Expert Details
Wellhead, Xmas Tree and Mudline Field Service Technician
ID: 729277
Australia
In depth knowledge and understanding of service and maintenance requirements of wellheads, xmas trees and valves used in Oil & Gas industry installations and operations. Wide experience of planned preventative maintenance on installed, flowing wells, including office based work at the clients premises organising upcoming work scopes and logistics. Competent trainer of locally employed labour when in remote locations.
Advising and assisting customers on the installation, service and maintenance of wellhead, xmas tree assemblies, mudline equipment and associated components in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1999 | Degree: HNC | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Scottish Qualifications Authority |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant Wellhead Field Service Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Advising and assisting customers on the installation, service and maintenance of wellhead, xmas tree assemblies, mudline equipment and associated components in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2009 | Employer: Cameron Australasia Pty Ltd | Title: Field Service Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Installation, service, maintenance and workover of clients surface wellheads, xmas trees, mudline equipment and valves installed on existing offshore installations in New Zealand, Bass Strait and Western Australia. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2007 | Employer: Pressure Integrity Ltd | Title: Service Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consultant wellhead engineer on a land drilling operation in UK. Installation, service, maintenance and workover of third party manufactured wellheads on a leaching operation. In addition, on site training of replacement engineer. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2007 | Employer: Edeco Petroleum Services Ltd | Title: Service Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Installation, service and maintenance of clients surface wellheads, xmas treesand valves installed on existing offshore installations in the North Sea and Irish Sea. • Working on the installation of wellhead equipment and the support of land drilling and workover operations in UK. • Supporting on a 24 hour ad hoc basis the service needs of Centrica Energy (HRL) both in the Irish Sea and onshore UK. • Implementation and management of a new reporting and tracking system for all wellhead spares for HRL. Ensuring an overall adherence to system to achieve accurate records to enable effective stock control |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2002 | Employer: FMC Technologies | Title: Service Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for the installation, service and maintenance of surface/subsea wellheads and associated equipment on 24 hour basis, attending any work or problems associated with wellhead equipment installed anywhere in the North Sea, Europe or Africa.• Last assignment - Port Harcourt, Nigeria. On 24 hour call to assist existing clients with surface wellheads, mudline equipment and associated components. • Main assignment included - Rhourde El Baguel, Algeria (3 years). - Installation of surface wellheads and associated equipment used within the field, including workshop rectification, maintenance and ordering of equipment. - Management and tracking of $2million of wellhead and associated equipment. - Ensuring all replacement equipment was ordered well in advance due to remote location. • Further assignments included running subsea completions and installation of horizontal xmas trees in Libya, as part of a team of technicians. • Liaising with the customer and associated service companies. • Training and supervision of locally employed labour, as and when required. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 2010 to 2010 | Country / Region: Philippines | Summary: Pre-job planning and offshore execution of wellhead and xmas tree mudline tie-back |
| Years: 2008 to 2009 | Country / Region: New Zealand | Summary: Pre-job preparation and mobilisation of equipment to offshore drilling rig. Installation, completion and workover of full wellhead systems and horizontal xmas trees |
| Years: 2002 to 2002 | Country / Region: Nigeria | Summary: Installation and subsequent de-completion of exploration wellheads and associated mudline equipment |
| Years: 1999 to 2002 | Country / Region: Algeria | Summary: Rhourde El Baguel, Algeria Installation of surface wellheads and associated equipment used within the field, including workshop rectification, maintenance and ordering of equipment. Management and tracking of $2million of wellhead and associated equipment. Ensuring all replacement equipment was ordered well in advance due to remote location. |