Profile

Qualified Electrical Engineer, with over 15 year's extensive oilfield experience.

Conscientious and hard working with a pragmatic approach to problem solving and demonstrates continuous self-improvement with proven skills and ability in all aspects of Electrical Operations and Maintenance Engineering.

Hands on and technical knowledge of Electrical systems extremely good which has allowed the ability to form strong, productive relationships at all levels within on and offshore organisations. Proven track record of developing his experience and specialist knowledge. Excellent communications skills that enables him to achieve maximum effectiveness in performing his duties.

Has consistently delivered onshore functional support in the successful management, control and execution of Electrical and Mechanical operations and maintenance activities.

Thorough knowledge of HV & LV Generation, Switchgear and Distribution, UPS systems, PLC's, Motors and Variable Speed Drives.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

TOTAL E&P UK Aug 2005 to Present

Senior Electrical Engineer

Operating as primary Onshore Senior Electrical Engineer focal point supporting Total's offshore installations providing technical support to discipline offshore engineers.

Responsible for the management and delivery of all aspects of Electrical system maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient delivery of KPI's.

Provides by application of appropriate maintenance techniques - maximum availability and reliability across all Electrical Generation and Distribution Systems from 21kV - 13.8kV - 6.6kV - 3.3kV to 415V and below.

Deliver cross asset maintenance enhancement techniques and procedures.

Conduct review of Platform Performance Standards and Verification Scheme ensuring maintenance activities met compliance requirements.

Analysis Planned Maintenance history, carrying out Reliability Centred Maintenance Studies and adapt routines, frequency and reschedule work orders accordingly.

Developed Competence Program for Maintenance Personnel including High Voltage operations.

Preparing and review SOR and BOD for all Electrical queries and equipment replacement and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, codes, regulations and procedures.

Management of vendor Health care contracts and OEM activities for Generation, Switchgear Protection and maintenance, UPS and HAE are all carried out in accordance with company procedures and policies.

Prepare Electrical Systems Budget including third party support and track performance.

Carrying out Internal and External Auditing.

Carrying out offshore site visits on a regular basis.

AMEC Sep 2004 to Aug 2005

Shell Sigma 3 Senior Electrical Engineer

Operating as primary Onshore Senior Electrical Engineer focal point supporting Shell Central Fields offshore installations including FPSO providing technical assistance to discipline technicians.

Supporting the execution of Planned Maintenance activities by Core and Sub Contract personnel.

Analysis planned maintenance history and activities and where required implement enhanced maintenance techniques and procedures.

Develop and implement Safety & Maintenance Management System.

Ensuring all Safety Alerts, Product Bulletins are addressed and confirm compliance.

Provide expertise in E & M for the Execution of Shells Maintenance Strategies.

Support Shell's HSE Improvement and Business Plan.

Prepare work plans and scope of work for Campaign Maintenance Engineers.

Ensuring Ex database is correct and inspections being carried out as per Company procedures.

Hydratight Sweeney Jan 2004 to Sep 2004

Operation Engineer

Provide Technical support for clients and offshore personnel.

Implementing and controlling Joint Integrity Management System of high pressure joints and flanges within Hydrocarbon systems.

Specifying the correct tooling and techniques for Morgrip connectors and Process and Production equipment including flange facing, Hot tapping, Milling and machining.

Global Santa Fe Dec 1991 to Oct 2003.

Maintenance Superintendent

Promoted from Maintenance Support Advisor to Maintenance Superintendent.

Provided onshore technical support for offshore Maintenance Teams on 12 Platform Installations.

Developed and implemented Safety Management System for Platform Drilling ensuring compliance with Clients procedures, Statuary Regulations, Codes of Practises, ISM, Environmental and Safety regulations and procedures and re-certifiable Equipment.

Responsible for implementing & monitoring planned maintenance programs on various databases.

Setting up hierarchy, frequency and routines for clients Planned Maintenance System.

Analysis Planned Maintenance history, carrying out Reliability Centred Maintenance Studies and adapt routines, frequency and reschedule work orders accordingly.

Developed Competence Program for Maintenance Personnel including High Voltage operations.

Electrical Authorising Person.

Responsible for preparing and tracking daily Costs against projected expenditure and Budgets.

Tracking Project Costs and ensuring those deadlines are met.

Prepare Tenders and Contracts with Clients and Third Party Services.

Meeting with Clients on a daily basis to discuss all issues.

Carrying out Internal and External Audits.

Developing Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Job Plans and Safety Plans for all operations.

Producing daily, weekly and monthly work Plans.

Developed and implemented Reporting System for Daily activities, planned work, Equipment tracking, Re-certification Shutdowns and Project updates.

Ensuring all Safety Alerts, Product Bulletins are addressed and tracked to confirm compliance.

Review equipment failures and develop Trend Analysis.

Developing Equipment repair procedures along with OEM or repair centre.

Developing Factory Acceptance Testing and Commissioning procedures

Project Management & Planning

Provided Project Management & Design support for upgrades, refurbishment and new equipment. Responsible for Planning all project work from Controlling Costs, Controlling Third parties, assigning labour, Shutdowns, Refurbishment, detailing new Equipment requirements and installation of new Equipment and Commissioning.

Responsible for detailing the State of Requirements, Base of Design ensuring complete and competent Workpacks to Close out.

Meetings with Clients on a daily basis, providing Project status and producing Plans, S curves and Budget tracking reports.

Maintenance Support Adviser

Promoted from Electrical Superintendent to Maintenance Advisor

Providing technical support to both Electrical and Mechanical disciplines offshore.

Responsible for ensuring good client interface.

Ensuring all Drilling Rigs are maintained to a high standard.

Ensuring all work is carried out to the correct procedures and recorded in the Planned Maintenance System.

Plan and schedule all activities

Ensuring all Safety Critical Equipment is tracked and inspected as required.

Electrical Superintendent

Promoted form Chief Electrician to Electrical Superintendent Onshore.

Providing technical support to offshore fleet of Semi Subs and Jack Up Rigs.

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Company's Electrical Procedures.

Specifying Equipment for new Rig Build and developing installation and commissioning procedures.

Ensuring Compliance with all Regulations from ISM, SOLAS, ABS, DNV, and HSE.

Carrying out Internal and External Audits.

Ensuring all Ex Equipment complies with current legislation.

Planning Workscopes for Shutdowns and Major Project work.

Producing Work Packs from start to finish for all activities.

Ensuring all Safety Critical Equipment is tracked and inspected as required.

Develop testing procedures for all Electrical Protection devices form Primary to Secondary.

Interface Rigs control systems with clients Sub Sea Control Systems, PA-GA, ESD's, Well Control.

Chief Rig Engineer

Promoted from Rig Electrician to Chief Rig Engineer.

Responsible for the day-to day planning and running of semi-submersible and Jack Up Drilling Rigs.

Supervising core crew of ten personnel comprising of Elect Techs, Inst Techs, Mech Techs and Deck Crews.

Ensuring Compliance with ISM Codes.

Responsible for maintaining all Electrical & Mechanical equipment onboard from the Drilling Equipment, Marine Equipment and the Auxiliary Equipment.

Ensuring all Third Party Equipment that comes onboard is suitable for operation and complies with all Regulations.

Carrying out Inspection and Maintenance of BOP, Subsea Stack & Control Systems.

Rig Electrician

Promoted from Motorman to Rig Electrician.

Responsible Person Electrical ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with Electricity at Work Regs and to comply with Santa Fe's Electrical Procedures.

Experienced with EMD, Caterpillar, Ruston and Wartsila Engines and Generations packages.

Hill Graham - Ross Hill, Bauteil, Tech Power SCR Systems.

Gained a thorough knowledge of Mechanical Systems.

Electrical Motorman

Responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of all Equipment onboard Drilling Unit.

Carrying out engine services, compressor and hydraulic system overhauls.

Ensuring all work carried out is logged in Planned Maintenance System.

Baylor ESL 1991 to 1992

Electrical Technician

Service Engineer for Baylor Products ranging from Baylor Elmagco Brake to SCR Systems.

Manufacturing of HV & LV Switchboards, HV & LV Distribution Systems and Control Panels.

Switchboard Modifications, maintenance and fault finding.

Perry Tritech 1990 to 1991

ROV Technician

Responsible for the design and building of Scorpions, Super Scorpions, Marlins and Triton ROV Units.

Developed and Designed PLC system to control ROV units and interface with Sub Sea Control Systems. Gained a thorough knowledge of Hydraulic Systems both commissioning and fault finding. Carried out Installation of ROV spreads on Ships and offshore Installations.

Electrical Services Ltd (ESL) 1986 to 1990

Apprentice Maintenance Electrician

Gained a thorough apprenticeship in Heavy Electrical Engineering were I gained invaluable experience in Breakdown Maintenance, High & Low Voltage Generation, High & Low Switchgear Maintenance, Armature Winding, Machining, Fault Finding and Installation of Electrical Equipment from domestic to major contracts.

Worked in the Paper Mills, Supply and Standby boats, Process Factories, Refrigeration Plants and general workshops.

Experienced in the following

Microsoft XP

Excel

Word

Access

P3

Project

SAP

Maximo

Rigs

CMMS