Kieran McDonald
Bucksburn,Aberdeen
Summary
I am a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning. My experience spans a wide range of subsea technologies and equipment within the Oil & Gas industry, where I have consistently demonstrated technical capability, reliability, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Subsea Services Specialist - Customer Order and Fulfilment
Baker Hughes
Aberdeen
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Offshore operations support for XT & Wellhead, drilling and completions activities.
- Co-ordinated storage maintenance refurbishment and re-certification, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Liaised with Offshore Services Department to allocate service personnel for installation activities.
- Participating in pre-job briefings and post-job de-briefings with Field Service Manager and Field Service Engineers. Provision of technical support to Field Service Engineers.
- Promoting Baker Hughes and Customer Safety Policy and Procedures. Liaise with relevant Departments to ensure that all appropriate personnel are aware of Operator requirements for Toolbox Talks and Risk Assessments
- Handling initial client enquiry, scope clarity and project planning.
- Assisted in producing activity forecasts and reports.
Supported preparation and updating of client-specific reports.
Aided in compiling departmental reports. - Facilitated inquiry to order processes, producing accurate client quotations for reimbursable work and overseeing budget and cost reviews.
- Created rental tooling forecasts and requirements, defining suitable tooling for customer operations.
Subsea Services – Mechanical Fitter
BHGE / Baker Hughes
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Service, repair, rebuild and function test of Subsea completion and drilling tooling and equipment.
- Assembled and tested hydraulic pipework to ensure functionality and adherence to engineering specifications.
- Executed assembly of new builds according to technical specifications.
- Conducted hydrostatic and gas pressure testing on equipment to verify integrity and safety.
- Completed OMP1 and OMP2 inspections, compiling detailed reports to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Using and interpreting engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics and documents
- Working to engineering drawings, procedures, and bill of materials
- Execute work safely and reliably and to high quality standards.
- Acted as shift leader during absences, coordinating team activities and maintaining workflow continuity.
Subsea Completions - Field Service Engineer
GE Oil and Gas
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Installation of subsea XTs, EDP, LRP and related completion equipment
- Complete SIT scopes for all associated subsea equipment
- Oversaw pre-defined operations, installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and offered technical assistance.
- Executed various scopes of work on DSV vessels, contributing to operational readiness and efficiency.
- Complete various Light well intervention scopes of work
- Initiated written work instructions/procedures with oil company subsea supervisors, ensuring safe system of work through proper permits and hydraulic circuit schematics design.
- Coordinated with service company personnel to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Created daily and end of well technical reports.
- Contributed to a dedicated team for a major client.
Subsea Mechanical Fitter
Vetco Gray, GE Oil and Gas
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Assembled various subsea equipment, including x-mas trees, tubing hangers, connectors, valves, chokes, ensuring quality and functionality.
- Pressure testing of subsea equipment to various hydrostatic and gas pressures.
- Liaised with third-party inspectors to facilitate equipment inspections and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment.
- Operated hydraulic systems for equipment maintenance
- Using and interpreting engineering drawings and documents
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires to ensure proficiency in assembly and testing.
- Performed maintenance on customer equipment at various sites
Apprentice Subsea Mechanical fitter
Vetco Gray, GE oil and gas
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Completed 4-year modern apprenticeship in mechanical engineering with GE Oil and Gas, gaining hands-on experience with subsea Christmas trees and related equipment.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering
Aberdeen College
Aberdeen 08.2009 - 08.2011
Skills
- SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Fitting & Assembly
- SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations
- National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Diploma in Engineering & Technology
- Banksman slinger training
- Pressure testing training
- Hydraulic Fittings Course
- Wireline Tooling Course, NOV
- Hydraulic torque techniques
- Lean certificate of completion, working level
- MEWPS, Evolve
- Working at heights / harness inspection, Enermech
- Manual handling training
- Logistics management
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Lead Subsea Services Specialist - Customer Order and Fulfilment
Baker Hughes
06.2023 - 02.2026
Subsea Services – Mechanical Fitter
BHGE / Baker Hughes
01.2019 - 06.2023
Subsea Completions - Field Service Engineer
GE Oil and Gas
01.2014 - 12.2018
Subsea Mechanical Fitter
Vetco Gray, GE Oil and Gas
01.2012 - 08.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Engineering
Aberdeen College
08.2009 - 08.2011
Apprentice Subsea Mechanical fitter
Vetco Gray, GE oil and gas
01.2008 - 01.2012