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Grell Ferdinand

Grell Ferdinand

Point Fortin

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with multiple years experience in the (maintenance) mechanical field on both offshore and onshore drilling rigs. I have acquired experience both internationally and locally in my home country. I have gained substantial knowledge about the repair, maintenance and preventative maintenance of rigs and rig's operating equipment. I have worked and gained knowledge and experience on different types of rigs, modular rigs, jack up rigs drill ships and semi submersible rigs.

My vision is to become a leader in my field and through any organization, impart my knowledge and use my skillsets and characteristics to enhance the overall performance of the operation and all persons involved in the operation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rig Mechanic

JSL international Ltd for Noble Corperation (NRA JU-3000)
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
  • Overseen operations in engine room / motor room that were performed by motorman
  • participated actively in company's safety awareness programs and pre job meeting

Motorman

JSL International Ltd for Noble Corporation (JU3000)
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Conducted preventative maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment in the engine room and machinery spaces
  • Reported to the Rig Maintenance Supervisor and Chief Mechanic on all mechanical maintenance issues and programs
  • Participated in pre-job meeting with assisting crews when leading or supervising mechanical maintenance jobs.
  • Trained new workers to properly use and operate rig equipment

Rig Mechanic

JSL International Ltd for Valaris (LeTourneau JU)
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted and supported the senior mechanic and maintenance supervisor with all maintenance issues or scheduled programs
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Performed and executed maintenance scheduled, preventative maintenance programs and repairs of mechanical equipment
  • Inputted this data into the company's VAMS online program
  • Overseen operations in the motor room that were performed at times by the motorman
  • Participated actively in company's safety awareness programs and pre-job meeting.

Rig Maintenance Supervisor

Oro Negro Services Ltd
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • Assisted and supported the Operation Installation Manager with all maintenance issues or scheduled programs
  • I was also instrumental in developing and submitting timely reporting for all such issues and programs
  • Additionally, planning and executing maintenance schedules, preventative maintenance plans and repairs minimizing on operation down time were some of my key roles
  • I Assigned and designated all jobs required in accordance to preventative maintenance plans or procedures to maintenance crew and reported all such programs in company's online SAP program
  • Led a team of employees with all maintenance related issues on rig / platform, conducted pre-job safety meetings and ensured all safety precautions were met and adhered too
  • Served also as a materials coordinator and developed all purchase orders for rig for all necessary replacement parts, consumables and equipment needed and conducted the necessary repairs on rig's equipment.

Rig Mechanic

Oro Negro Services Ltd
08.2012 - 04.2014
  • Conducted scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment on the rig mainly Main Engines, all Pumps, Top Drives, Cranes and Compressors etc
  • Reported to the Rig Maintenance Supervisor on all mechanical maintenance issues and programs
  • Conducted pre-job meeting with assisting crews when leading or supervising mechanical maintenance jobs.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to completed on time.

Rig Mechanic

Hercules Offshore / TODCO Inc
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Conducted preventative maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment on the rig (Main engines, Pumps, Top Drives, Cranes
  • Reported to the Rig Maintenance Supervisor on all mechanical maintenance issues and programs.
  • Conducted pre-job meeting with assisting crews when leading or supervising mechanical maintenance jobs.
  • Trained new workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.

Maintenance Supervisor

Althev Oilfield Services LTD
02.2010 - 08.2011

· Conducted and coordinated all preventative maintenance schedules and programs

  • Led a crew in daily maintenance activities, conducted and coordinated rig moving operations and logistics of movement of marsh buggies and air boats in the swamp drilling operations and coordinated schedule maintenance of such equipment.
  • Conducted and coordinated all repairs as necessary together with client company's representatives and in accordance with client company's procedures.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.

Motorman

Sesko Ltd for Neptune Discoverer (Drill ship)
08.2008 - 10.2008
  • Carried out maintenance duties on the Neptune Discoverer Drill Ship in Venezuela, Performed duties as engine room watch, in addition to providing maintenance of engine, pumps, and other machinery.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment in the engine room and machinery spaces.
  • Reported to the Rig Maintenance Supervisor and Chief Mechanic on all mechanical maintenance issues and programs
  • Participated in pre-job meeting with assisting crews when leading or supervising mechanical maintenance jobs.

Rig Mechanic

CLIFF'S Drilling Trinidad Offshore Ltd
12.1997 - 03.2008
  • Duties entailed working on Modular Rigs (Cliffs Rig 1, Hercules Rig 3), land Rigs (Hercules Rig 36), Jack-up Rigs JU(Hercules Rig 110) and Semi-submersible Rigs (Transocean Sovereign Explorer)
  • Charged with the responsibility for maintenance and preventative maintenance of industrial running, and equipment (pumps, industrial equipment, compressors, etc.)
  • Contributed to work done on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, (hydraulic pumps, motors, power packs, pneumatic-winches)
  • Charged with the responsibility of servicing and operating various types of valve.
  • Adept with gauge reading
  • Equipped and proficient in high-level safety policies and safe working conditions and effective functioning of rigs and its equipment in the work environment.

Education

No Degree - Mechanical Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Automation Technology College
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago
12.2014

No Degree - Boat Engineering, Grade I & Grade II

Coastal & Offshore Maritime Training Institute
Point Fortin, Trinidad And Tobago
09.2013

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology

San Fernando Technical Institute
San Fernando Trinidad And Tobago
08.1997

High School Diploma -

Point Fortin Senior Secondary School
Point Fortin, Trinidad And Tobago
09.1994

Skills

  • Safety Standards
  • Safety Compliance
  • Active Listening
  • Oilfield Operations
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Lubrication Systems
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Self Motivated
  • Team Leadership
  • Computer literacy

Certification

Valid passport and US B1/B2 Visa

Valid Tboiset Certificate Exp Aug 03

OJT certification

  • Confined space entry
  • Working at Heights
  • Rigging and slinging
  • Coxswain


Additional Information

References For Grell Ferdinand



Jeff Benoit

Rig Manager NRA

Noble Corporation

rmnra@noblecorp.com


Johnny Estridge

Technical Section Leader NRA

Noble Corporation

RMSNRA@noblecorp.co


Niels Van den Abeele

Chief Mechanic

Noble Corporation

+31 6 52250272

Timeline

Rig Mechanic

JSL international Ltd for Noble Corperation (NRA JU-3000)
02.2022 - 04.2023

Motorman

JSL International Ltd for Noble Corporation (JU3000)
09.2020 - 02.2022

Rig Mechanic

JSL International Ltd for Valaris (LeTourneau JU)
10.2019 - 03.2020

Rig Maintenance Supervisor

Oro Negro Services Ltd
04.2014 - 07.2016

Rig Mechanic

Oro Negro Services Ltd
08.2012 - 04.2014

Rig Mechanic

Hercules Offshore / TODCO Inc
08.2011 - 08.2012

Maintenance Supervisor

Althev Oilfield Services LTD
02.2010 - 08.2011

Motorman

Sesko Ltd for Neptune Discoverer (Drill ship)
08.2008 - 10.2008

Rig Mechanic

CLIFF'S Drilling Trinidad Offshore Ltd
12.1997 - 03.2008

No Degree - Mechanical Electrical And Electronic Engineering

Automation Technology College

No Degree - Boat Engineering, Grade I & Grade II

Coastal & Offshore Maritime Training Institute

No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology

San Fernando Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

Point Fortin Senior Secondary School

Valid passport and US B1/B2 Visa

Valid Tboiset Certificate Exp Aug 03

OJT certification

  • Confined space entry
  • Working at Heights
  • Rigging and slinging
  • Coxswain


Grell Ferdinand