Gordon McFadden

Experience

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  Harold McGarrity Motors (Honda House)

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1995

  Motor Vechicle Mechanic / Technician

  I started my career in the motor trade here at Harold McGarrity Motors. Employed by them as a Motor Vehicle Technician. I completed my apprenticeship here, going on day release to Lisburn Technical College to complete my theory studies in Motor Vehicle Engineering. This was within a workshop environment carrying out the Repair / Service and Diagnostics of all types of motor vehicles. This included Honda manufacturer training and testing. My skills began to develop here on all types of motor vehicles and specialist cars and commercial vehicles.Working also on vehicle electrical systems and using diagnostic equipment to monitor engines and electronic components. Show less

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  Coulters Honda

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Motor Vehicle Mechanic / Technician

  Employed by Coulters Honda as a Motor Vehicle Technician within a workshop environment. Carried out the repair, service and diagnostics of all types of motor vehicles. This included Honda manufacturer technical training and testing. Working on both Petrol and Diesel engines, steering, suspension, gearboxes and brake components. This included working on vehicle electrical systems and using diagnostic equipment to monitor engines and electronic components for problem solving and engine tuning. Again a customer facing position and listening to the customer was a large part of the job and the key to success within the business. Show less

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  Motolec Vehicle Electrics

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Field Service Engineer

  Employed as a Field Service Engineer. This involved mostly working alone throughout Ireland. The work consisted of the installation, diagnostics and repair of 12v and 24v electrical equipment in Cars, Trucks, Coaches, Ambulances and Emergency vehicles. Working mostly at privately owned sites, Haulage yards, Car and Truck Dealerships and various government facilities. Working on equipment such as communications, Vehicle alarms, Trackers, Satellite Navigation and Vehicle Monitoring Systems. This work involved extensive customer interfacing and helped me to develop these skills. Show less

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  Heyn Engineering and Gottwald Port Technology

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Crane Mechanic / Engineer

  Employed as a Field Service Engineer / Mechanic for HEYN Engineering who are the sole agents and suppliers for Demag Overhead Cranes and load handling systems in Ireland. This was based on a 24 hour call out system and involved working individually or as part of a team in various Heavy Engineering environments. This would be also working and liaising with factory representatives on various projects. This work mainly involved the diagnostic, repair and planned maintenance of Overhead Cranes, Dockside Cranes, Mobile Harbour Cranes, Overhead Hoisting Systems and Grabs.Participated in the complete assembly of Cranes for both Demag and Gottwald Port Technology. Load tested and commissioned new builds of both Diesel- Hydraulic and Electrical Hydraulic Cranes.A strong safety culture supported with extensive training in this area was implemented by the company due to the high risk type of work undertaken. Show less

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  Sparrows Group

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Resident Onshore Crane Mechanic responsible for the support of both offshore Pedestal Platform Cranes and onshore Dock Cranes and Crawlers. Electrical Overheads, Man Lift`s and Fork Lift Trucks. Technical customer interface to the client, HS&E compliance, supervision of national staff and mentoring, technical proposal preparation, technical trouble shooting, leadership of larger maintenance projects and complying with planned routine maintenance schedules.Also reporting and working with the clients computerized maintenance system and the ordering of spares both from the onshore base and overseas. Show less Ad -Hoc Crane Mechanic responsible for the support of Offshore Pedestal platform cranes either working as part of a squad or individually. Mobilized to various platforms to carry out large project or repair work on an extensive variety of Crane manufacturers. Work consisted of changing out entire cranes, wire rope change outs, engine changes and a wide range of repair work. Provide support to the resident Platform Crane Mechanic and client in full adherence with permit to work systems. All work undertaken was in compliance with North Sea oil industry comprehensive safety culture and followed Company procedures from work packs supplied by Sparrows Engineering Division. Show less

  • Onshore / Offshore based Crane Mechanic

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Crane Mechanic Adhoc Flying Squad

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
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  Sparrows Group

  Jul 2007 - May 2012

  Offshore Resident Crane Mechanic

  Resident Platform Crane Mechanic responsible for the support of Offshore Pedestal Platform Cranes and various Electrical Overheads and Man Lift`s. Main roles include supporting Drilling with their activities keeping the Criticality 1 Drilling Cranes 100% operational.Other important roles are technical customer interface, HS&E compliance, supervision of national staff and mentoring, technical proposal preparation, technical trouble shooting, leadership of larger maintenance projects and compliance with planned routine maintenance schedules- Working primarily on Diesel Hydraulic Machines.Also reporting and working with the clients computerized maintenance system and the ordering of spares both from the onshore base and overseas. All work is performed in full adherence with the client’s safety systems and programs. Show less

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  KCA Deutag

  May 2012 - now

  Originally transferred onto the Ninians Central Platform located within the Northern Sector of the North Sea, after the KCA Deutag Drilling contract ended on the BBLT platform in Angola West Africa. I was primarily brought onboard as part of a small Rig Reactivation Team. The work duties involved project work including the dismantling and overhauling of various pieces of drilling equipment. This included the platform Top Drive, Shale Shakers, Mud pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Cement unit, Pit room agitator gearboxes and replacing all off the bulk valves throughout the drilling package. It also included removing a redundant Koomey unit and the complete installation of a new CAD. Unit, and all the respective pipework. Once this reactivation work was finalised a drilling programme was assigned to the platform by Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) and we are currently working on this drilling campaign. I was asked by KCA Deutag to stay on as a Resident Senior Rig Mechanic whenever we had completed the reactivation work which I accepted. The drilling package onboard Ninians Central Platform is first generation with various upgrades to more modern equipment. My role now is to maintain and repair the equipment on the rig to minimize NPT. The Permit to work system used is ISSOW which I have now obtained PA, AT, MIA1 & MIA2 privileges. The maintenance computer software used by CNR is the Maximo System to assist us with planning and scheduling the preventive maintenance work scopes, and allow us to log repairs and to order and track spares etc. This is also very helpful with tracking equipment history. Show less Resident Senior Rig Mechanic responsible for the planned maintenance and repair of all respective Drilling equipment on a 5th generation Cyber drilling rig. Working within a small maintenance team performing fault diagnoses safely and producing efficient repairs o minimize NPT. Utilizing a company worldwide standard maintenance computer program SAP to source and order parts in a challenging region of the world. Work is completed with the mentoring and assistance of Angolan National employees. With a vigorous and effective drilling program directed by Chevrons drilling team. A wide variety of equipment is worked on by us with very little assistance from 3rd party companies due to visa difficulties etc. Show less

  • Senior Rig Mechanic Drilling

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Senior Rig Mechanic

    May 2012 - Dec 2016