1. James McLaren
10 Dunlop Place, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 7LL
07966 208832 │ 0141 956 6064
jamesmclaren10@googlemail.com
Offshore Certs FOET, valid until August 2017 MIST valid until 2018 Passport Number: 520627165
Medical OGUK/2009/1370 valid until June 2016 Vantage No. 0988620
Rope Access Instrument Pipefitter / Pipefitter
Professional Summary
A highly qualified, safety-conscious and time-served Pipefitter & Gas Engineer benefitting from complementary
experience as an IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician and a solid history of on and offshore employment. Conversant
with Work Permits and Work Packs, P&IDs and Isometric Drawings and adept at working with all sizes of pipework (½” to
48”) including duplex, super duplex, mild/stainless steel, carbon, while prepping up and setting butts. A cooperative and
collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams, identifying and developing the best skills from an individual while
producing excellent results solo, taking ownership of work as required. Self-motivated and enthusiastic for new
challenges
Key Achievements / Highlights
Petrofac Sullom
Voe, 2014
Saved an unwitting ground worker from a potential incident, having identified their presence inside
the danger zone of a crane lift of a 3 ton valve, explaining the risk and preventing recurrence.
BP Andrew,
2013-14
Selected for the role of Performing Authority with total responsibility for the permit and work safety.
Became Level 2 Gas Tester responsible for carrying out essential atmospheric tests prior to all works.
Became part of the Rope Access team enabling the execution of pipefitting work without a scaffold.
Shell Mearsk
Curlew FPSO, 2012
Received commendation and reward for safety awareness having halted a remedial job due to the
identification of untagged valves which investigation later discovered were indeed still live.
Career History
Pro-Tec on behalf of Scottish Gas October 2015 to: December 2015
Installation of valves, pipework and associated supports, with the use of crimping connections, internally in high rise
accommodation in west end of Glasgow
Pipefitter / IRATA Rope Access Technician April 2013 to: October 2015
Wood Group PSN, Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen
Worked for Wood Group for nearly 2 years except for a few months in early 2014 to complete a short onshore contract at
Sullum Voe Terminal for Petrofac, performing all aspects of pipefitting, primarily construct and punching out pipe lines.
Talisman Claymore platform August 2015 to: October 2015
Installation of valves, pipework and associated supports, and torque and tensioning of associated flanged connections.
Talisman Bleo Holm platform April 2015 to: June 2015
Installation of valves, pipework and associated supports, and torque and tensioning of associated flanged connections.
Talisman Arbroath platform September 2014 to: April 2015
Installation of valves, pipework and associated supports, and torque and tensioning of associated flanged connections.
Shell Nelson platform (TAR) July 2014 to: August 2014
Destruct-construct of pipe spools, valves and associated supports, using torquing techniques on flanged joints.

2. Shell Brent Charlie platform (TAR) June 2014 to: July 2014
Destruct-construct of the sand cyclone for inspection by the vendor, working closely with vendor and supervision.
BP Andrew/Kinnoul platform (Upgrade) April 2013 to: February 2014
All aspects of pipefitting working from technical drawings punching out pipe lines, using hydraulic torquing and tensioning
techniques, installing pipe spools with the aid of Rope access.
Commensurate roles as Permit Authority and Level 1 Gas Tester.
Instrument Pipefitter September 2012 to: April 2013
AFS Technologies Ltd, Stoneywood Road, Aberdeen
Shell Mearsk Curlew FPSO, BP Mungo & BP Andrew platforms
Installation and maintenance of small bore Tubing Assemblies, pressure-testing and any remedial work required.
Pipefitter July 2012 to: September 2012
Wood Group PSN, Wellheads Place, Dyce, Aberdeen
BP Ravenspurn North platform
All aspects of pipefitting including destruct/construct of old/new pipework, liaising with platform supervision.
Gas Engineer / Pipefitter March 2012 to: July 2012
C Hanlon Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Thornliebank, Glasgow
Maintained and serviced domestic boilers and heating pipework, involving carbon, stainless and copper pipework, and a
variety of joints and flanges.
Gas Engineer / Pipefitter January 2004 to: January 2012
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd, Righead Ind. Est., Bellshill [2003 to: 2004 Trainee Gas Engineer]
Offered the role within 4 months of 12 month training at Scottish Gas Training Academy, to install, service and repair
domestic/commercial boilers and associated pipework and pipe supports (mild steel, copper and stainless steel).
Piping Operative 1996 to: 2003
Scottish Water Ltd, Balmore Road Glasgow
Installation, repair and replacement of various water lines sizes from 4” to 48” trunk mains, all associated flange work,
mild steel, cast iron, glass, plastic and concrete-lined pipework.
Installation, removal and repair, plus associated small-bore pipework and related pipe and valve supports, using isometric
and GA drawings.
Qualifications & Training
Work Systems Control of Work Awareness: Mintra Learning Centre, valid until September 2016
ISSOW Level 1 for Performing Authorities: Sentinel PRO, September 2014
ISSOW Control of Work for Performing Authorities: BP Weblearn, May 2013
ISSOW Performing Authority Software Training Level 1: BP Weblearn, May 2013
H&S Working at Height Level 2
Confined Space entry
S-Cape Emergency Evacuation Training: Skyscape Training
Emergency First Aid At Work
Rope Access IRATA Rope Access Level 1, achieved July 2012, certified until January 2019
Basic User Training in Donut Personal Controlled Descent System, valid until April 2016
Pipefitting ECITB Install & Maintain Small Bore Tubing Assemblies: AFS Technologies, Aberdeen December 2014
ECITB Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques: SPX Bolting Systems, June 2014
Hydraulically Torque & Tension Bolted Connection Techniques MJI 10 & 18: Stork Training, Sept 2014

3. Swagelok Total Support (STS) MJI 10 & 19 Tube Fittings Installation
Parker A-LOK Tube Fittings Installation
Pipefitter Apprenticeship: Scottish Water, Glasgow, 1992-96
- City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 in Water Industry Craft Studies
- SCOTVEC Cold Water systems, Plumbing and Hot water systems
Gas Work City & Guilds NVQ2 Domestic Natural Gas Installation & Maintenance, January 2005
City & Guilds NVQ2 Central Heating & Water Heating, December 2004
Level 2 & 3 Gas Tester
Dräger Gas Monitoring Training
[References available on request]