Daniel Ferguson
Glasgow,Scotland, UK
Summary
Strategic Lead Electrical Technician / REP overseeing all electrical operations and safety protocols. Manages high voltage power generation and distribution systems, ensuring compliance and operational integrity. Delivers effective project supervision and vendor coordination to meet operational demands and improve efficiency.
Versatile professional demonstrating strong technical abilities and a commitment to safety in electrical operations. Adapts to diverse challenges and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams. Eager to contribute expertise in electrical management and project supervision to support organisational objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Elec Tech / REP / Area Authority (Magnus)
EnQuest
Magnus platform (North Sea), UK
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible Electrical Person - oversee all electrical operations onboard.
- Area Authority for all switchrooms and turbine hall.
- Primary focal point for all electrical related works, vendors & project related scopes (planned & unplanned).
- Operate & maintain HV power generation, management sytems, switching, power distribution & utility systems.
- Ensure maintenance management systems are maintained & portray accurate reflection of current circumstances (raise technical queries & date changes were appropriate).
- Assist in emergency command centre during exercises & events.
Lead Elec Tech / REP (Thistle Alpha)
EnQuest
Thistle Alpha platform (North Sea), UK
06.2014 - 04.2024
- Responsible Electrcial Person - oversee all electrical operations onboard.
- Primary focal point for all electrical related works, vendors & project related scopes (planned & unplanned).
- Operate & maintain HV power generation, switching, power distribution & utility systems.
- Ensure maintenance management systems are maintained & portray reflection of current circumstances (raise tecnical queries & data changes were appropriate).
- Assist in emergency command centre during exercises & events.
- Periodic cover of additional positions - Deputy OIM - Operations & Maintenance Team Lead - Facilities & Construction Team Lead.
- Support operations when Thistle Alpha in full operational mode.
- Support operations when Thislte Alpha in decommissioning mode.
- Key focal point for Thistle Rehabition & Reactivation proramme after emergency abandonment of platform due to structural anomaly (18 months unmanned).
Project Supervisor (installation & commissioning)
MEB Engineering
UK - Europe - Russia
03.2008 - 06.2014
- Provise sub contract Project Supervisor services for multi megawatt power generation projects.
- Provide sub contact Project Supervisor services for multi megawatt loadbank packages (testing HV turbines & LV power generation).
- Provide sub contract Project Supervisor services for major & minor overhead crane installations (commisioning & decommisioning).
Project Engineer
Aggreko
UK - Europe - Russia
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Ensure all pre task checks are completed before mobilising multi megawatt power generation equipment to site (installation & commissioning).
- Decommission equipment on completion of task.
Installation & Commissioning engineer
Konecranes
UK - Europe
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Install & commission major & minor overhead cranes in various sites & applications.
- Periodic cover as site supervisor where required.
Armature Winder (time served)
John McNicol & Sons
Glasgow
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Serve City & Guilds recognised apprenticeship in fault find & repair in all sizes of LV motors (AC & DC).
- Attend various sites in Scotland to remove & install equipment including factories, quarries, manufacturing & marine.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Armature Winder
North Glasgow College
GlasgowHolyrood Secondary
GlasgowSkills
- Electrical operations
- High voltage management
- Maintenance management
- Project supervision
- Proven safety related record over many years offshore & onshore
- Proven communciation skills over many years offshore & inshore
- Able to cover additional positions when required
- Flexible, driven, organised & eye for details
Timeline
Lead Elec Tech / REP / Area Authority (Magnus)
EnQuest
04.2024 - Current
Lead Elec Tech / REP (Thistle Alpha)
EnQuest
06.2014 - 04.2024
Project Supervisor (installation & commissioning)
MEB Engineering
03.2008 - 06.2014
Project Engineer
Aggreko
01.2003 - 03.2008
Installation & Commissioning engineer
Konecranes
01.1999 - 01.2003
Armature Winder (time served)
John McNicol & Sons
01.1992 - 01.1999
SVQ Level 3 - Armature Winder
North Glasgow College
Holyrood Secondary