Alistair Bell has over 10 years of experience working in offshore oil rig positions including mechanic, safety representative, and motorman. He is skilled in maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, keeping safety programs up to date, and mentoring colleagues. Bell has proven reliability, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. He has worked for Transocean for over 5 years in the North Sea and also has experience as an ad-hoc bolting technician and vehicle mechanic. Bell has various safety and technical certifications from his offshore training.
1. 64 Eastham Street,
Lancaster, LA1 3AY.
Telephone 01524 840048.
Mobile 07703628543.
Alistair Bell Vantage Number 1193878
Profile.
NEBOSH qualified, Drilling rig mechanic currently working for Transocean employed as a
mechanic and safety representative, I am also an area authority for permits and isolations for
both the maintenance department and any third party equipment. Prior to this position I was
employed as a motorman, my first offshore job was as an ad-hoc bolting technician working
for Johnson recruitment, Barrow.
Key skills
I can offer any organisation reliability, good man management and communication skills, a
willingness to expand on duties and also commitment to safety and quality both in terms of
my own work and that of my team members. I have also proved to be a reliable, dedicated
and enthusiastic member of any team I work with. As a safety representative I have a proven
track record of improving Health & Safety, incorporating hazard awareness, behavioural
safety and personal responsibility. Within my offshore roles I have proven to be a dynamic
and responsive leader with good communication skills as well as a willingness to work
extremely hard in order to achieve outstanding results.
Career History
Dec 13 – Present Transocean – North Sea
Mechanic
Maintenance and repair of drilling rig equipment including top drives, pipe handlers,
compressors, iron roughnecks, cranes as well as other hydraulic equipment. Assisting chief
mechanic and maintenance supervisor, keeping COSHH program up-to-date and mentoring
both new and existing members of the maintenance department.
Dec 12 – Dec 13 Transocean – North Sea
Motorman
General duties including maintenance, service and repair of main engines, water maker and
compressors, daily logs as well as cleaning and assisting the mechanic/chief mechanic as
and when required.
Aug 12 – Dec 13 Johnson Recruitment, Barrow
Ad-Hoc bolting technician
Removal and replacement of old, damaged and worn oil and gas pipelines on board various
oil rig installations in the North Sea during shutdown season.
Sept 07 - Aug 12 John Wilding Citroen
Motor vehicle mechanic/master technician
Repair and maintenance of all Citroen branded vehicles as well as advising and assisting
customers with any problems/concerns they had.
2. Education Various Offshore training establishments Aug 2012 – Present
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational health and safety.
Top Set e-learning course.
PUWER assessor
Safety Representative
Offshore First Aid
BOSIET & MIST
Transocean Mechanics OJT On job Training
Transocean Motorman OJT
Transocean Environmental leadership training
Transocean QHSE essentials
Offshore lifeboat Coxwains Course
Dropped objects awareness
Permit to work
Energy isolations
Banksman and slinger
Abrasive Wheels
Compressed air – emergency breathing systems
Gas Tester training
Rigging and lifting
Top Drive
Personal. Marital Status Separated
Dependants Yes
Nationality British
Interests Keeping fit and DIY
References
I will be pleased to provide references upon request.