1. A dynamic, results-driven and technically skilled Commercial Diver with over 11
years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry, MOD and Rescue Services, combined
with 8 years of Military Service in the British Army as a Tank Commander. Holds all
necessary qualifications for Air Diving and Saturation Diving including underwater
NDT inspection. Proven experience working in the North Sea, successfully
completing various duties such as underwater inspections, repairs, salvage
operations, flow line tie-ins, metrology and commissioning of offshore platforms.
Has insistently carried forward the “Think Safety” attitude, analysed risks and
practiced observation and intervention, hence always contributed in the making
the work place safer. Currently seeks new opportunities.
DOB: 08-07-1980 STATUS: Married NATIONALITY: British
PAUL MACLEODCOMMERCIAL DIVER
P R O F I L E
BTEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(Apprenticeship)
Vickers Defense, Newcastle
1995 - 1997
GCSE ENGLISH, MATHS, SCIENCE
St Thomas More R.C, Newcastle
1991 - 1996
+44 (0) 1912572620
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/
macleodpaul
+44 (0) 7791309064
paulmacleod@talktalk.net
62 KENNERSDENE,
TYNEMOUTH, TYNE & WEAR,
NE30 2NE, UNITED KINGDOM
• HSE Closed Bell
• HSE Surface Supplied
• HSE Surface Supplied Top Up
• HSE Scuba
• CSWIP 3.1u - 3.2u (Registered AWeldI)
• OPITO Rigger Stage 3
• IRATA Rope Access Level 1
• PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 3.1, 3.2
• PCN Level 2 Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
• PCN Level 2 Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI)
• Universal OPITO/OLF Survival
• MIST Certified
• RUK/GWO Working At Height
• RUK/GWO Sea Survival/Marine Safety Transfer
• RUK/GWO First Aid
• RUK/GWO Manual Handling
• CCNSG Safety Passport
C O N T A C T
E D U C A T I O N
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
SATURATION DIVER
Helix Well Ops / North Sea 2011 – Present
Working onboard the Well Enhancer and Seawell Dive Support Vessels in the North
Sea for Shell, Nexen, Dana, BP, Hess, TAQA, Talisman and Centrica. Successfully
completing both Air and Saturation Diving in challenging environments.
• Subsea surveys for pre and post project.
• Completed decommissioning campaign.
• Locate and repair damaged pipework.
• Subsea inspection and well services.
• Fault Diagnostics of live wells.
• Coordinate and monitor dredging.
• Replacement of subsea equipment including, tree caps, subsea manifolds,
conductor pipe, Caisson, Pig launchers, SCM, Flow lines, risers and umbilical’s.
• Performing commissioning and pressure-testing activities.
• Prepare hot tap equipment on pipelines.
SATURATION DIVER
PMS / Egypt 2011 – 2011
Diving off the Dive Support Vessel Mayo with a multinational dive team.
• Completed pipeline removal and installation.
• Subsea inspection of riser.
• Removed damaged riser and installed new.
• Use of smart flanges and morgrips.
AIR DIVER
USL Ltd / Tyne UK 2011 – 2011
Lead diver for construction of a second vehicle tunnel under the River Tyne.
• Installation & inspection of the Tyne Tunnel 2 for Volker Stein Marine.
• Laying concrete foundations and installing 4 large tunnel elements into position.
• Complex heavy lifting, simultaneously using 2 cranes and a lift barge.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

2. T E C H S K I L L S
S O F T S K I L L S
R E F E R E N C E S
P A UL D AN I E L S
DI V E SU P ER V I SO R
Subsea 7 / Helix
Pauldaniels57@hotmail.com
TE R RY DU F FY
S UB S EA S E RV I CE S MA N A G E R
Seawell/Well Enhancer
Wessm@helixesg.com
A W A R D S
• Underwater Burning & Cutting
• Underwater Inspection
• Spool and Flange Work
• Installing Riser Clamps
• Hydra Tight Hydraulic Torque Equipment
• Replacement Of Electrical Components
• Salvage Operations
• Flow Line Tie-ins
• Operate Hydraulic Tools
• Airlifting
• Lift Bags As Per Procedure
• Matt Laying / Pipe Laying
• Subsea Well Head Commissioning
• Well Intervention
• Diver Medic Technician
• Surveys and Inspection
• Subsea Engineering
• Advanced Leadership
• Physically Fit
• Familiar With MS Office Applications
• Can Communicate At All Levels
• Effective Under Pressure
• Organising and Planning
• Effective Problem Solver
• Quick Decision Making
• Initiative To Act To Avoid Potential Problems
• Attention To Detail
• Team Player
• Performance Orientated
• Registered Underwater Inspector (AWeldI)
• Kosovo NATA Medal and Clasp – British Army
RIGGER/AIR DIVER/SATURATION DIVER
Subsea 7 / International 2004 – 2011
Working off the Rock Water 1, DSV Eclipse, Bleo Holm FPSO and Pelican Support
Vessel. Completing projects for Conoco Phillips, Centrica, CNR, Addax, Shell and BP.
Offshore North Sea and Nigeria. Completing both saturation and air diving.
• Underwater NDT inspection.
• Replacement of subsea equipment such as risers, manifolds, pipes & umbilical’s.
• Valve configuration & observation.
• Well commissioning, Wellhead tie-ins, Protection covers and Pressure testing.
• Installation of SUTU.
• Operation of pig launchers and receivers.
• Debris removal of lay down areas.
• Install clamps and bolt replacement, Metrology.
TANK COMMANDER
British Army / UK & Kosovo 1997 – 2004
Leading a crew of soldiers to operate a 3 million pound battle tank. Belonging to the
Royal Armoured Corp and completing roles in Armoured, Reconnaissance and CBRN
platoons. Completed a six-month tour of Kosovo in 2001.
• Leading tank crewmen in combat environments.
• Dealing with welfare problems.
• Responsible for amoured vehicle maintenance and operation.
• Experienced with an array of telecommunications equipment.
• Vehicle equipment and mechanic skills.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
M E M B E R S H I P S
• Member of welding institute
EMERGENCY FIRE CREW MEMBER
Tyne and Wear Fire & Rescue / Tyne and Wear, UK 2013 – 2016
Attending various accident and emergency scenes in and around Tyne and Wear.
• Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and requests.
• Deal with emergencies as directed and work as an effective team member.
• Carry out routine inspections on the premises.
• Using advanced first aid methods.
• Advanced rescue techniques.
V O L U N T A R Y E X P E R I E N C E