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Michael Paterson

Subsea Controls Senior Technician
Fraserburgh,Aberdeenshire

Summary

A solution driven & resourceful Workshop SCM Senior Technician with 20+ years experience. Delivering service to the industry with a wide range of expertise onshore and offshore within the Oil & Gas business. Highly focused on any task at hand with an immense ability of adequately utilizing knowledge and experiences that will deliver innovative solutions and optimum operational performance ultimately providing optimum value for the organization right first time and on time. Multidisciplinary repertoire of skills and competencies in executing and implementing engineering techniques, managing productive teams, and exceeding client's expectations. Possess consistent/precise project planning and execution, with a goal-oriented approach that ensures success and perfection. Collaborative communicator, focused on building relationships and promoting business.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

WORKSHOP SCM SENIOR TECHNICIAN

TechnipFMC Angola
06.2022 - Current
  • Utilizing advanced knowledge and 20 years of experience in Subsea Controls and Instrumentation.
  • Strategically positioned as Workshop Controls Engineer and Workshop Controls Supervisor.
  • Technical Specialist in KS800, KS200e and KS150 TechnipFMC Kongsberg Controls Systems.
  • Training and providing support to local personnel.
  • Writing technical procedures for testing various 3rd party DHPT cards and establishing links and communication between TechnipFMC topside software and 3rd party DHPT software.
  • Providing workshop engineering support for Insulation and Continuity Testing.
  • Mobilization testing of SCMs, SRMs and WOCMs.
  • Modification, Maintenance and Repair of SCMs.
  • SCM XT Communication Testing.
  • Upgrade of SEM 150 to SEM 615.
  • Repairing and maintenance of SPCTUs.
  • Repairing and maintenance of TFHPUs.
  • Testing and commissioning of Multi-Phase Flowmeters.
  • Offshore XT Deck Testing prior to subsea installation.
  • Providing project support for XT and Manifold EFATs and SITs.
  • Establishing good communication and liaising with the TechnipFMC Projects Team and Client Representatives.
  • Remotely supporting Controls issues for other TechnipFMC sites around the world using Beyond Trust and TeamViewer.
  • Raising quality and service notifications on SAP.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing defects.



SUBSEA XT ASSEMBLY & TEST FITTER

TechnipFMC Dunfermline
10.2019 - 06.2022
  • Specializing in SCM XT Communication Testing.
  • Utilizing advanced knowledge and experience in Subsea Controls and Instrumentation.
  • Training a Workshop Engineer to become a Subject Matter Expert in SCM XT Communication Testing.
  • Flushing and Hydro testing of XTs.

Workshop SCM Technician

TechnipFMC Nigeria
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Mobilisation testing of SCMs, SRMs and WOCMs.
  • Modification, Maintenance and Repair of SCMs.
  • Hyperbaric testing of SCMs.
  • Strictly adhere to procedures and industry standards.

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Wood PLC
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Participating in Cold Work (installation) and Hot Work (IR testing) permits before the start of each shift and on completion of tasks.
  • Electrical installation of IWOCS container on the Total Elgin-Franklin Wellhead Platform, located in the North Sea.
  • Utilized knowledge of Comp-EX 01-04 and IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671.

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

SEMCO MARITIME LTD.
08.2018 - 03.2019


  • Participating in Cold Work (installation) and Hot Work (IR testing) permits before the start of each shift and on completion of tasks.
  • Electrical installation on the Total Culzean, located in the North Sea.
  • Utilized knowledge of Comp-EX 01-04 and IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671.

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

ESK OFFSHORE LTD.
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Participating in Cold Work (installation) and Hot Work (IR testing) permits before the start of each shift and on completion of tasks.
  • Electrical installation on the Ensco DS7, located at Santa Cruz Harbour in Tenerife.
  • Electrical commissioning of equipment installed on the Ensco DS7, located offshore in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Utilized knowledge of Comp-EX 01-04.

Workshop SCM Technician

FMC KONGSBERG INTERNATIONAL A.G
11.2014 - 03.2017


  • Strategically positioned as Workshop Controls Supervisor.
  • Utilizing advanced knowledge and experience in Subsea Controls and Instrumentation.
  • Training and providing support to local personnel.
  • Providing workshop engineering support for Insulation and Continuity Testing.
  • Mobilization testing of SCMs, SRMs and WOCMs.
  • Modification, Maintenance and Repair of SCMs.
  • SCM XT Communication Testing.
  • Repairing and maintenance of SPCTUs.
  • Repairing and maintenance of TFHPUs.
  • Establishing good communication and liaising with the TechnipFMC Projects Team and Client Representatives.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing defects.

PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

TELEDYNE CDL
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Manufactured and tested anodized battery charger pack modules for TOGS-NAVS modules and calibrated GPS systems.

SEM Test Lead Technician

AKER SOLUTIONS
06.2006 - 07.2014
  • Wiring of SEMs and SCMs.
  • Testing of SCMs and SEMs.
  • Environmental Stress Screening of SEMs.
  • Assisting and troubleshooting SCM Test set ups.
  • Programming electronic cards.
  • Installing and upgrading firmware and DSP software.
  • Training technicians and engineers.
  • Guiding SEM engineering.

Education

HNC - Electronic Engineering

Northeast Scotland College

NC - Electrical Engineering

Northeast Scotland College

NC - Measurement & Control (Instrumentation)

Northeast Scotland College

Skills

Topside and Subsea Control Systems

Professional Development

  • OGUK Offshore Medical, 05/29/25
  • Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) with EBS, 01/15/29
  • Further Offshore Emergency Training (FOET) with CA-EBS, 01/15/29
  • Escape Chute Training (Skyscape), 01/15/29
  • Minimum Industry Safety Training (MIST), 06/12/29
  • Overhead Crane (Operation & Slinging), 06/19/26
  • Working at Heights, 10/08/26
  • CompEx 01-04, 05/27/27
  • IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671:2018
  • TechnipFMC Amber Badge Pressure Tester

Accomplishments

Replaced and rewired a new SEM and carried out the SCM FAT within 7 days to meet the XT load out date.

Positioned as TSP Controls Supervisor for the Total CLOV and Begonia Manifold EFATs.

Carried out the first TechnipFMC 2.0 XT Communication Deck Test offshore in Angola.

Training technicians and engineers on Subsea Controls Systems many times over the duration of my career.

Progressed to the final interview stage for a position as an Electronics Technician with CERN in Geneva, Switzerland in April 2018.


Certification

FOET with EBS, valid until

Timeline

FOET with EBS, valid until

01-2029

FOET with CA-EBS, valid until

01-2029

Escape Chute Training (Skyscape), valid until

01-2029

CompEX 01-04, valid until

05-2027

OGUK Offshore Medical, valid until

05-2026

WORKSHOP SCM SENIOR TECHNICIAN

TechnipFMC Angola
06.2022 - Current

SUBSEA XT ASSEMBLY & TEST FITTER

TechnipFMC Dunfermline
10.2019 - 06.2022

Workshop SCM Technician

TechnipFMC Nigeria
06.2019 - 10.2019

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Wood PLC
03.2019 - 05.2019

IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671

10-2018

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

SEMCO MARITIME LTD.
08.2018 - 03.2019

OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

ESK OFFSHORE LTD.
10.2017 - 08.2018

Workshop SCM Technician

FMC KONGSBERG INTERNATIONAL A.G
11.2014 - 03.2017

PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

TELEDYNE CDL
07.2014 - 10.2014

SEM Test Lead Technician

AKER SOLUTIONS
06.2006 - 07.2014

NC - Electrical Engineering

Northeast Scotland College

NC - Measurement & Control (Instrumentation)

Northeast Scotland College

HNC - Electronic Engineering

Northeast Scotland College
Michael PatersonSubsea Controls Senior Technician