Completed training in Houston, Texas, covering drilling analysis for placement of WWT Non-Rotating protectors. Working out a program for our NRP placement on the drill string and liaise with the company representative to discuss plan. Supervising and reporting on drilling torque, drag, temperature and general performance of drilling in each section.First assignment was in Bavaria on Geothermal wells, drilling to the depth of over 5000m on a land rig.

Details of Rig: SSV Catarina 6th gen semi, Catarina, AKER cyber dual chair.Drilling pre-salt exploration wells for Cobalt Energy International, over 7500m deep. Operating in the Drillers IOC-running BOP, Drilling connections, drilling various formations, running casing, making and breaking BHA, calculating space outs and pipe tallies. Organising and running of the drill crew, supervising the safety of personnel on the drill floor.

Details of Rig: Sevan Brazil 6th Gen Semi for PetrobrasOrganising and supervision of Drill Crew and maintaining a safe working environment.Operating the IOC chairs for work involving tripping drill pipe, make up of BHA and stand building. Calculating kill sheets for drilling operations and ensuring in safe working practices towards drilling operations involving well control. Measuring of BHA to an accurate size. Training of Drill crew members on their role as floorman. Completing… Show more Details of Rig: Sevan Brazil 6th Gen Semi for PetrobrasOrganising and supervision of Drill Crew and maintaining a safe working environment.Operating the IOC chairs for work involving tripping drill pipe, make up of BHA and stand building. Calculating kill sheets for drilling operations and ensuring in safe working practices towards drilling operations involving well control. Measuring of BHA to an accurate size. Training of Drill crew members on their role as floorman. Completing daily drilling reports for the company. All operations in the Drillers IOC-running BOP, drilling connections, drilling various formations, running casing, making and breaking BHA, calculating space outs and pipe tallies. Show less

Details of Rig: Semi for ChevronPlaying a pivotal role in the maintenance of both maritime hydraulic and Varco equipment on manual and automatic drill floors/derricks including mud pumps and mud systems (P Quip national and Wurth). Working extensively in the pump room with responsibility for changing liners/swabs, carrying out fluid end inspections and replacing washed modules. Maintaining safe and efficient pump room operations with involvement in displacements, mixing mud and… Show more Details of Rig: Semi for ChevronPlaying a pivotal role in the maintenance of both maritime hydraulic and Varco equipment on manual and automatic drill floors/derricks including mud pumps and mud systems (P Quip national and Wurth). Working extensively in the pump room with responsibility for changing liners/swabs, carrying out fluid end inspections and replacing washed modules. Maintaining safe and efficient pump room operations with involvement in displacements, mixing mud and transferring bulk. Show less

Details of Rig: 6th Gen Semi West AquariusSuccessfully completing Maritime Hydraulics qualifications whilst working offshore on a new build stationed in South Korea.

Details of Rig: Sedco- 714 semi-submersible for TOTALCommencing employment as a member of the deck crew before gaining promotion through Floorman to Assistant Derrickman. Based predominantly in the mud pump room involving servicing and maintaining pumps to well operations. Playing a key role as the elected Safety Representative for the drill and deck crew involving chairing weekly safety meetings, ensuring full regulatory compliance and troubleshooting equipment.

Successfully completing a number of assignments including a tour of Northern Ireland to assistPolice during the Drumcree Riots. Spending seven months in Bosnia as a Section Commander during United Nations Peace keeping operations and serving as Tank Commander in Germany for one yearUndertaking various duties in the UK such as during the Foot & Mouth outbreak and the Fire Brigade Strike as well as completing Guard Duty at Scotland’s Royal PalacesRepresenting the Scottish Army on the… Show more Successfully completing a number of assignments including a tour of Northern Ireland to assistPolice during the Drumcree Riots. Spending seven months in Bosnia as a Section Commander during United Nations Peace keeping operations and serving as Tank Commander in Germany for one yearUndertaking various duties in the UK such as during the Foot & Mouth outbreak and the Fire Brigade Strike as well as completing Guard Duty at Scotland’s Royal PalacesRepresenting the Scottish Army on the rugby team and competing in races throughout Europe as a member of the Army Biathlon Ski Team. Show less