknown start year to 1980. Mark earned a Certificate in Basic Engineering Craft Studies, with a specialization in Craft Studies, Applications, and Associated Studies (General) & (Mechanical).

In addition to their formal education, Mark Parnell has obtained various certifications over the years:

- In November 2019, they completed Qualified Rigger Training (2 Day) at RelyOn Nutec (US).

- In December 2017, Mark obtained SAP MMS I & MMS II certification from Pacific Drilling.

- In June 2016, they completed Further Offshore Emergency Training with CA-EBS and Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS at Falck Saftey.

- In October 2009, Mark obtained G161 - ACS800 Multidrive, Operation and Configuration & G163 - ACS800 Liquid-cooled Devices certifications from ABB.

- In September 2007, they became a Donut Instructor at Donut International Ltd and completed Offshore Emergency Response Team Member Further Training, which was Opito Approved.

- In May 2006, Mark obtained another Donut Instructor certification from Donut International Ltd.

- In December 2005, they completed the EMD 645 Technical Course at Stewart & Stevenson.

- In April 2005, Mark obtained another Donut Instructor certification from Donut International Ltd and completed Fire / Emergency Response Team Member Further Training, which was Opito Approved.

- In August 2004, they completed Offshore Helicopter Refueling and Fuel Quality Control training at ERG Training and Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain Course (Twinfall)(O.P.I.T.O/O.L.F Approved) at Rgit Montrose.

- In July 2004, Mark completed the 2-Day Diamond Offshore Induction & Safety Management System Training at Diamond Offshore.

- In July 2003, they completed the Mine Health and Safety Legislation Course at The Safety Network (Africa).

- In April 1999, Mark completed the Business Leadership Course Positive Supervision at Diamond Offshore.

- In October 1997, they obtained a Permit to Work Administrators Course certification from Diamond Offshore and completed the Top Drive System Operation & Maintenance Varco Mechanical Training Course.

- In June 1997, Mark completed the Handling Refrigerants course offered by City & Guilds and the Practical Refrigeration Course at Hall Training.

No additional assumptions can be made about Mark Parnell's education history beyond the provided information.