Profile
An energetic and loyal Electrical Technician with 18 years project experience delivering and planning maintenance, operations, installation, testing and commissioning services across commercial and heavy industry sites, with particular expertise overseeing and troubleshooting client electrical projects offshore
A reliable, hardworking and determined professional with a strong maintenance background across HV and power generation, and an in-depth knowledge of electrical practices, standards and equipment, Health & Safety, Risk Management, QC, QA and Electrical Safety in highly hazardous and pressured environments
An effective team player and leader with the ability to build strong working relationships at all levels through articulate communication and a positive attitude, whilst applying practical solutions to problems and making good decisions based on proven management expertise and practical engineering competence
Education and Qualifications
NC Electronic Engineering
Installing and Commissioning
Electro-Technical Systems
Electrical Apprenticeship
I.E.E Wiring Regulations 17th Edition
ECS CARD
COMPEX Valid until 19/09/2016
Career History
May 2007 to present
Electrical Technician
Aker Solutions Ltd
Working as part of the core crew maintenance team on-board the Elgin Franklin offshore installation
Conducting planned, routine and preventative maintenance on lighting, trace heating, motors, switchgear and power generation; including UPS systems, PLC’s and switchboard cubicles
Involved in the installation, commissioning and testing of various electrical systems
Carrying out HV switching up to 13.8Kv, and isolations and de-isolations of equipment when required
Primary and Secondary injection testing on Cubicles
Undertaking HAE (ATEX) inspections and a member of the platform fire team
Writing permits and isolation certificates, and assisting operations prepare for annual shutdown works
Updating and maintaining SAP and ISSOW systems with accurate and timely information
Supervising vendors and vendor activities on-board to ensure adherence to H&S regulations Key achievements
Key Achievements:
Aker Electrical Rep for a 2 x New Installation (West Franklin & Elgin B)
Responsible for overseeing and signing off work from installation to client sign off (TOTAL), following testing and commissioning
Part of the Elgin Franklin maintenance team during an evacuation in March 2012 due to a major gas leak; one of the first maintenance member back on-board to assist with plant clean up and restart under extreme circumstances; re-establishing required safety standards and fully operational status
June 2006 to June 2007
Electrical Construction Technician
AMEC
Accommodation upgrade on Armada Platform (British Gas),New Living quarters.
Hook up new cabins and inspection and test as necessary
New Wellhead platform on Britannia Platform (Conoco Phillips) Install Ladder Rack Unistrut cable tray
Run Lighting, Power PA system cables as per schedule from existing platform to new wellhead platform Gland and terminate cables to relevant fixtures
Inspection and test and sign commissioning sheets
May 2006 to June 2006
Electrical Construction Technician
Global Resources
Fire damage on Centrica Platform Hull
Install Ladder Rack Unistrut cable tray .Run Lighting, Power PA system cables, Gland and terminate cables to new Electrical fixtures
March 2006 to April 2006
Electrical Construction Technician
Aiken Group
Accommodation and galley upgrade on Montrose Platform
Install Unistrut cable tray
Run Lighting, Power PA system Gland and terminate cables in to electrical fixtures
Inspection and test all off above Western Isles Council
Sep 1996 to March 2006
Electrician
Western Isles Council
Electrical Apprenticeship:
Installed, tested and inspected various electrical equipment for diverse projects including containment, New Builds Domestic & Commercial lighting, small power, motors, CCTV and fire alarms.
Street Lighting
Inspection & testing of all off the above
Periodic Inspection & testing of school premises
Mandatory Certification
MIST Valid until 09/01/2018
F.O.E.T (Bosiet) Valid until 20/08/2018
Offshore Medical Valid until 22/04/2018 Offshore First Aid Valid until 15/04/2016
Further Offshore Emergency Response Team Member Valid until 30/06/2016
Training and Courses
ISSOW Competent Level 1 & 2
Hv/Lv Switching procedures for Oil, Gas and Marine operations
Isolating Authority up to 1000 Volts on Elgin Franklin
Portable Appliance Testing
Risk Assessment
Working at height
Confined Space entry level 1 Environmental Awareness Manual Handling
Hv/Lv Switching procedures for Oil, Gas and Marine operations ASET Aberdeen Sept2013
Electricity at work regulations ASET Aberdeen Nov 2011
UPS Fundamentals Dale Erskine Power Solutions Nov 2011
Commissioning and maintenance of Rotork Actuators and Pakscan Rotork Controls Ltd Sep 2010
Powell Switchgear and instrumentation operator training Powell Switchgear Feb 2010
Key Skills
Technical Expertise Apprentice served technician with IEE 17th Edition and industry certifications Electrical Inspections Leads inspections, recordkeeping, permits & certification to industry standard Maintenance & Repair Executes programs of maintenance, repairs, faultfinding and shutdowns General Management Balances tactical and strategic activities in complex & ambiguous scenarios Project Delivery Ownership of electrical deliverables from installation to client sign off Client Relations Cultivates strong partnerships with key clients, staff, vendors and contractors Health & Safety Appreciation of Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Fire and Quality Control Communication Strong interpersonal skills gained on large-scale client projects & contracts Team Management Adaptable to multicultural, multinational and offshore environments & teams Problem Resolution Resourceful identification, assessment and resolution of electrical problems IT Proficiency Competent user of Microsoft Office, SAP and ISSOW systems
Strengths And Capabilities
Delivering electrical expertise and advice to clients from concept creation to commissioning and testing Establishing robust safety procedures, standards, documentation and cultures for operational excellence Managing teams, projects and people from different cultures to deliver operational and strategic objectives
