Gene Rice Joins McDermott

McDermott, International, Inc. announced today that Gene Rice has joined one of its subsidiaries as Technical Director-Rig Repairs. In this role, Rice is responsible for the engineering development of Rig Repair & Upgrade services at the company’s Altamira, Mexico, fabrication facility.

An offshore and marine industry veteran of more than 35 years, Rice has experience in managing project engineering for drillships, submersibles, semi-submersibles and jackup rigs for major drilling companies. Prior to joining McDermott, most recently he was Director of Engineering at Signal International and previously held engineering positions with Alabama Shipyard and Tampa Shipyards.