Chief Rig Mechanic

• Dec 2020 - Present

Chief Rig Mechanic

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

Fulfilling contract requirements for Petrofor work scope. Fulfilling contract requirements for Petrofor work scope.

Chief Rig Mechanic

• Oct 2019 - Jun 2020

Employed with BKE Shelf on the Mercury Jack up as Chief Mechanic, directly responsible for the Nightshift Mechanic and two Motormen. Controlling all preventive and reactive Mechanical Maintenance utilising AMOS MMS directly associated to the Drilling, Marine and Safety critical equipment on-board also responsible for the auxiliary systems directly associated to equipment. Caterpillar 3516 C HD Engines, EGEN Caterpillar 3512, LEWCO LDW-1500 AC Draw works, NOV TDS 8SA Topdrive, LEWCO L-495 Rotary Table, LEWCO W-2215 Mud Pumps and Shaffer BOP stack, Diverter and Accumulator control unit. Show less

Chief Rig Mechanic

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Previously contracting with BKE Shelf on the Mercury Jack up as Chief Mechanic, directly responsible for the Nightshift Mechanic and two Motormen. Controlling all preventive Mechanical Maintenance utilising AMOS MMS directly associated to the Drilling, Marine and Safety critical equipment on-board also responsible for the systems directly associated to equipment. Caterpillar 3516 C HD Engines, EGEN Caterpillar 3512, LEWCO LDW-1500 AC Draw works, NOV TDS 8SA Topdrive, LEWCO L-495 Rotary Table, LEWCO W-2215 Mud Pumps and Shaffer BOP stack, Diverter and Accumulator control unit. Previously contracted to BKE Shelf on the Saturn Jack up, carrying out Lasergulf work scope for reactivation of all Heavy Drilling Equipment, Hydraulics and Marine package. This included COC of the Crown Cluster, Travelling Block, Dead Line Anchor and Rotating table D-375 as well as 100% Hydraulic hose change out on both the Canrig 1274E Top Drive and Maritime Hydraulics Iron Roughneck. Aqualis inspection punch list killing prior to the Jack up being accepted on contract for Petronas. When Saturn arrived on location in Turkmenistan my role was to assist and advise for preparations to achieving the 24hr SIT (System Integration Test) this involved carrying out running repairs and maintaining full machinery capability. On Completion of SIT I provided Mechanical and Hydraulic system support for driving conductor and cementing operations prior to drilling. Show less

Senior Rig Mechanic

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

Senior Rig Mechanic KCA Deutag carrying maintenance and repairs on all hydraulic and heavy equipment associated with the Drilling package on various platforms. Senior Rig Mechanic KCA Deutag carrying maintenance and repairs on all hydraulic and heavy equipment associated with the Drilling package on various platforms.

Mechanical Service Technician (Drilling Equipment)

• Mar 2013 - Sep 2016

Whilst employed at National Oilwell Varco in a role as a competent Oil and Gas Industry Mechanical Service Engineer, I was responsible for the maintenance, repair, upgrades, installation, testing and commissioning of all drill floor equipment supplied by the company. The 3.5 years had been spent in North Sea, SE Asia between China and Vietnam on a 4/3. My role consists of:- •Installation, alignments manually/laser, supervising and guidance, advising torques, material verification, flatness surveys, document revision, NDT reviews, dimensional reviews, piping system installations, pressure and load testing and verifications – all to ABS/DNV classifications pertaining to mechanical systems on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units. •When installation is mechanically complete I then partake in the start-up and commissioning of equipment including initial system functional verifications and subsequent hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting/repairs, through to final performance testing and system integration prior to rig delivery. •Flexibility is an essential part of my role as I often have to deploy worldwide at 24 hours notice, to carry out required National Oilwell Varco workscope, documenting all aspects of work on daily reports and final job completion on service reports using Tracker System. •Performing Mechanical Field Service:- Installation and Commissioning, Fault Diagnostics, Repair, Alignments, Upgrades, Inspections and Surveys, for National Oilwell Varco drilling equipment. •Excellent knowledge and highly skilled technician on hydraulic/pneumatics systems associated with heavy drilling equipment and auxiliaries. •Training colleagues and work associates on all relating National Oilwell Varco equipment and safe working practice. •Conversant with all aspects of danger associated with the Oil and Gas Industry and constantly striving to reduce hazards and consequently reduce risk Show less

Royal Navy Leading Engineering Technician

• Dec 2001 - Feb 2013

MAIN MACHINERY SPACE SUPERVISOR Responsible for all stationary, running machinery and contractors/ships staff present in the main machinery space when reactor is critical phase. •Shutdown Supervisor in the Manoeuvring Room maintaining primary, secondary plant parameters and sub systems. Ensuring that the Nuclear fission process is controlled always and ensuring a state of readiness in the event of possible Nuclear incident following the correct emergency procedures. (HAZOP, HAZID, SSOW) •Ensuring the Nuclear logic is up to date and all isolations are correct in line with procedures in place, removing and updating any procedures that have expired or require re-issuing. •Electrical panel operator and Shutdown Supervisor under normal and emergency conditions (Simulator assessed). Ensuring electrical power is maintained always for reactor safety; briefing Engineering officer on the recommended course of action should we have an electrical, pump, pressure, flow failure. Ensuring all parameters are maintained and within operation specification. •Maintaining an up to date written log of all reactor and secondary plant parameters and reactor plant associated cooling systems. •Responsible for all monitor based and reactive, maintenance, defect rectification of the main turbines, gear boxes, and associated clutches, turbo generators, hydraulic power plants, hydraulic control system, lubricating oil and transfer systems, main feed water, condenser and associated cooling systems. •Typical day to day duties would vary greatly from complex hydraulic valves, gear boxes, high pressure air compressors, heat exchangers, mechanical seals, rotating equipment, high pressure pneumatic valves, hydrostatic and hydraulic testing. The installation and alignment of centrifugal pumps and repair of steam and nuclear systems and associated valves. •On completion removing isolations, re-commissioning system following relevant procedures and adhering to all relevant safety documentation. Show less

Vehicle Mechanic

• Jul 1996 - 2000

•Carried out fault diagnosis and repair on different motor vehicle types from various manufacturers. •This involved gear boxes, clutches, brakes, cylinder heads, pistons and bearings. •Carried out fault diagnosis and repair on different motor vehicle types from various manufacturers. •This involved gear boxes, clutches, brakes, cylinder heads, pistons and bearings.