CLOV Completions Supervisor, Baker Hughes, Angola

As Completion Supervisor I am working on the Total CLOV project in Angola. I am responsible for the preparation of all equipment for each CLOV well, including the inspection, make-up and pressure testing of completion equipment and sub-assemblies.

Service Specialist III Completions, Halliburton CPS

Employed to run the full range of Halliburton Completion Products both in the North Sea and in locations overseas. I also help too train and mentor new starts and less experienced personnel but my primary responsibility is to ensure offshore Completion operations are carried out safely and efficiently. When requested I assist work onshore by, making-up assemblies, assisting co-ordinators and attending Client meetings for pre and post-job reviews.

For Completions I have been involved in the running, setting, retrieval and application of the full range of Halliburton Completion products. These products include FS1 Valves, Completion Packers, IB1 Fluid Loss Device, Lubricator Valves, Chemical Injection Mandrels, Annular Safety Valves and TRSSSV`s.
I have also run various Intervention products such as Bridge Plugs, Packers and Straddles. This has given me a broad overview and understanding of the application of third party intervention options, i.e. slickline, e-line and drill pipe operations.





2003 – 2005 Baker Atlas Wireline Services, Stoneywood Park, Aberdeen
Wireline Operator

I was initially employed as a Trainee operator before getting promoted to Operator. My duties included care and maintenance of Wire line logging tools both onshore and offshore. I also dealt with all aspects of logging including open hole exploration, cased hole production work, extensive use of explosives and radioactive materials. These tasks were carried out on various rig-ups on Semi-submersibles, platforms, Jack-ups and on land.

Inverurie Academy

Technical: Halliburton Completions 1 & 2

Safety COSHH Awareness, Manual Handling, UK Offshore Survival, Explosive Safety USER, Halliburton Offshore Company Induction, Industry Offshore Employing Company Induction, Safety Observation Systems, Lifting Risks, Risk Assessment, COSHH, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Waste Management, Environmental Awareness, Hand and Power Tool Safety, Hazard Communication, Fire Evacuation, Fire Prevention and Control

Medical UKOOA Offshore Medical

Client BP Freefall Training

Additional I have recently started to study through the Open University to gain a Higher National Diploma in Engineering

I consider myself to be a confident and enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge. I am an organized and self motivated individual with a good work ethic. Throughout my career I have developed excellent problem solving and leadership skills which have developed into a strong desire, ambition and determination to succeed in my career.
I enjoy keeping active by attending the gym regularly, playing squash, cycling and running. Much of my time is spent with my wife and young family, which I enjoy more than anything. In addition I enjoy reading as a method of relaxing along with spending time and socializing with my wife, family and friends.