GEOFF EWART
Middlesbrough
Summary
A highly skilled, versatile, safety focused and efficient Pipefitter with vast expertise in all aspects of fabrication, installation, pressure and hydro testing of a wide range of small and large bore pipework, mechanical and industrial pipefitting and hydraulic torque and tensioning, reading and interpreting P&Ids and Isometric drawings operating with meticulous attention to detail. I am a goal orientated person and have the ability to work excellently as part of a team or individually. I would love the opportunity to learn new skills and develop amongst those I already possess. Experience has given me the flexibility and capability to fit in with established teams, while also having the confidence to bring together new teams. I excel when working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with the ability to consistently meet deadlines with the highest quality whether working solo or as part of a team. Overall, my goals are to contribute to my employer's success through my determination to succeed in my working environment. I am seeking a position in which I can experience new things and bring value and strengths whilst developing my current skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
RA Pipefitter
Sep Culant
Wates Giga Centre, Sunderland
2025.02 - Current
- Installation of victaullic pipework from ropes.
- Hydrostatic testing and commissioning
- Managing a small team
- Reading, interpreating and fabricating pipework from isometric drawings
Mechanical Supervisor
Seatruim Offshore Renewable Services
2024.09 - 2025.02
- Preparation of work scopes on Sofia Project Sub Station ensuring permit and risk assessments conform to task.
- Liaising with client representatives.
- Monitoring and controlling production process, troubleshooting and rectifying issues.
- Implementing a high standard of health and safety awareness withing the workforce.
- Complying with all relevant procedures and deliver high standards of safety performance during all operations.
Construction Foreman/ RA Pipefitter
R&M Engineering (Huntly) Ltd
2022.02 - 2024.08
- Preparing for shutdown work scopes.
- Daily planning and organising a multi-disciplined work party.
- Reviewing R1 work packs before C1 issue, raising and taking out permits.
- Closing and completing flange management system.
- Organising Shutdown activities and Repair orders throughout Respsol assets.
RA Pipefitter/ foreman
Three60 Energy
2021.05 - 2022.01
- Pre shutdown and post shutdown work scopes. installing gas lift system on Arbroath.
- Outboard rope access work of 12" pipework on Clyde.
- Taking out permits and laising with nightshift foreman for hangovers.
- Quickly grasping new ideas and concepts to develop creative, innovative solutions to problems.
- Leading and participating as part of successful and productive teams in new and challenging work environments.
RA Instrument Pipefitter
PD&MS Group
2021.02 - 2021.04
- Completing all small bore tubing preparations for shutdown scope, and installation of new hydraulic lines throughout platform.
- Completing all activities in a timely accurate and efficient manner in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
- Using an excellent understanding of industry health, safety and environmental practices and communicating with colleagues, suppliers and customers in a collaborative manner.
Piping Supervisor
Kaefer
2020.09 - 2021.01
- Piping supervisory roles on Lucite, working with clients and other trades on a project on Cassel Works.
- Organising work scopes, problem solving and job detailing.
- Supervising trades both on side and in fabrication workshop, making sure targets are met and raising permits.
RA Pipefitter/Foreman
Petrofac
2020.07 - 2020.09
- Piping Foreman for TAR scopes, Working Foreman and Rope Access Pipefitter for project work.
- Working flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business, working long hours and taking on additional responsibility.
- Ensuring set goals are achieved working as a team member and on own initiative.
Instrument Pipefitter
Kaefer
2020.03 - 2020.06
- Instrument tubing installation across site for shutdown scopes.
- Ensuring quality assurance of all work scopes are maintained, and all work is performed in accordance with company policies and the Health and Safety at work act.
RA Pipefitter
Petrofac
2019.05 - 2020.03
- Project work, working as part of a rope access team, installing seawater line outboard scope, gas lift scope and various other rope access pipefitting scopes as well as small bore tubing activities.
RA L1 Pipefitter
Derrick Services (UK) Ltd
2019.04 - 2019.05
- Pipefitting upgrades across the platform through both deck and rope access scopes.
Pipefitter/ foreman
Wood Group
2018.08 - 2019.04
- Working on all topside construction projects and modifications.
- Raising and taking out permits.
- Supervising multi skilled work party and oorganising work scopes.
- Fabricating pipe spools and tie in spools.
- Working closely with welders for hot works throughout.
- Fabricating 4" to 30" tie in spools, working on exotic metal pipework.
Pipefitter (Offshore)
Petrofac
2018.05 - 2018.08
- Supporting and improving team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Dealing efficiently and on own initiative with a high-volume workload.
- Ensuring health and safety compliance with project standards.
Pipefitter
Wood Group
2018.03 - 2018.05
- Implementing and supporting effective working practices and systems as required to continuously improve work scope delivery.
Pipefitter
Malone Group
2017.12 - 2018.01
- Involved in a variety of pipefitting work including pipefitting a boiler house in a hospital in Acklam.
- Using excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring understanding of company requirements and procedures.
Chargehand
Woodgroup PSN
2013.03 - 2017.11
- Company Overview: Balmoral FPV Platform - North Sea
- Conducting N2/Air compressor work scopes and leg stiffening projects.
- Changing out o4" diesel line, destructing and constructing.
- Installing choke manifold and standpipe manifold and standpipe/choke pipework round drill floor and torquing joints using correct settings.
- Reinstalling 3" carbon steel (c/s) Kelly line to drains tank.
- Overseeing work scopes and issuing permits on several shutdowns whilst on this platform.
- Planning and organizing jobs and delivering toolbox talks.
- Balmoral FPV Platform - North Sea
Skills
- IRATA Level 1
- TMJI 10, 18, 19
- TSBT 01 & 02
- Lokring
- Confided Space Entry and Rescue
- Breathing Apparartus trained
- Absestos Awareness
- IOSH Managing Safely
- CCNSG
- CSCS Gold Card
- Full GWO
- Level 3 NVQ in Installing Plant and Systems
- Apprentice of the Year Certificate in Pipefitting
- OPITO BOSIET & EBS (Exp 20260
- OPITO MIST (Exp 2026)
- SMSTS
- Working at Height Level 2
- Safety Passport
Earlier Career
▪ Woodgroup PSN - Chargehand – Tern Alpha Platform – North Sea - 2014 - 2014
▪ Woodgroup PSN - Pipefitter – Talisman Arbroath Platform – North Sea - 2014 - 2014
▪ Woodgroup PSN - Pipefitter - Shell Brent Charlie Platform - North Sea - 2013 - 2013
▪ Woodgroup PSN - Pipefitter - EnQuest/Petrofac Thistle Platform (Shutdown) - North Sea - 2013 - 2013
▪ Cordell Group Ltd, Stockton On Tees - Pipefitter - Heerema Ltd (New Offshore Module) - 2012 - 2013
▪ Woodgroup PSN, Aberdeen – Pipefitter – Total Elgin Platform – North Sea - 2012 - 2012
▪ ConocoPhillips (UK) Ltd, Aberdeen – Pipefitter - 2011 - 2013
▪ Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal Maintenance – Lincolnshire – Pipefitter - 2013 - 2013
▪ Viking Bravo Offshore Platform – North Sea – Pipefitter - 2012 - 2012
▪ Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal Maintenance - Lincolnshire – Pipefitter - 2012 - 2012
▪ TEI Ltd, Ashington – Pembroke Oil Refinery (Shutdown), Milford Haven, Wales – Pipefitter - 2011 - 2011
▪ Amec, Middlesbrough – Team Leader – Pipefitter - 2011 - 2011
▪ ConocoPhillips – Britannia Platform (Shutdown) – North Sea - Pipefitter - 2011 - 2011
▪ ConocoPhillips – Judy Platform (Shutdown) – North Sea – Pipefitter - 2011 - 2011
▪ Stainless Services NE Ltd, Northumberland - Vauxhall Tower, London – Pipefitter - 2011 - 2011
Timeline
RA Pipefitter
Sep Culant
2025.02 - Current
Mechanical Supervisor
Seatruim Offshore Renewable Services
2024.09 - 2025.02
Construction Foreman/ RA Pipefitter
R&M Engineering (Huntly) Ltd
2022.02 - 2024.08
RA Pipefitter/ foreman
Three60 Energy
2021.05 - 2022.01
RA Instrument Pipefitter
PD&MS Group
2021.02 - 2021.04
Piping Supervisor
Kaefer
2020.09 - 2021.01
RA Pipefitter/Foreman
Petrofac
2020.07 - 2020.09
Instrument Pipefitter
Kaefer
2020.03 - 2020.06
RA Pipefitter
Petrofac
2019.05 - 2020.03
RA L1 Pipefitter
Derrick Services (UK) Ltd
2019.04 - 2019.05
Pipefitter/ foreman
Wood Group
2018.08 - 2019.04
Pipefitter (Offshore)
Petrofac
2018.05 - 2018.08
Pipefitter
Wood Group
2018.03 - 2018.05
Pipefitter
Malone Group
2017.12 - 2018.01
Chargehand
Woodgroup PSN
2013.03 - 2017.11