Glenn Ross is a highly experienced diver with over 30 years of experience in diving operations and project management across Asia and the Middle East. He has strong technical skills in areas like pipeline and structure installation, inspection, and decommissioning. Ross is also skilled in health and safety management, planning diving operations, and leading and motivating teams to achieve high standards.
I have been working as an Experienced Rigger since 1993 at many locations within Nigeria and around African countries. As a Rigger Foreman and Coating Application Technician, with a dynamically positioned derrick/lay barges, the barge is the ideal barge for pipe lay and construction activities in deep water fields. Equipped with both “S” and “J” configuration & pipe lay capabilities, in excess of 1000 tons and also perform tie – in and support functions. In West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.
The work has ranged from ships and barges. Installation of pipeline in Oil/Gas fields, platforms, decks, jackets, risers. Etc.
I have been working as an Experienced Rigger since 1993 at many locations within Nigeria and around African countries. As a Rigger Foreman and Coating Application Technician, with a dynamically positioned derrick/lay barges, the barge is the ideal barge for pipe lay and construction activities in deep water fields. Equipped with both “S” and “J” configuration & pipe lay capabilities, in excess of 1000 tons and also perform tie – in and support functions. In West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.
The work has ranged from ships and barges. Installation of pipeline in Oil/Gas fields, platforms, decks, jackets, risers. Etc.
1. Glenn Ross
Buriram 31210, Thailand
Telephone: (H) +66 (0) 44190121 (M) +66 860 984 501 (M) +66 899 475 056
Email: rosszed56@hotmail.com
Professional Profile
A highly amiable and experienced diver with a strong academic background. Is passionate about underwater life and is
conscious about the environment. Is able to follow certain diving disciplines and has exemplary planning skills to
execute a dive and act quickly if problems arise. A focused and proactive person adopting a motivated and positive
approach to all tasks, with a commitment to deliver the highest standards of training to new divers. Possesses excellent
interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with ease. Enjoys being part of, as well as leading and motivating, a
successful and productive team.
Career Summary
The following in a brief outline of skills and experience followed by a summary of projects undertaken from1997 to
2013. Between 1979 and 1996 responsibilities included multiple projects and diving jobs summarised below.
Management & Administration
Organising and attending meetings on a regular basis to clarify operational requirements
Briefing all divers on the operational and contingency plans and procedures to be followed
Preparing daily progress reports for presentation to all departments and Head Office
Health & Safety
Responsible for acquiring information and knowledge of all legislation relevant to working in onshore and offshore
environments including ACOP (Approved Code of Practice) and Health and Safety guidelines
Overseeing diving operations to ensure that their execution complies with the legal requirements
Maintaining safety of dive team and ensuring that the diving operation is carried out from dive site equipped to deal
with emergencies as per diving operation manual
Ensuring that the diving equipment is adequate and in good operating condition
Technical
Working on a wide range of international projects, including NDT inspection programmes, boat landing installation
projects and pipe line installations. Duties include:
Completing debris surveys, anode mapping, CP, UT and scouring
Installation of spool pieces, SBM reconnect hoses, screw anchors, J tubes, risers and clamps and completing as
built surveying
Installation of Morgrip and Smart Flanges and Plidco Sleeves
Decommissioning and removal of jackets and diamond wire cutting of caissons and legs
Routine inspection and maintenance of CBM
Completion of seabed surveys
Repair of water trunk line
Replacement of ball valve
Various diving jobs covering welding, burning, jack hammering, concreting and drilling for installation of piles
Summary of Projects
Aug-Dec 2013 DIVING SUPERINTENDENT/BMS
Smit Lamnalco, Georgia
BP Project Blue Water SPM
Base Operations Manager
Responsible for planning, Maintenance of SPM, setting up and granting permission for vessel to conduct the tanker
loading operation
Providing focal point for all project activities and thus has overall responsibility for SHE-Q during all works and
activities conducted by Smit Lamnalco employees
Interacting regularly with AA on any issues ensuring the risks from all hazards are mitigated by controls to ALARP
Participating in any Level 2 Risk Assessment and ensuring that where other persons are involved in the task, they
fully understand the scope of the work and the hazards and controls for the job by holding a toolbox talk meeting
Liaising daily with the GPC Supsa Terminal OTL, BP nominated Diving Responsible Person & Diving Supervisor to
ensure that the operations are conducted according to the approved project procedures, UDP BP Global Diving,
IMCA Guidance and Best Industry Practices
Ensuring compliance with GPC and Smit Lamnalco SHE-Q policies
July-Aug 2013 DIVING SUPERVISOR
Aramco, Subtech Saudi Arabia
Reinstate Chains and Carrie out remedial work on SPM Buoy’s # 31 # 36 # 33
Nov ’12-June ’13 - DIVING OPERATIONS CSR
Penspen - KJO KCROP Project
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2. . Installation of Power Distribution Platforms 4 & 5. Integrated Well Jackets 6 & 7 and Control Living Platform
Projects Summary Continued
Aug ’12- Sep ’12 DIVING OPERATIONS CSR
C S R Alkarim
Overseeing Riser and Clamp Installation
July 2012 SUPERVISOR
Fulmar Alpha Platform North Sea, Taliasman Independent Oil And Gas Company
Ndt Pre-Installation inspection involving. Grit blasting of weld for as-built video of MPI and measurements for the
installation of horizontal clamp at 14m+
June-Aug 2011 SUPERVISOR
DCN Abu Dhabi, Sixco, Hyundia
Integrated Gas Development Project (IGD Project Das Island)
May 2011 NOGAT PROJECT SUPERVISOR
Noordhoek, Netherlands
Inspection of pipeline’s and flanges. Checking for wait cost damage and free spans
April-Aug 2010 SUPERVISOR
PT Patra Dinamika Diving, Total EP Indonesia Bekapi
2010 Ndt yearly Inspection Program also Replacement of subsea actuator valve SBM
04 ’08-May ’09 SUPERVISOR
Aqua Diving Sharjah, Argas CCG Saudi Arabia
3D Block Survey, location South Safaniya
Oct-Dec 2008 SUPERVISOR
Suffolk Petroleum, Nigeria
EDOP Manifolds General Visual Inspection. Cleaning and checking hand operational valves and function test
hydraulic valves
May-July 2008 SUPERVISOR
Aqua Diving, Sharjah, Qatar Al Khalj Field
Installation of Boat Landings. Grit Blasting and inspection of area for installation of boat landing
Dec ’07-Feb ’08 SUPERVISOR
Master-Tech, Singapore, SAIPEM Location BP Tangguh
Installation of 24”18”&10” Risers & Clamps
Aug-Nov 2007 SUPERVISOR
Hallin Marine, Singapore
Installation of Stinger and 36' Pipeline
July ’06-June ’07 SUPERVISOR, CCC
Installation of DBL 750 pipeline and DBL1000 of Risers, Clamps and Spool Pieces
SEP 150 free span correction
DBL 705 Installation of Pipeline and DBL 1000 installation of Risers, Clamps and Spool Pieces
July-Aug 2006 SUPERVISOR
C.D.I.SS. Qatar
Installation 42”/38”/30”pipelines and tie-in spool pieces and laying of concrete support blocks 10’ long 4’ wide
April-June 2006 SUPERVISOR
PT Komaritim, Jakarta
Pipeline Trenching & Screw Anchor Installation
Dec 05-March 06 SUPERVISOR
Subtec, Sharjah
Replacement of SBM involving hose and chains removal and reconnection
Jan 04-Oct 05 SUPERVISOR, CCC
Working on various projects from DLB 750, PLB-648 Qatar, SEP 250 and DLB 1000, pipeline laying, risers free
span corrections
Oct-Nov 2003 SUPERVISOR
Hallin Marine, BP Con Son Gas Project Vietnam
Pipeline installation involving beach pull
June-Sept 2003 SUPERVISOR, CCC
DLB 1000 installation of SBM Plem and anchors
March-April 2003 SUPERVISOR
Frazer, Singapore
Rectification work on telephone cable for Sing Tel
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3. Jan ’02-Feb ’03 SUPERVISOR, CCC
Projects: 150 and Naash 4302
Free span corrections 36” and 16” pipelines using grout bags
Projects Summary Continued
Aug-Nov 2001 SUPERVISOR
Noorhoek, Singapore, Taiwan
Decommissioning of 4 jackets
Removal of riser/conductors and caissons equipment using broco burning and diamond wire cutting machine
July-Aug 2001 SUPERVISOR
Global Batam Indonesia
Arco China NDT inspection of damage caused by supply vessels to VDM and horizontal going into leg A
April-June 2001 SUPERVISOR
Global Batam, Indonesia
Tambang West Natuna Pipe Laying, stinger checks and removal of stinger
June 2000-Feb 2001 SUPERVISOR, QSS
Shore teamwork involving daily maintenance and ongoing reporting and yearly inspections of CBM, SPM
March-April 2000 SUPERVISOR
Comex, France. Location Escravos Nigeria
Charlie Cobb Jack up Removal of risers
Aug-Dec 1999 SUPERVISOR/OCEANEERING
Cabinda, Angola
Risers and clamp installation and flare stack
April-July 1999 SUPERVISOR
Fraser, India Jamnagar C B L 101 Eptm & Regina 250
PLEM anchors and SBM Installation
1997-1999 SUPERVISOR
Adams Aramco
Seabed Surveys / Rig Moves / Inspections of jacks, pipelines checking for free spans, grout and placement of
cement bags for correction of free spans, buoying of pipeline for rig moves. Rig leg inspections.
May-Aug 1997 ASSISTANT LST / SAT DIVER/ OCEANEERING
Egypt Petro Jet 12
Installation of 42” pipeline, attachment of davits, flange alignment, ax-ring, hydra tighten
Jan-April 1997 ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR
Adams Aramco
Pipeline laying stinger checks, rig moves, jack inspection, debris surveys and removal
Jan 1979-Nov 1996 Responsible for managing multiple Projects and Diving jobs:
Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bombay, Saudi Arabia, India, Scotland
Positions Held Lead Diver, Diver, Sat Diver
Education and Qualifications
ROV Systems Auditing and
Assurance Course
OGP
NEBOSH
Hyperbaric Centre SINGPORE
Client Worksite Representative KBS SINGAPORE
International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health Parts 2 & 3 2012
IMCA Diving Supervisor Number 5807 UK/Norway
Assistant Mixed Gas Supervisor
Saturation Diver Part 2
ADGAS TRAINING CENTER
DAS ISLAND
Advance Safety Audit Course
UNIFY Completed 2012. Expires 22 July 2015
AUTHORISED GAS TESTING
FAST TRACK/LEVEL 2v9/3v9
Opito Approved
TALISMAN Task Risk Assessment
ISSOW Roles and Responsibilities
BOSIET Including Additional Modules OLF
NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety - Currently Studying
Personal Details
Vantage Number 0103894
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