1. Colin John Crossley JIB Approved Electrician
Address: Manchester (flexible on location, willing to travel globally)
Telephone: 07495337614
Email: cjcemail99@yahoo.co.uk
Professional Profile
A highly motivated and technically minded Senior Electrician with a background within the oil and gas industry,
both onshore and offshore, on a national and international basis. Demonstrates effective analytical skills and
the ability to work within busy, demanding environments. Extremely conscientious with an excellent work ethic,
capable of delivering projects to specification and within budgets using initiative and problem solving skills. An
effective team player who can work independently when required, quickly adapting to new environments and
capable of learning new skills. Possesses good organisation skills and an aptitude for applying technical
knowledge practically, working safely within HSE guidelines.
Key Skills
• Electrical Engineering
• Health & Safety
• Oil & Gas
• Project Coordination
• Process Control
• Technical Knowledge
• Mechanical Engineering
• Risk Assessment
• Site Management
• Preventative Maintenance
Career Summary
VARIOUS AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS Dec 2015 – to date
• Completing supervisory Electrician contracts both onshore and offshore for a range of international
companies
DAEWOO SHWE PLATFORM (Myanmar) Aug 2013 – Dec 2015
Senior Electrician (contract)
• Supervising and training a junior maintenance team on a cyber platform rig, conducting safe and
preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Performing safe isolations and testing procedures throughout the rig, promptly troubleshooting any
malfunctions to ensure continuous functionality
• Maintaining knowledge of the company PTW system and all other health, safety and environmental
aspects
• Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor on a daily basis to ensure that access to equipment requiring
maintenance is coordinated efficiently
NORTH CORMORANT-NINIAN CENTRAL PLATFORMS (North Sea) May 2013 – Jul 2013
Senior Electrician
• Overseeing and managing a junior maintenance crew, coordinating with the Site Supervisor on a daily
basis
• Carrying out safe and preventative maintenance to equipment as well as performing safe isolations and
testing procedures
BEN AVON / BEN RINNES JACK UP RIGS (Gabon, West Africa) Jan 2013 – Arp 2013
Chief Electrician
• Overseeing safe and preventative maintenance of equipment on board the jack up rigs, attending to any
breakdowns quickly
• Managing junior level personnel and dealing with all aspects of safety on site, providing training and
guidance in electrical maintenance
• Responsible for safe isolations and testing procedures and utilising the PTW system to perform risk
assessments
• Reporting to the Chief Engineer on a daily basis to implement and maintain safety policies and procedures
TRANSOCEAN PROSPECTS-SEMI SUBMERSIBLE (North Sea) Jul 2012 – Jan 2013
Rig Electrician
• Performing routine rig duties such as breakdowns and repairs, working in accordance with all site safety
guidelines

2. • Developing good working relationships with operator’s representatives, subcontractors and other
personnel on the rig
• Utilising the PTW system and managing all safety aspects, conducting testing of critical equipment and
systems
• Carrying out preventative maintenance exercises and reporting to the Chief Electrician on a daily basis
J. RAY MCDERMOTTS (Dubai) – WIP Project, Jack up Rig Jul 2010 – Apr 2012
Chief Electrician
• Overseeing all aspects of site equipment maintenance and the efficient installation of new work scopes
• Taking responsibility for safe isolations and testing procedures in line with company policies and
guidelines
• Accountable for obtaining permits for other sub-contractors through the permit to work system to control
maintenance activities
H&C MOORE GROUP (Leeds) Dec 2009 – Mar 2010
Electrical Supervisor
• Supervising all fast track work completions and managing a punch-list team, reporting directly to the client
and main contractor
• Organising and attending handover meetings and participating in construction package walk downs
• Responsible for addressing any site design changes relating to all associated systems and processes
T. CLARKE GROUP (London) Jan 2006 – Dec 2010
Electrical Supervisor
• Supervising all trades during the construction stage, performing tool box talks with responsibility for health
& safety of fellow colleagues
• Liaising with the client and company logistics and HR teams to ensure the arrival of materials and
personnel to the platform
• Gaining excellent knowledge of the permit to work system, including risk assessments and specifying
precautions to be taken
• Completing all related administration tasks including commissioning check-sheets and all other
associated handover packages
CROSS GROUP ENGINEERING Sep 1998 – Dec 2005
Electrical Supervisor
• Supervising all areas of electrical installations, punch-list items and managing the handover of all
associated systems
• Conducting site inspections, verifications and updates of as-built drawings and schematics from E&I
contractors
• Responsible for obtaining permits for ongoing and forthcoming work scopes and acting as PA covering
simultaneous areas of work within the scope
Earlier experience:
Ridge Moss Electrical Services – Electrical Technician (Charge Hand) Nov 1995 – Dec 1998
Steward Group (Environ) – Apprentice & Staff Electrician Aug 1985 – Oct 1995
Professional Development
• JIB Approved Electrician
• City & Guilds 236-1 & 236-2
• AMI-AM2 (Practical)
• 17th Edition IEE Regulations
• CSCS Safety Card
• RGIT Offshore Survival
• MIST and Medical Certificate
• CompEx Hazardous Areas Course
• NOV TDS8 Electrical Course
• ABB Water Cooled VFD Course
Education
7 O Levels (English, Maths, Physics, Geography, Metalwork, PE and History)
Additional Information
Interests: Enjoys playing and watching football, going to the gym and spending time with family and
friends.
Nationality: British.
References: Available on request.