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Nigel CarterAddress: 59 King Jarrah Circle, Jarrahdale WA 6124
Mobile: 0477 883 644 Email: [email protected]
PROFILE I am a highly experienced Senior Mechanic/Mechanical Fitter, with many years of quality work experience, including the last 24 years on major offshore (Australia and international) and onshore oil and gas projects. Earlier in my career I had extensive experience repairing and maintaining a wide range of fixed, mobile and processing plant in underground and surface gold, lead, zinc and nickel mining operations.
My specialist technical capabilities are complemented by people and leadership skills, an uncompromising practice of working safely and effectively within procedural frameworks, and a strong work ethic.
In addition to my trade-related qualifications, I have completed a number of training courses to broaden my workplace skills in the offshore oil and gas industry.
With a history of reliability and achievement, I offer a wide range of skills, together with the drive, desire and aptitude to apply and build on them with an employer offering a challenging work environment in which to continue my career.
PROFESSIONAL ASSETS
Highly experienced in a wide range of mechanical repairs on FPSOs, semi-submersible drilling rigs, 6th generation drill ships, gas plants, as well as in underground/above ground mining operations
Strong commitment to HSE gained from long experience in hazardous work environments
Resourceful and highly adaptable to different working environments; take pride in workmanship and “doing it once, doing it right” while strictly following policies and procedures
Highly capable crew leader, mentor and trainer, and collaborative team player
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills at all levels and across cultures
Proven ability to think laterally, analyse and solve problems using available resources
Physically fit, able to work long hours in demanding and difficult conditions
Flexible as to geographic work location, shift work, FIFO
KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
* Hydraulic Systems * Rotating Equipment/Gas Turbines * Pumps/Conveyors
* Hi-Torque Tools/Flange Management * Fixed/Mobile Plant Maintenance * Refrigerant Handling
* Fuel Delivery Systems * Pneumatic Systems & Accumulators * Transmission Systems
* Testing & Commissioning * Troubleshooting/Fault Finding * Flexible/Rigid Boroscopes
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Jun 2016 to Present Barge Mechanic, BAM Clough/Woodside Karratha Life Extension Project
Feb 2015 to Nov 2015 Maintenance Technician/Mechanic, Skilled Offshore/Inpex Export Gas Pipeline
Jun 2012 to Jan 2015 Maintenance Technician/Mechanic, Brunel/Gorgon Subsea Project
Oct 2013 Chief Mechanic, Brunel Singapore/SHWE Gas Platform, Myanmar
Dec 2011 to May 2012 Construction Mechanic, Brunel/Emas Offshore/Apache Energy, BHPB
Jan 2007 to Nov 2011 Chief Mechanic, Global Resource/Various Offshore Drill Rigs
Jan 2006 to Dec 2006 Barge Mechanic, Total Marine/Brunel
Jan 2005 to Dec 2005 Barge Engineer, OIS-MOC Joint Venture
Jan 2001 to Dec 2004 Mechanic, TAD/RIG TECH, Varanus Island (Onshore and Offshore)
Earlier employment history available on request
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KEY EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
BARGE MECHANIC, BAM CLOUGH/WOODSIDE KARRATHA LIFE EXTENSION PROJECT
Installation engineering works associated with replacing existing equipment on two berths, including LNG and LPG marine loading arms, gangways and dolphin fenders
Key Responsibilities
All aspects of floating and jack-up barge equipment and systems maintenance and repair including: Repair and maintain all barge systems including hydraulic power, power generation, water making,
sewerage, mooring systems Repair and maintain 285t Kobelco crawler crane and 350t Favco tower crane Mentor junior mechanic; allocate tasks and monitor completion to quality and compliance standards Operate barge moving winches Comply with all site and company HSE requirements including use of appropriate PPE; actively participate
in daily pre-start and weekly toolbox meetings
Key Achievements
Built up and dismantled 285T Kobelco Crane on barge Assisted riggers on a tag line on many complex any heavy crane lifts with no damage to new equipment
being changed out
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC, SKILLED OFFSHORE/INPEX EXPORT GAS PIPELINE
The 890 kilometre gas export pipeline will deliver gas and condensate from the central processing facility in the Browse Basin to onshore facilities at Bladin Point near Darwin
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance and repair of all equipment associated with laying the 42-inch steel and concrete-coated pipeline from the deep water installation vessel Castorone, including: Work collaboratively in a team of six mechanics; mentor junior mechanic; allocate tasks and monitor
completion to quality and compliance standards Maintain hydraulic and bevelling systems in the fabrication plants Fabricate hydraulic hose fittings, pressure test and certify Maintain and repair gantry cranes, hydraulic loading rams, track-equipped pipeline supports & tensioners Change-out hydraulic cylinders, rollers Fault-find, service and repair pipe laying equipment, including Internal Line Up Clamps (ILUCs) Undertake daily condition monitoring; prepare and log reports using the rig management system Comply with all vessel and company HSE requirements including prestart, toolbox and handover meetings;
prepare 5x5s as required
Key Achievements
Worked in a team to achieve the goal of laying 890kms of pipe line with many hydraulic and mechanical challenges safely with no injuries to personnel and no asset damage
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC, BRUNEL/GORGON SUBSEA PROJECT
The Gorgon Heavy Lift Campaign included engineering, spool fabrication, transportation and installation of large structures and spool pieces
Key Responsibilities
All general deck duties associated with flexible flow line deployment from a 3000t carousel including: Operate 20t constant tension holdback winches under live conditions Maintain and service 450t NOV knuckle boom crane Maintain hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, control valves and accumulators Fabricate hydraulic systems and pressure test; connect flowlines, conduct back seal tests
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KEY EXPERIENCE SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC, BRUNEL/GORGON SUBSEA PROJECT
Key Responsibilities (continued)
Maintain and operate flexible flow line deployment tower, hub drive systems and under-roller systems Deploy or recover flexible flow lines off large reels Prepare and log daily reports for the maintenance supervisor
Key Achievements
Key member of a highly experienced team which completed 63 heavy spool lifts to subsea manifolds with no lost time or damage equipment or the facility
MECHANIC, TAD/RIG TECH, VARANUS ISLAND (ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE)Varanus Island houses gas, oil and condensate processing facilities for the Harriet, East Spar and John Brookes Joint Venture offshore fixed production platforms
Key Responsibilities
Repair and service vehicles and gas plant equipment onshore and offshore including: Maintain and service 60t Grove and 50t Coles land cranes Service gas engines and compressors on offshore platforms Service, repair and maintain fixed plant during gas plant shutdowns Service Taurus and Saturn solar gas compressors units Carry out scheduled and breakdown repair and servicing of Cat 3408/3208/3512, Cummings 400 Big Cam
and various other engines. Member of Emergency Response Team
Key Achievements
Team member in the complete building of the East Spar Gas Plant including commissioning 1995-96 Fulfilled many challenging assignments working in production side, onshore, offshore, East Spar Buoy
Alpha fixed platform and mono pod platforms
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Chief Mechanic, Brunel Singapore/SHWE Gas Platform, Myanmar Set up maintenance procedures of power generation and hydraulic systems including fault finding and
safe work practices Set out daily work schedules for mechanics for both day and night shifts Pre commissioning of drilling package equipment; compile daily reports and logsConstruction Mechanic, Brunel/Emas Offshore/Apache Energy, BHPB All general aft deck construction duties including operating and maintaining flexible flow line deployment
systems, winches and associated equipment Maintain and operate hydraulic power pack units, large under roller drive units; operate 10t to 40t
constant tension winches Maintain overhead gantry, 5t remote cranes; large capacity Caterpillar air compressors; hydra tight jacks
and power packsChief Mechanic, Global Resource/Stena Clyde semi sub, Songa Venus semi sub and Songa Mercure semi sub offshore drilling rigs Supervise a team of two mechanics, boilermaker/welder and a motorman Maintain and repair all mechanical equipment, water making facilities, propulsion systems, gear boxes,
coolers , power generation facilities, refrigeration and air conditioning Service and repair EMD power generation diesel engines; Cat 3608/3516/3512 and Detroit 12V71 engines Service and repair drill floor equipment including National drawworks, DDM, manipulator arm, air
winches, anchor winches
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TRADE-RELATED QUALIFICATIONS
Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter/Light Vehicle Dual Trade Thornlie TAFE 1983
Australian Refrigerant Handler’s License ARC 2012
Refrigerant F Gas Certificate City and Guilds (Scotland) 2011
Abrasive Wheels Falck Onsite 2010
Laser Alignment of Pumps to Motors Aquip Systems 2003
Oil Monitoring & Conditioning ALS Wear Check 2003
86-812 nm34 Air Compression & Distribution Thornlie TAFE 1994
Automotive Air Conditioning Thornlie TAFE 1981
Hydraulics 1 & 2 Thornlie TAFE 1980/81
Diesel Transport Thornlie TAFE 1981
WORKPLACE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Maritime Security Identification Card VERITAS 2016
High Risk Forklift Operation LF Coastal Enterprises 2016
High Risk Elevating Work Platform WP Coastal Enterprises 2016
Construction Safety White Card Work Safe WA 2016
Working and Rescue at Heights ERGT 2015
Confined Space Entry ERGT 2015
HUET Certificate (OPITO Standard) ERGT 2013
Fork Lift Offshore Falck Onsite 2010
Man Riding Certificate Stena in house 2010
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite SAP and various CMMS systems; Cat IT tools
Nationality: British
Driver’s Licence: WA “HC” class
Interests: Motor racing, motor bikes, camping, fishing
Referees: Available on request
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