1. Tim Turner
Career Summary
A time served, and qualified engineer. After initial training in production and mechanical
engineering I shifted my focus to the race car industry, culminating with a three year stint with
a Formula 1 race team, as a No1 Mechanic. After a sabbatical from the engineering industry I
returned to a Diesel engine service company for a ten year period. After leaving this
employment I have worked for J.R Mc Dermott as a First Engineer, Deputy E&M Manager,
McDermott E&M-Department Chief Engineer, Construction Equipment Supervisor aboard the
Lay Vessel North Ocean-102, and lately as a Lay Technician aboard the Lay Vessel North
Ocean-105.
Experience
2013 to present J. Ray McDermott–Lay Technician Mechanical (NO-105 Pipe-lay Vessel)
· Operate the lay system and associated component
· Assist and support the Lay System Superintendent and Shift Supervisors
· Conform to company QHSE&S policies and procedures
· Carry out maintenance and operational tasks on Company equipment as required
· Conduct relevant equipment function checks against relevant standard checklists.
· Undertake relevant repair and servicing requirements, and record any faults and applied
repairs on the Equipment Fault/Repair Reports.
· Preparation of equipment modification requests
· Design and installation of system upgrades
2010-2013 J. Ray McDermott– Construction Equipment Supervisor (NO-102 Pipe-lay Vessel)
· Preparing and implementing effective preventative maintenance procedures and
programs
· Overseeing of all maintenance of lay system and deck project equipment.
· Management of NO-102 NS5 planned maintenance system
· Preparation and administration of repair, maintenance and upgrades of rear deck
machinery
· Review of rear deck equipment repairs/spare parts requisitions, and assessing if they are
commensurate with budgetary expectations
· Providing technical support to Project management teams
· Supervision of deck engineers, L2CC, MHC and welders
2009-2010 J. Ray McDermott Dubai – E&M Department Chief Engineer
2. · Preparing and implementing effective preventative maintenance procedures and
programs
· Overseeing of all maintenance of marine portable equipment
· Management of E&M NS5 system
· Preparation and administration of repair, maintenance and capital improvement budgets
· for marine vessels (ACE and AFE construction)
· Review of all major vessel/repairs/spare parts requisitions, and assessing if they are
· commensurate with budgetary expectations
· Providing support to MWB, and DP vessels within McDermott fleet
· Supervision of E&M Engineers
2008 to 2009 J.R. Mc Dermott Baku-Deputy E&M Manager
· Coordinating with HS&E Manager to ensure environmental compliance of vessels.
· Supervision and coordination of vessel dry-docking, and modification/upgrade
programmes. Establishing and control of associated budgets for these activities.
· Implementing Level1 Corporate guidelines, and the development of Level 2 operating
Procedures.
· Preparing and implementing effective preventative maintenance procedures and
programs
· Preparation and administration of repair, maintenance and capital improvement budgets
for marine vessels
· Initiate and maintain manufacturer approved specification for all critical wire ropes
· Review of all major vessel/repairs/spare parts requisitions, and assessing if they are
commensurate with budgetary expectations.
2008 J.R. McDermott Baku- Maintenance Supervisor.
· Responsible for supervising the maintenance of a shore based 1,500t carousel,
· Responsible for supervising the maintenance of a shore based IMECA under roller system.
· Responsible for supervising the maintenance of Vessel based machinery including a 710t
lay system comprising carousel, spooling tower compensating arch, tensioner, A&R winch,
and over-boarding device and their respective HPU’s. Other vessel based machinery
maintained included two 900KW generating sets, and a 50T Hydramarine knuckle jib
crane.
· Supervision of E&M department engineers
2007 J.R. McDermott First Engineer-PLBG Pipe Lay Barge
· Maintenance and overhauls of the five main engines.
· Maintenance of the harbour generator sets
· Maintenance emergency generating set.
· Maintenance and overhaul of all ancillary equipment located in the engine room.
· Maintaining stock levels of all spare parts required.
· Preparation of reports of machinery condition.
· Installation of new equipment and systems as required
3. 2005-2006 Lincoln Diesel Services- Workshop Manager
· Day to day running of workshop
· Supervision of 12 service engineers.
· Preparation of quotes
· Sourcing spare parts
· Project management
2000-2004 Lincoln Diesel Services- Senior Service engineer
· Preparation of quotes
· Supervision of service engineers
· Service, repair, and installation of slow, medium, and high speed diesel engines, in the
range of 2 BHP to70,000 BHP.
· Service, repair, and installation of ancillary equipment such as, pumps, compressors,
gearboxes, cooling systems, and pipe-work.
· Workshop duties including turning, milling and light fabrication and welding.
1996-2000 Lincoln Diesel Services-Service engineer
· Service, repair, and installation of slow, medium, and high speed diesel engines, in the
range of 2 BHP to70,000 BHP.
· Service, repair, and installation of ancillary equipment such as, pumps, compressors,
gearboxes, cooling systems, and pipe-work.
· Workshop duties including turning, milling and light fabrication and welding.
1995-1996 Greetham Inn Antiques Centre.
· Employed as a Shop manager of a retail furniture outlet
1993-1995 Clipston Builders.
· Employed as a Builders labourer.
1992-1993 Lola Cars.
· Employed as an engineer for the construction & assembly of Indianapolis race cars, for export
to the U.S.A.
1989-1992 Leyton House Racing F1 team.
· Employed as a Formula One race car mechanic.
1985-1998 Richard Dutton Racing.
· Employed as a race car mechanic.
4. 1980-1985 Mirrlees Blackstone, Stamford England
· Undertook a full four year apprenticeship at Blackstones, who were a diesel engine
manufacturer, and upon completion took up a position as an Inspector in the quality
control department.
Qualifications
1984 B-TEC.
· ONC-Mechanical & Production Engineering
1984 E.I.T.B.
· Certificate of engineering craftsmanship-Turning.
· Certificate of engineering craftsmanship-Milling
1982 City & Guilds
· General paper-Engineering craft studies. Distinction.
· Mechanical paper-Engineering craft studies. Distinction.
1982 E.I.T.B.
· Broad based training & mechanical engineering certificate.
1981 ‘O’ Level
· Biology Grade B
· Design and Craft-Metal Grade C
· English Language Grade C
· English Literature Grade D
· Geography Grade C
· Geometrical Engineering Drawing Grade C
· Mathematics Grade D
Personal Details
Address: 15B Austin Street.
Stamford.
Lincolnshire.
PE9 2QP.
England.
E-Mail timt655@gmail.com
Mobile +44 7894 988 149
Home +44 1780 766307
Date of birth: 6th
November 1964
Nationality: English
Languages: English
Family Status: Married
Passport Two valid and current UK passports held
