Operations Production Technical

I am able to work under my own initiative with a positive attitude to safety and I am keen to develop my professional career by undertaking a role with increased responsibility and complexity.

October 2004 - Present Swift Oil & Gas
Production Coach
Project core team member on the BP West Azeri Project. Initially based in the McDermott SPS yard Baku through the construction and commissioning phase prior to sail away. My duties included developing Operating Procedures and Instructions, reviewing of Operator Training suite. Liaising with and assisting start-up & commissioning engineers during commissioning phase / hook-up and full involvement in steady state operations Working closely with the Azeri National trainees in developing underpinning knowledge in all aspects of offshore production work from start up and steady state operation, to emergency contingencies, populating training matrix, assisting with biannual performance reviews and reporting trainee progress to production supervisor.

August 2003 – October 2004 Marathon Oil UK
Production Operations Technician
Employed on the East Brae platform as an outside operator, with the responsibility for ensuring that all plant and equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner, whilst remaining within the guidelines and parameters laid down by my company.

November 1998 – August 2003 Kvaerner Oil and Gas
Production Operations Technician
Project core team member on the TotalFinaElf Elgin / Franklin gas & condensate project. Initially based in the Aberdeen office, through the construction stage to offshore and into production. My duties included writing Operations Procedures and Instructions, liaising with and assisting start-up & commissioning engineers during hook-up / commissioning phase and full involvement in steady state operations.

July 1996 – November 1998 Kvaerner Oil & Gas
Production Operations Technician
As a member of the CATS production team, which operates the 36” CATS pipeline, my responsibilities included carrying out all operational duties to maintain a cost efficient major production unit, encompassing all aspects of first line maintenance whilst ensuring a high level of safety. Towards the end of 1996, I became a member of the commissioning team that interfaced with the construction team, to aid with the safe and timely start up of the CATS Phase 1 expansion of the NGL Fractionation plant.

Sept 1991 - July 1996 Phillips Petroleum UK Ltd
Mechanical Fitter
I served a traditional four year indentured apprenticeship for a Mechanical Technician.

1 H.N.C Mechanical Engineering
2 NVQ Level 3 Engineering Manufacture and Maintenance Practices.
3 City & Guilds Chemical & Process Industry Safety
4 GCSE Qualifications Gained In The Following Subjects:
Maths, English, Geography, Science I, Science II, Art & Design, Information
Technology & CDT (Design & Realisation)

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER

An experienced Technician, with an Oil and Gas Background who is dedicated and enthusiastic. Specialising in green field projects, participating in all phases including initial design, construction, commissioning, hook up/start up and steady state production. Willing to relocate with family should the need arise.
References available upon request