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Derek Reid

Pristina.,Britain

Summary

A truly dedicated, and passionate performance coach, with 38 years international experience in the fields of military, construction, engineering, utiities, and energy sectors.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Performance & Competence Coach

Integrity HSE.
Global locations.
08.2024 - 11.2025

Deliverables:

PUWER Assessor.

Lifting Operations Coach.

Operating Systems Integration Lead.

Human Factors (HF) and Behavioural-Based Safety (BBS) workshops facilitator.

International Clients

BP.

Shell.

Associated Drilling Contractors:

Noble.

Maersk.

Diamond Offshore.

Culture, Performance & Competence Coach

Reach PLC
Aberdeen & Yangon.
01.2023 - 10.2023

Delivered world-class safety culture through design-led behaviour programmes.

  • Ran behavioural-based safety sessions and structured human factors workshops.
  • Coordinated client culture reshaping for BP, Shell, PTTEP, plus drilling contractors.

Consultant.

Lama Safety for Maersk Training.
Global locations.
11.2019 - 01.2023

Client liaison for establishing correct training to flag regional, and state authorities.

Liaised with front-line leaders to plan and report on daily training completions.

Designed and delivered agreed training to local, specific, and global standards.

Provided a gap analysis of training outcomes, along with recommendations.

Assisted Training Management Solutions teams in adhering to compliance.

Worked with onboard translators to provide trainees with assistance when required.

The standards and legislative requirements met were:

NORSOK.

OPITO.

API-U.

NR.

UK.

US.

Our clients.

BP.

Shell.

PTTEP.

Chevron.

Exxon Mobile.

Total Energies.

Siemens Gamesa.

Vestas.

Orsted.

Our drilling contractors.

Transocean.

Onshore training on API-U rigging and lifting was successfully delivered at the Shell, Robert, and BP Houma sites, as well as on the Atlas and Leader.

Seadrill.

SAL Heavy Lift.

Hamburg Süd.

Maersk Oil.

Maersk Supply.

Maersk Drilling.

Diamond Offshore.

Vantage Drilling.

Noble Corp.

Global Offshore Training Manager

Maersk Training
Svendborg / Aberdeen
06.2015 - 12.2020
  • Reported directly to the Managing Director, Svendborg.
  • Created and delivered the approved employee and consultant handbook.
  • Created a global offshore training portfolio with cross-regulatory compliance.
  • Adopted new pedagogical methods through comprehensive training sessions.
  • Responsible for the training standards across global regions.
  • Maintained regular communication with Maersk Group HSE to coordinate audits, meet operational deadlines, and drive new business initiatives.
  • Issued assessments of training programmes, identifying areas that required enhancement through thorough GAP analysis.
  • Developed and oversaw internal staff training programmes.
  • Assessed costs associated with new training initiatives for market demands.
  • Attended education and training conferences to amplify skills, knowledge, and training techniques.
  • Produced and distributed marketing materials to promote training courses.
  • Spearheaded a successful initiative to create effective screening strategies, and standardised evaluations to select suitable candidates.
  • Contributed to enhancing efficiency and productivity within the Training Management System.
  • Consistently provide an initial training portfolio to clients that exceeds their expectations and showcases quality assurance.
  • Directed one-on-one or group sessions with managers and trainers to resolve training problems.
  • Designed training schedules for other global employee handbook trainers to manage work shifts.
  • Advertised training sessions online and on social media to acquire more leads.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to assess the skills and progress of employees.
  • Performed Training Needs Analyses to gauge customer requests.
  • Enhanced Safety Management Systems through joint efforts with group HSEQ leaders.

Offshore Onshore Instructor

Survivex - 3T.
Aberdeen
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Collaborated with supervisors to establish program targets and lesson aims.
  • Facilitated learning outcomes by conducting comprehensive student testing to gauge comprehension of presented class materials during courses and workshops.
  • Oversaw the recording of attendance during training sessions to monitor participation and evaluate performance.
  • Educated students through practical curriculum and hands-on teaching techniques.
  • Established strong connections with students to enhance their self-assurance and skill levels.
  • Incorporated successful strategies acquired from fellow educators to elevate future coursework.
  • Implemented diverse evaluation methods aimed at comprehending learners' skills, capabilities and shortcomings.
  • Executed effective training programs on both global and local standards for offshore drilling clients as well as local businesses.
  • Enhanced student understanding of risk management procedures through introduction to lift plans and control of work systems.
  • Engaged in post-task debriefing sessions with every delegate.
  • Notified mid-level management of any instances where delegate competence fell short of requirements.
  • Attended daily instructor meetings to establish the agenda.

Trainee Skills Instructor

Evolve Training
Aberdeen
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Successfully facilitated a variety of training programs, meeting global standards.
  • Managed classroom operations before and after lessons.
  • Attended meetings to discuss daily, and weekly, training plans.
  • Welcomed students, maintained registration list, and conducted facility tours to uphold health and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors in a supportive capacity.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development courses to improve instructor competency and profile.
  • Enhanced record keeping through collaboration with administrative colleagues for improved efficiency.

Civil, Construction and Utilities Engineer

Various.
10.1996 - 08.2013
  • Collaborated with UK and American fresh water, gas, and sewer supply companies as a skilled trenching technician to facilitate efficient utility installation
  • Constructed Pfizer MAB plant in Cork as a steel erector.
  • Managed the transportation operations, ensuring safe entry and exit for equipment and staff at construction sites.
  • Oversaw site induction process to guarantee adherence to safety guidelines through completed PTWs.
  • Trained Pfizer employees on an effective warm-up routine as a proactive measure to minimize on-site accidents.
  • Specialized in sewer lining and chemical patchwork for multiple locations within the United States.
  • Skilled pipeline laying operative in various energy sectors throughout the UK.
  • Traffic management, and operative, in rural and urban environments.
  • Upgraded roadways and highways to comply with HUAC standards.
  • Inspected, maintained, and reported on all working plant and hand tools used on site.

Recovery Mechanic

British Army - MOD
Global
05.1988 - 09.1996

Successfully accomplished the role of Junior Leader at Princess Marina Military College.

Enlisted as a Recovery Mechanic in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Completed the Class 3 Recovery Apprenticeship and was posted to the Field Unit.

Joined Op Granby with 66 Sqn Royal Corps of Transport as Recovery Support.

I joined the Airborne Battalion Workshop and deployed to Rwanda under UN guard.

Successfully completed all-arms P-Coy and the Aldershot to Arnhem memorial march for Remembrance Day 1995.

Education

A-Levels - Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH
Glasgow, GLG
01-2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Military recovery technique training

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Hants
01-1996

Skills

  • Positively affecting behavioural based safety
  • Driving leadership engagement
  • Embracing cultural differences
  • Melding competence and compliance
  • Self-starter and enthusiastic
  • Passionate about people's safety

Languages

English

Certification

  • First Aid
  • PTTLS 3 (AET)
  • L&D11
  • 9Di
  • OPITO Loler Competent Person
  • PUWER Assessor.
  • Mental Health Awareness.
  • IADC Rig Pass.
  • Dip PT
  • Dip ST

Accomplishments

  • Advanced from Instructor to Global Team Lead and Product Line Lead, to Global Offshore Training Manager, in three years.

Education

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Timeline

Performance & Competence Coach

Integrity HSE.
08.2024 - 11.2025

Culture, Performance & Competence Coach

Reach PLC
01.2023 - 10.2023

Consultant.

Lama Safety for Maersk Training.
11.2019 - 01.2023

Global Offshore Training Manager

Maersk Training
06.2015 - 12.2020

Offshore Onshore Instructor

Survivex - 3T.
06.2014 - 03.2015

Trainee Skills Instructor

Evolve Training
09.2013 - 06.2014

Civil, Construction and Utilities Engineer

Various.
10.1996 - 08.2013

Recovery Mechanic

British Army - MOD
05.1988 - 09.1996

A-Levels - Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH

Certificate of Higher Education - Military recovery technique training

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Derek Reid