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Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Refining and testing existing UCO IP, acting as technical interface with suppliers, and leading development of new products

United Kingdom

Electronic and Software Design- Equipment for Survey Sensor Synchronisation- Custom Underwater Sensor + Camera solutions- Subsea multiplexer for copper-based ObsROVs- Design and build of control systems for Aquaculture equipment

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Moved onshore to gain experience in coordination of assets and to assist with ongoing changes. Day-to-day, tracked assets and certifications outside the Americas.In addition:- Built on my experience of remote operations to assume role as main point-of-contact for Aberdeen Remote Operations Centre, driving integration of ROV and Survey for remote operations.- Developed and deployed new "Tech to Req" order tracking system to reduce administrative burden on Workshop Supervisors… Show more Moved onshore to gain experience in coordination of assets and to assist with ongoing changes. Day-to-day, tracked assets and certifications outside the Americas.In addition:- Built on my experience of remote operations to assume role as main point-of-contact for Aberdeen Remote Operations Centre, driving integration of ROV and Survey for remote operations.- Developed and deployed new "Tech to Req" order tracking system to reduce administrative burden on Workshop Supervisors, identify bottlenecks in the purchasing process, and make the process more resilient to staff turnover.- Service Excellence rep for recertification of unknown equipment,- Interfaced between ROV, Tooling, Survey, and other specialist departments to "de-silo" workscopes and have work performed by those best qualified.- Worked as part of team spearheading significant documentation restructure, removing bottlenecks in the provision of documentation to technicians worldwide- Providing subject-matter expertise to Technical and Operational management as required. Show less

Global

Leading and assisting teams of technicians to:- Mobilise and demobilise ROV systems- Analyse workflows and historical fault data to identify and predict avoidable issues- Reactivate ROV systems after long periods downmanned- Assist with system upgrades and up-specs

Aberdeen, Scotland

- Development of specialist ROV systems- Development of ROV and Autonomous control systems- Development of ROV Remote Piloting systems and Resident ROV packages- Software development (embedded to Desktop to Cloud)- Started in-house range of ROV "Smart-Cameras" with onboard image processing- Development of reliability improvements for ROVs- Created low-latency HD-DVR including overlay, dive logging, sensor logging and computer vision.- Created a range of 'Gumstick'… Show more - Development of specialist ROV systems- Development of ROV and Autonomous control systems- Development of ROV Remote Piloting systems and Resident ROV packages- Software development (embedded to Desktop to Cloud)- Started in-house range of ROV "Smart-Cameras" with onboard image processing- Development of reliability improvements for ROVs- Created low-latency HD-DVR including overlay, dive logging, sensor logging and computer vision.- Created a range of 'Gumstick' adapters, pressure-tolerant and intended to be moulded into cable assemblies to provide protection or extra flexibility.- Repair of ROV equipment- Research and Development for Clients from component selection to whole-vehicle design- Advising Clients on procurement of ROV and Subsea equipment Show less

Aberdeen, Scotland

Conception, design and initial build/test of the Seatronics VALOR ROV- ROV Powertrain design- ROV Telemetry system design- Creation of desktop and embedded design- Creation of workscopes for a worldwide pool of Engineers and Technicians, both internal and external.- Initial structural frame design- Development of unique 'Syntonic' ROV control system- Development of '20-year Residency' materials package- Developed features such as remote operation, "click-and-go"… Show more Conception, design and initial build/test of the Seatronics VALOR ROV- ROV Powertrain design- ROV Telemetry system design- Creation of desktop and embedded design- Creation of workscopes for a worldwide pool of Engineers and Technicians, both internal and external.- Initial structural frame design- Development of unique 'Syntonic' ROV control system- Development of '20-year Residency' materials package- Developed features such as remote operation, "click-and-go" controls and Augmented Reality for pilots to give target displays and assist navigation in poor-visibility areas- Deploying the Foxton Developments Ltd developed (and now Seatronics owned) USP-001 module to provide ultra-flexible power and communications.Improving the Predator Mk2 ROV design to make it more competitive in the modern ROV market.- Topside software changes- Embedded software evaluation and creation- Advising on design of future vehicles- Research and Development to support future development- Piloting of ROV for technical demonstrations and inspections Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

On-site specialist for electrical/electronic/communications/control system issues. Worked on-site with clients across Europe, as well as remotely providing technical support to crews elsewhere in the world. Made redundant due to industry downturn• Supervised and assisted company ROV crews during integration of equipment• Made >£100,000 in efficiency savings over an 18-month period• Represented Harkand during Factory Acceptance Tests and other Client-facing events•… Show more On-site specialist for electrical/electronic/communications/control system issues. Worked on-site with clients across Europe, as well as remotely providing technical support to crews elsewhere in the world. Made redundant due to industry downturn• Supervised and assisted company ROV crews during integration of equipment• Made >£100,000 in efficiency savings over an 18-month period• Represented Harkand during Factory Acceptance Tests and other Client-facing events• Repaired damage to equipment either on base or at worksite• Developed data and video distribution systems (involving serial, CAN, Ethernet, fibre optic and other wired and wireless data links as well as video compositing and distribution systems for PAL/NTSC, SDI/HD-SDI, VGA, HDMI, etc video)• Planned and oversaw the implementation of significant IT improvements, helping improve data-capture systems as well as addressing security and reliability concerns.• Created datamining utilities to turn data stored in Word documents into a queryable data source to allow fault-tracking• Building and using test equipment to reduce repair costs• Providing authoritative solutions to technical requirements from Business Acquisition and from Clients• Designing pressure tests to lower parts costs• Working with internal teams and suppliers to introduce additive manufacturing to our repairs• Working with ROV crews and third party suppliers to develop ergonomically sound working environments• Training technicians in Operation of and underlying theory behind acoustic positioning (LBL/USBL/DVL, scanning/Multibeam, etc) and communications, fibre optic communications, a range of control systems, and data and video connections.• Site first aider with AED training• Integrated and third party equipment onto the ROVs• Moved ROV Control Systems from MS-DOS / Windows XP to Windows 7/Linux to avoid obsolescence.• Trialled Virtualised ROV control systems to decrease physical footprint of ROV control equipment Show less

Aberdeen

Responsible for providing detailed technical support to clients globally, both on-site and remotely. This includes:* Supervising and assisting Client ROV crews during on-site integration/repair of equipment* Representing Sub Atlantic during Factory Acceptance Tests and on-site Customer Acceptance Tests* Integrating third-party equipment onto new or existing ROV systems.* Performing component level diagnostics and repairs on electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems*… Show more Responsible for providing detailed technical support to clients globally, both on-site and remotely. This includes:* Supervising and assisting Client ROV crews during on-site integration/repair of equipment* Representing Sub Atlantic during Factory Acceptance Tests and on-site Customer Acceptance Tests* Integrating third-party equipment onto new or existing ROV systems.* Performing component level diagnostics and repairs on electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems* Integrating new and existing ROVs and equipment into client facilities onshore and off* Providing 24-hour support to Clients worldwide by phone, email, in person, etc.* Fault finding on communications systems including RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, Video (IP, PAL/NTSC and [3G/HD-]SDI), fibre optic and current loops.* Reporting errors/inaccuracies/non-optimal parts of designs- and suggested fixes/improvements- to Engineering.* Training customers on-site or at customer premises on the operation and maintenance of Sub Atlantic ROV systems Show less

Blackburn, Aberdeenshire

Responsible for performing component level diagnostics and repairs on Sub Atlantic ROVs and related equipment. This included:* Providing support to customers for Sub Atlantic (and associated third-party) equipment, including both onshore and offshore sites* Integrating new ROVs onto vessels around the world* Supervising and inspecting repairs and other work being carried out by clients or third parties* Repair to component level of Analogue and Digital electronic systems as well… Show more Responsible for performing component level diagnostics and repairs on Sub Atlantic ROVs and related equipment. This included:* Providing support to customers for Sub Atlantic (and associated third-party) equipment, including both onshore and offshore sites* Integrating new ROVs onto vessels around the world* Supervising and inspecting repairs and other work being carried out by clients or third parties* Repair to component level of Analogue and Digital electronic systems as well as hydraulic equipment* Fault finding on communications systems including RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, Video (PAL/NTSC and HD), fibre optic and current loops.* Providing 24-hour technical support to clients worldwide* Creating bills of materials detailing components required for repair/maintenance of vehicles and equipment* Performing FAT tests on newly built vehicles, both internal tests and the final “with customer” tests.* Fault finding on Sub Atlantic and third-party equipment to help solve client problems or to identify the roots of incompatibilities with our own equipment* Training of clients in the use of the subCAN system and the other technologies and assemblies used in Sub Atlantic ROVs* Assembly, testing and/or modification of electronics pods* Full and partial strip down, modification and re-assembly of vehicles Show less

Performing Repair and Maintenance on acoustic positioning beacons and their ancillary equipment.Attended training course in "FusionLBL" Long BaseLine positioning system, as well as on-job training in the use of Fusion and Ranger USBL systems.

Greenwell / Westhill, Aberdeen

* Performing FAT tests on newly built vehicles* Fault-finding on in-production systems, including software, electronics, etc fault-finding.* Creating drawings and associated bills of materials, wiring lists and other documentation* Authoring departmental Wiring Standards and Interconnect Standards documents* Designing/building a datalogger to monitor a complex electro-hydraulic system under test.* Designing the cabling layout for 8 ROV control rooms- 2 Hercules WROV, 6x… Show more * Performing FAT tests on newly built vehicles* Fault-finding on in-production systems, including software, electronics, etc fault-finding.* Creating drawings and associated bills of materials, wiring lists and other documentation* Authoring departmental Wiring Standards and Interconnect Standards documents* Designing/building a datalogger to monitor a complex electro-hydraulic system under test.* Designing the cabling layout for 8 ROV control rooms- 2 Hercules WROV, 6x Seaeye Cougar.* Modifying code, i.e. the LARS Active Heave Compensation routines.Additionally I acted as a representative of Subsea7 at school/college and industry events. Show less

Bsc, Mechatronics

High School

Activities and Societies: Web Site Committee Charities Group Higher Physics - A Higher Technological Studies - B Higher Chemistry - C.