1. NIGEL DARLASTON Curriculum Vitae 2017
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Apartment 3, St Georges House, The Esplande, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0QG
Mobile: 07770279351 nigeldarlaston@yahoo.co.uk
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an enthusiastic, committed and hard working team player with initiative,
common sense, adaptability, both dynamic and productive. I feel would be an asset
to any company or organisation.
I have extensive experience and knowledge gained from my career within the
offshore oil and gas industry, giving me the opportunity to be entrusted with the
position of Driller.
QUALIFICATIONS
 IWCF Well Control, surface supervisor BOP stack, (Expires Oct, 2016.
Requires renewal).
 Offshore Survival Certificate including HUET & EBS approved by OPITO
(valid).
 Offshore Medical Certificate (valid).
 LOLER Supervisor Training.
 H2S Gas Safety Certificate.
 Offshore first aid.
 Offshore Safety Representatives Course - OPITO approved.
 UK Driving Licence.
 UK Passport (expire date, may 2021).
CAREER HISTORY.
DRILLER - Northern Offshore December 2013 to October 2015.
Responsible for well management, establishing and maintaining a strong working
relationship with client representatives, understanding and following client’s
programme’s/instructions, leading a team, installing and nurturing a collective
vision and determination to achieve and succeed while operating within a
professional, safe and harmonic working environment.

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ASSISTANT DRILLER - Northern Offshore - May 2012 to December 2013
As above but with respect and support of my driller and his methods.
DERRICKMAN - Northern Offshore - July 2011 to May 2012
Responsible for maintaining drilling fluids, maintaining mud mixing systems,
pumps and circulating machinery. Managing and operating the Derrick.
ROUGHNECK - Offshore Marine Services - April 2011 to July 2012
Working on the drill floor and shale shakers, operating and maintaining all drill
floor machinery and equipment.
MARQUEE INSTALLER - Inside Out Marquees September 2009 to April 2011
Erecting and dismantling marquees for various events and functions.
SCAFFOLD LABOURER - Cape Industrial Services - June 2009 to October 2009
Sizewell B Power Station, Leiston, Suffolk
SCAFFOLD LABOURER - Scaffold Labourer Interserve - March 2008 to April 2008
Sizewell B Power Station, Leiston, Suffolk
HOME IMPROVEMENTS SALESMAN - Anglia Home Improvements -
June 2007 to November 2007
DERRICKMAN - K.C.A. Deutag, Aberdeen - April 2006 to January 2007
ROUGHNECK - Maersk Contractors, Aberdeen - 2001 to 2006
Experience of cyber operations. (Maersk Inspirer & Innovator)
DERRICKMAN - Global Marine, Aberdeen - 1997 to 2001
MATERIAL CONTROLLER/BUYER (Power Station) - Steels Eng. Ltd. -1996 to 1997
MATERIAL CONTROLLER/BUYER (Undersea Modules) -
Kvaerner Oil & Gas Ltd, Brook Park, Lowestoft - 1995 to 1996
SCAFFOLDER - Deborah Greystone Scaffolding Ltd (Sizewell B construction)
1991 to 1995
MAINTENANCE/PAINTER - Colne Shipping Company, Lowestoft 1989 to 1990
ROUGHNECK - Penrod Drilling Ltd., Gt. Yarmouth, Norfolk - 1987 to 1989
ROUGHNECK - Rowan Drilling Ltd, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk - 1985 to 1987
APPRENTICE PLUMBER - Darlaston Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Lowestoft
1982 to 1985

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EDUCATION
City & Guilds 604 Plumbing & Heating
1991 - 1993 Lowestoft College, Lowestoft
Lowestoft College: Plumbing & Heating workshop
1981 - 1982 Lowestoft College, Lowestoft
Kirkley High School - 1980 to 1982
Ash Green Comprehensive School, Coventry - 1978 - 1980
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
I enjoy spending time with my family and grandchildren, holidays, football,
photography, golf, dog walking, pint of beer in my local pub socialising.
Thank you for your interest in my Resume, I hope we can help each other.
NigelDarlaston