1. Gordon West
9 Burnside Crescent, Stuartfield, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 5FL
Home Tel: 01771 624520 Mobile Tel: 07947 171131
E-mail: gordianwest@yahoo.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
A Ballast Control Operator with over 25 years experience, observing semi-submersible oil rigs attitude and
stability for drilling operations , ensuring the safe loading of essential drilling fluids & equipment from
supply vessels. Constant monitoring of rigs draft, heel & trim, all fire & gas systems. Permit coordinator
ensuring all permits & isolations issued have correct risk assessments & rig pacific procedures. A reliable
problem solver who is committed to health and safety in the workplace.
Various types of rigs
Bingo 3000, Aker H3, Enhanced Pacesetter, Sedco 700 series & Ocean Victory class
BALLAST CONTROL OPERATOR Transocean offshore Ltd Jan 1995 to April 2016
• Daily stability carried out.
• Constant monitoring of rigs draft, heel & trim
• Monitored rig gas and fire alarms to ensure safety of all personnel on board.
• Constant monitoring of supply vessels while alongside installation.
• Permit coordinator ensuring all permits & isolations issued have correct risk assessments
• Carry out marine planned maintenance
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KEY SKILLS
• Excellent communication skills gained through practical leadership training.
• Ready to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Strong decision making skills and ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
• Experience in working in all weather conditions and environments.
• Responds to any critical stability situations that may occur.
• Fault finding & problem solving.
• Key member of the emergency control centre.
• Delivering training to junior personnel.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Jan 95 – Apr 16 Transocean Offshore
Ballast Control Operator
Aug 94 - Jan 95 Macklin Management
Ballast Control Operator

2. Apr 93 – Aug 94 Team – Sel International
General service deck drew
Feb 88 – Mar 93 Midland & Scottish Resources Plc
Ballast Control Operator
Sept 87 – Feb 88 Treasure Petroleum Ltd
Ballast Control Operator
Mar 87 – Sept 87 LA Recruitment
Helideck Attendant / AB
Nov 86 – Mar 87 Period between employment
Aug 81 – Nov 86 Jebsens Offshore drilling
Roustabout / AB, Assistant Control operator
Aug 79 – Aug 81 Seaforth Maritime
A/B
Feb 70 – Aug 79 Royal Navy
Leading Seaman Sonar
QUALIFICATIONS
• Ballast Control 1 (Basic Stability)
• Ballast Control 2 (Damage Stability)
• Ballast Control 3 (Simulator)
• Ballast Control 4 (Simulator)
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COURSES COMPLETED
• City & Guilds Nautical Studies
• Offshore Survival & refreshers
• Vanuatu BCOs Licence
• GMDSS Licence.
• Mist online
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Full UK Driving Licence

3. • UK Seaman’s Discharge Book
• Own Transport
• UK Citizen
INTERESTS
• Spending time with family and friends
• Golf
• Holidays