CV – Francois Marais
Applying as roughneck
I have been working offshore for 4 years as a Rope Access Technician on board drilling rigs for various companies.
In that time, I have learned many practical skills that apply to the drilling industry and have always been drawn to
the action of the Drill Floor. I have adjusted to the rig lifestyle and I am not bothered in the least by long hitches or
travel for work. Having a sound work ethic, being self-motivated, and having the personality to get along with just
about anyone I feel like this is the industry in which I need to put my determination and focus. I WILL work my way
up to the drill shack starting from the bottom and I look forward to learning every single lesson along the way. I
would appreciate if your company would invest in me and give me this opportunity.
Personal Information:
Full Name: Francois Mobile: +27 (0) 72 8370 410
Surname: Marais E-mail: francoism@live.co.za
S.A. Id Number: 89052905485082 Nationality: South African
Passport Number: A00689274 Language: Afrikaans
Date of Birth: 18 May 1988 English
Physical Address: 55 Upper Kildare Gender: Male
Fish Hoek, Cape Town Marital Status: Single
7975 Dependents: None
South Africa Health : Excellent
Education and Qualifications:
ď‚· Rope Access (Irata Level two) 3000+ hours up to date on rope
ď‚· Off-shore survival course(H.U.E.T., Firefighting and First aid)
ď‚· First aid L2
ď‚· Offshore Medical (SAMSA)
ď‚· ASNT PT level 2
ď‚· ASNT MPI Level 2
ď‚· EDDY LEVEL 2
ď‚· LEEA/LOLER : Loose lifting gear , Container and Crane inspection
ď‚· Various in-house courses at Top Rope Cape Town. Courses include High pressure blasting, Coating and
Painting , Spray painting , Confined Space Rescue , Small hand tools and gas cutting
ď‚· Senior Certificate (Outeniqua High) Grade 12
References:
Johan Kotze Charl Bredenhann Gunter Bruer
Toprope Toprope Toprope
Supervisor Lead (Level 3) Offshore engineer Site manager
accesswet@hotmail.com charl@toprope.co.za gunter@toprope.co.za
Paul Waters Chris Short Michael Firby
Seadrill West Polaris Seadrill West Polaris EPEUS
Tool Pusher OIM Project Specialist
+61 408 131 391 chrisshort33@yahoo.com mike.firby@mac.com
muddy04@yahoo.com.au
Shannon Smith Claud Cox Hal Edwards
Seadrill West Polaris Seadrill West Polaris Seadrill West Polaris
Deck Pusher OIM Drilling Section Leader
Wetsu76@gmail.com claudcx@yahoo.com edwards01h@yahoo.com
Chad Janis Frananaaz Rinqeust
Exxon Mobile Toprope
SR Drilling Supt. Administrator
Chad.m.jarvis@exxonmobile.com frinqeust2@gmail.com
Relevant Work Experience:
Toprope
February 2014 – Current
As a rope access technician and NDT inspector, onboard the West Polaris - Seadrill
West Eclipse Angola Offshore
Aug 2016 – Current Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Removal of fast line sheave
ď‚· NDT on multiple sheaves
ď‚· Removing and replacing cables on Hydra Racker.
ď‚· Replacing wire rope slings in the moonpool
ď‚· Odd jobs
West Polaris Angola Offshore
Jun 2016 – Jul 2016 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-LOLER-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Loose lifting gear inspection
ď‚· NDT on drilling equipment
ď‚· Changing out hoses on Hydra Racker
ď‚· Odd jobs
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
April 2016 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Load testing a crane and crane inspections
ď‚· Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
ď‚· Odd Jobs
West Polaris Angola Offshore
January 2016 – February 2016 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-NDT of drilling equipment-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Inspection on various equipment
ď‚· NDT on drilling equipment
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
October 2015 – December 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-LOLER-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Loose lifting gear inspection
ď‚· Load testing a crane and crane inspections
ď‚· Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder
ď‚· NDT on drilling equipment
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
August 2015 – September 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Crane Cylinder-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Changing out hoses in the Derrick
ď‚· Load testing a crane and crane inspections
ď‚· Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder
ď‚· NDT on drilling equipment
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
June 2015 - August 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Crane inspection, Removing and replacing crane cylinder and odd jobs-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Changing out hoses in the Derrick
ď‚· Load testing a crane and crane inspections
ď‚· Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder
ď‚· Mechanical prepping and painting.
ď‚· UHP Blasting on deck
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
April 2015 - May 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Changing out a Crane cylinder
ď‚· Mechanical prepping and painting.
ď‚· UHP Blasting on deck
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
January 2015 – February 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-UHP Blasting and Coating-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· QC reports
ď‚· Blasting and Painting
ď‚· Loose lifting gear inspection
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
West Polaris Angola Offshore
November 2014 –December 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Prepping and painting of hull-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Mechanical prepping and painting.
ď‚· UHP Blasting of hull
ď‚· Spray painting
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
ď‚· Odd jobs on deck
West Polaris Angola Offshore
Aug 2014 –Oct 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Prepping and painting of hull-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Mechanical prepping and painting.
ď‚· UHP Blasting of hull
ď‚· Spray painting
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
ď‚· Odd jobs on deck
West Polaris Angola Offshore
June 2014 –July 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Loose Lifting gear inspection-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· LOLER
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
ď‚· Odd jobs on deck
West Polaris Angola Offshore
April 2014 –May 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Prepping and painting of hull-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· Mechanical prepping and painting.
ď‚· UHP Blasting of hull
ď‚· Spray painting
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
ď‚· Odd jobs on deck
West Polaris Angola Offshore
February 2014 – March 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill
-Loose Lifting gear inspection-
Duties:
ď‚· Inspector
ď‚· LOLER
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby
ď‚· Odd jobs on deck
Denbar Atlantic Cape Town Harbor
January 2014 – February 2014 Sub-contracting to De Beers
-Rigging-
Duties:
ď‚· Rigging of 9.5 T guide rails
ď‚· Gas cutting
Denbar Atlantic Cape Town Harbor
December 2013 - January 2014 Sub-contracting to De Beers
-Gas cutting-
Duties:
ď‚· Gas cutting
ď‚· Rigging beams out.
ď‚· Pull testing
5001 Mosselbay Offshore
November 2013 –December 2013 Sub-contracting to Enco
-Derrick inspection-
Duties:
ď‚· Bolt torque inspection
ď‚· Drops survey
Discoverer America Mozambique Offshore
November 2013 Sub-contracting to Trance Ocean
-Derrick inspection-
Duties:
ď‚· Rigging up a 5 T rabbit back into the mouse hole
ď‚· Derrick inspection
DS2 Cape Town Harbor
October 2013 Sub-contracting to Ensco
-Painting-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Rescue standby for rope access technicians
Saipem 10 000 Tanzania to Congo Offshore
September 2013 Sub-contracting to Saipem
Duties:
ď‚· Cable pulling
ď‚· Assisting Inspectors with all lifting gear and drilling equipment
ď‚· Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
ď‚· Mechanical prepping and painting
Celtic Sea Angola Offshore
July 2013 – August 2013 Sub-contracting to Trance Ocean
-Derrick inspection-
Duties:
ď‚· Drop survey
ď‚· Bolt torque inspection
Saipen Az8520 Libya Offshore
May 2013 –July 2013 Sub-contracting to Saipem
-Disassembly of Derrick (tower) Using a Gin Pole-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Rigging and Slinging (2ton)
ď‚· Banking of Tagger Winches and Cranes
ď‚· Coordinating Deck Crew, Cranes and rope access technicians
Discoverer America Mozambique Offshore
May 2013 Sub-contracting to Trance Ocean
-Rigging-
Duties:
ď‚· Team Leader
ď‚· Rigging and gas cutting
ď‚· Rigging up a 5 T rabbit out of the mouse hole
Local work in Cape Town
12 January 2010 – 02 May 2013
ď‚· Green point Stadium ( Rigging )
ď‚· Cape Town Harbor ( Rope access )
ď‚· Fear factor ( Rigging )
ď‚· Master chef ( Rigging )
ď‚· Koeberg Nuclear plant ( Rigging )

CV NB

  • 1.
    CV – FrancoisMarais Applying as roughneck I have been working offshore for 4 years as a Rope Access Technician on board drilling rigs for various companies. In that time, I have learned many practical skills that apply to the drilling industry and have always been drawn to the action of the Drill Floor. I have adjusted to the rig lifestyle and I am not bothered in the least by long hitches or travel for work. Having a sound work ethic, being self-motivated, and having the personality to get along with just about anyone I feel like this is the industry in which I need to put my determination and focus. I WILL work my way up to the drill shack starting from the bottom and I look forward to learning every single lesson along the way. I would appreciate if your company would invest in me and give me this opportunity. Personal Information: Full Name: Francois Mobile: +27 (0) 72 8370 410 Surname: Marais E-mail: francoism@live.co.za S.A. Id Number: 89052905485082 Nationality: South African Passport Number: A00689274 Language: Afrikaans Date of Birth: 18 May 1988 English Physical Address: 55 Upper Kildare Gender: Male Fish Hoek, Cape Town Marital Status: Single 7975 Dependents: None South Africa Health : Excellent Education and Qualifications:  Rope Access (Irata Level two) 3000+ hours up to date on rope  Off-shore survival course(H.U.E.T., Firefighting and First aid)  First aid L2  Offshore Medical (SAMSA)  ASNT PT level 2  ASNT MPI Level 2  EDDY LEVEL 2  LEEA/LOLER : Loose lifting gear , Container and Crane inspection  Various in-house courses at Top Rope Cape Town. Courses include High pressure blasting, Coating and Painting , Spray painting , Confined Space Rescue , Small hand tools and gas cutting  Senior Certificate (Outeniqua High) Grade 12
  • 2.
    References: Johan Kotze CharlBredenhann Gunter Bruer Toprope Toprope Toprope Supervisor Lead (Level 3) Offshore engineer Site manager accesswet@hotmail.com charl@toprope.co.za gunter@toprope.co.za Paul Waters Chris Short Michael Firby Seadrill West Polaris Seadrill West Polaris EPEUS Tool Pusher OIM Project Specialist +61 408 131 391 chrisshort33@yahoo.com mike.firby@mac.com muddy04@yahoo.com.au Shannon Smith Claud Cox Hal Edwards Seadrill West Polaris Seadrill West Polaris Seadrill West Polaris Deck Pusher OIM Drilling Section Leader Wetsu76@gmail.com claudcx@yahoo.com edwards01h@yahoo.com Chad Janis Frananaaz Rinqeust Exxon Mobile Toprope SR Drilling Supt. Administrator Chad.m.jarvis@exxonmobile.com frinqeust2@gmail.com Relevant Work Experience: Toprope February 2014 – Current As a rope access technician and NDT inspector, onboard the West Polaris - Seadrill West Eclipse Angola Offshore Aug 2016 – Current Sub-contracting to Sea Drill Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Removal of fast line sheave  NDT on multiple sheaves  Removing and replacing cables on Hydra Racker.  Replacing wire rope slings in the moonpool  Odd jobs West Polaris Angola Offshore Jun 2016 – Jul 2016 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -LOLER- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Loose lifting gear inspection  NDT on drilling equipment  Changing out hoses on Hydra Racker  Odd jobs  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby
  • 3.
    West Polaris AngolaOffshore April 2016 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Load testing a crane and crane inspections  Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby  Odd Jobs West Polaris Angola Offshore January 2016 – February 2016 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -NDT of drilling equipment- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Inspection on various equipment  NDT on drilling equipment  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby West Polaris Angola Offshore October 2015 – December 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -LOLER- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Loose lifting gear inspection  Load testing a crane and crane inspections  Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder  NDT on drilling equipment  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby West Polaris Angola Offshore August 2015 – September 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Crane Cylinder- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Changing out hoses in the Derrick  Load testing a crane and crane inspections  Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder  NDT on drilling equipment  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby
  • 4.
    West Polaris AngolaOffshore June 2015 - August 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Crane inspection, Removing and replacing crane cylinder and odd jobs- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Changing out hoses in the Derrick  Load testing a crane and crane inspections  Changing out a 10 T crane cylinder  Mechanical prepping and painting.  UHP Blasting on deck  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby West Polaris Angola Offshore April 2015 - May 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Changing out a Crane cylinder  Mechanical prepping and painting.  UHP Blasting on deck  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby West Polaris Angola Offshore January 2015 – February 2015 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -UHP Blasting and Coating- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  QC reports  Blasting and Painting  Loose lifting gear inspection  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby West Polaris Angola Offshore November 2014 –December 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Prepping and painting of hull- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Mechanical prepping and painting.  UHP Blasting of hull  Spray painting  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby  Odd jobs on deck West Polaris Angola Offshore Aug 2014 –Oct 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Prepping and painting of hull- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Mechanical prepping and painting.  UHP Blasting of hull  Spray painting  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job
  • 5.
     Rescue standby Odd jobs on deck West Polaris Angola Offshore June 2014 –July 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Loose Lifting gear inspection- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  LOLER  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby  Odd jobs on deck West Polaris Angola Offshore April 2014 –May 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Prepping and painting of hull- Duties:  Team Leader  Inspector  Mechanical prepping and painting.  UHP Blasting of hull  Spray painting  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby  Odd jobs on deck West Polaris Angola Offshore February 2014 – March 2014 Sub-contracting to Sea Drill -Loose Lifting gear inspection- Duties:  Inspector  LOLER  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby  Odd jobs on deck Denbar Atlantic Cape Town Harbor January 2014 – February 2014 Sub-contracting to De Beers -Rigging- Duties:  Rigging of 9.5 T guide rails  Gas cutting Denbar Atlantic Cape Town Harbor December 2013 - January 2014 Sub-contracting to De Beers -Gas cutting- Duties:  Gas cutting  Rigging beams out.  Pull testing 5001 Mosselbay Offshore November 2013 –December 2013 Sub-contracting to Enco -Derrick inspection- Duties:  Bolt torque inspection  Drops survey
  • 6.
    Discoverer America MozambiqueOffshore November 2013 Sub-contracting to Trance Ocean -Derrick inspection- Duties:  Rigging up a 5 T rabbit back into the mouse hole  Derrick inspection DS2 Cape Town Harbor October 2013 Sub-contracting to Ensco -Painting- Duties:  Team Leader  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Rescue standby for rope access technicians Saipem 10 000 Tanzania to Congo Offshore September 2013 Sub-contracting to Saipem Duties:  Cable pulling  Assisting Inspectors with all lifting gear and drilling equipment  Permits and all other requirements needed for daily job  Mechanical prepping and painting Celtic Sea Angola Offshore July 2013 – August 2013 Sub-contracting to Trance Ocean -Derrick inspection- Duties:  Drop survey  Bolt torque inspection Saipen Az8520 Libya Offshore May 2013 –July 2013 Sub-contracting to Saipem -Disassembly of Derrick (tower) Using a Gin Pole- Duties:  Team Leader  Rigging and Slinging (2ton)  Banking of Tagger Winches and Cranes  Coordinating Deck Crew, Cranes and rope access technicians Discoverer America Mozambique Offshore May 2013 Sub-contracting to Trance Ocean -Rigging- Duties:  Team Leader  Rigging and gas cutting  Rigging up a 5 T rabbit out of the mouse hole Local work in Cape Town 12 January 2010 – 02 May 2013  Green point Stadium ( Rigging )  Cape Town Harbor ( Rope access )  Fear factor ( Rigging )  Master chef ( Rigging )  Koeberg Nuclear plant ( Rigging )