1. GORDON MURRAY
No. 4, Kiers land Bld’s (1st Floor Flat)
High Street, ERROL (village)
Perthshire,
Tayside Region
PH2 7QP
Scotland
UNITED KINGDOM
CONTACT No’s:- Home – +44(0)1821 642998
Mobile - +44(0)775 955 7586
E-MAIL – arabdufc@hotmail.co.uk
20 Years’ Experience: COUNTRIES WORKED IN:
Antarctica, America (Houston – Texas)
Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, Holland, Poland, (Gdansk)
Norway, Falkland Islands, Russia (Sakhalin)
Saudi Arabia, Dubai
And North Sea (UK) Dutch Danish sectors
RIGS WORKED ON:-
-BEATRICE,BRENTS(B,C),BERYL(A),NORTH.CORMORANT,CLAYMORE,CLYDE,ELGIN
FRANKLYN,FORTIES (HEATHER, HUMMING BIRD, JUDY, MAGNUS,NELSON, PETROJARYL
BANFF,TARTAN,TERN,THISTLE,SALTIRE,SCOTT,etc.etc.
AND SEVERAL F.P.S.O.'s
SPECIALISING IN: DRILLING PACKAGES (draw works, iron roughnecks and top drives N.O.V.
VARCO etc.)
ALSO:
RIG UP/DOWN OF HYDRAULIC HOSES AND PIPING
OPERATING DIESEL DRIVEN HIGH PPRESSURE PUMPS
OPERATING AIR DRIVEN HIGH PRESSURE AND CHEMICAL PUMPS
OPERATING AND DIESEL DRIVEN NITROGEN PUMPS AND CRYOGENIC NITROGEN TANK
WORK
HYDRO-TESTING OF PIPELINES AND DE-WATERING OF PIPELINES
NITROGEN AND HELIUM / N2 LEAK TESTING OF PIPELINES AND PROCESS PLANT ETC.
Offshore on Rigs, Jack -up's, Semi's, FPSO'S, Platforms and some Onshore Projects
Shetlands(Sulom Voe), Grange mouth, Flotta, St. Fergus Gas Terminal)
2. I WAS FORMERLY A WATER INSPECTR. AND HEATING & PLUMBING
Eng./PIPEFITTER - A/C TECH. INDUSTRIAL GAS ENGINEER/TECH./FITTER
COMMISSIONING ON VARIOUS PROJECTS ALL OVER THE WORLD
PRE-COMM. - PUNCH LIST’S – SAFETY CRITICAL CHECK’S - A+B SHEETS – START UP.
ON L.N.G. - PETROCHEMICAL, NATURAL GAS PLANT, OIL + GAS PLANT ETC.
As a Mechanical Eng. /technician qualified to degree level, working on various mechanical
systems and rotating equipment.
CAT Generators, Cumming's, Ingersoll Air Compressors, Gas Compressors (Sulzer), National
Mud Pumps, Valves, P.S.V.'S
I also have experience of inert gas (N2) leak testing and pressure testing (vessels), nitrogen
purging, refurbishment of various vessels. Maintenance projects.
All Types of Pump's:-Reciprocating, Positive Displacement, Charge, Booster, Jockey, Injection
and various different mechanisms. Many types of valves- Ball, Gate, Needle, Flow, Butterfly,
Actuating, P.S.V.'S and Motorised Valves (Shutdown Refurbish).
I’m a good listener and also have the acumen to use my own initiative when required, can and will
be willing to attend any training courses if required by client. I can travel abroad if required at
short notice and will work with any creed, culture, race in any country as I’m very open minded
and appreciate others cultures and views.
KEY SKILLS AND ABILTIES + TRAINING COURSES
Able to work as part of a team and get on with things alone
Accustomed to working with people from different customs, cultures and countries
Experience of providing essential services for agencies, industry and businesses
(commercial and domestic)
Competent in following drawings, plans and written or spoken instructions
Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and outdoors in all weathers
Health and Safety trained (courses CS CS registered)
First Aid Trained
ACOPS, ACS qualified
RGIT (Valid until 2015) + MEDICAL (Valid)
ISSOW (Level 1)
Harness Training (Working At Height) - Aquaterra
Torque, tensioning (bolts) assembling + tightening of flanged joints, connection (Hydra
tight.)
Confined Space Training, Awareness
Fire Watch Standby
Hydro-Carbon + H2s Safety Knowledge When Working In Environmental Areas
Win Pcs Database Experience
3. Good Knowledge of VariablesMeasurement on Process Plant (Temp, Pressure,
Vibration, Volumes, Load tests)
~~~~ ‘’’ WORKING RECENTLY AS SUPERVISOR ’’’ / FOREMAN ROLES ~~~~
WITH MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK TEAMS ETC.
CAREER HISTOR
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR WORK AT PRESENT
NOV 20 - DEC 23rd KCA/DEUTAG RIG MECHANIC
MURCHISON PLATFORM
Working on:-
A 3900 series caterpillar
Eng. Maintenance on rig, ppms
JAN – APRIL 2014 COMMISSIONING
FOR SHELL
GAS TURBINE COMPRESSION PROJECT AND
ALL MECHANICAL PLANT, ROTATING EQUIP.
WORKING IN:-
SCHEIDAM H.S.M. YARD NEAR ROTTERDAM
APRIL – SEPT 2014 NABORS DRILLING INT. LTD.(N.D.I.L.)
4. WORKING IN ‘’SAUDI ARABIA’’ + HOUSTON
TEXAS (U.S.A.)
3500X12’s CATERPILLAR ENGINES, COLD START
AIR COMPRESSOR AND VARIOUS PLANT EQUIPM.
LAND RIG CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING
RUNNING ALL PLANT FOR TEST, MUD PUMP’S ETC.
HYDRAULIC’S FOR DRILL CONSOLE, TOP DRIVES
, EQUIPMENT, ROTATING AND STAND ALONE PLANT.
AUG TO SEPT. 2013 RIGTECH (DUBIA - UAE) HYLAND V
JACK-UP RIG (Shelf Drilling) client.
Working as a Mech. Inspection Engineer
On various, plant Equip.
APRIL TO AUGT. 2013 WOODGROUP PSN (FULMER RIG -S/DOWN)
Working on various Mech. Equip and Inspection
Of Jack up & Crane brake Motors etc.Maintence.
MARCH 2013 MAERSK – Cyber Jack up Rig
5. (RESILIENT)
Working as a Senior Rig Mechanic
On an Emergency Generator and drilling
Package-Mud pumps-psv’s etc.
OCT 26TH - FEB 28th AKER SOLUTIONS ONBOARD – SKANDI AKER
Working as a ‘’Hydraulic Mechanic Comm... ENG.’’
On the latest:-Cyber Drill Ship 6th Generation
Hydraulic systems and well intervention
Equipment and general Maintenance ppm’s etc.
OCT- 2012 - OCT 25th
NORWAY – ASGAARD A (FPSO)
Mechanical Eng. /Techn. Client - STATOIL
N2 Leak and Nitrogen Testing of Production and well
Risers, production equipment. Rotating Machinery
Pipework, valves etc. for ‘HALLIBURTON’
SEPT - 2012 TO OCT. WOODGROUP PSN
Mechanical Eng. / Technician (Lead)
On ‘CLYDE’ Platform.
Shutdown
Work and Maintenance of rotating production equipment
ATLANTIC RESOURCES
April - 2012 to AUG. 2012 ‘SUBSEA 7 ‘Normand (ship) working on the
R.o.v. tower cranes and trolley’s P P M‘s
MAINTENANCE PPM’s and General Mech. COMM ENG.
Mar. 2012 – Ensco 100 (jack up Drilling rig)
6. ‘’ Foreman/Supervisor.’’ Rig Mech.
Working on Drilling
And production rotating equipment and plant
FEB 2012 – Mar 2012
Sakhalin Island (RUSSIA)
For KCA/ DEUTAG (agency M.C.L.)
Working as a rig Mechanic on drilling equip.
And various rotating systems – ppm’s etc.
ATLANYIC RESOURCES
Dec 2011 – JAN 2012 North sea Producer (FPSO
RIG MECHANIC / SUPERVISOR working on a
Sea water lift Pump
And gas compressor – Plant etc.
AUG - SEPT. - NOV.
ATLANTIC RESOURCES
‘HEATHER’ oil gas rig / platform
Working as a Rig Mechanic on various systems.
Engine refit (Solar Turbine)
And general maintenance on rig.
Aug 2011
Turbine serv. Ltd. MECH.Tech. Duties on G.E. 5 FRAME
2 ROTARY 150 TURBINE RE-BUILD
7. June - 2011 - July 2011
Atlantic Resources
THISTLE platform. Destruct of cement unit Mechanical Technician duties.
Mar. 2011 - Apr. 2011
PSN
Working on the ‘NELSON’ platform as a Rig Mechanical Technician. on various systems
Mar. 2011 – Mar... 2011
Gdansk shipyard on behalf of Schlumberger
Working as a Mechanical Technician
Plant-Pipework, Charge Pump’s, Drilling Package
Cement unit, valves. Semi-Sub Artic 2(Renamed now, phoenix)
Sept 2010 - Jan 2011
BAS (British Antarctic Survey)
Working in 'Antarctica' as a Mechanical services Technician Eng.
On a ‘’REVERSE OSMOSIS’’ plant and various rotating equipment and mechanical units,
system’s generators, valves, pump’s etc.
June 10 – Sept 10
PSN
MAGNES Platform (B.P.)
Shutdown work on various plant and systems
Jun 09 – Apr 10
RBG
Various rigs for RBG Short term contracts
Working on various platforms for ''SEAWELL''
Mechanical Technician- Production.
Jun 08 – May 09 COMMISSIONING
ADRIATIC L.N.G. (Liquid Natural Gas) Project, (EXON MOBIL) Working
In La Linea, Spain. Commissioning on various systems on board LNG vessel
May 08 – Jun 08
Wood group
Mechanical Technician CLYDE PLATFORM
Assembly of gas turbines ,gas compressors, R.R. Turbines, Ruston Turbines, Process
Plant, Scrubbers, Absorbers, Separators, Vessel’s, Valves, Pump’s, Actuator’s, flare drum.
Apr.08 – May 08
PSN
Mechanical Technician De-Commissioning N/W HUTTON Platform for B.P.
8. Apr 08– Apr 08 (2wk trip)
Wood group
Mechanical Technician
22 De-commissioning at’ FLOTTA’ (oil refinery) Orkney Islands. Taking out process plant etc.
CLERK OF WORKS (Mechanical)
Mar 05 – Mar 08
Angus Council, Scotland Project: £20million
Mechanical Clerk of Works
3 New build office blocks (design and build) for local authority; social work, housing and
headquarters.
Duties: Direct contact with project management and design team. Liaison with client
engineers. Hands on site supervision. Attending and giving update information at progress
meetings. Reporting to my senior engineers. Health and safety on site supervision. The
project was completed one month ahead of schedule. The cost was kept to original
projection with no penalty clauses.
Aug 04 – May 05
Perth & Kinross Local Council, Scotland Project: £5million
9 months maintenance programme.
Mechanical Technician Duties: Supervising work teams on refurbishing:- air conditioning
units, fan/coil units, air handling units, heating batteries, swimming pool filtration systems,
heating systems.
I worked and supervised all operations on this project, which was completed on time.
Apr 02 - Jul 04 Mechanical/ (Plumbing & Heating) Supervisor Turners (G.C.M.S.)
Falkland Islands (M.P.A)
Project: £25million 2 year contract
To build and maintain a fully pumped water treatment plant and continue refurbishment of
2000 man army camp. Maintenance of the plumbing and heating systems. Pre-planned
maintenance programmes.
Duties: Supervise and work with others on a large scale refurbishment programme. Tasks
similar to the previous jobs described.
May 00 - Mar 02
Bosnia (Banja Luka) Turners (G.C.M.S.)
Project: 2 year maintenance contract.
Mechanical Supervisor Duties: To supervise a team working on 9 army camps all over Bosnia.
Maintenance – P.P.M. monthly and yearly programmes/refurbishment.
Turners (Generators Construction Mechanical Services)
Brief History:
Turners are a large organisation with many sub companies. They are based in Govan, Glasgow
with headquarters and storage facilities. Their main bulk of work is with NATO and MOD contracts
consisting of new build, large scale refurbishments and maintenance. They are a proactive
company with an annual turnover of approximately £450million. They have work projects all over
the world amongst them Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq.
June 98 – May 00 (2 medium term contracts)
The Toyota Car Factory (Derby)
Mechanical Technician / Supervisor
Project: Pipe fitting from manifolds to equipment pumps, fittings, machinery – large scale
conveyors and robots (from plan layouts).
9. Joint Construction & Maintenance (J.C.M.), RAF Leuchars (Scotland)
Project: Maintenance programmes on R.A.F. camp and plumbing refurbishment.
AUG.TO JUNE N.O.S.W.A. (North Of Scotland Water Authority)
1995 - 98 WATER INSPECTOR / RESEVOIR TREATMENT TECHN.
Working at Gowan’s Terrace PERTH. Pumping Station
And Local Headquarters, maintaining Water Quality
Equipment associated with water treatment and functionality.
Covering areas from Perth District to Kinloch Rannoch and
All areas in between on a regular basis weekly and monthly
Meter readings and water treatment according to readings
And test samples of water quality, Chemical samples etc…
Aug88 – June 91 Roustabout / Roughneck Mechanical Technician
Santa Fe (American) / Sedco Forex (British/Norwegian) / Deutag KCA (German)
Duties: Working as part of a drilling team covering sectors (North Sea) designated by Ministry of
Energy (M.O.E). Exploring for oil and gas on jack up and semi-submersible drilling rigs. Also
maintaining and refurbishing rig’s systems and equipment.
1987 – 1991 Self Employed Pipe Fitter/Plumber/Heating Engineer
1979 – 1987 Time Served - Pipe/Mech Tech. A & J Stephen Ltd
1979 – 1983-4 Apprentice Heating Plumbing Eng. Pipe/Mech Fitter, Technician.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1994 – 1995 UNIV. OF ABERTAY
DEGREE (BACH/SC.BSC)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
1991 - 1994 University of Abertay Dundee
HNC in Mechanical Engineering
O.N.C. in Mechanical Engineering
1983 - 1984 Perth College
Advanced Crafts
City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Plumbing
1974 - 1979 Perth High School
O Grades in English, Arithmetic and Modern Studies
10. PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 30 June 1963
Health: Excellent
Driving Licence: Full
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Member of the T.A. Originally R.N.R. Royal Navy Res. On Minesweepers
Then Royal Marines, and eventually joined
Royal Engineers and transferred to Royal Signals
REFERENCES:
AMANDA WARREN C/O ATLANTIC RESOURCES - amanda.warren@petrofac.com
TEL: 01224 247000 (ask for Amanda Warren – nee Reid)
MARTIN HUNTER C/O STORK TECHNICAL SERVICES
TEL: 01224 300302
ALEX McRae C/O MYA RECRUITMENT - alex@myarecruitment.com
TEL: 01224 218054