Education And Qualifications
College Education (2005-2007)
BTEC National Diploma in Engineering Passed with Merit
Newcastle College
Secondary School Education (2000-2005)
GNVQ Information & Communications Technology B/Merit
GCSE Mathematics B, GCSE Science Double Award BB, GCSE English Language A, GCSE English Literature C, GCSE Music B
Seaham School of Technology
Experience
Lead Lifting Gear/NDT/Rope Access Inspector On-going (ad hoc)
Archer – The Well Company (RIS)
Inspection packages are conducted in line with pre-agreed standards, e.g. LOLER, API, British and Australian Standards as well as fully incorporating any client specific standards. Packages can include any or all of the following in one mobilisation: Visual inspection of loose lifting items, inspection of pad eyes, beams and other fixed lifting items, visual inspection of baskets, skips, gas racks, lifting frames (CCU’s,) complete API 2D crane inspections, NDT of all drill handling tools, load testing & recertifying of utility air hoists & man riding winches, dropped object surveys and derrick / mast surveys including corrective action registers documenting findings with photographic support and providing recommendations for their rectification.
Whilst working for Archer I work for a variety of client’s including Shell, Talisman, Apache, Chevron, Total, Taqa, Marathon Oil, Archer Platform Drilling and ConocoPhillips.
Lead Lifting Gear/NDT/Rope Access Inspector On-going (ad hoc)
Derrick Services Ltd
Lead Lifting Gear/NDT/Rope Access Inspector ( May 2010 – January 2013)
OES Oilfield Services Group
I carry out lifting gear and NDT surveys on offshore & onshore installations. This role includes the visual and NDT inspection of fixed and loose lifting equipment, SI 2307 inspection, load testing & recertifying utility/man-rider winches/runway beams/pad eyes, inspection of BOP hoisting systems, travelling block and top drive inspections, UT thickness gauging on high pressure lines, NDT of drilling handling tools and I have a vast experience in inspecting drawworks, offshore containers, cargo baskets and lifeboat / life raft/ deployment systems.
In addition to the above, I am also capable of completing full derrick Inspections, drops surveys, bolt checks and forklift truck inspections.
Rope Access Technician/Geotech (2010)
Drilcorp Ltd April
Using rope access whilst working in a team of five, contracted by Drilcorp to help clear a hillside of unwanted foliage to allow clear space for various horizontal sonicbore drilling locations.
NDT Technician (April 2010)
Lateral W ave Ltd
I used Magnetic Particle Inspection to inspect structural sections of the Midlands Oil Refinery. I also assisted with TOFD and Phased Array NDT methods for inspecting solvent recovery vessels. I took a keen interest in the erosion and corrosion mapping techniques used on several sections of piping within the refinery.
NDT Technician/Quality Assurance (March 2010)
Shaw Pipeline Services UK
I tested welds within the hull sections and piping on the Arco Thames and W aveney platforms using MPI and DPI. I discovered a small amount of sub-surface & surface discontinuities on the W aveney which were reported to the operator.
Junior Architectural Technologist (September 2007-January 2010)
Ian Darby Partnership
I helped assess the needs of many clients to develop practical, affordable and attractive building solutions. I evaluated tenders and contracts and worked closely with the architects and advised on design services to other professionals within the office. I used various architectural software programs including AutoCAD, AutoDesk and Microsoft Office to produce specific reports, specifications and technical drawings.
