Joshua Pigg
Valaris Drilling
Hattiesburg,USA
26
years of professional experience
Senior Electronic Technician/Senior Electrician with over 20 years of experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating equipment on Ultra Deepwater Drillships, Jack-ups, and US Naval Vessels. Strong attention to detail in troubleshooting, repair and installation of electrical/electronic systems and instrumentation. I am highly motivated and able to work under pressure while keeping to safe practices in order to maintain continuous operations.
Work History
Senior Electronics Technician Deepwater
6 Years- Analyzed electronic components and assemblies through acceptance testing and measurements to confirm compliance with established system requirements.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues through reactive repairs and emergency maintenance for a wide range of electronic devices and systems. Systems included are Drilling control systems, Kongsberg Dynamic positioning systems, Kongsberg Vessel management system, Autronica Fire and Gas System, ABB drilling drives, ABB Thruster Drives, and many other engineering assets onboard the vessel.
- Led maintenance initiatives, enhancing equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior technicians in best practices for electronics troubleshooting and system repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electronic systems to ensure optimal performance in drilling operations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of electronic components, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Electronics Technician Deepwater
4 Years 7 Months- Performs maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on 7th generation Ultra Deepwater Drillships. Systems include, NOV drilling packages, ABB thruster control, Kongsberg vessel management, Cameron BOP systems, NOV knuckle boom cranes, Navigational aid systems (DGPS, MRU's, Wind Sensors) and various associated equipment and systems.
- Efficient in reading and analyzing schematic blueprints, wiring diagrams, performance specifications, and service manuals for troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
- Preventative maintenance duties using IFS and SAP system in hazardous classified areas. Look-ahead planning of jobs including scope of work, print review, tool and material requirements, and procedure development. Enforced safe work practices with regard to energy isolation, applicable standards and within proper permitting.
- Analyzed, troubleshot, and repaired Hyundai 480Vac power distribution system, Hemsin engine control instrumentation, 11KVA breakers and transformers, Allimak elevators, several types of instrumentation and emergency shutdown systems.
- Installed and updated wiring, programmable logic controllers and AC/DC drives.
- Solved complex problems with vendors while enforcing software integrity to ISQM standards.
- Ensured continuous rig operations, including machine troubleshooting, data and communications, networking, hardware and software preventing loss of revenue due to operational downtime.
Senior Electrician
7 Years 3 Months- Coordinated and planned installs for 3rd party equipment, troubleshooting and repairing 480V power distribution systems, fire and gas detection systems (Hillard and Autronica), Top drives (NOV, TTS), PAGA system, and other electrical equipment on board. Installed wire strays and wiring to various systems on rig, planned and executed preventive maintenance on electrical equipment around rig.
- Solved technical problems with rig equipment, including Top Drive drilling systems by NOV, TTS and LeTourneau, Pipe Racking Systems, Iron Roughnecks, Mud Pumps (Caterpiller, Wartzilla) engines, Jacking and Skidding Systems, (LeTourneau/Liebherr) Pedestal Cranes, SCR Drives (GE III, MicroDrill, Ross Hill, MV3000, ABB, Parker SSD), AC Drives (ABB, Siemens), DP Systems, BOP controls components preventing downtime or revenue loss.
- Commissioned 3 N class jackups ensuring on time delivery and equipment functionality according to their specified design and in accordance with governing bodies specifications, including hazardous area classifications.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects, and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment in accordance with Hazardous area equipment requirements.
- Drafted wiring layouts and developed plans for installation, selecting equipment and fixtures according to code and project specifications.
- Was in charge of supervising, training, and setting up daily work schedules for electrical department.
- Calibrated and adjusted Fire/Gas Detectors, level sensors, purge systems, speed sensors, differential pressure switches, and encoders on various systems.
Warehouse Specialist
2 Years 1 Month- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Recorded accurate unit quantities and entered data into inventory database to facilitate records maintenance.
- Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area, and transported items to final storage locations.
- Delivered and installed product at customer homes; which include, televisions, speakers, and mounting of products.
- Worked in customer service checking out customers and resolving customer issues.
Electrician
4 Years 4 Months- Operated and maintained distribution switchboards for diesel powered generators and steam driven generators during highly critical UNREP, Refueling Operations, and Third Fleet Command Operations.
- Served as Emergency on Duty electrician for damage control situations aboard the vessel; which included, isolating equipment for fire team, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
- Inspected, identified hazards, planned maintenance, and resolved defects in accordance with vessel maintenance system.
- Maintained, troubleshot and repaired cargo weapons elevator, degaussing system, flight deck equipment, 480Vac distribution systems, diesel powered generators, steam driven generators, uninterrupted power supplies, York centrifugal ac units, ships lighting, and low voltage distribution throughout the vessel.
Education
Two Years in Electronic Technology Program
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting And Design
Electricians Mate Certification
Skills
AC/DC Troubleshooting
Electronic/Electrical Installation
Hernis CCTV
Siemens Step 7
Toshiba V2000
Allen Bradly PLC
CAD Software
MV3000 VFD Drives
Siemens VFD Drives
ABB ACS800 VFD Drives
Supervisor Role
Electronics Maintenance
Various Field Instrumentation
480Vac Power Distribution
Accomplishments
- USCG ETO Marine Licensing
- Hazardous Area Electrical Training and CompEX Certification
- ABB ACS800 Drives, MV3000 Drives, Siemens Drives
- Advanced Fire Fighting, Medical Care Provider
- HUET, Bosiet, Rig Pass, Twic, ISN credentials
- NOV SVG 2020 Cyberbase & Drilling equipment Electro Technical Certificate
- NOV KRS 1222/1221-AHC Crane, Knuckle Boom, Electro Technical Certificate
- Kongsberg Maritime Dynamic Positioning KPOS Maintenance Certificate.
Timeline
Senior Electronics Technician Deepwater
Valaris Drilling
01.2020 - 01.2026Read More
Electronics Technician Deepwater
Valaris Drilling
06.2015 - 01.2020Read More
Senior Electrician
Rowan Companies Plc
03.2008 - 06.2015Read More
Warehouse Specialist
Circuit City
01.2006 - 02.2008Read More
Electrician
US Navy
07.2000 - 11.2004Read More
Navy Electrical Training Facility
Electricians Mate Certification
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East Central Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Drafting And Design
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University of Southern Mississippi
Two Years in Electronic Technology Program
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