This document provides a summary of an individual's qualifications and experience as a structural and mechanical designer with over 15 years of experience in CAD software such as Solidworks and AutoCAD. Their experience includes projects in offshore oil and gas, marine, diving systems, and more. Their education includes an HNC in 2D and 3D CAD from Stow College in 2000.

1. Nationality British
Year of Birth 1980
Profession Structural/Mechanical Designer
Contact 07533571253
Email Address dpcad@hotmail.co.uk
Address 18 Millview
Barrhead
Glasgow
G78 1AN
KEY EXPERIENCE
• Expert user of 2D & 3D CAD software: Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD
• 15 years experience as a Design Draughtsman
• Structural and Mechanical/Piping Designer with a wide range of experience in offshore and
manufacturing from offshore oil and gas platforms, Pipe Handling Systems, Marine, Diving
Systems, Structural Steelwork, ROV Tools and Equipment.
• Can work in the capacity of design office draughtsman, producing detailed drawings for
production and also as an as build liason raising Technical queries and updating designs to
capture changes made during fabrication and assembly.
• I am very hard working and capable of working with minimal supervision or as part of a design
team following best practices, asking pertinent questions or problem solving within my
experience and capabilities.
• I can adapt well to new environments and I have a track record of learning new software specific
to any new projects or roles.
• Modelling of isometric drawings, creating of 3D models from Engineering Schematics.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS
HNC 2D & 3D Computer Aided Design, Stow College, Glasgow, 2000
Various Workshops/Tutorials on Computer Aided Design Software
Driving Qualifications:
Full United Kingdom Driving License

2. EXPERIENCE RECORD
July 2014 – Present – Divex/James Fisher Defence, Aberdeen/Inchinnan, Design Draughtsman
Responsible for detail design of bespoke diving systems at the James Fisher assembly facility in
Inchinnan. Encompassing Structural General Assembly of chambers, fabrications, mechanical fit out
details and electrical schematics and modelling.
Capturing changes to as built drawings, measuring daily progress from the workshop.
Checking BOM’s, drawings and sizes, revising drawings and details where necessary and recording
changes for future projects.
Contract worked on:
SY138 Divex/Technip 21 man Diving System
December 2012 – July 2014 – Babcock, Rosyth Dockyards, Structural Designer
Responsible for the Design and Detail of steelwork for offshore subsea structure. FTA (Flow line
Termination Arrangements) and manifold structures used in the Subsea Oil & Gas industry using
Autodesk Inventor Modelling software.
Exporting various types of output drawings from 3d model environment to 2d layout to enable the
production of various assembly / fabrication drawings. I also detail plate preps in accordance with
Standard Weld procedures to meet production design specification. Also required to produce detailed
weld map drawings that have been authorized by the client BP. Running numerous B.O.M.s for each of
the pre-assembled units required to construct the main structure. This enables procurement of all
structural elements. I also resolve any problems encountered from Production & Client as quickly and as
efficiently as possible. I am also pro-efficient at managing all drawings online using a drawing portal.
This enables all departments’ access to design & draughting information.
Contracts worked on:
BP Quad 204 Project
March 2012 – December 2012 – Caley Ocean Systems, East Kilbride, Design Draughtsman
Fabrication, assembly and machine shop drawings for offshore pipe handling systems, using Solidworks
& Autocad draughting software.
Detailed drawings of Winches, A-frames, Tensioners, Towers and platform structures.
Material specification, weld details, machine shop details, geometric tolerancing, bill of materials and
weldment cut lists.
Contracts:
Various
December 2011 – March 2012 - Fugro Improv, Aberdeen, Design Draughtsman
Drawings for fabrication/assembly of ROV Tooling products and USAN ROV Skid Project.
Modelling using Solidworks, assigning material specifications, painting, coating etc. in line with project
requirements and DNV approval. Detailed drawings for fabrication shops and in house assembly, weld
symbols to BS EN 22553. Drawing standards for setting out, geometric tolerancing and hole callout etc.
in line with drawing office management standards.
Contracts worked on:
USAN ROV Skid Project

3. February 2011-December 2011 Howden UK, Design Draughtsman
Tasked with providing detailed fabrication drawings for the aftermarket department for current lines of
Fans, Heaters & associated equipment. Detailed drawings & models using AutoCAD 2011 & Autodesk
Inventor Products. General arrangements of full rotating fan assemblies and sub components including
base frames, Impellers, Fan casings etc. Concept design of new heater products using Autodesk Inventor
2011 including structural supports, housing, rotating assemblies and external duct work.
March 2010-February 2011 Amclyde Norson, Design Draughtsman
Aker Horizontal Lay System Project: Responsible for all associated drawings and assistance in modelling.
The Tensioner is the heart of the Horizontal Lay System, it is a 4 track structural steel frame comprised of
4 slide frames and 4 connection frames with various brackets & mounting points. The purpose of the
frame is to support the track assemblies which drive the product further through the system and ultimately
to the sea bed. A high level of awareness, detailing and methodical working practices are required to
ensure correct layout of drawing views in order to convey design intent as simply as possible.
3D Modelling of structural framework, carbon steel plates, rotating equipment, fasteners etc
Management of parts & assemblies using PDM works. Production of machined drawings using
Geometric Tolerancing. Fabrication detailing working to industry standards. Associated Bill of Materials
and individual part detailing aswell as larger assemblies.
Contracts worked on:
Aker Horizontal Lay System
December 2005-March 2010 Sgurr Energy, Draughtsman
Part of the company’s offshore concept design team. Responsible for producing 3D models for
presentation and marketing purposes of various products the company brought to market.
Contracts worked on:
ORQA Offshore Monitoring Platform
2003-2005 MOTT MACDONALD GROUP/ DUBAI ALUMINIUM LTD (Power)
2003-2005 Draughtsman – Based in U.A.E. Dubai, Dubal Aluminium Site Office
Kestrel - Posted on site at the Dubal Aluminium Smelting works, just outside Jebel Ali in Dubai.
Involved in 2D & 3D Detailed Design production of construction drawings.
2000 – 2003 DONALDSON ASSOCIATES LTD (Railways)
2000 – 2003 Apprentice Draughtsman–Glasgow Office