1. Mechanical Engineer
Gideon Manthorp
gideon_manthorp@hotmail.com (M) 07957446786
15 The Briars, Backwell, Bristol BS48 3LE
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer with many years’ experience.
I am adaptable to meet the needs of the business. Working closely with others I push to
produce an acceptable end-product that is of high quality within a given time frame.
STRENGTHS
- I pay attention to detail and am pro-active in producing cost savings across projects.
- Continually demonstrate commitment to work programs and the flexibility to adapt to
changes in business needs.
- Committed to schedules whilst ensuring high quality products are delivered on time.
- Have good communications skills with both Clients (internal and external) and
Suppliers.
- Sound technical knowledge of the hydraulic products and systems in my domain.
- The ‘Go-To’ person / Product Champion with sound technical knowledge of the
product.
- Promotion of a good HSE culture in the office and the working environment
exceeding set targets.
SKILLS
- Unit Specialist and Lead Engineer in Hydraulic Equipment in the offshore industry.
- Experienced in design, test and operation of hydraulic systems up to 20,000 psi.
- Have a specialist knowledge including the Design Verification, Testing and
Qualification of other Subsea Control System Components.
- Experienced in the Research, Design and Qualification test of high pressure electro-
hydraulic subsea Directional Control Valves (DCV).
- Design and Qualification Test experience in subsea hydraulic High Pressure
Intensifiers (HPI) (generation of high pressure control fluid from a low pressure hydraulic
supply).
COMPETENCES
- Working closely with Project Engineering Teams for the review and implementation
of Client contract specifications.
- Generation of Functional Design Specifications and Technical Requirements to meet
Client expectations whilst in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Technical review and verification of Sub-Supplier documentation, drawings and
calculations in the design and build of the product.
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2. - A good working knowledge of the relevant National and International Standards
required in the Industry.
PREVIOUS POSITION
Senior Mechanical Engineer/Technologist and Controlled Title at GE Oil & Gas (UK Ltd)
Company Topside Hydraulic Unit Specialist and project engineer, primarily responsible for
the hydraulic control equipment used in the offshore Oil & Gas Industry, including:-
• Hydraulic Power Units (HPU) - including Production and Test & Flushing units
• Topside Umbilical Termination Units (TUTU)
• Subsea Chemical Injection Units (CIMV).
Usually mounted on an offshore oil rig or FPSO vessel, Hydraulic Power Units generate dual
low and high pressure supplies (up to 10,000 psi) required for the continual operation of
subsea installations, well-head control and emergency shut-down systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Category Team Unit Specialist is responsible to the Project Teams, from the initial bid
support, to the design, manufacture and delivery of each unit. It involves the interface
between Client and Supplier, generation of Functional Design Specifications from Customer
requirements; the management of sub-suppliers and verification of other 3rd party designs;
technically reviewing documents, calculations and drawings against the relevant Statutory
National and International, Industrial Standards and Company Regulations.
- The technical development of high pressure Hydraulic Power Units in support of
Subsea Control Systems (including Emergency Shut-Down systems) for the offshore Oil
and Gas industry world-wide.
- Working closely with other specialist engineers in the Category and Project Teams,
the role includes:-
- Chairman or product owner in preparation to conduct the appropriate levels of
Engineering Design Reviews both internally, and with Client and Suppliers.
- Technical Regulations and Standards (TRS) conformity assessments.
- Industry Standards - API, ASME, BSEN, ISO, EU, DnV, PED / PSSR and NORSOK
Regulations, Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA).
- Electrical Apparatus in Hazardous Areas - ATEX, IECEx, NEC 500/505.
- Review/Approval of all documentation submitted by the sub-supplier, including
drawings and calculations to the required industry standards (e.g. Flow calculations,
general arrangements, interface layout drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical
schematics and single line diagrams).
- Review/Approval of acceptance test procedures such as structural load testing, proof
pressure, control and electrical systems and functional testing.
- HAZOP, EEHA, EHA and other risk assessments.
- Supplier technical deviations assessment (GRV) and Technical Queries (TQD).
- Performance of the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Have supported the production of the HPU as Lead Engineer on many other
successful projects, including BP Andrew and Skarv, Deep Panuke (Encana), Kipper
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3. (Esso), Kizomba (ExxonMobil), Simian Sapphire (Burullus Gas Co), Snohvit (Statoil),
1506 (ENI), Gorgon-Janzs (ExxonMobil), and Ichthys (Inpex).
- Part of the Out-of-hours Aftermarket Technical Support (24/7 Hydro-Mechanical) for
company products out in the field.
MARITIME EXPERIENCE
1978 – Served in the Royal Navy as a Marine Engineer on the following –
- HMS Fisgard / HMS Caledonia
- RM Poole – Landing craft (LCVP & LCM) – Electrical & Mechanical Maintainer and
operator
- HMS Hermes - Maintainer and operator. AMC Watch-keeping auxiliary machinery.
- Fleet Maintenance Group – Portsmouth (Ship maintenance and repair)
- Fleet Maintenance Group – HMS Stena Inspector (now RFA Diligence) ship repair
and maintenance operating out of the Falkland Islands (NP2010)
- Royal Naval Reserves, a further 10 years’ experience, served as a Petty Officer
(DMEO) on MCM10 River Class minesweepers and P2000 Archer Class training
vessels. Operator maintainer, ship maintenance and repair.
- Several periods of long term employment on these vessels, including contracts with
the RN conducting Fire-fighting and Damage Control trials on HMS Naiad (Project Hul-
Vul).
Interests - Volunteering
Currently operate and maintain the 170 tonne MV Pride of Bristol (ex-HMS Messina) as a
Second Engineer – where we provide a training platform for special needs groups, Sea
Cadets and Navy Reserves.
Reference -
http://www.prideofbristoltrust.org/
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4. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Date Company Position
2005 –
2015
GE Oil & Gas Drilling and
Production Systems
Nailsea
(formerly Vetco Gray Controls Ltd
and ABB Offshore Control
Systems)
Product Design and Development
Mechanical Engineer and Hydraulic Specialist
(Senior Engineer/Technologist)
Company Unit Specialist in the following :-
Hydraulic Power Units (HPU);
Topside Umbilical Termination Units (TUTU);
Subsea Chemical Metering Valves (CMV)
Subsea Directional Control Valves (DCV)
2003-2005 Vetco Gray Controls Ltd
Nailsea
Product Design and Development
Subsea Components – Directional Control Valves
High Pressure Intensifiers, Chemical Metering Valves
1998-2005 ABB Offshore Control Systems
Nailsea
Product Design, Testing and Development
Product line fault finding and rectification
Formation of the Hydro-Mechanical Test Lab
1995-99 University of the West of England
(UWE), Bristol
B.Eng. Engineering Degree
1994-95 Manthorp Developments Heavy Engineering - Hydraulic Machinery
Fitter/Technician
1978 - 99 Royal Navy Petty Officer
Marine Engineering Mechanic
(extended service in Naval Reserves)
QUALIFICATIONS:
2013 - 2015 GE Oil & Gas Drilling and
Production Systems
Senior Engineer Topsides Hydraulics
2010 GE Oil & Gas Drilling and
Production Systems
Lead Engineer/Technologist
Company Unit Specialist in Topside:-
Hydraulic Power Units (HPU);
Topside Umbilical Termination Units (TUTU);
2007 GE Oil & Gas Drilling and
Production Systems
ATEX / DSEAR; PSSR; Risk Assessment;
Designing to API
2003 Bath University (Centre for Power
Transmission and Motion Control)
FP1-2 Introduction to Hydraulic Circuits and
Components
1999 GE Oil & Gas Drilling and
Production Systems
Product Design and Development
Subsea Directional Control Valves (DCV)
Subsea Chemical Injection Valves (CIV)
1995-99 University of the West of England
(UWE), Bristol
B.Eng. Hons Mechanical Engineering Degree
Mature Student
1994-95 University
Access Course
Mathematics; English; Physics; Chemistry
1992 Royal Navy Petty Officer Fleet Board for Royal Navy
1977 ‘O’ Levels Mathematics; English; Physics; Chemistry; Biology
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