Mechanical / Valve Technician

Field Service Technician

I am a time served Mechanical Technician / Valve Service Technician with 7 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry having fulfilled a Mechanical / Service role in a number of onshore, offshore and client sites. Throughout this time I have became familiar with HSE principles, Permit to Work System, Dynamic Risk Review (DRR) and have gained a high level of competency in the Mechanical discipline. I have also acquired a well known and professionally registered status as an Engineering Technician within the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and have gained registration to the Engineering Council.

At present I have been working within the North Sea & Overseas where I go offshore on an ad-hoc basis to take part in various PSV campaigns, valve surveys and routine maintenance jobs within the installations.

Banff & Buchan College of Further Education:

Performing Engineering Operations SVQ Level 2

National Certificate Engineering Practice

Higher National Certificate Engineering Practice

Performing Engineering Operations SVQ Level 2

National Certificate Engineering Practice

Higher National Certificate Engineering Practice

Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

SVQ Mechanical Engineering Level 3

Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (BOSIET) Including EBS

Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST)

Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

Registered with the Engineering Council

Scotia Gauge Calibration & Dead Weight Testing

ECITB Safety Passport

Pentair Pilot Operated Relief Valve Training

Pentair Direct Spring Operated Relief Valve Training

Swagelok Tube Bending & Compression Fittings

Hydratight MJI 10: Hand Torqued Bolted Connection Techniques

Hydratight MJI 19: Hydraulically Torqued Connection Techniques

In-depth knowledge of Valve Strip Down, Inspection, Refurbishment, Overhaul, Build, and Test.

Working knowledge of Valve Actuation and Gearbox Operations.

Good knowledge of Pentair Procedures, Toolbox Talks and Risk Assessments

Ability to refer to Technical Charts and P&ID’s to gain Information.

Knowledge of Permit to Work System, Dynamic Risk Reviews (DRR), BP’s Golden Rules & BOSS System – Behavioural Observation Safety System, exposure to various other safe systems of work including ability and confidence to hold safety conversations.

Ability to work well within a team and on my own Initiative.

Excellent practical and problem solving skills, great attention to detail

2 years offshore experience on various platforms as Mechanical / Valve Service Technician, taking part in Campaign Maintenance, TAR work scopes and PSV campaigns.