Andrew Crookes has over 16 years of experience in mechanical engineering, most recently working as a Global Field Service Instructor for GE Oil & Gas. He has expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic systems from his background in the Royal Air Force as a mechanical systems and propulsion engineering supervisor. Crookes also worked as a Subsea Systems Field Service Engineer for GE Oil & Gas. He is seeking new opportunities and offers skills in engineering, project management, and technical instruction gained over a career spanning both military and oil & gas roles.

1. Andrew Crookes
T: 01358 510012 - M: 07584 908750
E: andycrookes1979@gmail.com
At the moment, I am working as a Global Field Service Instructor within GE Oil & Gas, due to unfortunate, changes in the oil
industry; however, my expertise lies mainly in mechanical engineering. For sixteen years, I held a successful position within the
Royal Air Force, as a mechanical systems and propulsion engineering supervisor, but transitioned to the oil industry, where I
worked as a Subsea Systems Field ServiceEngineer, again,within in GE Oil & Gas.
In each role, I have demonstrated excellent engineering, technical and administrative skills, mainly in the areas of pneumati c and
hydraulic systems,aircraftstructures and more recently, subsea wellhead equipment and completions.
Over many years in employment, I have developed advanced interpersonal and communication skills and I believe an employer
would find I am a diligent, adaptable, determined individual, who works well under extreme pressure in demanding
environments.
Relevant Experience
GE Oil and Gas/ VetcoGray
January 2013 – Present
SubseaSystems FieldService Engineer and Global FieldService Instructor
 Worked offshore on an ad-hoc rotation in the North Sea, but moved on to the ABO project for ENI/AGIP,
operatingoutof Nigeria, ona 28/28 rotation.
• Preparation and installation of a variety of GE systems, including; SG5 and MS700 Wellhead Systems, as well as
Horizontal andConventionalXmasTrees.
• Functional and integrity testing of on a range of wellhead, BOP, Conventional & Horizontal Xmas trees and
tubinghangersystems.
• Tool stripping for replacement of consumables and repairs on running tools and hydrostatic pressure testing
tools
• ReportingtoGE and companyrepresentativeverballyandinwritingonadailybasis
• Supervisingonshore tool make uptosupportoffshore operations
• Developing and delivering instructional courses on GE completions equipment for both GE employees and
customers
Stork Technical Services
June 2012 – Jan 2013
NDT InspectionField Engineer
• Performedoffshore andonshore remote visual andNDTinspection, oncaissonand riserassemblies
• Collecteddata, usingiicorrtopsideacquisition equipmentandsoftware
• Ensuredall recordeddatawas accurate,concise and correctlyreferencedto aknowndatum
• Use collected data to produce in-field reports for customer consideration and to ensure comprehensive
reportingwhenback onshore
Baker Hughes Inc.
Jan 2012 – May 2012
WirelineRepair andMaintenanceElectro-Mechanical Technician
• Tested,assembled,disassembled,maintained andperformedvisually inspected electro-mechanical assemblies
on wireline openholeloggingtools
• Reworked,repairedandmodifiedelectrical andmechanical componentson non-conformingequipment
• Assistedinmentoringandtrainingof apprentices

2. Royal Air Force
Jan 1996 – Feb2012
Aircraft Mechanical,HydraulicandGasTurbine SystemsTechnicianand Supervisor
• Experienced in carrying out fault diagnosis of safety critical, complex high pressure hydraulic control systems, and
subsequentlyrepairingorreplacingpoweredcontrol units, hydraulicpumpsandfiltrationsystems.
• Responsible forcarryingoutrepairsandriggingof aircraftmechanical flyingcontrol systems
• Fleetservicingof Tornado,HarrierandJaguar aircraft inan aircraft hangarenvironment,ensuringoptimumsafety
and qualityassurance standardsmaintainedatall times.
• Faultdiagnosisandreplacementof majoraircraftstructural and mechanical components
• In depth knowledge of aircraft hydraulic and mechanical systems including undercarriage and nose wheel steering
operationandcontrol,primaryandsecondaryflyingcontrols,brakingandretardationsystems
• Required to carry out leak and damage assessment on active flight lines – determining if aircraft are safe to fly
usuallywithenginesrunningandunderhighpressure
• Manufacture of flexible pipeline systemsforHarrieraircraft
• Utilised diagnostic test equipment, technical manuals, aircrew debriefing and data analysis to lead teams of
engineersinfaultdiagnosis
• Managed equipment and resources, including teams of up to 15 mechanical technicians, for operations both at
home and overseas on a busy multi-aircraft type trials and evaluations unit. Ensuring spares and equipment are
available for the task, correct technical manuals are used and are up to date and correct documentation of aircraft
maintenance iscarriedoutonpaper andon line databases.
• Spent 18 months as part of the Technical Instructing Team on Tornado and Harrier aircraft. This included the
design, delivery and validation of mechanical technical systems training courses to all personnel from junior
mechanicstoseniorengineersandaircrew.
• Planned and managed a logistical detachment by air and sea to the USA, to carry out heavy scheduled
maintenance on a tight timeframe resulting in the aircraft being ready ahead of time, for a vitally important
operational trial.
• Managedand controlledFlightLine Operationsinthe UKand at variousoverseaslocations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 BTEC National Certificate Engineering
 Cityand GuildsBasicEngineering
 Cityand Guilds Fibre Re-inforcedPlastics
 IWCF Well Control Level 2
 GE Oil andGas Introduction toDrilling
 GE Oil andGas/VetcoGray SubseaProductionEquipment
 GE Oil andGas/VetcoGray MS700 WellheadSystem
 GE Oil andGas Trainthe Trainer
 BFPA Small Bore Tubing,Hose Assembly& Pressure TestingCourse
 BakerHughesClass3 Soldering
 MIST - ExpiresJuly2016
 BOSIET - ExpiresJuly2016
 Offshore Medical - ExpiresMay 2017
 Tornado andHarrier ‘OnAircraft’Specialistcourse –Hydraulic/MechanicalandStructural theory
 Rolls-Royce RB199Gas Turbine ‘OnAircraft’Specialistcourse
 Jaguar Airframe SystemsSpecialistCourse –Hydraulic/Mechanical andStructural theory
 CorrosionandPreventativeMaintenancespecialistcourse
 Team LeadingandManagementcourse

3. Referencesavailable onrequest