My career in the oil industry as a Maintenance Mechanic (i.e. chief, supervisor, manager), implementing maintenance programs in a safe and sound manner.
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Cristian Marcu Resume
1. CRISTIAN ROMICA MARCU PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & PROJECT MANAGER
+31 6 2971 1879 rigmecanic@yahoo.com
Oil & Gas executive with extensive business development experience within highly competitive markets. Analytical
professional skilled in successfully navigating corporations large and small through periods of accelerated growth.
Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships with drilling contractors. Areas of Expertise within
oil and gas drilling industry include:
Preventive Maintenance
Rig Condition Survey (i.e.
mechanical and electrical)
Commissioning and FAT
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Client Relationship Management
Problem/Incident Investigation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LLOYD’S REGISTER ENERGY, The Netherlands 2013-Present
MECHANICAL SURVEYOR / PROJECT MANAGER
Job Duty 1: Due to my experience in mechanical maintenance and deep knowledge of industry standards (e.g. API) I
provide, support to Technical Department or conduct Mechanical Surveys. In essence a Mechanical Surveyor job my
vary due to complexity of the equipment (e.g. onshore/offshore drilling units, drilling campaign, ship yard etc.) but
typically will include rig acceptance, condition and selection surveys (i.e. either independently or as a member of a
team), incident investigations, feasibility and maintenance system reviews
Job Duty 2: manage and execute rig new build or upgrade projects as well as application of the relevant Project
Management Frameworks across our project teams in Europe, Africa and Caspian Region portfolio
GULF DRILLING INTERNATIONAL (GDI), Qatar 2006-2013
MAINTENANCE MANAGER | MAINTENANCE MECHANICAL ENGINEER | PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Leadership: Monitored and coordinated the preventive maintenance activities within the onshore and offshore fleet, by
providing sound decision to all rig managers to stay in their rig annual budgets and conducted performance reviews.
Technical Support: Part of project management team during offshore/onshore fleet expansion as maintenance and
commissioning/FAT supervisor. Developed, updated and maintained the GDI Preventive Maintenance System for old and
new build rigs (offshore /onshore). Maintenance Management: Ensured that the company-planned maintenance
programme is carried out and adhered to as per the company’s policy, provided expertise on development of computer
system, and the fleet expansion.
PRECISION DRILLING INTERNATIONAL [FORMER KUWAIT SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL], Kuwait 2003-2006
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC FIELD SUPERVISOR
Leadership: Coordinated field maintenance for nine rigs in Kuwait. Part of project management team as maintenance
mechanical supervisor during various rigs up gradations (e.g. installation of TDSs, Iron Roughnecks etc.) or major
overhauls (e.g. gensets, drawworks, mud pumps etc.)
Liaison Management: Coordinated and provided a liaison between management and rig maintenance, drilling
operation, warehouse, and workshop.
Quality Assurance: Inspect each rig in a timely manner and ensure equipment is maintained in safe and good operation,
and in accordance with established company policies.
Quality Control: Ensure all company safety regulations procedures, inspections and tests are carried out as per
company policies and accurate records/reports on equipment are maintained in a timely and orderly manner.
PARKER DRILLING COMPANY, Turkmenistan 2001-2003
MECHANIC FIELD SUPERVISOR
Leadership: Provided support to rigs mechanics as necessary and supervised the other rig.
Technical Support: Rig up Project Manager
SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL [GLOBAL SANTA FE], Kuwait/Saudi/Qatar 1993-2001
SENIOR RIG MECHANIC RIG 180/KEY HAWAII
Maintenance Management: Maintained and overhauled various drilling equipment (e.g. Top Drive, 3500 series
Caterpillar Engines, Drawworks, Mud Pumps, etc)
2. Cristian Romica Marcu Resume, Page 2
Problem Analysis & Resolution: Assisted in solving the wash pipe troubleshooting rig-down problems for deep-wells
and HP/HT mud to the 650 NOV top drive.
Note: The $19.5 million rig (i.e. Santa Fe 180) was larger than any other land rig operating in the Middle East.
KUWAIT SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL, Kuwait 1992-1993
DRILLING WORKSHOP MECHANIC
Maintenance: Maintained and repaired Caterpillar engines various series (e.g. 3400, 3500, 399 etc.); generator
alignment, various drawworks (e.g. Dreko, National OilWell, Garden Denver, etc.), various triplex mud pumps (e.g.
OilWell, Gardner Denver etc.), or various drilling equipment (swivels, rotary tables, PS, TDS etc.)
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE, (PROJECT MANAGEMENT), 2012
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY, UK
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Working at Heights 2016
Kelvin Top Set Incident Investigation; Senior Investigator Course, 2010
GDI - Project Management Guidelines Training, 2009
Kelvin Top Set Incident Investigation; Senior Investigator Course 2009
Rig Inspection Workshop [ModuSpec Engineering], 2008
Electrical Drilling Equipment Workshop [ModuSpec Engineering], 2008
Legacy SCR Rig Course [Perimeter Controls Services, Inc.], 2007
Electronic Technician Training – 3500 B Caterpillar engines [Tractor Singapore LTD], 2006
Jacking System/Fixation System and EMS Training [Offshore Technology Development Singapore], 2006
TDS 4H: Training Course with Parker Drilling Kazakhstan, 2003
Power Slips: Training Course with Parker Drilling Kazakhstan, 2003
VTEC: Basic Hydraulic Training Course with Parker Drilling Kazakhstan, 2003
LANGUAGES
Romanian, Native
English, Academic Level