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1. MI C H AE L EDWAR D AYR E S
North Walker Hill Croft, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 5SX | (H): 01888551689 (M): 07827328921
E-Mail: mike@ayresonline.co.uk | Linkedin: Michael Ayres – Linkedin
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A highly regarded, tenacious, well-qualified, and dedicated Chief Mechanic seeking new opportunities using a highly
transferrable skill set to excel in other sectors. Strong expertise in team development and management,
technologically-savvy, and a superior collaborative communicator.
Areas of Expertise
 Leadership
 Hydraulics/Varco TDS
 Problem Solving
 Operations
 Kelvin TOPSET
 Decision Making
 Planning/Scheduling
 Technology
 Material Requirements
 Project Management
 Communications
 Coaching/Mentoring
Selected Achievements
 More than 25 years of experience in the oil industry working for Transocean, starting when the company was
called Sedco Forex on the rig Drillstar. Started as a Maintenance Roustabout and was promoted through
Roustabout, Assistant Crane Operator, Roughneck, Shaker Hand, Motor Operator, and Mechanic.
 Transferred as Mechanic to the Paul B Loyd Jr. then to the Sedco 712 to reactivate it for a contract after a period
cold stacked in Invergordon. Then transferred to the Transocean Rather working West of Shetland. Promoted to
Chief Mechanic when the Rather was awarded a drilling contract in Angola; mobilized the rig down to Angola.
 After working in Angola for one year, joined the Sedneth 701 in Congo as an additional Maintenance Supervisor.
Worked as a Chief Mechanic and Maintenance Supervisor as required.
 Standalone Maintenance Supervisor when the rig transferred from Congo to Nigeria; responsible for the
preparation of the maintenance plan including 3rd party personnel and equipment to be mobilized prior to
departing and then the rig-up and preparation to be ready to drill once the rig arrived in Nigeria.
 Worked on the DrillshipGSF Explorer in India and the development Driller II Semi-Submersible in the Black Sea.
Professional Experience
TRANSOCEAN, ROMANIA
MECHANIC ON THE DEVELOPMENT DRILLER II
Collaborated with the Chief Mechanic to ensure that all the maintenance tasks were completed. Troubleshot and
responded to emergency repairs as required. Oversaw housekeeping of department work areas.
TRANSOCEAN, INDIA
CHIEF MECHANIC ON THE GSF EXPLORER, 2013 - 2015
Responsible for the work scope planning of the department. This included liaising with other departments to plan
routine maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to the operation. Ensuring that the junior positions in the
department had guidance and training in their tasks and that all work was carried out safely. Ordering spare parts as
required to facilitate equipment maintenance and repairs. Making sure all the Preventative Maintenance tasks were
up to date and recorded accurately on the PMS system. Responding to breakdown or trouble shooting issues as
required on the drilling equipment and cranes. Making sure the daily checks were carried out correctly and any issues
highlighted were rectified
TRANSOCEAN, CONGO AND NIGERIA
CHIEF MECHANIC AND MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR ON THE SEDNETH 701 AND SEDCO EXPRESS, 2011 -2013
As Chief Mechanic, responsible for the work scope planning of the department. This included liaising with other
departments to plan routine maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to the operation. Ensured that the junior
positions in the department had guidance and training in their tasks and that all work was carried out safely. Ordered
spare parts as required to facilitate equipment maintenance and repairs. Made sure that all the Preventative
Maintenance tasks were current and recorded accurately on the PMS system. Responded to breakdown or
troubleshooting issues as required on the drilling equipment and cranes. Verified daily checks were carried out
correctly and that any issues highlighted were rectified. As Maintenance Supervisor, ensured that all department
heads in the Maintenance Department were briefed on upcoming operations and encouraged them to plan tasks

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accordingly. Verified that all certification and regulatory requirements were met and scheduled accordingly. Oversaw
the PMS tasks for all departments on the rig to ensure targets were met and PMS tasks were carried out and recorded
correctly. Liaised with the Client to ensure they had adequate information on upcoming tasks that may affect
operations and ensured that any work scopes that they required included additional manning were accommodated.
Monitored the rig budget and verified that spare parts and equipment orders were monitored to ensure staying
within the budget. Completed long-term planning and costing for required major/critical maintenance. Focal point
for all departments for issue troubleshooting and maintenance issues; sourced/distributed additional information to
assistwith troubleshooting; and contacted/discussed with equipment manufacturers or service engineers if required.
TRANSOCEAN, NORTH SEA & ANGOLA
MECHANIC AND THEN CHIEF MECHANIC ON THE TRANSOCEAN RATHER, 2008 - 2011
Responsible for the work scope planning of the department, including liaisingwith other departments to plan routine
maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to the operation. Ensured that the junior positions inthe department had
guidance and training in their tasks and that all work was carried out safely. Ordered spare parts as required to
facilitate equipment maintenance and repairs. Ensured that all of the Preventative Maintenance tasks were current
and recorded accurately on the PMS system. Responded to breakdown or troubleshooting issues as required on the
drilling equipment/cranes. Verified daily checks were carried out correctly and any highlighted issues were rectified.
TRANSOCEAN, NORTH SEA
MECHANIC ON THE SEDCO 712, 2005 – 2008
Worked with the Chief Mechanic to ensure that all the maintenance tasks were carried as required. Provided
troubleshooting and emergency repairs as required. Oversaw housekeeping of department work areas. Mentored and
trained the Motormen.
TRANSOCEAN, NORTH SEA
MECHANIC ON-BOARD THE PAUL B LOYD JR, 2001 - 2005
Partnered with the Chief Mechanic to ensure that all the maintenance tasks were completed as required. Conducted
troubleshooting and emergency repairs as required. Oversaw housekeeping of work areas. Mentored/trained the
Motormen.
Additional experience gained as a Motor Operator, On-board Mechanic, and as a Maintenance Engineer.
Education & Training
Certifications:
Medtrack Medical – Expires 17th January 2018 | UKOG Medical – expires 18th January 2018 | FOET including
EBS, CA-EBS & Escape Chute – Expires 1st June 2021 | MIST Training – Expires 28th January 2020 |
Varco Top Drive | Wartsila Vasa 32 | Forklift Operator | Hydrasun Hydraulic Hose | Ingersol Rand Manrider
Winch Maintenance | SCOTA Hydraulics
Buckie High School: Higher, English; Higher, Technical Drawing; O Grade, English; O Grade, Maths;
O Grade, Arithmetic; O Grade, Physics; O Grade, Technical Drawing; O Grade, Woodwork
I hold two valid UK passports and all my vaccinations including Yellow Fever are current.
Personal Interests and Pastimes
 Member of the local motorsports club and take an active role in the running of local motorsport events as a
Senior Stage Marshall.
 Registered senior official with the MSA for motorsport events.
 Active member of the RS Owners Club holding a role on the local group committee. Routinely display a car at
events as well as taking a role in running shows.
 We have horses which I take an active part in the keeping of.