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Duncan Martin

Nairn,Highland

Summary

Meticulous Pipefitter promoting background in coordinating jobs and setting up work sites. Experienced in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history spanning more than 35 years. Experienced pipefitter professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills very safety aware

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipefitter

Petrofac
Alba platform/Ithaca
06.2024 - Current
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Fabric maintenance work on Handrails,replacing decks and general upkeep.
  • Completed new installations, repairs and maintenance work on interior and exterior piping systems.
  • Inspected workplace equipment to identify maintenance requirements.
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
  • Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.

Pipefitter

Petrofac
Hewitt
04.2024 - 04.2024

This is an ongoing decommissioning work scope, mostly involving capping off pipework.

  • Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Fabric maintenance to keep up safety standards.
  • Expertly installed a range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact blueprints.
  • Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.

Pipefitter

CRC Evens
Fawley Petrochemical Site/Southampton
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting.
  • Steel fabricating.
  • Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
  • Identified welding defects and completed swift, quality repairs.
  • Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.

Pipefitter

Wood
, North Cormorant
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements.

Including fabricating, assembling, and installing.

  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Measured cut and prepped pipework butt's for welding.

Pipefitter

Wood
BP Clair
08.2023 - 10.2023

This was on a pre-shutdown scope.

  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Unloaded and stored material deliveries carefully to eliminate material damage.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.

Pipeing Supervisor

Petrofac
Anasuria
08.2023 - 09.2023

The work involved changing out valves and spools on the sea chests and fire pumps.

The work was carried out on schedule and without incident.

Pipefitter

Wood
Brae Alpha
07.2023 - 07.2023

This was a pre-shutdown scope involving preparing the various job sites for the shutdown of the rig.

  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.

Pipefitter

Wood
04.2023 - 05.2023

Equinor Marinor

This was a three-week shutdown carried out on time and without incidents.

  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.

Pipefitter

PBS
02.2023 - 04.2023

Total Elgin and North Alwin


Those were general pipefitting and plating scops, including pipe supports, replacing pipework,and replacing steelwork.

General fabric mantinance.

Pipefitter

PBS
TOTAL, Gryphon
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
  • Fitted pipework and fabricated pipe supports.

Pipefitter

PBS
11.2022 - 11.2022

Total Culzean

I was the nightshift pipefitter helping the mechanical fitters to change out PSVs and changing out one of the turbines.

  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.

Pipefitter

PBS
North Alwyn
10.2022 - 10.2022

Total North Alwin

This work comprised changing out the seawater pipework during a partial shutdown of the rig and was carried out in the time allotted .

  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.

Pipefitter

Quanta
Armada Kraken
08.2022 - 09.2022

This was a three-week shutdown on the Armada Kraken.

The work involved valve changeouts and re-routing new pipework.

  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.

Pipefitting Foreman

PBS
North Alwyn
08.2022 - 08.2022

This is as a shut-down foreman on the Total North Alwyn

  • Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
  • Upheld thehighest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff well-being and company compliance.

Pipefitter

PDMS
Valaris Norway
06.2022 - 07.2022

This was fitting flexible hoses from the Valaris Rowan Norway to the BP Mungo platform for fire cover when the Norway will be drilling for new wells.

  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Expertly installed arange of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components before welding.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.

Project Foreman

MDE
Shetland, Scotland
03.2022 - 05.2022

This work was to update the Total Gas Plant in order to operate under a lower volume of Gas.

  • Monitored contractor's progress to ensure timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
  • Supervised specialist sub-contractors, providing thorough induction and signing off compleated work.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with Total guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
  • Identified project issues quickly to minimise delays.
  • Liaised with coordinating construction teams to synchronise workflows.
  • Supervised ongoing construction works, verifying against specifications.
  • Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments.
  • Briefed teams on daily task requirements to meet project targets.

Pipefitter

MDE
Total Elgin
08.2021 - 11.2021

This is on the Total Elgin.The work involves replacing the Hazardous drains pipework,cutting out penetrations through bulkheads and tanks for the new pipework and fitting new flanges for welding to the pipework.

Working Foreman

MDE
Total Dunbar
06.2021 - 07.2021

This was on a pre-shutdown and shutdown on a shutdown; my duties included being a Performing Authority controlling all work sites.

I completed the work on time and without any lost time accidents.

  • Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
  • Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional relationships.
  • Supervised specialist sub-contractors by providing thorough induction and delegating tasks.
  • Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff well-being and company compliance.
  • Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.
  • Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.

Pipefitter Foreman

MDE
North Alwyn
05.2021 - 05.2021

This was on the Total North Alwyn.

The work involved replacing separators,pipework and then pipe supports.

Pipefitter

MDE
Total Culzen
04.2021 - 05.2021

This was the first shutdown on the Total Culzean and was completed on time and without any accidents.

  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine lifting and rigging requirements.
  • Expertly installed range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.

Pipefitter

MDE
Total Griphon
01.2021 - 01.2021

This was on the Total Grifon and was a 3-week trip.

I was the P.A. for this role.

  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Expertly installed a range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.

Pipefitter

Global
Ninians, Fortys, Beryls and The Tiffany
05.2018 - 09.2019
  • Handled piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • I was a Performing Authority on the Ninians
  • I worked on the Ninians, the Fortys, the Beryls, and the Tiffany
  • Obtained documents, clearances, and certificates.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • This work was offshore.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine lifting and rigging requirements.
  • Expertly installed arange of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components before welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.

Pipefitter

Amec Foster Wheler
BP Clair Ridge
07.2016 - 01.2018

This was on the Clair Ridge Project offshore where I was involved with the leak testing,fabricating pipework,fitting new spools and valves.

  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Owned various aspects of pipe work installation and general mechanical work.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Expertly installed range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Commissioned commercial boilers and pipework systems in line with company targets.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.

Pipefitter

Global Resources
Fortys Charly and The Heather
06.2016 - 08.2016

I was offshore on the Fortys Charly and the Heather doing shutdown work involving replacing pipe spools and valves.

  • Expertly installed range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Supported staff health and safety with target of zero accidents and LTIs.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.

General Engineering

Gale Force Engineering
Forres, Morray
03.2016 - 07.2016

This work involved working in whisky distilleries doing maintenance on different sites.

  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Worked on sites across UK on new-build, maintenance and overhaul work.
  • Commissioned commercial boilers and pipework systems in line with company targets.
  • Controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.

Pipefitter

Wood Group-PSN
BP Andrew Area Development Project
03.2013 - 11.2015

I started for Wood Group on the Andrew Area Development Project. This was the B.P. Andrew oil rig.

  • Involved movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Assisted with document organisation as a Performing Authority and safety on site.
  • I was then Add Hoc between different oil rigs in the North Sea
  • The North Alwin, B.P.Magnus, the F.P.S.O.Anasuria, the Shell Shearwater and the Ninians.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Expertly installed arange of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Supported staff health and safety with atarget of zero accidents and LTIs.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
  • Owned various aspects of pipework installation and general mechanical work.

Pipefitter

Petrofac
Apache Fortys and Beryls
02.2011 - 12.2013

I was working on the Fortys and the Beryls, which are Apache owned.

This work was for everyday maintenance and also for shutdowns.

  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Owned various aspects of pipe work installation and general mechanical work.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine lifting and rigging requirements.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Expertly installed range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Supported staff health and safety with target of zero accidents and LTIs.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.

Instrument Pipefitter

Emec Engineering
Conon Bridge, Highlands
11.2010 - 11.2010

This was a four-week job on a carbon fibre factory shutdown.

  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Owned various aspects of pipework installation and general mechanical work.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.

Heating Engineer

Sparks Engineering
Tain, Highlands
08.2010 - 11.2010

This was on a new build Tesco store.

  • Supported clients in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top-notch customer service.
  • Worked to deadlines and timescales and liaised with managers and customers for schedule changes.
  • Maintained accurate property and file records on repair works and progress on jobs.
  • Diagnosed and repaired faults affecting theproper performance of heating systems.
  • Conducted boiler servicing, diagnosing faults and replacing defective parts.
  • Took steps to understand workplace hazards to comply with safety rules and procedures.
  • Completed all works to high standards in line with company and industry requirements.
  • Strived to finish allocated workload and meet targets as agreed with line manager.

Pipefitter

Isleburn
Nig, Highlands
11.2008 - 05.2009

I was working for Isleburn at Nigg Bay we were building cranes for an offshore oil rig in Brazil.

Pipefitter

Global Resources
Invergordon, Highlands
08.2008 - 11.2008

This was in the Global fabrication shop in Invergordon making up spools from isometric drawings to be fitted to a drill rig that was tied up in Invergordon.

Pipefitter

Various companies in the U.K,Europe and Canada
Various, Various
01.2000 - 07.2008

Due to the downturn in work in Scotland, I had to travel for work. This included

England on power stations,the T5 tunnel for Heathrow,RAF,Army and Naval Bases, etc.

In the Netherlands, I was based in the town of Vlissingen, where I worked in the Herema yard,in shipyards and in various Engineering workshops.

I made up sections of a bridge linking Sweden to Denmark in Sweden.

Also, in a shipyard.

Northern Ireland in Harland and Wolfe

I spent much time in the Republic of Ireland on new water treatment plants.

  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Oversaw [Number] apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Unloaded and stored material deliveries carefully to eliminate material damage.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Owned various aspects of pipe work installation and general mechanical work.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.
  • Handled or escalated customer queries, concerns or complaints appropriately.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine lifting and rigging requirements.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Coached and mentored junior team members, improving overall team productivity and performance.
  • Expertly installed range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Supported staff health and safety with atarget of zero accidents and LTIs.
  • Commissioned commercial boilers and pipework systems in line with company targets.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Worked on sites across theUK on new-build, maintenance and overhaul work.
  • Worked on sites across UK on new-build, maintenance and overhaul work.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.

Canada, I worked on the Oil Sands Project in Alberta at Fort MacMurray.

  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.

Pipefitter

Tulloch
Inverness/ Nigg Bay, Highlands
05.1998 - 07.1999

I worked between the oil yards of Barmac at Nigg Bay and MacDermids in Ardersear.

We were building Jackets,Topsides and Modules for the North Sea

  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Measured structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
  • Expertly installed arange of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components before welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.
  • Controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.

Pipefitter

Lewis Offshore
Stornoway, Western Isles
01.1993 - 01.1998

This work was for companies like Total,Britoil and Shell, to name some.

We were building Sub Sea Spiders,Turrets for F.P.C.Os Modules Jackets, etc.

  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Prepared pipelines, pipework preparation and fitting to high standards and ahead of agreed timescales.
  • Measured and cut pipework, brackets and supports with exceptional precision.
  • Interpreted ISO drawings and mechanical specifications with accuracy.
  • Facilitated timely project completion by liaising with colleagues and contractors effectively.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Expertly installed a range of metal, galvanised and steel pipes in line with project deadlines.
  • Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained high standards of health and safety in all field and workshop-based jobs.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components before welding.
  • Applied safe work methods across all phases of installations.

Education

GCSE -

Sir E Scott
Isle -Of-Harris
1978

Skills

ECITB- Pipefitting Competency Certification

  • Material preparation
  • Equipment testing
  • Pipework preparation
  • Hydrostatic testing
  • Steel pipework installation
  • Boiler commissioning
  • ISO drawing interpretation
  • Safe work methods
  • Polyethylene pipework installation
  • Structural welding
  • Arc welding
  • MIG, TIG and stick welding
  • Heating systems
  • Repair and maintenance
  • System installations
  • Water systems knowledge
  • Team oversight
  • Job planning
  • New construction and renovation
  • Commercial Construction
  • Safety compliance
  • Gas cutting
  • Steel fabrication
  • Workshop machinery
  • Metal cutting
  • Sheet metal fabrication

Certification

OFFSHORE

OPITO

FOET

MIST

OFFSHORE MEDICAL

ISSOW P.A.

PRESSURE TESTING

WORKING AT HEIGHT

ASBESTOS AWARENESS

ABRASIVE WHEELS

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

TMJI 10,11,19,20

LOKRING

MIST

NORWEGIAN ESCAPE CHUTE

CCNSG, SAFETY PASSPORT

CSCS, SKILL CARD

Additional Information

Screwed pipework

Treading machining

Vitrolic pipework

Fire systems pipework

Fabricating pipework for welding

Timeline

Pipefitter

Petrofac
06.2024 - Current

Pipefitter

Petrofac
04.2024 - 04.2024

Pipefitter

CRC Evens
02.2024 - 04.2024

Pipefitter

Wood
10.2023 - 01.2024

Pipefitter

Wood
08.2023 - 10.2023

Pipeing Supervisor

Petrofac
08.2023 - 09.2023

Pipefitter

Wood
07.2023 - 07.2023

Pipefitter

Wood
04.2023 - 05.2023

Pipefitter

PBS
02.2023 - 04.2023

Pipefitter

PBS
01.2023 - 01.2023

Pipefitter

PBS
11.2022 - 11.2022

Pipefitter

PBS
10.2022 - 10.2022

Pipefitter

Quanta
08.2022 - 09.2022

Pipefitting Foreman

PBS
08.2022 - 08.2022

Pipefitter

PDMS
06.2022 - 07.2022

Project Foreman

MDE
03.2022 - 05.2022

Pipefitter

MDE
08.2021 - 11.2021

Working Foreman

MDE
06.2021 - 07.2021

Pipefitter Foreman

MDE
05.2021 - 05.2021

Pipefitter

MDE
04.2021 - 05.2021

Pipefitter

MDE
01.2021 - 01.2021

Pipefitter

Global
05.2018 - 09.2019

Pipefitter

Amec Foster Wheler
07.2016 - 01.2018

Pipefitter

Global Resources
06.2016 - 08.2016

General Engineering

Gale Force Engineering
03.2016 - 07.2016

Pipefitter

Wood Group-PSN
03.2013 - 11.2015

Pipefitter

Petrofac
02.2011 - 12.2013

Instrument Pipefitter

Emec Engineering
11.2010 - 11.2010

Heating Engineer

Sparks Engineering
08.2010 - 11.2010

Pipefitter

Isleburn
11.2008 - 05.2009

Pipefitter

Global Resources
08.2008 - 11.2008

Pipefitter

Various companies in the U.K,Europe and Canada
01.2000 - 07.2008

Pipefitter

Tulloch
05.1998 - 07.1999

Pipefitter

Lewis Offshore
01.1993 - 01.1998

GCSE -

Sir E Scott
Duncan Martin