Experience

Scottish Government's Marine Directorate

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electronic Engineer

  • Sep 2019 - Present



ACD MotorParts

• Insch, Aberdeenshire

• Business Owner

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2018

  The business was started with the goal of selling off an existing collection of vehicles and parts. Initially using Ebay, parts were sent all over the UK and some to Europe. Latterly Facebook Marketplace became the dominant selling platform, even with a vastly reduced market. There were far less problem customers and no fee's which was a great saving. Larger items were sold directly to metal recycling centers. The business was started with the goal of selling off an existing collection of vehicles and parts. Initially using Ebay, parts were sent all over the UK and some to Europe. Latterly Facebook Marketplace became the dominant selling platform, even with a vastly reduced market. There were far less problem customers and no fee's which was a great saving. Larger items were sold directly to metal recycling centers.



Shell

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

• Subsurface Data Analyst

  • May 2014 - Sep 2016

  I was part of a European Data Management team supporting Subsurface Technical staff within the Geoscience, Production Technology and Reservoir Engineering technical disciplines. I was assigned to two UK and Irish teams and worked closely with them to ensure any data management issues are picked up and dealt with according to European standards. The role required a broad knowledge of the various tasks and software used by the Subsurface teams. I utilised the support networks available within the company to ensure I was providing suitable solutions. Also I attend regular virtual meetings with our European colleagues to share best practices and standards. Show less

• Technical Assistant Reservoir Engineering

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  I was part of a UK Subsurface Development team within the Reservoir Engineering discipline. Duties included: Monitoring the Well Test and Production data allocation Providing Engineers with Production data Maintaining the UK Reservoir Pressure database Maintaining and improving the Calibration of an Integrated Production System model Creating Production forecasts with Decline Curve Analysis for system capacity and reserves estimations Providing Engineers with technical assistance with specialist softwareThe role required strong working relations with the Production, Subsurface Development, Data management and Application & Workflow functions of the business. I had to regularly work to tight deadlines or had to deal with changing requirements.Additional role:I gained Project Management experience assisting a large Data Management team that employed 25 Contract staff on 5 separate projects. My role was to ensure the continued progress of the project teams, keep stakeholders updated and manage the project budgets. The role was very challenging due to the number of staff and projects involved. Show less

• Operations Technician

  • Mar 2006 - Aug 2010

  Working as a Production/Operations Technician my main role was Area Authority for platform Utilities, Oil Export and Fiscal Metering systems. Experienced with: Turbine Flowmeters and Meter Prover Loops Split Phase and Pressurised Sampling Centrifugal Pumps Pipeline pigging Chemical Injection skids Diesel Engines Gas Turbines Heat Exchangers Air Compression and conditioning HVAC systems Reverse Osmosis units Water and Oil sampling and analysisDaily duties included: Operation and first line maintenance of plant and equipment Detailed fault finding and defect reporting using SAP Reviewing and endorsing permits to work, risk assessments Planning, implementing and demonstrating process isolationsWorking to tight time deadlines with a small Operations Team and ageing process equipment made for a constantly challenging job. Strict HS&E practices followed and promoted.Additional roles:Emergency Response team memberElected SI 971 Safety Representative between January 2007 to April 2009. Show less



Self Employed

• Insch, Aberdeenshire

• Amplifier Repair Technician (Part Time)

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  I found a market for the repair of Music Instrument Amplifiers and carried out a number of repairs for Musicians in Aberdeenshire. My repairs ranged from minor services to full circuit rebuilds. I found the work very interesting but there was not the volume of work available to turn this into a a full time venture. I found a market for the repair of Music Instrument Amplifiers and carried out a number of repairs for Musicians in Aberdeenshire. My repairs ranged from minor services to full circuit rebuilds. I found the work very interesting but there was not the volume of work available to turn this into a a full time venture.



Self Employed

• Insch, Aberdeenshire

• Vehicle Dismantler (Part Time)

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

  During my leave from Offshore duties I bought and dismantled a number of vehicles for parts and scrap metal sales. Using online sites and newspapers adverts I sold a number of large and small car components and shipped to UK or Europe. The work was very interesting and I found trends in the types and ages of vehicles that sold well. During my leave from Offshore duties I bought and dismantled a number of vehicles for parts and scrap metal sales. Using online sites and newspapers adverts I sold a number of large and small car components and shipped to UK or Europe. The work was very interesting and I found trends in the types and ages of vehicles that sold well.



OPITO

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Apprentice Technician

  • Mar 2004 - Feb 2006

  Work Placement Training as a Production Technician. My training covered all parts of production operations, well control to gas compression systems. Several courses were also attended including Well Integrity, Risk Assessment and Fiscal Metering. Completed an NVQ Level 3 in Processing Operations: Hydrocarbons. Work Placement Training as a Production Technician. My training covered all parts of production operations, well control to gas compression systems. Several courses were also attended including Well Integrity, Risk Assessment and Fiscal Metering. Completed an NVQ Level 3 in Processing Operations: Hydrocarbons.