Experience

MRDS Group

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• UK Operations Lead

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• UK Operations Lead

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Ex MRDS

• Aberdeen

• Unemployed

  • Aug 2021 - Present



MRDS Group

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Coordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021



Ex Northern Offshore Ltd

• Cove Bay, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Resigned Northern Offshore Ltd

  • Feb 2020 - Jan 2021



Northern Offshore Ltd

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Onshore Technical Superintendent

  • Jan 2019 - Feb 2020

  I excel at reviewing, analysing and resolving complex maintenance and engineering issues. I am the perfect fit for aligning MODU's with Company and certifying authority legislations, evaluating class conditions, auditing CMMS procedures and integrating OEM recommendations within maintenance procedures. I am adept at performing diverse duties as I lead equipment maintenance as per WSV, develop budgets, compose rig alerts and recommend procedures to reduce operating costs. Achieved $6M… Show more I excel at reviewing, analysing and resolving complex maintenance and engineering issues. I am the perfect fit for aligning MODU's with Company and certifying authority legislations, evaluating class conditions, auditing CMMS procedures and integrating OEM recommendations within maintenance procedures. I am adept at performing diverse duties as I lead equipment maintenance as per WSV, develop budgets, compose rig alerts and recommend procedures to reduce operating costs. Achieved $6M decrease in cost without compromising safety, operations or equipment life cycle during drilling operations also ensuring NOF adhered to WSV and client contractual agreement. Completed numerous projects related to rig upgrades and new builds in line with HSE safety notices. Calibrated competencies of offshore maintenance team on new computerised maintenance system.

• Onshore Mechanical Superintendent

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2019

  My significant exposure to all aspects Maintenance has aided me in co-ordinating maintenance activities as per Drilling operations, determining MODU survey requirements, implementing and scheduling of equipment oil condition monitoring. I proactively planned shutdowns and upgrades of company owned units as well as providing technical advice and support for resolution of maintenance issues. Accomplished goals for drilling support package conversion and completion of special periodic… Show more My significant exposure to all aspects Maintenance has aided me in co-ordinating maintenance activities as per Drilling operations, determining MODU survey requirements, implementing and scheduling of equipment oil condition monitoring. I proactively planned shutdowns and upgrades of company owned units as well as providing technical advice and support for resolution of maintenance issues. Accomplished goals for drilling support package conversion and completion of special periodic survey within budget with no harm to NOF personnel. Identified specific system design shortfalls during project stage to prevent future operational downtime.



KCA Deutag

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Onshore Maintenance Superintendent

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2014

  Maintenance Superintendent Office based in Baku. I have successfully provided strong support and guidance in implementing maintenance systems, scheduling shutdowns/upgrades on cyber rigs, and deploying a safety culture. I proved influential in organising equipment repair and procurement, shared lessons learned for applications in field. Established East Azeri as best performing platform in field and slashed maintenance equipment downtime by 10%. Achieved goals and… Show more Maintenance Superintendent Office based in Baku. I have successfully provided strong support and guidance in implementing maintenance systems, scheduling shutdowns/upgrades on cyber rigs, and deploying a safety culture. I proved influential in organising equipment repair and procurement, shared lessons learned for applications in field. Established East Azeri as best performing platform in field and slashed maintenance equipment downtime by 10%. Achieved goals and objectives within onshore maintenance department by mentoring local personnel, tracking third party repairs, and managing offshore maintenance crews. Show less Maintenance Superintendent Office based in Baku. I have successfully provided strong support and guidance in implementing maintenance systems, scheduling shutdowns/upgrades on cyber rigs, and deploying a safety culture. I proved influential in organising equipment repair and procurement, shared lessons learned for applications in field. Established East Azeri as best performing platform in field and slashed maintenance equipment downtime by 10%. Achieved goals and… Show more Maintenance Superintendent Office based in Baku. I have successfully provided strong support and guidance in implementing maintenance systems, scheduling shutdowns/upgrades on cyber rigs, and deploying a safety culture. I proved influential in organising equipment repair and procurement, shared lessons learned for applications in field. Established East Azeri as best performing platform in field and slashed maintenance equipment downtime by 10%. Achieved goals and objectives within onshore maintenance department by mentoring local personnel, tracking third party repairs, and managing offshore maintenance crews. Show less



KCA Deutag

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Onshore Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2003

  Laterly covering in office as Maintenance Superindendent for the BP Harding and Andrew Platforms. Produced shutdown maintenance strategy manual for and on behalf of BP platforms during warmstack periods. Whilst offshore as Maintenance Supervisor I was responsible for all mechanical and electrical plant on BP Andrew, ensuring all maintainance and certification was carried out in accordance with agreed action plans and compliance with certifying authority. Covered on… Show more Laterly covering in office as Maintenance Superindendent for the BP Harding and Andrew Platforms. Produced shutdown maintenance strategy manual for and on behalf of BP platforms during warmstack periods. Whilst offshore as Maintenance Supervisor I was responsible for all mechanical and electrical plant on BP Andrew, ensuring all maintainance and certification was carried out in accordance with agreed action plans and compliance with certifying authority. Covered on Harding during drilling operations when Andrew went to warm stack. Seconded to East Azeri project carrying out FATS on all Drilling Equipment prior to acceptance for BP and commisioning project team Show less Laterly covering in office as Maintenance Superindendent for the BP Harding and Andrew Platforms. Produced shutdown maintenance strategy manual for and on behalf of BP platforms during warmstack periods. Whilst offshore as Maintenance Supervisor I was responsible for all mechanical and electrical plant on BP Andrew, ensuring all maintainance and certification was carried out in accordance with agreed action plans and compliance with certifying authority. Covered on… Show more Laterly covering in office as Maintenance Superindendent for the BP Harding and Andrew Platforms. Produced shutdown maintenance strategy manual for and on behalf of BP platforms during warmstack periods. Whilst offshore as Maintenance Supervisor I was responsible for all mechanical and electrical plant on BP Andrew, ensuring all maintainance and certification was carried out in accordance with agreed action plans and compliance with certifying authority. Covered on Harding during drilling operations when Andrew went to warm stack. Seconded to East Azeri project carrying out FATS on all Drilling Equipment prior to acceptance for BP and commisioning project team Show less



Noble Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Mechanic

  • Sep 1998 - Dec 2000

  Requested transfer from Brazil to gain further experience on Jack Ups. Based on Kolskaya jack-up, responsible for maintaining all mechanical plant and equipment in accordance with rig agreed action plan, ensured Maintenance operated in a safe and efficient manner with minimal risk to the performance contract of equipment and reliability

• Maintenance Supervisor

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 1998

  Job Opportunity arose in Brazil within Noble, requested transfer to this position to gain experience on Drill Ships Based on Leo Segerious Drillship, responsible for the safe and efficient execution of planned and breakdown maintenance of all drilling equipment



Noble Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Onshore Maintenance Superintendent

  • Aug 1990 - Jun 1996

  Seconded to Conoco for 18 months as Onshore Maintenance Superintendent, during this time I was the only Drilling Maintenance orientated discipline within Conoco. Responsibilities also included setting up maintenance routines and schedule accordingly. Ensured maintenance process was carried out in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, certifying authorities, Conoco policies and operating standards. Created and managed all work scopes for drilling equipment overhauls required on Hutton… Show more Seconded to Conoco for 18 months as Onshore Maintenance Superintendent, during this time I was the only Drilling Maintenance orientated discipline within Conoco. Responsibilities also included setting up maintenance routines and schedule accordingly. Ensured maintenance process was carried out in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, certifying authorities, Conoco policies and operating standards. Created and managed all work scopes for drilling equipment overhauls required on Hutton TLP to commence full Drilling Programme. After secondment with Cnoco returned to Noble Office where I reported to Rig Manager for the efficient running of all rigs in the Brae field. This included planned maintenance, overhauls, breakdowns and certification. Took responsibilty for East Brae commissioning which consisted of planning, costing and compiling certification packages for total overhaul’s of all drilling package removed from Brae B.

• Mechanic Promoted to Chief Mechanic

  • Jan 1987 - Aug 1990

  General rig routine maintenence and overhauls on Brae A and then Brae B responsible to Rig Superintendent for the efficient running of all equipment and administration of planned preventative maintenence system.

• Motorman Bawden Drilling (Noble Drilling)

  • Feb 1985 - Jan 1987

  General rig routine maintenance and overhauls on Ninian Northern, Murchison and Claymore platforms. Gained experience on all associated drilling equipment



Western Oceanic

• Motorman

  • Jan 1982 - Jan 1985

  Carried out main engine room duties on board Pacesetter 3, carried out rig tow from Aberdeen to Mexico then transferred to Pacesetter 1 which also returned back to International waters. Transferred to Apollo 1 Jack Up as utility mechanic until loss of contract. Carried out main engine room duties on board Pacesetter 3, carried out rig tow from Aberdeen to Mexico then transferred to Pacesetter 1 which also returned back to International waters. Transferred to Apollo 1 Jack Up as utility mechanic until loss of contract.