Adam Walton

Experience

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  FlightSafety International

  Feb 2005 - Aug 2006

  Senior Simulator Technician

  Assembled, maintained and repaired state-of-the-art, full flight electronic simulators in the largest simulator facility in the world.Troubleshot and repaired MOOG electronic DC actuator motion systems as well as calibrated and maintained 270 degree Mylar visual system and repaired and calibrated automated flight controls

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  Diamond Offshore Drilling

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2008

  Rig Electrician

  Maintained and troubleshot main AC generator sets (4160v and 600v).Troubleshot PLC systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens) Performed refrigerant recovery and ventilation of AC systems as well as setting up and brazing copper piping in new systems.Repairs and maintenance of Varco Top Drive, Drawworks, Mud Pumps.Troubleshoot SDI, and MD Totco systems Repaired SCR systems and am familiar with Ross Hill and Tech Power SCR power converters.Participated in all rig safety procedures and drills, utilized Lock, Tag, and Try; and am well versed in the JSA, Site Survey, and Permit To Work system. Show less

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  Frontier Drilling

  Jul 2008 - Mar 2009

  Senior Rig Electrician

  Responsible to oversee the construction and installation of all rig electrical equipment during shipyard construction in Keppel Fels Singapore.Participate in installation and commissioning of various electrical systems, such as the 6600v switchgear, Aker Solutions Equipment, EMDSI Gen Sets, Woodward Governors, Kongsberg Power Management and DP system, Siemens Profibus MCCs, Sense Active Heave Drawworks, Letourneau Variable Frequency Drives, Maritime Hydraulics AC Top Drive, Liebherr Cranes, Oceaneering/ Cameron Subsea and Surface BOP, etc.Worked with numerous vendors to see that construction is completed in a timely manner while maintaining safe work practices. Show less

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  Diamond Offshore

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2012

  Senior/Chief Rig Electrician

  Responsible for the electrical dept on board and managed, assisted, and trained Rig Electricians and ETs. Contributed ideas and utilized good communication to resolve problems and plan new projects alongside the Chief Engineer and shore based supervisor. Utilized prints and schematic drawings in the troubleshooting process and am familiar with AutoCAD drawing software. Maintain all rig systems: NOV AC Top Drive, NOV triplex Mud Pumps, NOV SCRs, ABB VFDs, NOV AC Drawworks, Smart Drilling Interface, CMC, Hydril Subsea Systems, Caterpillar Baylor GenSets, Baylor Brake Seatrax Cranes, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems, Medium Voltage Switchgear, etc. Responsible for all repair and maintenance of electrical machinery and equipment using hand tools as well as precision measuring equipment and provided prompt, accurate troubleshooting to diagnose problems to minimize down-time. Oversaw the preventive maintenance of the Electrical Dept and utilized the company's established procedures and maintenance plan and recorded in the management system. Show less

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  Atwood Oceanics

  Jun 2012 - May 2017

  Senior Electronic Technician

  Responsible to troubleshoot and maintain all electronics, and control systems on board the rig.Work with Subsea Engineers to troubleshoot and maintain ultra-critical equipment such as the GE Hydril Mux Subsea Control System.Repair and maintain the Kongsberg DP systems on board, as well as the KSafe systems, Vessel Management, Power Management System, and all the Kongsberg controlled systems such as the bulk and mud system management.Troubleshoot and repair various types of PLCs and variable frequency drives. Repair and maintain all electronic instruments on board, 4-20mA, 0-10v, etc.Calibration and certification of Fire and Gas safety Systems, Water Mist, smoke, flame and heat detectionDirection and application of Maximo Preventive maintenance system to schedule work in the most effective manner to minimize down time while protecting and extending life of equipment. Show less

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  Valaris plc

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2021

  Senior Electronics Technician
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  TC Energy

  Oct 2021 - now

  Multi Skilled Technician Level 4