Gary Fitzsimmons is a highly experienced electrical inspector and technician with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on numerous offshore oil and gas projects both nationally and internationally, leading inspection teams and performing maintenance. He has a wide range of relevant qualifications and extensive experience inspecting and maintaining explosive hazardous electrical equipment according to international standards.

1. Gary Fitzsimmons
16 Cassie Close
Cove Bay
Aberdeen
AB12 3WE
Tel: 01224 879004
Mobile: 07711668091
Email: fitzgary@yahoo.co.uk
PROFILE
A highly experienced Ex Inspector and E&I Technician who has an exemplary track record,
working equally well independently or as part of a team, both nationally and internationally.
A good Team Leader who has been responsible for leadership duties on several projects.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
 HV/LV Switching Procedures For Oil, Gas & Marine Operations – [C&G 0672]
 IECEx Certified Person [BAS 12.0005]
 CompEx Hazardous Areas Certificate Ex01-Ex04 No 0494R [16]
 ATEX Standards Course. Directive 94/9/EC & 1999/92/EC No.2011
 Certificate of Electrical Authorisation [CEP]
 City & Guilds Level 2
 Certificate of Craftsmanship No. NW/362/82
 Electrical Safety Rules No. ESR-HV-2003-242
 Certificate of Apprenticeship – Vickers Ship Building & Engineering
 In Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment [PAT-Testing]
 Offshore Survival No. PTLAC4700074721
 UKOOA Medical – OGUK/2010/1514
 MIST Training / SJIB-2493.
 Excel Beginners & Intermediate
 Additional Basic Training for the Norwegian Sector – 4051354 & Audiometric
 SI971 Safety Representative
CAREER
Aug – Oct 2016 Woodgroup PSN. BCLL Project : Elect Tech.
Involvedinthe replacement,andInstallationof electrical cablesandequipment
requiredinthe work-scope forBrentCharlie late life project.TestingandInspectingupon
completion, andrecordingresultsaccordingly.
June 2015–May 2016 Dron & Dickson, Centrica / HRL CPC : Ex Tech
Performing Isolations and Inspection of Ex equipment from SAP
generated PM routines. Following CE procedures and ESRs. Ensuring
that the remedial repair, inspection and maintenance of all electrical
equipment are recorded in the Arnlea systemutilised for Ex Register
and maintenance purposes.

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CAREER (continued)
Oct 2014-Feb 2015 Dron & Dickson, Janice “A” : Electrical Inspector
Carrying out Detailed/Close/Visual Ex Inspections and remedial
repairs on board Janice “A” ensuring compliance of Installation to
EN/IEC 60079-14 standards and Maersk codes of practice, that
remedial work is in accordance with statutory requirements and
performed in a safe & efficient manner. Recording Inspection and
Repairs in a concise and auditable trail. Updating Platform Ex Register
& Maintenance Log. Worked on Byford Dolphin in Belfast in Harland
& Wolff’s premises installing Circle & H LED lighting and control.
May–Oct 2014 Dron & Dickson, Rubislaw House : E & I Focal Point
Facilitate and focus on the development of E&I work packs / written
instructions, within AIR Project on Conoco Phillips SNS Operations.
Provide support to the offshore E&I team through execution and close
out within the given time frames. Undertaking offshore surveys in
line with AIR project plan, and develop where applicable construction
works scopes and man hour estimates. Support shutdown co-
ordination, and work across groups to leverage and prioritise
resources.
June 2011–May 2014 Dron & Dickson : Electrical Inspector / Site Co-ordinator
Comp Ex qualified technician/inspector responsible for Installation,
maintenance, inspection repair of Ex certified electrical equipment
associated with Lighting & Small Power, Trace Heating, Tele-
communications, Fire & Gas and Instrumentation. All works
conducted in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60079-14 and
IEC 60079-17.
EKB Viking Gas Facility, Edzell, Germany: Leading a team of Ex
Inspectors conducting initial detailed Ex Inspections of new gas
storage facility.
Various Inspections carried out in North Sea, Italy, Brazil, Dubai,
Norway, Qatar & Kazakhstan as Verification Engineer for Lloyds
Register.
Feb–May 2011 ATEC Certification : Electrical / Ex / E&I Inspector
Compiling of Ex Register whilst performing detailed, close and visual
Ex Inspections. Ensuring compliance of Installation to EN/IEC 60079-
14 standards.
Dec 2006–Dec 2010 Wood Group Engineering : Electrical Technician
Carrying out TMAX PM routines. Performing electrical isolations,
repairs and maintenance. Ensuring inspections and repairs were in
compliance with statutory requirements and carried out in a safe
manner. Ensuring inspections and maintenance were recorded in a
concise manner.

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CAREER (continued)
Jan 2003-Dec 2006 PSN/Halliburton: Electrical Technician
Compiling and updating an Ex Register. Inspecting all Ex equipment
on several platforms and FPSOs. Utilising SAP and working within the
ISSOW system. Raising permits. Carrying out routine and non-routine
maintenance.
Oct- Dec 2002 PSN/Halliburton Nigeria: Electrical Technician
Working on Hook-Up and Commissioning team on an unmanned
satellite.
July-Oct 2002 AMEC Specialist Services, St Fergus - Brechin Gas Pipeline
Worked as part of a small team carrying out routine maintenance on
various “pumping stations”.
Oct 2001-July 2002 AMEC Specialist Services, Sullom Voe Terminal
Approved Electrician
Involved in all aspects of the Magnus Enhanced Oil Recovery Upgrade
Programme.
Early career Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd (VSEL)
Began as an Apprentice Electrician in 1979 and was steadily promoted
over the next few years to the role of Assistant Production Supervisor,
and Electrical Plant Foreman. Providing supervision to 25 employees.
Responsible for the stress relieving programmes on several submarine
reactors, and PWR2 to Rolls Royce specifications, which included Pre-
heat and Post-heat treatments. Ensuring work was carried out in
accordance with specified standards.
REFERENCES Available on request.