Matt Sears

Matt Sears has a strong background in subsea engineering, with a focus on installation and pre-commissioning. Matt has worked for multiple companies, including Salamander Solutions Inc., Subsea 7, TechnipFMC, Technip, Exmar, Transport Canada, London Offshore Consultants, and Husky Energy.

At Salamander Solutions Inc., Matt worked as a Senior Subsea Engineer starting in 2023.

At Subsea 7, Matt held various roles, including Subsea Construction Lead - Senior Engineer from October 2019 to June 2023. In this role, they were responsible for umbilical and flexible installation engineering, project management, and client interfacing for multiple projects.

At TechnipFMC, Matt started in 2016 as a Pre-Commissioning Engineer, responsible for various offshore execution tasks related to umbilical testing, riser hydro testing, and pigging. Matt also worked as a Project / Package Engineer - Umbilicals, handling umbilical manufacturing, procurement, and client interfacing for several projects.

At Technip, Matt worked as a Subsea Installation Specialist - Engineer, focusing on installation projects for PDVSA and BP, and later as a Subsea Installation Specialist I, leading flexible systems delivery and project installation work.

During their early career, Matt held intern positions at Subsea 7, Exmar, Transport Canada, London Offshore Consultants, and Husky Energy, gaining experience in deployment analysis, naval architecture, and engineering documentation.

Overall, Matt Sears has extensive experience in subsea engineering, with expertise in installation, pre-commissioning, project management, and client interfacing.

Matt Sears completed their Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, starting in 2022 and ending in 2024. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Ocean and Naval Architecture/Oil and Gas from Memorial University of Newfoundland, which they pursued from 2005 to 2012. Matt also attended Mount Pearl Senior High School for their high school education, although the exact dates are not mentioned. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including Integrated Safe Systems of Work - Control of Work Level 3 Offshore from Cresent in August 2016, FOET from Falck Safety Services (Global) in July 2016, and Seaman's Book - Marine technician from the Republic of Panama in July 2016. Matt has also obtained certifications in Security Awareness Training for Seafarers IMO 3.27 from the Republic of Panama in July 2016, OGUK Medical from Concentra in July 2015, Pulse HSE Leadership from Technip in January 2013, BOSIET from Falck in July 2012, Rig Pass from Falck in July 2012, TWIC from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in July 2012, High Rise Evacuation Training from the City of Houston in June 2017, and Working at Heights from Rescue One Israel in May 2019.