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Andrew Buchan

Peterhead

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible and a hard working person. I am a mature team worker and adaptable to all challenging situations. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative. I plan my workload efficiently and safely. I have developed some experience in working on extensive projects in the oil and gas industry on different Platforms in hazardous environments, Whilst ensuring all health and safety requirements are met, working at a high standard to ensure work is completed to a professional level. I am looking for new challenges in the Oil and Gas industry to try and improve my skills for any employer.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Able seaman Frc Coxswain

Cyan Sentinel
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2025.06 - 2025.12
  • Providing ERRV cover and PSV duties at different locations in North Sea.
  • Launching and Recovering Fast Rescue boats.
  • Maintenance as required around vessel.
  • Assisted with Emergency drills onboard the vessel.

Able seaman

Prosafe
Aberdeen, Uk
2025.03 - 2025.04
  • Dry Dock ISPS Audit in Scapa Flow.
  • Directed overhead crane operator using radio and hand signals for safe vessel loading.
  • Carried out cargo handling duties, ensuring secure transit.
  • Helped in emergency procedure drills leading to improved response times.
  • Maintained cleanliness on deck with routine cleaning tasks.
  • Followed operational procedures, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.

Roustabout

KCA
2024.12 - 2025.01
  • Banksman and Slinging task on North Alywn Platform.
  • Loading and Unloading Supplies from cargo units.
  • Bulk hose operations with Supply Vessel.

AB Roustabout

Stena Drilling
2024.11 - 2025.12
  • ISPS Audit in Bergen on Stena Don
  • Banksman and Slinging Tasks
  • Loading and offloading supplies to supply vessel
  • Bulk Hose operations
  • Maintenance as required

Roustabout

Odjfell Drilling
2024.09 - 2024.09

•Banksman / Slinging tasks with lifting operations on East Brae Platform.

•Relieving Roughnecks on Drillfloor.

•Loading / Unloading Supplies from Containers.

•Bulkhose work with Supply Vessel

AB Roustabout

COSL Drilling
2024.05 - 2024.08

•Banksman / Slinging tasks with lifting Operations onboard COSL Innovator

•Loading / Unloading Supplies from Containers

•Bulkhose work with Supply Vessel

•Assisting with Heli Deck Operations

•General Maintenance of equipment

•LSE and FFE checks

•Fire Watching Duties for Welder

Washing down and cleaning areas of the platform

Bosun and FRC Coxswain

Sentinel Marine
North Sea
2015.05 - 2024.03
  • Cargo operations onboard the Cygnus Sentinel down on the Cygnus gas platform
  • Providing ERRV cover and PSV duties for the Cygnus Alpha and the Cygnus Bravo platforms.
  • Launching and recovering of Fast Rescue boats.
  • Maintenance as required around vessel

Education

Efficient Deckhand Course -

Banff & Buchan College
Peterhead
2011.04 - 2011.07

Peterhead Academy
Peterhead
2000.01 - 2004.01

Skills

  • Offshore Safety and Emergency Response
  • Offshore Equipment Operation and Maintenance
  • Compliance with Offshore Regulations
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Cargo Operations (Ships Side and Rig Side)
  • Understanding weather conditions and conduct small vessel operations accordingly
  • Effective communications between ship, platform, and small vessels during all operations

Certification

  • Able Bodied Seafarer
  • OPITO Banksman Slingers Stage 3
  • OPITO Riggers Stage 1/2
  • Working At Height Awareness (Unit 2)
  • BOSIET/HUET (CA-EBS) + EBS
  • OGUK Medical / Fit to Train
  • Shoulder Width Measurement
  • Norwegian Escape Chute
  • OPITO approved minimum industry Safety Training (MIST)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness (HCA approved)
  • Fast Rescue Boat (FRB)
  • Fast Rescue Craft Coxswain (FRC)
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
  • Designated Security Duties (DSD)
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) STCW 95
  • Elementary First Aid (EFA) STCW 95
  • Personal Survival Techniques (PST) STCW 95
  • Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FF) STCW 9
  • ENG1 Seafarers Medical
  • UK Discharge Book
  • UK Passport

References

Available on Request.

Timeline

Able seaman Frc Coxswain

Cyan Sentinel
2025.06 - 2025.12

Able seaman

Prosafe
2025.03 - 2025.04

Roustabout

KCA
2024.12 - 2025.01

AB Roustabout

Stena Drilling
2024.11 - 2025.12

Roustabout

Odjfell Drilling
2024.09 - 2024.09

AB Roustabout

COSL Drilling
2024.05 - 2024.08

Bosun and FRC Coxswain

Sentinel Marine
2015.05 - 2024.03

Efficient Deckhand Course -

Banff & Buchan College
2011.04 - 2011.07

Peterhead Academy
2000.01 - 2004.01
Andrew Buchan