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E M A I L : r i c k y m c g u i n n e s s @ h o t m a i l . c o m
R I C H A R D M C G U I N N E S S
PERSONAL INFORMATION
 DOB: 05.12.1966
 Passport No: 108357563
 Medical 18.03.2015
 Bosiet/FOSET 18.02.2016
 Mist 18/03/18
 IWCF Level 4 March 2017
SUMMARY
I have 25 years’ experience in the offshore drilling industry. I am currently working as a
day/night Toolpusher on the Brae Alpha. I have 5 years experience in this position and would
like to broaden my horizons by gaining knowledge of new equipment that has been introduced
to the industry. I am also very keen to start working abroad again
My strong points are being able to work under pressure, communication, and man
management skills. I work in a professional manner and expect my crew to perform in the
same way. Safety is of the utmost importance to me.
CERTIFICATION/ COURSES
 DuPont STOP for Supervision  Working at height units 1, 2 & 4.
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 Banksman/Slinger & Rigging /
Lifting awareness.
 MIST
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 OPITO Approved competence
Assessor
 IADC Safety Leadership
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 Performance Appraisal Interviewing  Varco Pipe Handling Systems
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 Kinetic Handling  Behavioural Safety
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 ISSOW PTW AA & PTW Q4 AA  Automated Drill Pipe Tong
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 Word and Excel 

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EMPLOYMENT
NOV – 2013 – PRESENT ARCHER BRAE ALPHA
TOOLPUSHER
I am at present working on Brae Alpha as Toolpusher. Due to the economic downturn in the oil
industry I have to look for future employment preferably abroad.
I have enjoyed my time on the Brae Alpha this is where I gained knowledge of the Q4 permit
to work system where I am Area Authority within the drilling department, in the year I have
been onboard we have undertaking various well activities such as drilling, Abandonments,
workovers etc. all of which have been successful I have built up a very good relationship with
the client and third party personnel my main focus is safety and client satisfaction which has
served me well throughout my career. My duties while onboard are to prepare up to date
drilling reports, hold pre shift brief, carry out daily and weekly inspections, prepare and audit
the permit system, prepare equipment for up and coming operations, look out for the overall
safety of our crew members
TOOLPUSHER
I Joined KCA Deutag to gain experience of working abroad This took me to Sakhalin island
Russia where I joined the Molikpaq platform a converted semi sub. This is where I learned how
to work alongside different cultures in very harsh conditions, working through well programs
from workovers abandonments side tracks & drilling, My duties included preparing up to date
drilling reports holding pre shift briefs, carry out daily & weekly inspections attending crew
TBT, s giving guidance where required, my time on Molikpaq I attained an injury and incident
free operation
DRILLER/ TOOLPUSHER
I was promoted to Toolpusher in January 2010. My duties are to ensure all day to day
operations are carried out in a safe manner and that all the company safety tools are being
adopted. Also to hold pre-shift briefs & Safety meetings. Prepare daily drilling reports. Prepare
Permits for up and coming jobs. Carry out daily and weekly inspections & update platform
compliance register. Build relationship with crews & other platform departments. Responsible
for making sure all drilling areas are clean and tidy. Checking all 4pc, HART, STOPS, TOFS are
in use and are put into the star tracker.
The last few trips I had been acting as head of department due to the platform being in warm
stack mode, and working in Aberdeen office assisting the Rig Manager.
DRILLER
Having joined Smedvig/ Archer I became part of the roving crew for the first year overseeing
all safety aspects of the Drilling Package, rigging up for coil tubing, wireline and hydraulic
workover unit operations on various shell installations. I was then assigned to the Brent Delta
as crew Driller performing Drilling operations then on to plugging and abandonment. Through
promoting the STOP programme, involving the crew in TRIC, and always being approachable
and open to suggestions I have attained an injury and incident free operations.
DRILLER
As Driller I was responsible for all activities in the Drilling Package. This included ensuring that
all crew were working in a safe manner and that all company procedures were being followed.
I was involved in drilling high angle wells, workovers, and coil tubing campaigns and running
tubular from conductor to completion. Maritime DDM 650 national draw-works Joy stick
operation 5k Hydril stack. One of my main achievements during this time was that there were
no accidents or incidents on my crew.
AUG 2012 – NOV 2013 KCA DEUTAG MOLIKPAQ
JUNE 2009 – AUG 2012 ARCHER (SEAWELL) DUNLIN ALPHA
AUG 2005 – JUN 2009 SMEDVIG (SEAWELL) BRENT A, B, C D
OCT 1997 – JUL 2005 KCA DEUTAG BRITANNIA PLATFORM

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - 2001
I was in this position for two years. During this time I was involved in the removal of the DDM
and the crown sheaves for the 5 yearly inspections. I was also highly involved in the removal
of the Varco PHM 3i and the Varco PLS
DERRICKMAN – 2000
I operated an automated Derrick with a Varco PHM 3i and a Varco PLS. The Joseph Paris
Derrick could also be operated in manual mode, which I had done on a few occasions. The
pumps were national 14-P-200 which I serviced regularly. I ensured that all chemical mixing
was done to COSHH regulations and that there was zero discharges to the environment.
LEAD FLOORMAN - 1998
This role included being the main supervisor for five roustabouts. Everyday duties involved the
organisation of all Platform crane work and ensuring that the Drill Floor had good quality relief.
I was actively involved in assisting roustabouts and floormen through their competencies,
encouraging my team to adopt the STOP programme and that everyone in my team worked
safely and to the proper work policies. This was an excellent position for learning my
supervisory skills.
FLOORMAN - 1997
I joined the Britannia Platform as a Floorman. My duties included organising the equipment on
the Drill Floor, making the area a safe place of work and training roustabouts on the proper
use of drilling tools,
FLOORMAN/ DERRICKMAN NORTH WEST HUTTON
Due to the drilling shutdown of the Scott Platform I was transferred to the NWH where I was a
floorman for two trips before being promoted to Derrickman. This is where I learned how to
run a manual Derrick with free swinging blocks. The pumps were national 12-P-160 which I
serviced regularly. I supervised the pit room and pump room areas ensuring all chemical
mixing adhered to COSHH regulations, and that the Smedvig work guidelines were
implemented. After 7 months Smedvig where finishing work in the North Sea I transferred to
KCA.
FLOORMAN
I worked on the Scott Platform for three years. This is where I learned how to operate the
PHM 3i system also assisted the Derrickman in pump/ pit room duties. This was the start of
the platform life and as so I was involved in the first wells from conductor to completions
ROUSTABOUT
I was employed on Mr Mack with Transworld for three months before it was taken over by
Smedvig and renamed West Omikron. My duties included all crane work, relieving on the drill
floor, Heli-deck crew fire-fighting and general housekeeping
REFERENCES
I am happy to supply references and certificates on request.
AUG 1990- OCT 1997 SMEDVIG VARIOUS INSTALLATIONS
1994 SCOTT PLATFORM
1990/ 1994 WEST OMIKRON/ WEST BONANZA