Scott Livingstone
Edinburgh
Summary
Highly skilled professional with a strong foundation in effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Demonstrates technical knowledge and expertise in monitoring complex systems. A proven team player with an aptitude for learning and adapting to new challenges. Committed to leveraging skills to contribute to organisational success and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ballast Control Operator
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING LTD
03.2014 - 06.2024
- A Ballast Control Operator is a crucial role in offshore drilling operations, especially on semi-submersible rigs, floating production units and other mobile offshore drilling units.
- Responsible for maintaining the stability, trim and overall structural integrity of the rig through careful control of ballast and bilge systems.
- Operate and monitor ballast pumps, valves and tanks to adjust the rigs balance, trim and draft. This is vital for ensuring the platform remains stable and secure, especially in adverse weather conditions.
- Regularly monitor and adjust the rigs trim and heel to keep it balanced as per operational needs and oversee the weight distribution across the rig by controlling ballast tanks, ensuring the platform maintains stability in changing loads, sea conditions and while the crew move equipment.
- Daily review and verification of the stability program based on tank levels, sea conditions and current cargo or drilling loads.
- Working primarily in the ballast control room monitoring alarms, gauges and real time data on vessel stability, ballast tank levels and environmental factors.
- Conduct routine checks and inspections of ballast and bilge systems including pumps, actuated valves and the control panel to ensure it is in good working order.
- In the case of an emergency, such as a blow out or severe weather event I would initiate emergency ballast operations to maintain or quickly restore stability.
- Participate and help co-ordinate safety drills, including ballast related emergency scenarios ensuring the correct information is relayed to senior management to assist in decision making.
- Frequently communicate with marine supervisors and drilling crews to co-ordinate operations that may impact the rigs stability such as crane operations, heavy lifts or loading bulk consumables from the platform supply vessel.
- Maintaining accurate logs and reports on ballast and bilge operations, incidents and status updates. These records are critical for environmental compliance, maintenance and operational planning, these logs are required by international maritime laws, especially in environmentally sensitive areas.
- Logging and auditing the Permit to Work system which is a fundamental part of the safety culture onboard oil rigs and manages high-risk activities, to minimise potential hazards and is crucial to protect workers, the environment and the infrastructure.
Technical Installation Engineer
BRITISH GAS
09.2003 - 02.2014
- This role requires technical knowledge, problem solving skills, attention to detail & certification.
- Having attended college for two years I obtained a SVQ in Domestic Natural Gas Installation.
- I hold certificates such as Gas Safe Registration.
- As a central heating engineer, I specialised in the installation, maintenance and repair of gas central heating systems.
- I set up boilers, radiators, pumps and controls for new and existing heating systems as well as diagnostic testing and replacing damaged components as necessary.
- I conducted safety checks for potential hazards, such as gas leaks or carbon monoxide emissions.
- Ensuring all installations and repairs adhere to industry regulations.
Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
BRITISH ARMY
09.2001 - 06.2003
- I attended my basic training at ATC Pirbright as part of 4Platoon M Company.
- Having passed out successfully I then attended Prince Phillip Barracks as a craftsman and commenced my apprenticeship.
- I underwent extensive training to develop the technical and mechanical skills needed to maintain, repair and recover a wide range of military equipment. This included vehicles, weapons, electronics and other essential machinery.
- The training I received was rigorous and prepared me for technical roles across varies military environments, supporting operations and ensuring equipment is operational ready.
- Trained in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues in a variety of vehicles from land rovers, trucks, armoured vehicles and tanks.
- Troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical systems including wiring, battery systems and onboard electronics in various military equipment.
- Repair and maintain various weapons ensuring they functioned correctly and safely.
- Trained on more complex weapons systems such as vehicle mounted machine guns, allowing me repair and maintain these as well.
- Work with communication and navigation equipment, ensuring that radios, GPS, and other devices remained functional.
- Use specialised diagnostic tools and testing equipment to quickly identify faults and assess the condition of military equipment.
- Interpret technical drawings, schematics and manuals which are essential for understanding and repairing complex equipment.
Education
SVQ – Domestic Natural Gas Installation - Improving Own Performance, Problem Solving, Communication, Working With Others, Specify Programs for Working on Natural Gas Systems, Plan The Work Activities for Natural Gas Systems & Components, Maintain A Safe Working Environment for All-Natural Gas Related Work, Install Complex Natural Gas Systems and Components, Establish, Maintain and Develop Effective Working Relationship with Others for all Natural Gas Related Work, Design Natural Gas Systems, Contribute to the Improvement of Business Products and Services for all Natural Gas Related Work, Commission and Decommission Natural Gas Systems, Apply Gas Safety Measures to Domestic Natural Gas Related Work Activities, Information Technology (Intermediate), Working with Others (Intermediate), Problem Solving (Intermediate), Numeracy (Intermediate), Communication (Intermediate)
British Gas
Glasgow, Glasgow City 01.2004 - 01.2006
Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives -
British Gas
Glasgow, Glasgow CitySCE Higher - Physical Education (Higher)
Liberton High School
Edinburgh 01.1997 - 01.1998
Standard Grades - Physical Education 1, Chemistry 2, Craft & Design 3, English 3, Geography 3, Mathematics 3, Italian4
Liberton High School
Edinburgh 01.1993 - 01.1997
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Technical Knowledge
- Monitoring complex systems
- Team Player
- Aptitude for learning
Affiliations
- Personal Development
- Golfing
References
- References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ballast Control Operator
DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING LTD
03.2014 - 06.2024
SVQ – Domestic Natural Gas Installation - Improving Own Performance, Problem Solving, Communication, Working With Others, Specify Programs for Working on Natural Gas Systems, Plan The Work Activities for Natural Gas Systems & Components, Maintain A Safe Working Environment for All-Natural Gas Related Work, Install Complex Natural Gas Systems and Components, Establish, Maintain and Develop Effective Working Relationship with Others for all Natural Gas Related Work, Design Natural Gas Systems, Contribute to the Improvement of Business Products and Services for all Natural Gas Related Work, Commission and Decommission Natural Gas Systems, Apply Gas Safety Measures to Domestic Natural Gas Related Work Activities, Information Technology (Intermediate), Working with Others (Intermediate), Problem Solving (Intermediate), Numeracy (Intermediate), Communication (Intermediate)
British Gas
01.2004 - 01.2006
Technical Installation Engineer
BRITISH GAS
09.2003 - 02.2014
Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
BRITISH ARMY
09.2001 - 06.2003
SCE Higher - Physical Education (Higher)
Liberton High School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Standard Grades - Physical Education 1, Chemistry 2, Craft & Design 3, English 3, Geography 3, Mathematics 3, Italian4
Liberton High School
01.1993 - 01.1997
Nationally Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives -
British Gas
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