1. Dear Sir / Madam,
I have taken the opportunity of contacting your company regarding
possible vacancies, and have enclosed my curriculum vitae for your
perusal.
I have just been made redundant due to the down turn in the industry.
Having recently returned to work after a period of illness [details are listed
in my CV] I am keen to move on from this and feel I could be an asset.
While I am looking for an AD’s position, I am willing to accept any positions
that are available. You will see from my training records that I currently
have a Stage 2 certificate for well control. I will be booking my Stage 3 as
a self-sponsor, and plan to do this in early May. Having successfully passed
this on 3 previous occasions, I do not foresee any problems in achieving a
good pass mark.
As you will see from the following CV I have very good experience covering
most aspects of rig work.
Hopefully, having read my CV, you will agree that I have a lot to offer in
terms of skills, flexibility and knowledge of the industry, and should a
vacancy exist that I can be matched to I would be grateful if I could be
considered for it.
I appreciate you taking the time to read my CV and look forward to hearing
from you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
Scott Donaldson
padm1976@gmail.com

2. Curriculum Vitae
Full Name: Scott Angus Donaldson
Address: 57 Hillwood Terrace
Ratho Station
Edinburgh
Midlothian
EH28 8QA
Telephone Number: 0131 333 0023
Mobile: 07919343841
Passport: 2 Full UK Passports
Driving License: Full UK License

3. “Touring the Orkney Isles and West coast of Scotland in a VW Camper
celebrating my 1st
Anniversary”
“Receiving the David Carmichael Trophy for Determination and Effort from
Leukemia Research after completing Pedal for Scotland from Glasgow to
Edinburgh”

4. Key Skills
Knowledge:
Through knowledge, and understanding of all aspects of rig work, and
awareness of the importance of safety.
Adaptability:
Quick and eager to learn new skills and working practices, flexible and
practical in approach to situations and well able to integrate into new
environments. I have worked on Semi-Submersibles, Drillships, Jack-
Ups and Platforms.
Leadership:
Able to motivate, encourage and support others, guidance when
necessary. Capable of working using my own initiative and applying
sound judgment in the decision making process.
Communication:
Confident dealing with people at all levels and capable of
communicating technical information in an effective manner.
Attitude:
Positive and enthusiastic and committed to producing quality work at all
times, and also very willing to travel throughout the world.
Organizational:
Effective management of demanding workloads and resources within
specified time scales.

5. Experience:
September 2014 – April 2015
KCA Deutag
Position: Assistant Driller
Responsible for organizing crews and carrying out all Assistant Drillers
duties on the Dunbar Platform
April 2013 –September 2014
While working in the North Sea on my last project I was diagnosed as
being Diabetic. This forced me to take further time off from working
offshore. It then became apparent that a particular drug for post Bone
Marrow Transplant patients was in fact causing the Diabetes. Further
steroids were also required to suppress a condition called Skin GVHD
[Graft Versus Host Disease] and also issues with an Under Active
Thyroid Gland [diagnosed in Feb. 2014] left me feeling lethargic and I
felt at this time that working offshore would have been beyond me.
In May 2014 after a significant improvement in my general fitness, I
was given a clean bill of health to return to work and obtained my
Offshore Medical Certificate.
October 2012 – April 2013 [North Sea UK]
TSG Perth
Position: Performance/Continuous Improvement Coach
Working as a CIP Coach on the Wilphoenix in the North Sea with the
Premier Oil Team during the Spaniards and Cyclone phases of their
operation. Very challenging phases with inexperienced crews onboard.
August 2011 – October 2012
[In August 2011, once again I was unable to work due to a relapse of
Leukemia. I received a Bone Marrow Transplant in December 2011 and,
after rehabilitation, was able to return to work in October 2012.]

6. April 2010 – August 2011 [West Africa]
Exceed [XCD. Ltd.]
Position: Performance/Continuous Improvement Coach
Responsible for capturing and implementing all Lessons Learned.
Holding and facilitating Pre-Planning and After Action Review meetings.
Showing results in operational performance and the impact of the
Continuous Improvement process.
Also responsible for the capturing and editing of film footage to be used
for enhancing Individual Rig Performance/Safe working practices.
Covering as a Performance Coach in Ghana on the Sedco 702 [Semi-
Sub] for Tullow Oil and from there to the delayed start in Nigeria on the
GSF Jack Ryan [Drillship] for TFE on the Akpo project. A difficult
operation that was hampered badly by technical issues.
February 2008 – March 2010
Position: Technical Limits Coach
Responsible for capturing and Implementing all Lessons Learned,
holding and facilitating, Pre-Phase and After Action meetings. Showing
results in operational performance and the impact of the TL process.
KCA Deutag [Azerbaijan]
Working with the BP Shah Deniz team in Baku as Technical
Limit Coach working both on and offshore. Great experience to be part
of the team that was involved in “Live Snubbing”
September 1996 – February 2008 [North Sea UK]
Transocean (formally TSF / Sedco Forex)
Working my way through all aspects of working on an offshore
installation. This included spells in The North Sea UK
Sedco 706/Dunbar (Platform) for TFE
The Transocean Shelf Explorer (Jack Up) for Maersk
The JW McLean (Semi-Submersible) for CNR
Sedco 706/Dunbar (Platform, 2nd
Phase) for TFE
Transocean Prospect (Semi-Submersible) for CNR

7. December 2004 – February 2008
Position: Derrickman
Operating manual derrick, monitoring mud levels, maintaining safety
and cleanliness standards in pump room, transferring chemicals from
bulk storage to pit room and ensuring effective operation of mud
pumps. Operating the Varco Pipe Handling Machine on the Dunbar
Platform.
September 2003 until October 2004
I was unfortunately off sick after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid
Leukemia. After a course of chemotherapy and other treatments I
returned to work in the position of Assistant Derrickman and was
promoted to Derrickman shortly after.]
March 2002 – September 2003
Position: Assitant Derrickman
Dealing with all mud mixing, and shakers in the mud pit room, carrying
out duties on the drill floor as lead hand.
April1999 – March 2002
Position: Floorman
Carrying out rig floor duties as part of a four man team with strict
adherence to safety regulations.
September 1996 – April 1999
Position: Roustabout
Loading and unloading supplies to and from boats, chemical mixing
under the supervision of the Derrickman, Heli-Deck Fireteam member,
operating the automated Pipe Mite/Conveyor on the Dunbar Platform,
and assisting on the rig floor as required.

8. Certificates and Offshore Training:
APPROVED GAS TESTER LEVEL 1 KCAD ENVIRONMENTAL
APPROVED GAS TESTER LEVEL 2 KCAD LIFTING OPERATIONS
APPROVED GAS TESTER LEVEL 3 OFFSHORE FIRST AID [ 11/2017 ]
ASBESTOS AWARENESS ISSOW WORK PARTY MEMBER
BANKSMAN / SLINGER STAGE 1 OFFSHORE MEDICAL
BOSIET. [08/2016 ] NORM RADIATION AWARENESS
KCAD OFFSHORE OPERATIONS VARCO PHM LICENSE
KCAD HAVS KCAD MANUAL HANDLING
KCAD COSHH TOTAL MANUAL HANDLING
DROPS AWARENESS ISSOW PERFORMING AUTHORITY
CA-EBS IWCF WELL CONTROL LEVEL 2
EDRS MODULE 1 GANTRY CRANE
EDRS MODULE 2 MAN RIDING
EDRS MODULE 3 MEWP
EDRS MODULE 4
EDRS MODULE 5
Additional Information:
I am 51 years old and have been happily married to Pam since
07.07.07.
My hobbies consist of various things which include, motorcycling,
Cycling, attending the local gym (with my wife, she forces me to go!!),
socializing and traveling. We have been together for over 10 years and
although not entirely happy with me working away, she fully accepts
the situation and it works well for us.
I have two grown up children from a previous marriage.
References:
Steve Stringer Jason French
Well Site Leader SDSV
Shah Deniz 2 Project GDF Suez
Azerbaijan JFrench1973@hotmail.co.uk
stris2@bp.com