Lewis Dargie
Aberdeen
Summary
Hardworking focused individual with 11+ years of offshore experience with 5 in the derrick department, mixing and maintaining drilling fluids, maintaining pumps and assisting in identifying hazards. Independent, self-motivated individual proficient in pump hand and power tools. I have experience on platforms, jack ups and semi-submersible installations. In-depth understanding of NORSOK. Looking to broaden my career paths and progress further into the drilling/safety side of offshore operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Derrickman
Seadrill Norway AS
01.2017 - Current
- Formulated decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems.
- Covering as Assistant driller when required.
- Responding to well control situations as required.
- Experience operator of MH drill view pit management and overall drilling operations. Focusing on pump management in all aspects, correct line ups and monitoring of all equipment during any operation
- Forklift operator
- Proficient in MH cyber chair operations from running riser/casing to tripping at full speed to doing complicated BHA. 6+ years experience
- Read gauges to monitor density, pressure and weights of loads and machines.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Checked and monitored fuel levels.
- Lubricated components to minimize downtime and risk of wear, tear and breakage.
- Kept drilling fluid within parameters for viscosity and weight.
- Used correct harnesses and devices to position and align derrick elements.
- Completed common repairs and adjustments to maintain performance.
- Inspected machinery components to verify safety and working condition.
- Aligned pipes to secure foundations and connections.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align drillpipe and BHA elements.
- Checked pumps for excessive vibration by listening to operation and inspecting machinery.
- 6+ years as safety representative for drill crew.
Roughneck/Assistant Derrickman
Prospector Offshore Drilling
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Breaking down our 18 3/4 BOP piece by piece to troubleshoot problems
- Rig move/tow Jacking procedures
- HPHT Well information m
- Stripping of TTS top drive (5 yearly)
- Coring Milling Drilling Work overs
- Fishing operations slick/wireline operations
- Shakerhand experience
- Operating TTS smart racking system, catwalk machine, mud bucket + iron roughneck system from doghouse whilst tripping and general lifts around floor using crane mode on racker
- Coil tubing running/pulling casing + chrome tubing
- Managed pressure drilling equipment familiarity
- Promoted to assistant derrickman
- Crew Safety Representative
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
Roughneck
Global Resources
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Manual rig experience (jack up)
- Semi automatic experience (jack up)
Roustabout/Roughneck
Rowan Drilling UK
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Yard work maintaining lifting equipment Loading containers for offshore Maintenance of Yard Forklift experience assisting with offload/backload of supply vessels for all platform/rig requirements including bulk hose transfers (drilling and utilities) Evaluating all work to be carried out to the requirements of the Permit-to-Work system, initiate Permits-to-Work as necessary and ensure that all safety precautions are taken and only work is carried out stated in the Permit-to-Work
- Cover all deck/crane/boat operations when required Carry Out Job Risk Analysis's for any job required General Maintenance and Cleaning of all rig equipment Assisting Maintenance crew/3rd parties with anything required
- Forklift Operations
- Helicopter landing/refuelling Chemical mixing for drilling I was then promoted to Roughneck
- Cement jobs Weatherford MPD Riser tool over a HPHT well Competent in NOV/TTS Smart(hydro)racking system Kick Drills Attending Choke manifold/Stand pipe and lining up for drilling Milling Shaker hand experience viscosity/mud weight measuring Stripping drill scenarios
Banksman/slinger/rigger
Cover Crew
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Rigging and lifting Banksman slinging Pipe yard Banksman slinger/rigger Loading supply boats with containers/loads
- Harbour operative Load barge operative/team leader
- Yard operative for fence manufacturer Spot welding experience
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Door Supervisor
Securi Group Limited
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Head Doorman of 1000 person capacity nightclub Working in a team Working in conjunction with police and CCTV operatives SIA licensed Door Supervisor
- Used de-escalation techniques to address issues and resolve conflicts.
- Dealt professionally with colleagues, visitors and customers.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Safety officer - Bond offshore helicopters
Survitec Group
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Safety inductions for offshore departing passengers
- Issuing survival suits with induction on how to don correctly setting up departure gates for departing personnel
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- guiding passengers to helicopter
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- logging suit, passenger, rig data into data base for each flight using on computer systems
- servicing LAP jackets + rebreather systems prior to departure and on arrival
Maintenance man/Night Porter
Britannia Hotel Aberdeen
09.2010 - 11.2011
- General hotel maintenance
- power washing mould proofing painting cooking/cleaning room service/function room setup
Education
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen College
Aberdeen, Scotland 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Dyce Academy
Aberdeen, Scotland06.2007
Skills
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety Regulations
- Proficient cyber chair operator (TTS/MH)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mud Pumps
- Rig Operations
- Forklift Operations
- Tubing Elevator Operation
- Mud Module Operation
- Derrick Maintenance
- Operational Reporting
- Job Safety Analysis
Offshore Safety Representative
I have been an offshore safety representative for the last 8+ years. I find the role to be a healthy, challenging process to ensure the safety regulations for all my individual crew and all onboard are kept to the highest standard. I have an keen interest in safety and the safety processes throughout the industry and the dynamic influence to change that safety representatives for the crew have, has been great to be involved in and something id always like to be a part of.
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Date of Birth: 12/06/89
- Nationality: British
- Height: 6''7 / 201cm
References Available
Alistair Macneil
Hobbies and Interests
- Rugby
- Mechanics
- Campervans
- Computers
- Snowboarding
- Hiking
- Weight training
- Travelling
Certification
- IWCF Well control level 2
- IWCF Well Control Awareness Course - Level 1
- Offshore medical certificate
- Basic offshore survival industry training
- OPITO approved minimal industry safety training
- OPITO approved safety representative training
- G20 Hydraulic crane license
- G20 Hydraulic cranes (Module P-2.1, Module P-4.2)
- G4 Gantry Crane Operator license
- NOG Basic Safety and Emergency Preparedness (GSK)
- Norwegian Working Environment Training (40 Hours)
- Rigging and slinging (International)
- Working/Rescue at height training
- Forklift license
- Full UK driving license
Languages
English
Native language
Norwegian
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Derrickman
Seadrill Norway AS
01.2017 - Current
Roughneck/Assistant Derrickman
Prospector Offshore Drilling
10.2013 - 01.2017
Roughneck
Global Resources
08.2013 - 10.2013
Roustabout/Roughneck
Rowan Drilling UK
06.2012 - 09.2013
Safety officer - Bond offshore helicopters
Survitec Group
03.2012 - 06.2012
Banksman/slinger/rigger
Cover Crew
01.2012 - 08.2012
Door Supervisor
Securi Group Limited
11.2011 - 08.2012
Maintenance man/Night Porter
Britannia Hotel Aberdeen
09.2010 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen College
High School Diploma -
Dyce Academy
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