Eur Ing Dr. David Muir BSc. MSc. PhD. CEng. FIStructE. FRINA. MCQI.
Discipline - Subsea/Structural/Pipeline
Profile:
Technical and Commercial Management experience in running projects and liaising with clients, technical and
offshore personnel and third party certifying authorities. Experienced in the design and installation of moorings of
FPSO’s and the design, fabrication and installation of Oil Offloading buoys associated with FPSO’s.
Also retained capability and experience in design and installation of subsea structures (manifolds, PLEM’s, PLET,s
SSIVs, WHPUs) umbilicals, flowlines, pipelines, manifolds, spool pieces, diver and ROV intervention and also the
manufacture, fabrication and testing of umbilicals, flexible flowlines, pipelines, risers and rigid riser systems.
Extensive knowledge and in-depth familiarity of computer software applications and analytical problem solving
techniques coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills. Comprehensive engineering knowledge
and experience spanning over 30 years in engineering, including:- Subsea (structural and pipeline), Design and
Analysis, Installation, and General Engineering Principles and Practices.
Areas of specific experience include:
Expert witness and engineering consultant in Due Diligence process
Development of Business Management Systems (BMS) and QA procedures and processes
Development of training schemes for engineering development and in engineering related software
Training and lecturing in Engineering
Deepwater field review and peer review
Preparation of project budgets
Production of bid documents
Evaluation of tenders
Development of integrity management systems and analysis based inspection programmes
Design, analysis and construction of deepwater completions
Design, analysis and installation of subsea and topside pipelines and structures
Design analysis and installation of subsea and topside transportation and installation works
Preparations of work procedures and documents
Onshore and offshore supervision of major projects
Telephone: +33 6 9934 7494 or +44 1555 700380
e-mail address: dr@davidmuir.com
Education:
ONC - Mech. Engineering
HNC - Civil Engineering
HS - Fluid Mechanics
BSc - Civil Engineering
MSc - Quality Management
(Thesis - The Effectiveness of Quality Assurance in the Engineering Sector of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry)
PhD - Subsea Engineering
(Thesis - The Development of a Analysis Based Inspection System for Subsea Structures)
Qualifications:
European Engineer. - Eur Ing (registration no. UK/STR/0581)
Chartered Engineer. - C.Eng (registration no. 358136)
Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers. – FIStructE (registration no. 10262847)
Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects – FRINA (registration no. 180240)
Member of the Chartered Quality Institution – CQP (registration no. M026507)
Courses:
BP Advanced Safety Audit (ASA); BP Safety Observation (SO); BP Getting HSE Right (GHHSER); BP Golden
Rules of Safety Immersions
J Ray McDermott - Ethics & Compliance Training - Conducting International Business Properly; Ecompliance and
Careful Communication; McDermott Code of Business Conduct Course. Participated in Hogan Assessments and
Coaching programme for executives.
Lectures:
“An Engineering Career in the Subsea sector of the Oil and Gas Industry” - At the National University of Singapore 16th April 2010
Languages: English – mother tongue, Italian - conversational, French – poor conversational
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Chronological Summary of Experience
May 2012 - DDM Ltd – Consultant Engineer
Sept. 2010 to May 2012: Total/SDAG, Paris – UFR Tender Evaluation Team Leader,
Shtokman Project
July 2008 to September 2010. McDermott Subsea, Singapore – Technical Director
Oct 2007 to June 2008. BP, Baku – Project Manager, DWG East Manifold
Feb. 2004 to Sept 2007. BP, Paris – Package Delivery Manager, Offloading Terminal and
FPSO Moorings
Dec. 2001 to Feb. 2004. Stolt Offshore, Paris – Project Eng. Manager, Pipelines and
Structures
April 2000 to Dec. 2001. Zakum Development Company, Abu Dhabi – Senior Subsea
Engineer
July 99 to April 00. Zenocean, Aberdeen – Senior Subsea Engineer
Jan 97 - June 99. SASP Offshore Engineering, Fano, Italy – Senior Structural/Pipeline
Engineer
Feb 96 - Jan 97. Brown and Root/Rockwater Ltd, Aberdeen – Senior Structural/Pipeline
Engineer
Aug 95 - Feb '96. Subsea Offshore Ltd, Aberdeen – Senior Project Engineer
April 95 - Aug 95. Snamprogetti Ltd, Aberdeen – Principal Structural Engineer
Aug 94 - Apr 95. Rockwater A/S, Stavanger – Lead Structural Engineer
Oct 93 - Jul 94. Statoil, Stavanger – Project Engineer
April 93 - Oct 93. Rockwater, Aberdeen – Senior Structural Engineer
Aug 92 - April 93. Seaway Heavy Lifting, Holland – Senior Installation Engineer
June 90 - Aug 92. Snamprogetti, Italy – Subsea Structural/Pipeline Engineer
Oct 89 - June 90. Davy McDermott, Aberdeen – Senior Structural Engineer
Apr 88 - Oct 90. Oceaneering International Services – Engineering and Fabrications
Manager
Nov 86 - Apr 88. Occidental Petroleum Ltd – Structural Engineer / Project Engineer
Sept 86 - Nov 86. Coflexip, Paris – Offshore Engineer
Apr 85 - Sept 86. Occidental Petroleum Ltd – Project Engineer
Apr 83 - Apr 85. Oceaneering International – Senior Structural Design/Project Engineer
Dec 82 - Apr 83. Chevron Petroleum – Structural Engineer
Dec 81 - Dec 82. Aquatic of Scotland Inc – Project Engineer
Feb 81 - Dec 81. Delta Projects (UK) Ltd – Structural Engineer
May 80 - Feb 81. McDermott Engineering – Structural Designer
1978 – 1980. Geddco Technical Services – Structural Engineer
June 78 - Oct 78. Highland Fabricators – Structural Engineer
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2012 - DDM Ltd – Consultant Engineer
Transportation Analysis and Seafastening Design – Provided engineering services for DOF Subsea, Aberdeen
(transportation analysis and seafastening design) for winches, MEG tanks and other items on the Shell Corrib
project and the GSO Statoil project.
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Verification Services – Provided verification services for the transportation analysis and seafastening design for
the HLS installed on the vessel ‘Normand Reach’
Third Party Verification – Supplied TPV services to Neptune Engineering Services, Australia for the design of the
modifications of the moonpool trolley used in the Bayu Undan phase 3 PGB/Conductor and SSXT handling
Wandoo Casing Repair – Completed the static and fatigue analysis of the repair clamp and its connection welds to
the repaired caisson, on behalf of Neptune Engineering Services.
Third Party Verification – Supplied TPV services to DOF Subsea of the engineering analysis and design work
carried out by DOF Subsea engineering department on the Banff re-instatement project.
Engineering Consultant – Part of the team from Bain and Co. performing a due diligence on a target company on
behalf of the client company. Responsible for evaluating the target company’s engineering capability. Also
responsible for advising the client company on the engineering requirements for SURF EPCI contracts.
Janice Alpha FPU Riser Recovery – Carried out engineering analysis and detailed design services to Cortez
Subsea, Aberdeen, including the global analysis and detail design for transportation and operations involved in the
recovery of the Janice riser. The work involved the design of the structural foundations for the 35 tonne pull in
chute, the tensioner, the cutting table and the winch. It also included the verification of the vessel to maintain the
loads imposed by these pieces of equipment.
Tordis Tampen Field Development – Supplied engineering analysis and detailed design services to DOF Subsea
Bergen office, including global analysis and detail design of crane guide wire work platform, 20 ton pull in chute and
5 ton pull-in wire chute
Development of Horizontal Lay System – Completed the development of the scope of supply and functional
specification of a horizontal lay system to be installed on a vessel of fleet of DOF Subsea. Completed the
verification of the design of the HLS.
150 Ton Winch Arrangement on Crest Odyssey 2 – Carried out the detailed analysis of the tie-down
requirements for a 150 ton winch and associated turn down sheaves on the Crest Odyssey 2 for Neptune, Australia.
The winch was to be used for the Modec MV11 Mooring System Re-Tensioning. The analysis included the
verification of the vessel to sustain the loads imposed by the winch during the re-tensioning operations
90’ Burnerboom on the Atwood Osprey – Involved in the verification of the design, analysis and installation of a
Burnerboom on the Atwood Osprey for Neptune, Australia. Carried out verification of the design reports and
analysis models. Also carried out the verification structural analysis of the burnerboom rest on the Osprey using
STAADPro and MCAD.
Gimboa Field Development Review – Part of review team from Knowledge Reservoir to evaluate the proposed
future phase II development of the field. Particular responsibilities were the review and recommendations for the
field layout and the subsea architecture. It also included the development of a budgetary estimate for the EPCI of
the URF section of the development.
Development of VLS Functional Specification – Completed the development of the functional specification of a
vertical lay system to be installed on a vessel of fleet of DOF Subsea. The functional specification also included the
carousel/reels and load out system.
Development of Engineering Quality System – Completed the development of the revised engineering quality
system to be inserted into the BMS of DOF Subsea northern region. The development included the production of
the engineering processes, procedures, forms, templates, standards and guidance notes that eventually formed the
engineering quality system. The system was audited successfully by DnV as part of the on-going process for
maintaining the company’s ISO accreditation.
Peer Review OML 26 Field Expansion, Nigeria - Part of a 3-man management peer review carried out by
Endeavor Management Consultants into the viability of the expansion of the OML 26 field on behalf of Addax
Petroleum, Geneva. This included the extension of the field licence, the extension of the lease of the existing
FPSO or the lease of an alternative FPSO and the review of the planned subsea expansion of the field. Particular
responsibility was the review of the planned subsea architecture expansion, including proposed in-field flowline and
umbilcal routes and proposed additional manifolds and subsea structures.
Expert Witness – Acting on behalf of the solicitors, carried out a full review of the technical documentation relating
to pipeline protection and stabilisation products of two companies that were in dispute over rights and patents.
Produced a technical report to be used by the solicitors in the planned court case.
Forties Charlie to Delta Replacement Pipeline - Carried out the lift analyses, transportation analysis and
seafastening designs for the four 8” dia. riser sections and associated strongbacks of the retro-fit replacement
risers for Forties Charlie and Delta Platforms, using STAADPro and MCAD . The riser sections and associated
strong backs were successfully lifted from the quayside, installed on to the outriggers on the vessel, transported to
site and lifted from the vessel to be wet stored on the seabed. This fast track project meant that the seafastenings
were designed, fabricated and installed on the vessel and the riser sections were transported and wet stored all in a
period of 4 weeks.
Sept. 2010 to May 2012: Total/SDAG, Paris – UFR Tender Evaluation Team Leader, Shtokman
Project
Tender Evaluation Team Leader for the Technical Tender and Deputy Evaluation Team Leader for the Priced
Tender for the Umbilical, Flowline and Riser package. Responsible for evaluating the technical and commercial
tenders, evaluating and responding to clarifications, exclusion and exceptions submitted by the tenderers and
attending technical and commercial tender clarification and negotiation meetings. Responsible for the preparation of
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the un-priced and the priced evaluation reports. Project team was de-mobilised after at the end of the tender period
because the project execution was suspended.
July 2008 to September 2010. McDermott Subsea, Singapore – Technical Director
Responsible for setting up the office of the engineering and project department in the AP Region for the Subsea OU
and Mentor Subsea. This included hiring of technical staff, setting up of operating and QA procedures, purchasing
equipment and software, and overseeing the general set-up of the new office. Providing direction on EPCI and
FEED projects. Study manager for the subsea field redevelopment of the Okwok Field for Addax Petroleum. Study
manager on the concept functionality and installation study of a 6000 ton mid-water arch tower for Inpex Ichthys
field development in Western Australia. Engineering manager on the design of a 60 ton tension Horizontal Lay
System for umbilicals and flexible flowlines to be installed on company lay vessels. Provided direction on the
development and the production of URF EPCI Tenders for the AP Region.
Oct 2007 to June 2008. BP, Baku – Project Manager, DWG East Manifold
DeepWater Gunashli, Baku .
Project Manager on the Deepwater Gunashli Project, responsible for the installation and commissioning of the East
Flank water injection manifold of the field development. This reimbursable project of $98M value involved the
design, construction and installation of a six valve manifold, four jumpers to trees, a 5km umbilical and two 5km
flexible flowlines. Responsible for all aspects relating to the fabrication and installation of the manifold, flowlines,
jumpers, flying leads, and spools.
Feb. 2004 to Sept 2007. BP, Paris – Package Delivery Manager, Offloading Terminal and FPSO
Moorings
Greater Plutonio Development Project, Angola.
The Greater Plutonio development, located in deepwater offshore Angola (a water depth of approximately 1300
metres), has proven resources in six fields with an anticipated field life of 25 years. An FPSO is used as a hub
processing the fluids produced from or injected into the subsea production and injection wells. The production
comes from the six subsea manifolds.
Responsible for management, delivery and installation of the FPSO mooring systems including the suction anchors
(a 12 leg semi-taut system). Responsibilities included verification of the design of the mooring system by the design
contractor, the TPV of the system by MCS, the wave basin and wind tests, the fabrication and construction of the
mooring system components, the verification of the mooring pull-in system on the FPSO and was offshore as the
Company Rep. during installation of the FPSO mooring system.
Also responsible for the design, fabrication and installation of the Offloading Terminal comprising a 1100 ton CALM
buoy, moored by 7 number semi-taut legs, with 2 no. 18” x 2500m long semi submersible Oil Offloading Lines from
the FPSO and the export to tanker by a 500m long floating house string.
Responsibilities included all technical, commercial, interface, schedule, quality and HSSE aspects of this $00M
package.
Dec. 2001 to Feb. 2004. Stolt Offshore, Paris – Project Eng. Manager, Pipelines and Structures
Scarab/Saffron Development Project – Subsea Pipelines and Structures Design, Fabrication and Installation
The project involved the development of a subsea field in offshore Egypt in 600m of water. The facilities included
36”, 24” and 20” trunk lines, a 300T subsea PLEM, two 80T manifolds with suction pile foundations, a 50T SDA with
suction pile foundation, eight 10” infield flowlines with PLETS, infield jumpers, and infield and main umbilical lines
and all shore approach works. The contract had a value of $240M.
Responsible for the design, fabrication and installation engineering of the pipelines and all the subsea facilities. This
included the organisation and day-to-day operations of the engineering manpower (design and installation); the
approval of all engineering associated with the subsea facilities; and the responsibility for the work associated with
the fabrication and third party verification subcontractors. Also completed the development of a complete Invitation
to Tender for the subsea repair of the 24” export pipeline which was buckled during trenching operations.
Completed detailed calculations as and when required, such as transportation analyses, structural analyses,
pipeline handling, spanning and buckling. Finally, responsible for the development of the as-built package for the
subsea field.
April 2000 to Dec. 2001. Zakum Development Company, Abu Dhabi – Senior Subsea Engineer
Responsibilities included:
Pipeline Engineer on the design and installation of 16” effluent water pipeline. Responsible for checking and
approval of the engineering documents of the pipeline contractor.
Pipeline Engineer responsible for re-formatting the EPRS of Zadco to incorporate new technology such as
mechanical connectors and plugging and isolation techniques for pipelines. Responsible for the specification,
technical evaluation and purchasing of these items.
Pipeline Engineer responsible for integrity checks on the Main Oil Lines within Zadco responsibility. Checks
include upheaval buckling calculations, spanning calculation, corroded pipeline integrity calculations. Carried out the
complete deteriorated-condition spanning analysis for the 42”, 24” and 14” Main Oil Lines.
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Structural Engineer responsible for the system design, analysis and implementation of a Structural Integrity
Management System based on analysis and Risk Based Inspection techniques to be used to create an inspection
programme for all of the 137 platforms under Zadco’s control. Responsible for developing the overall strategy, the
operating manual and for developing the SIMS program.
Structural Engineer on the design work required for the change out of the stud chains on the boat landing and
riser guards on the main platforms of Zadco. Responsible for developing the scope of work and overseeing the
offshore construction work
July 99 to April 00. Zenocean, Aberdeen – Senior Subsea Engineer
Gryphon A Replacement Riser – Kerr McGee
Client’s representative on the vessel during the change out of the 8” flexible riser and the change out of the aft
thruster of the FPSO.
Cormorant Alpha – Shell
Study into the methods possible to isolate a 36” ‘dead leg’ pipeline spur within the cells of Cormorant Alpha. The
study incorporated methods using drilling isolation techniques and pipeline isolation techniques.
Jan 97 - June 99. SASP Offshore Engineering, Fano, Italy – Senior Structural/Pipeline Engineer
GFSAT – Phase II Export Pipelines – Statoil
Responsible for the conceptual and detail design of two SSIV subsea valve stations and two tie-in valve stations
and the associated expansion spools. Specific duties include the completion of the piping and valve layout and
design, the structural design and analysis, the cathodic protection analysis and the foundation and stability analysis.
Also prepared the project plan, the CTR’s, histograms and manpower requirements for the detailed design part of
the project.
Karous Development Project, Egypt - Agip
Responsible for the conceptual and detail design of two 50 tonne PLEM’s. Specific duties included the structural
design and analysis of the structures and the foundation and pile analysis, the production of the installation
specification and the production of the tender packages for the fabrication and installation of the structures. Also
prepared the project plan, the CTR’s, histograms and manpower requirements for the project.
Bouri Subsea Wells Project, Lybia - Agip
Responsible for the work carried out by a design subcontractor. In subcontractors’s offices as client’s representative
during the detailed design of a subsea shut-down valve structure for four flowlines and the detailed design of seven
retro-fit J-Tubes. Duties included the day-to-day supervision of the work and the verification of all the design reports
produced by the designers.
Global Deepwater Initiative - Agip/Saipem
Employed on this research and development project which involved the study of the requirements for the installation
of production facilities and pipelines in water depths of up to 2000m. Duties included the basic design of subsea
process structures and equipment, and the development of installation/intervention procedures.
Subsea Separation System Design.
Employed on the basic design of a subsea separator and ESP injection system. Duties included the system
architecture design, the basic design and analysis of the subsea structure, the production of the onshore test
specifications, and the production of the system specifications and installation/intervention procedures.
Feb 96 - Jan 97. Brown and Root/Rockwater Ltd, Aberdeen – Senior Structural/Pipeline Engineer
Umm Shaif - Platform Analysis for Provision of Intelligent Pigging Systems - ADMA-OPCO, Abu Dhabi
This project involved the basic design for the provision of intelligent pigging services between the ABK TIP platform
and Das Island. Duties included the full analysis of the offshore platform in its existing and its modified condition,
and the analysis of the onshore structures necessary to support the pig receiver.
Maersk Dan Field Bundle Pipeline
This project involved the design and installation of a three-line pipeline bundle, six expansion spools and a platform
riser. Duties included the structural design of the bundle towheads, the functional design of the pipeline expansion
spools, the structural design of the bundle spacers, and the installation design of the permanent works.
Aug 95 - Feb '96. Subsea Offshore Ltd, Aberdeen – Senior Project Engineer
Dolphin Gas Field Development Project, Trinidad - Pipeline Tie-ins
This project involved the installation of a riser, a riser guard, two spoolpieces and three side tap protection covers.
Duties included the responsibility for the production of the installation design reports, the procedure reports and the
transportation and seafastening reports. Also responsible for the project requirements involved in the diving
operations and the fabrication of the permanent works at SSOL's facility in New Orleans. Responsible for loading
out the permanent works from New Orleans and was offshore as the project engineer on the DSV Discovery during
the installation in offshore Trinidad.
Amoco Trinidad - Teak D Pipeline Repair Project
Sole engineer on the repair of two pipelines for Amoco. One 16" pipeline was repaired in three places by installing
"Plidco" repair clamps. The second pipeline rupture was repaired using "Hydrotech" connectors and a closing
spoolpiece. Responsible for developing the procedure documents, and offshore as the project engineer on the DSV
Discovery during the repair operations.
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April 95 - Aug 95. Snamprogetti Ltd, Aberdeen – Principal Structural Engineer
Harding Field Development - Installation of Pipeline
Completed the necessary design reports on behalf of the installation contractor, Ugland UK Ltd for the installation of
2km pipeline by the snap-lay method using Hunting Connectors. The pipeline was installed in 75m pipestrings and
connected subsea by these remotely operated connectors. Reports included the design of the pipestring installation
spreader beam, the seafastenings, the installation design of the pipestring and of the Pipeline End Manifold
(PLEM), and the installation procedures for the pipestrings and the PLEM
Beatrice Field Abandonment Study
Part of a two man study team to completed an abandonment study for the four platforms of the Beatrice Field for
BP. A removal study was completed for the topside, jacket, piles and bridges based on available vessels and
equipment. From this a schedule of operations was completed which lead to a overall abandonment budget cost
being produced.
Aug 94 - Apr 95. Rockwater A/S, Stavanger – Lead Structural Engineer
Troll Phase 1 - Shore Approach Tie-Ins
Installation and tie-in of four spoolpieces. Duties included the supervision of all permanent and temporary works
design, and the supervision of fabrication of the Permanent Works. The spoolpieces were transported on the
Regalia, which meant that four onboard structures were required (each approx 30 T) to seafasten the spools.
Personal duties also included the completion of the lift analyses for the spoolpieces and the design and fabrication
of subsea protection structures and pipeline receiving structures
Oct 93 - Jul 94. Statoil, Stavanger – Project Engineer
Europipe Pipeline Development Project
Part of the management team in the contractor's offices for the installation of 900 Te subsea structure and 180 Te
tie-in spoolpiece. Responsible for the checking and verification of the engineering completed by the contractor, and
for the interfaces with the jacket and subsea structure fabricators. Offshore for 30 days on DSV as client's
representative during the welding and grouting of the structure.
April 93 - Oct 93. Rockwater, Aberdeen – Senior Structural Engineer
Heidrun Project, Installation of Pipeline Bundles
Duties included the analysis (using the STAAD Program) of the pipeline end manifold (120 Te), subsea barrier valve
structure (100 Te) and the buoyancy tanks, for the installation load cases of the towed bundle.
Aug 92 - April 93. Seaway Heavy Lifting, Holland – Senior Installation Engineer
Conoco Loggs Riser Platform Installation Project
Duties included the design of loadout frames, seafastenings, installation aids, rigging and verification of lifting points
for the jacket (800 Te), piles, topsides (1600 Te) and bridge (80 Te) structures.
June 90 - Aug 92. Snamprogetti, Italy – Subsea Structural/Pipeline Engineer
Zeepipe Pipeline Development Project for Statoil
The design of a 700 Te Subsea Valve Structure (SCP).
Duties included the production of the following documents: The Fabrication and Installation Scopes of Work; The
Compensation Schedules; The Fabrication and Installation Specifications; The full Bid Check Estimates for the
Fabrication and Installation Contracts.
The design of the following: The design of the 40" anchor and guide clamps; The design of the roof panels,
subframe and pile guides; The installation analysis of the spoolpieces.
Reassigned to the Europipe bid team to prepare CTR's, a resource schedule and a document list for the proposed
engineering bid for two subsea valve stations.
Progetto Riparazione Sealine
Reassigned to the robotic division to work on the development of a deepwater, diverless pipeline repair system for
Snam SpA, for the Transmed pipelines. Responsibilities included the layout and design of the system architecture
and the production of contractor documents, procedures and specifications for engineering work to be completed by
suppliers of specialised components.
Oct 89 - June 90. Davy McDermott, Aberdeen – Senior Structural Engineer
Design of Installation of ESD Valves for Shell Expro
Duties included the installation design for the valves and the design of the temporary and permanent steelwork
required to support these valves within the concrete legs of Cormorant Alpha.
Apr 88 - Oct 90. Oceaneering International Services – Engineering and Fabrications Manager
Veslefrikk Statpipe Tee and Oseberg North Y Ass. EPCI Project for Statoil
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Reported to the project manager on all engineering and fabrication aspects of the EPCI project of designing,
fabricating and installing a Subsea Valve Station (150T), a Subsea Y-piece (80T) and five spoolpieces. Duties
included selection and management of the following subcontractors: Engineering, Fabrication, Installation, Grouting,
Hydrotest. In addition to the above, was responsible for an in-house installation engineering work relating to the
Oceaneering diving involvement of the project.
Nov 86 - Apr 88. Occidental Petroleum Ltd – Structural Engineer / Project Engineer
Ivanhoe Rob Roy 13" OD Import Riser Project on Claymore
Structural Engineer in the Facilities Engineering Group, responsible for the installation design of the Ivanhoe Rob
Roy 13" OD Import Riser on Claymore. Duties included the development of the initial philosophy, analysis of
Claymore C module for the effects of installation loads, designing of installation steelwork at underside of Module C,
design of all other installation aids and rigging, analysis of the riser during transportation, upending and installation.
Reassigned to the Chanter Field Development
Employed on design of 34" OD caisson enclosed riser bundle which included 4 duplex lines, 2 carbon lines and 2
umbilical carriers.
Reassigned to the Marine Projects Group
Was responsible for the fabrication and installation of the Caisson Enclosed Riser Bundle (140 Te) and the
associated clamps and for the fabrication and loadout of two wellhead protection structures (300 Te total).
Responsibilities included the evaluation of fabricators bid list, production of bid documents and selection of
fabricators.
Sept 86 - Nov 86. Coflexip, Paris – Offshore Engineer
Dynamic Riser System on the Balmoral Floating Platform Vessel for Sun Oil
Reported to the offshore manager and was responsible for the work carried out by the construction superintendent
and the deck labour force on the vessel Safe Karinia. The work involved the installation of 4 flexible riser systems
complete with mid-water arches, from the Karinia to the FPV.
Apr 85 - Sept 86. Occidental Petroleum Ltd – Project Engineer
Scapa Field Development Project
Responsible for the fabrication and installation of a 36" OD caisson bundled riser (180 Te) and a 24" OD caisson
bundled J-tube (70 Te). Responsibilities included evaluation of fabricators for bid list, production of bid documents
and selection of fabricator, initial agreement of budget and subsequent control of budget for fabrication and
installation of risers. Checking of design and drawings from an operational and installation viewpoint, responsible
for the fabrication site team and ensuring that the risers were fabricated and installed in an economic and timely
manner. Offshore as Occidental Engineering Representative on the Hermod and the Tharos during the installation
of the risers.
Reassigned to the Installation of the Scapa Template
Assisted in the approval of all installation engineering and procedures required for the installation of the docking pile
guide frame, the 30" template piles, the template and the swaging of the piles into the BUE pile cans. Offshore as
one of two Oxy Representatives on the Hermod during the completion of the above noted work.
Apr 83 - Apr 85. Oceaneering International – Senior Structural Design/Project Engineer
Inspection and Analysis of Flare Tripod System in Fatah Field for Dubai Petroleum Company
Duties included the setting up of the job packs for the underwater and topside inspection program. Carried out an
"as-inspected" analysis of the Flare Tripod System using the STRAN program suite. Completed the analysis
package for presentation to the client in Dubai.
Study of the Practical Performance of Typical Repairs to Steel Jackets for DNV Veritec
The study covered four types of welded and grouted clamp repairs to jackets in depths ranging from (-) 15 m to (-)
156 m. The weld repairs were investigated for being completed in both habitat and coffer dam environments.
14" OD Spoolpiece Installation at Statfjord C for Gullfaks Line for Statoil
Duties included the design and stability analysis of the cell top habitat. Also responsible for the analysis of the
spoolpiece deployment from the DSV Arctic Seal.
Jacket Repair on Chevron Ninian Southern Platform
The project involved repair by Hyperbaric welding methods a fractured 1200 OD horizontal brace at el (-) 43 m. The
pup pieces introduced into the member were fitted with flanges, so enabling the Hydratite equipment to be used to
induce tension back into the member. Responsible for the duties of the project team which were to develop the
engineering, the procedures and the final report for the project.
Amoco Leman Field Jacket Repair Project
The project involved replacing two damaged braces and repairing all cracks at (-) 20 ft. The welds were performed
using coffer dam and habitat hyperbaric welding repair techniques. Duties included preparing the initial bid
package, designing the coffer dam and all other installation aids, developing the operational procedure document
and completing the final report for the project.
Boat Fender Installation for Three Jackets for CPC Dubai
Employed in the Dubai Office where completed the design of the coffer dam and installation aids, and completed a
local analysis on the effects of this repair on the structure.
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Installation of Risers on Danbor Platforms Tyra East, Gorm and Dan East
Responsible for the analysis of the risers during deployment, the design of the installation aids and the production of
the installation procedures.
Dec 82 - Apr 83. Chevron Petroleum – Structural Engineer
Ninian Central Dive System
Carried out design checks and subsequent re-analysis of mobile launch platform for proposed saturation dive
system on Ninian Ventral. Carried out design check on other items for this dive system and prepared items for
submission to Lloyds for approval.
Dec 81 - Dec 82. Aquatic of Scotland Inc – Project Engineer
Jackets Strengthening Project for Chevron Petroleum (UK) Ltd
Responsible for the work carried out by the project team for the detailed design and installation design of repair
frames and clamps for Ninian Northern.
Pipeline Spanning Analysis
Reassigned to prepare a detailed spanning analysis for a 20" pipeline in the Dutch sector and prepare an
installation procedure for a 10" Coflexip spoolpiece for Shell Int. in the Tezarka Field, Tunisia.
Feb 81 - Dec 81. Delta Projects (UK) Ltd – Structural Engineer
Employed on projects as noted below:
Design and Analysis of Wellhead Protectors for Occidental Claymore Field.
Design and Analysis of Saturation System on Ninian Central for SubSea Offshore Ltd.
Installation design and procedures of 14" OD spoolpiece at Ninian Central for SubSea Offshore.
May 80 - Feb 81. McDermott Engineering – Structural Designer
Piper and Claymore Fields - Jacket Repair Project
Duties included the installation design of clamps and strongbacks.
1978 – 1980. Geddco Technical Services – Structural Engineer
Contracted out on various design projects as listed below:
Seaforth Maritime
MSV Stadive.
Sedco Ltd
Drilling Package for Shell.
Oceaneering.
Design and construction of Hyperbaric Welding Spread.
Heerema
Installation design for Beatrice and Ninian Field.
June 78 - Oct 78. Highland Fabricators – Structural Engineer
Employed as design engineer for temporary works division. Duties included design of temporary skidding beam,
lifting aids and lifting scheme design.
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