GREG GERRARD

Experience

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  Oil States Industries

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2013

  Travel offshore where we fitted, connected and assisted the running of 30”/20” Conductor Casing pipe via Oil States Pin & Box connector types.Inspect thread and pipe for damage ensuring protectors and correct client specific stencils/ running lengths are at hand.Service and assist on building our connector power units including our patent Merlin Connector clamp system, including small diameter pipe fitting and connections.Increasing knowledge of functioning via air powered hydraulics and motor functioning.Servicing of pipe/ tendon pick up tools including assembling. Show less Project specific -Tension Leg Platform Top & Bottom Connections:Carried out Mechanical Fitting/ assembling of the connectors including the hydraulic setup.Maintenance / installation of Slip Actuation Tools and hydraulic operations correlating to themAssisted in FAT and trial testing &carried out water/air sealing tests.Experience in assembling Rotolatch connectionsProject specific- Pull-in Head /Bend Stiffener Connections:Experience in Barracuda Female/ Lynx remote release system maintenance and hydraulic tensioning functioning.Project Engineering Department specific:•Working understanding of Conductor pipe pin / box connections such as the Oil States Merlin Connector including make & break procedures.•Procurement of goods which involves quotations, requisitions and being in steady contact with vendors/ suppliers which includes strong customer focus.•Arranging internal uplifts deliveries / uplifts to suppliers.•Working closely with the Projects Manager and team to increase fluidity with jobs•On-going training and experience in the project side with Bend Stiffener Connectors, Tension Leg Platforms – Rotolatch, Barracuda / Pull-In head receptacles and subsea connectors•Experience in the completion and logging of technical project documents and the control systems.•Logging / monitoring concessions ensuring that each individual one has been allocated to an engineer for approval / disapproval•Clear judgment with time management and spreading workload, especially with the time spent with office duties in between workshop tasks,•Supervising workshop tasks including material load outs- on and off site, Trial fits & Tests. Show less Trainee / Assistant Production Planner•Playing an influential role in the Production and Planning of the fabrication and inspection department.•Preparing, creating and filing fabrication work order instructions for the shop floor, following job progress and completing necessary administration along the way. This included updating a spread sheet on working jobs daily•Worked closely with the materials department to advise the inspection on selected pipe joints.•Completed invoicing on metal scrap and inter-company rechargeable.•Updating weekly to the SWAN system with current progress in work orders and weekly timesheets, assisting to close off finished shop orders and process labour hours for costing.•Administration work e.g., Scanning, copying, data input to the company business system relevant to current jobs, materials, etc.(SWAN)•Worked closely to my line managers daily and received the basic training in the costing, estimating and purchasing involved with the companies many clients•Adhered closely to Health and Safety policies and helped to exercise them with my fellow colleagues•Shadow charge hands in their day to day basis and assisting them carry out weekly maintenance/ safety checks.•Assist Semi Skilled technicians with pipe drifting and cleaning post fabrication/ fitting Show less

  • Offshore Services Technician

    Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Assistant Project Engineer

    Mar 2011 - Nov 2012

  • production & planning Assistant

    Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
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  Expro

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2020

  Ensure all assets are inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with internal and MEIAS procedures. This is a developing role, which will coincide with Projects, support team and certification responsibilities to manage the major maintenance scope and workflow through to operationsDaily core duty includes:In conjunction with Capex supply, Raising, monitoring and updating material requisitions and orders, ensuring goods lead times are within project schedule time frame.In conjunction with Opex supply and equipment support, raising stock transfers Show less My department review documentation packs and witnessing annual pressure testing of subsea safety down hole and topside systems, slick line and well test equipment in accordance with the Mobile Equipment Integrity Assurance Scheme- Agreed and developed with (Governing Body) BV. This includes component level material review with assembly builds. It is also our responsibility to ensure all assets have the correct lifting certification and to the relevant standard.. Core duties includes scheduling and carrying out client releases with third party inspectors such as DNV, Stork, OIS etc via client tools such as IQ-ALL on a weekly basis. This also includes Creation and sending of cargo summary tickets and verification of data to logistics hub/ clients via manual tickets and systems such as WELS. Show less Currently in a self-managed team as an Assembly interface Co-ordinator, I am responsible, in conjunction with the project delivery manager for all co-ordination between project managers and all related tasks from the Projects office to within the subsea workshop .I deal from post procurement stage of the tools relating to upper and lower landing strings and all topside equipment relating, ensuring all pieces including test pieces are tested and readied for dispatch / uplift. This revolves heavily on workshop supervision and the use of SAP and Advitium, including overviews within Primevera.With an Increased focus in certification and refurbishment of subsea assets due to the deliver service initiative, a new team has been introduced to deliver professional and efficient quality and work flow within the subsea building. This included like my previous position of supporting the maintenance of subsea valves, tubulars, surface trees and topside operational equipment such as Reelers, Umbilical and control units. Show less

  • Project Coordinator, Major Asset Maintenance

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Certification Officer (Surveyor/Inspector)- Subsea, wireline & Well Test operations

    Oct 2016 - Jan 2020

  • Projects/ Support Coordinator- Subsea Safety Systems

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2016
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  HOMESHIELD SCOTLAND LIMITED

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Field Sales Consultant, part time

  Following strict code of conduct and compliance, survey customers personal heating setup and determine the suitable upgrade. This involves technical presentation and sales figures, costing and finance typically through Hitachi

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  Menzies Distribution

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Transport Planner

  Reactive planning of deliveries and via Parcelforce & Partnerlink networks through Mandata software, keeping high kpi levels and maintaining positive relationships through customer interaction. within operation, costing and dealing ArrowXL contract relations. This includes deputised duties of Depot/ Assistant manager alongside yard supervision and direction.

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  IES Callenberg (A Trident Maritime Systems Company)

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2024

  Maintenance Coordinator, Adhoc Technician

  Provide technical support to field engineers/technicians on daily maintenance activities, problem solving and providing solutions to faulty, ageing and obsolete equipment. Offshore planning and resource scheduling including preparation of mobilisation forms and any other client documentation required in a timely manner. Liaising with key clients to educate and inform them of maintenance activities. Create Requisitions through to PO stage via daily supplier engagement, create work scopes for engineers and to ensure they are fully briefed prior to mobilisation. Control and updating of project and sub phase costs of materials and labour against work in progress/ budget. Daily use of IFS, Maximo and E-works..Provide Ad-hoc offshore support on HVAC & Door maintanance along with ITC- Air quality and TR Integrity Testing Show less

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  Expro

  Apr 2024 - now

  Project Supervisor - Group Engineering PMO, R&D, SFM

  Project Lifecycle and daily management, monitoring of projects including prototype and next generation designs, from the initial concept stage to including post-handover and operations stage.Weekly reporting to internal and external stakeholders of project schedule on any changes to known risks, time and costMonthly high level reporting to external stakeholders on changes to overall schedule and holding subsequent Stage Gate Reviews and AFE increases.