EDUCATION

1968 - 1972 BEATH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1972 - 1977 KIRKCALDY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

1991& 1993 PAISLEYTECHNICAL COLLEGE

Certificates Awarded: City & Guilds Technicians in Naval Architecture/Shipbuilding, CSWIP Welding Inspection 3:1, Interpretation of Radiographs PCN II all metals.

Other Courses: Work Study, Time Study, NEBBS, Man Management, Quality Control, Quality Awareness, Fire Fighting, H2S, Welding Inspection, Interpretation of Radiographs. Computer Literate in a number of software programmes.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

June 2005-PresentSUBSEA 7 :- 15590 NORTH BARKERS LANDING. HOUSTON. TX USA

POSITION: - SPOOL BASE SITE REP ( ANGOLA)

Senior position based in Angola, responsible to the Fabrication Manager for the safe and profitable management of the welding and fabrication of sub-sea pipelines and auxiliary equipment for the Lobito-Tomboco development project. Other responsibilities include supervision of site staff, management of the spool base sub contractor, daily progress reporting, daily resource reporting, project man-hour reports, Other duties include offshore coordination, management of the enabling contract, liasing with the client and their representatives, resolve engineering issues and rectify production problems. Attend daily meetings with the production staff and sub-contractors. Further duties are managing the site facility and infrastructure, plant and equipment maintenance, compiling risk assessments and job specific procedures in order to carry out various activities, highlighting areas of concern and ensure that construction activities are carried out safely and that everyone is aware of their responsibilities and duties. Current POB is 150.

Jan 2005-June 2005PIPELINE TECHNIQUE LTD :- MOBILE. ALABAMA. USA

POSITION: - ASSISTANT SPOOL BASE MANAGER

Senior position and responsible to the Site Manager for the smooth and profitable management of the welding and fabrication of sub-sea pipelines, PLETS, PLEMS and Jumpers for Technip Installation projects. Other responsibilities include supervision of project staff, senior foremen and foremen, manning levels, planning, progress reporting, project cost reports, materials co-ordination, plant hire and discipline of the workforce. Other duties include variations to contract, liaise with the client and their representatives, resolve engineering issues and rectify production problems. Management of sub contractors, attend daily meetings with the client and chair meetings with the production staff and sub-contractors. Further duties are compiling risk assessments and job specific procedures in order to carry out various activities, highlighting areas of concern and ensure that construction activities are carried out safely and that everyone is aware of their responsibilities and duties. Any other duties as directed by the S.M and the Board.

July 2003-Dec 2004 NACAP INTERNATIONAL BV: - EELDE NETHERLANDS

POSITION: - TECHNICAL MANAGER

Based in Turkey as the Technical Manager on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan 42 & 46in section of pipeline for the above contractor in a JV, initially writing and approving procedures and method statements for all the Construction activities of the pipeline, Block Valve Stations and sub contractors for the specialist areas of the project. Leading a team of discipline engineers and inspectors I was responsible for a 90km section of the line along with the BVS's, in field engineering, T.Q's, Project Progress Reporting, QA/QC, Mech. Completions, Final Certification and Hand Over Documentation for the whole JV section of the pipeline.

August 2002- May 2003MERPRO LIMITED: - MONTROSE & LOUISIANA

POSITION: - PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager and Point of Contact, on a new build Hydro Cyclone De-sanding Skid Unit for a B.P. Floating Production Unit located in the Gulf of Mexico, Responsible for the Process and Design Engineering, Detailed Engineering and Draughting and all discipline engineering associated with the unit. Overall responsibility for the safe construction and on-site activities of the skid manufacture, hydro testing, commissioning and load out at the sub-contractors Construction Yard in Louisiana, also to ensure that the payment milestones are met and that the skid is delivered on time, within budget and to the client's requirements and specification. Other project duties include R & D, Design Review, Project Cost and Budget Control, Variations to Contract, Resolving Engineering issues, Project Schedule, Progress Reporting, writing and approving Method Statements and Project Specific Procedures, purchasing, "As Built" drawings, ensuring the contractor's compliance to the specs. and timely receipt of Contract Deliverables.

Oct 2001 - June 2002QGM ENERGY :- AL JADDAF DRY DOCK, DUBAI U.A.E.

POSITION: - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.

Seconded to Mansal Offshore in Doha, Qatar and responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of Mansal Offshore Jack Up Rigs, barges, supply vessels and export pipe lines in and around the Arabian Gulf and to ensure that third party classification issues are met. Duties are to ensure that the projects are completed on time, safely and to budget, sub-contract management, client interface, progress reporting, costing, documentation and Final Cert. for Class. Personally responsible for all Construction activities and Safety Issues on board the "Live Platform", further duties are compiling Risk Assessments and job specific procedures in order to carry out various activities.

Feb 2001 - Oct 2001R & M ENGINEERING :- PRINCE CHARLES WHARF DUNDEE

POSITION: - PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible to the Facilities Manager and the Board of Directors for the fabrication, construction and load out of the B.P. Magnus E.O.R. Project, consisting of the Risers, Riser Ladder, PLEM, SSIV, Protection Frame, Metrology Spools and partial pipeline, ensuring that the project was delivered within budget, on time, safely and acceptable to the contract and clients requirements. Also responsible for reviewing tender documents and correspondence, 3 ^rd Level planning, timely production of Design and Fabrication drawings, placing of sub-contracts and PO's for material procurement, documentation and final certification, identify any changes from the contract scope and A.F.C. drawings, costing and submitting variation costs, progress reporting, production activities on the project, up and down manning in line with the project requirements, co-ordinate meetings, highlight areas of concern, carry out risk assessments to ensure construction activities are carried out safely and that everyone is aware of their responsibilities. Any other duties as directed by the F.M and the Board.

Jan 2000 - Feb 2001KVAERNER OIL & GAS (METHIL, MOSSMORRAN & GRANGEMOUTH)

POSITION: -COMPLETIONS ENG.

Responsible to Senior Engineer for the fabrication of the Texaco and Snorre Topsides, KGXX expansion and the installation of pipe work, new pipelines and the associated mechanical equip. Duties include but not limited to the following: -Acceptance of completed spools to ensure fabrication tolerances have been achieved. Carry out design review, on-site engineering, raise and resolve EQ's and TQ's as necessary. Red Line and "As Build" drawings. Control inspection, N.D.T. coatings, stress relieving, installation, mechanical completions, punching out and commissioning of completed systems. Verify and endorse test packs and hand over documentation. Liase with discpline engineers, Shop floor personnel and the Client's representative. Site based at Grangemouth and Mossmorran on planned and unplanned shutdowns and a new build refinery.

Sept 1999 - Nov 1999HARLAND & WOLFF (BELFAST)

POSITION: - GENERAL FOREMAN

Responsible to the Duty Manager for the man-management of a team of multi-disciplined tradesmen and Engineers, during the fabrication, installation and commissioning of the ship's thrusters, associated equipment, and Living Quarters during the construction stages of a new build drill ship other duties included: -Pre-plan the work, materials, manning levels and plant. Organise all assist trades. Liase with all managers and attend progress meetings. Carry out level surveys and report and evaluate on the findings. Authorise Permit to Work procedures and risk assessments, raise progress reports and all associated paperwork in relation with the position. Ensure compliance to H & S & Environmental Regs.

Jan 1999 - Sept 1999DIETSMANN MORGAN MOORE LTD (Dunfermline)

POSITION - PROJECT ENGINEER

Senior position, responsible to the Area Manager for the management of DMML's sub-contracts in Structural, Mechanical & Pipe work fabrications for the Petro-chem, Marine and Off-shore industries ensuring that the contractual obligations are met and that the contract is within time and budget. Others duties include receiving the Tender Docs from prospective Clients evaluating the contents, Carry out man- hour estimates, material take- offs, prepare tenders and contracts for the Sub-contract scope of works, collate the documents, write contract specific Method statements, procedures and pre-qualification questionnaires, prepare the tenders for submission, attend clarification meetings and presentations and agree the Tender Value, raise progress and costing reports, engineer and manage the contracts, Project Staff and sub-contractors from inception to completion. DMML representative in Egypt, Dounereay, Ardeseir, and Stockton plus various U.K. sites.

Sept 1998 - Jan 1999HALLIBURTON BROWN & ROOT (BARMAC) - NIGG

POSITION - PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsible to the Section Manager for the planning, installation, completions, punching -out and commissioning of the Utilities and export Pipe work, Hull Structures and Mechanical Equipment on a new build 40,000 Tonne Jack Up Rig, other duties were to, Design Review, Man management of the Project Staff and workforce, attend progress meetings, monitor spends, write up reports, collate progress and compile and up-date the progress data base. Instruct and authorise Eng. and Site queries, Pre-plan site activities, expedite mats and equipment and compile shortage lists.

May 1998 - Sept 1998LEWIS OFFSHORE - STORNOWAY

POSITION - PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsible to the Projects Director for the general engineering during the fabrication, installation and the commissioning of the Jotun F.P.S.O. Turret, spider, bundle, torsion box, process decks, cellar decks and associated structures and pipe work. Duties included but not limited to the following: -Man manage the Project Staff and Supervision, Production Control, planning, engineering and sub-contracts management. Write contract specific Method Statements and Procedures. Liase with all discipline Engineers, main contractor and Certifying Authority, Control Costs, raise variations, progress reports and Engineering Queries as necessary.

Nov 1994 - May 1998CONSAFE LTD (BURNTISLAND & ABERDEEN)

POSITION - PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsible to the Senior Projects Manager for the general engineering on Marine, Oil & Gas Structures, Living Quarters fabrication and outfitting, F.P.S.O. structures, Petro-chem and Sub-sea projects. Duties include but not limited to -Point of Contact, Supervision of Project Staff, Senior Foremen and Foremen and upwards of 120 men. Project/Production Control of Engineering and fabrications, Design reviews & the assessment of construction / engineering drawings. Red Line and "As Build" drawings. Write contract specific Method statements and procedures. Co-ordinate Site Integrated Testing and completions of systems including Punching out and commissioning. Attend progress, planning, contract and manning level meetings. Liase with all discipline Engineers and Design House. Liase with the main contractor, sub-contractors and Certifying Authority, raise and authorise Engineering /Site Queries. Prepare issue and evaluate sub-contractor enquiries and the subsequent Management of the preferred sub-contractor. Raise and negotiate variations to contract.

Nov 1993 - Nov 1994BABCOCK ROSYTH DEFENCE Ltd

POSITION - PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsible to the Commercial Manager for the evaluation and compilation of Tenders on various contracts for the Marine, Civil, Offshore and the company's Core Business. Duties include but not limited to: - Carry out material take-offs. Submit material and Sub-contract enquiries and evaluate the responses. Compilation of detailed man-hour analysis and labour breakdown of all disciplines, draft up contract schedules. Prepare Tenders and Contracts schedules for sub-contractors. Chair kick-off meetings and become part of the Project Team carrying out general engineering and project control.

Apr 1992 - Nov 1993REDPATH ENG. SERVICES, THISTLE IND. ESTATE, COWDENBEATHPOSITION - PROJECT ENGINEER, QA/QC ENGINEER

Responsible to the QA Manager for the inspection and engineering during the fabrication of pipe work, racks, AGI's and structures for the Petro-chem and Oil & Gas Industries. Duties included but not limited to: Pre-weld & post-weld Dimensional & Welding Inspection. Progress reporting, engineering queries and concessions. Control NDT & Documentation as per specifications. Interpretation of Radiographs. Final certification. Redpath's Off-site rep at Sub-contractors as well RES sites. Daily monitoring of production and welding / welders, carrying out Audits/appraisals internally and externally. Control the handling, storage and trace ability of materials. Liase with Client and Certifying Authority.

Aug 1991 - Apr 1992McLEAN & GIBSON LTD: -VIEWFIELD IND EST: - GLENROTHES

POSITION: FACTORY MANAGER

Senior position and responsible to the Directors for the smooth and profitable running of the rolling and fabrication workshops. Other responsibilities included the discipline of the workforce, manning levels, planning, progress reporting, cost reports, materials ordering and plant hire. Other duties included liase with clients and their representatives, rectification of problems, interviewing and the hiring of labour. Manage sub contracts with local companies. Attend meetings with clients, sub-contractors, and delegation of authority.

Part of the Bid Team to analyse and verify Tender Bids prior to submission.

Aug 1989 - Aug 1991ROBERTSON & FERGUSON: -VIEWFIELD IND EST: - GLENROTHES

POSITION: WORKS MANAGER

Senior position and I was in charge of 6 Supervisors leading a multi-disciplined workforce of around 140 men during the fabrication of bracings, nodes, risers, sub-sea structures, bridges, heat exchangers and pressure vessels. Responsible for the manning levels, planning/progress reporting and budget control. Co-ordinate production and completions, Contract reviews kick-off presentations and wash up meetings. Liase with the client's representatives, sub-contractors and certifying authority. Creating and administering of procedures for the Company to be assessed and qualify for BS 5750, introduced the system into the factory and devised a system of component completions, which increased the through put of the workshop and therefore despatching and invoicing the component quicker, easing the cash flow and shop floor congestion. Started at R & F as the Estimator, later promoted to Works Supervisor, because of the above completions systems, I took control of the QA/QC Department later promoted to the Works Manager answering to the Board of Directors.

Aug 1986 - Aug 1989HM NAVAL BASE ROSYTH

POSITION: PROF TECHNICAL OFFICER(CONST ESTIMATOR)

Answering to the Department Manager and responsible for: The Estimating, planning, scheduling, refurbishment and replacement of construction and outfitting materials and equipment during the refit of SSBN and Conventional submarines as well as surface vessels. (Frigates, Destroyers and Minesweepers.) Other duties included: - Compiling work load reports, Progress Reporting, Tagging out, Compartment completions, Authorise the manufacture of Upgrades and Modified items, Initiate and compile Construction and job packs. Monitors spend and authorise variations where necessary.

Aug 1985 - Aug 1986PORTS AUTHORITY (M.O.D.N)

POSITION: CONSTRUCTION OFFICER

Carry out surveys and raise constructive defect lists to form tenders for local Contractors to re-fit Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS) vessels. Attend meetings with proposed contractors to discuss specification / scope of work. Oversee work during refit and Liase with production/sub-contractors Iron out difficulties between Contract and Port Authority Raise multi-disciplined Work Instructions, monitor budget and cost control, pre-plan the Sub-contract activities. Ensure the works are carried out as per Contract Documents.

1979 - Aug 1985MOD(N)HM NAVAL BASE ROSYTH

POSITION: PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICER

As a mobile Technical Officer I gained experience in the technical planning of SSBN & Conventional submarines and surface craft refits. Duties included: Estimating, material take-off sourcing materials, suppliers and purchasing. Costing and budget control and ordering materials and tools from original drawings from preferred sub-contractors. Expediting of all items purchased to arrive prior to job start. Overseeing the manufacture of items to specification and tolerance. Raising weekly plans & progress reports to enable the company to plan ahead Documentation Control. QA/QC. Work and time study. First Line Management and Project Engineering.

ROSYTH ROYAL DOCKYARD

POSITION: APPRENTICE (1972-1976) SHIPWRIGHT (1976-91979

Served apprenticeship and subsequently worked as a tradesman on activities associated with the repair and refurbishment of Naval warships, SSN and SSBN submarines and auxiliary craft for the M.O.D. and Babcock Rosyth