The curriculum vitae outlines the professional experience of James Martin Buchan, including over 10 years of experience in offshore drilling and installation work. He has worked in various roles such as fluids control engineer, operator/supervisor, and chief engineer on fishing vessels. His skills include running and maintaining equipment, effective communication, and prioritizing safety. He has worked for companies such as NOV Brandt, Envirineer, Lunds Fishery, Sven Bach Enterprises, and Shaftmaster in locations including Kazakhstan, Romania, Norway, and the US.

1. Curriculum Vitae
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW:
An eager and enthusiastic individual with 10 years knowledge and
experience in offshore drilling & installation work gained within
different challenging environments. A motivated team player able
to work under own initiative and has a proven track record of
meeting deadlines and targets. Relates well with people and uses
this to get positive results from fellow personal. Encourages
proactive strategies in all aspects of Health & Safety. I am an
excellent communicator and utilize this skill to establish effective
relationships with work colleagues and motivate them to buy into
safety programs willingly, able to demonstrate confidence in
formal interactions with management and external agencies. I use
analytical and logical problem solving skills to resolve issues and
identify practical solutions between groups experiencing conflict
and to empower individuals to resolve issues and buy into ongoing
solutions.
FACILITATION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
• Able to develop the trust of managers and workforce.
• Computer literate with many programs and various spread sheet systems.
• Excellent communicator with verbal skills to explain HSE requirements in
a basic dialog.

2. Name
Address
Phone #
Cell #
E:Mail
James Martin Buchan
8 Buchan Place
Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB43 9TX
(01346)513808
07802264174
jmbginger@hotmail.com
Date of Birth 27-03-1954
Job Title Fluids Control Engineer
Start Date with Brandt 07/03/2006
Offshore Experience 11YRS
Equipment Worked on Shale Shakers, HS3400 Centrifuges, Vortex Dryer Systems,
Centrifugal Pumps, Freeflow, Graco power washers, Rapid vacs,
Vacuum Systems, Mud Coolers(plate) Fuel & Oil Purifiers
Countries Worked in Kazakhstan-Romania-Norway-Holland-Denmark-Uk-Singapore-South
Africa-Libya-Malaysia-America
Languages English

3. Qualifications / Training Certificate of competency Engineer class 2, HS3400 Centrifuge
Course, Vortex Dryer Course, Solids Control 101 Courses, Confined
Space & Vessel Entry Course, COSHH Awareness, LOLER, , Rigging
& Slinging. Manual Handling Course, Risk Assessment Course,
Safety Observation System (S.O.S) Course, Exxon Mobil Permit To
Work, Authorized Gas Testing Level 1, Basic Safety & Emergency
Preparedness Refresher, Further Offshore Emergency Training,
Nebosh (H.S.E), Seawell Induction,
Employment History
From – To
3-07-2006=07-05-2015
Company NOV BRANDT
Job Title Fluids Control Engineer
Description
 Day shift supervisor and lead engineer on all operations
 Running and maintaining all Brandt equipment on board the rig
 Installing and commissioning equipment on board rigs
 Responsible for ordering spare parts and notifying relevant people
if we have any problems
 Assess work colleges on their work performance and their input to
daily tasks
 Keep paper work up to date (daily report & e.o.w recap)and send
to all relevant people
 Attend heads of department meetings and all safety meetings
 Develop and periodically review task and manual assessments
and make relevant recommendations
 Notify Brandt on any update and changes to risk assessments
documents and manual handling documents
 Make sure all people concerned in the work process fully
understand the risks associated with the said tasks and sign
relevant paperwork
 Buddy up any new starts until they fully understand all aspects of
our equipment and safety procedures
 Teach all persons on the dismantling and repair of our equipment
on board the rig

4.  Educate Brandt and Agency hands on the procedures on taking
out the P.T.W and risk assessment paperwork
 Organise crew changes and notify rig and Brandt personnel
 Make sure all Agency and Brandt personnel have correct
certification for tank and pit entry
 Liaise with Mud Engineer for screen selection and ordering new
screens when required
 SAFETY BEING MY KEY PRIORITY.
From – To
August-2004-May-2006
Company ENVIRINEER (formerly T.S.I )
Job Title Operator/Supervisor
Description
 Run and maintain equipment on board rig
 Adhere to all rig policies and company safety systems
 Participate in stop cards & audits and attend weekly safety
meetings.
 Rig up and down our gear safely, following permits to work and
risk assessments.
From – To
Jan-2005-April-2005
Company LUNDS FISHERY
CAPE MAY
NEW JERSEY
U.S.A
Job Title Chief Engineer Onboard pelagic fishing vessel Enterprise
Description
 Run and maintain main engines and four back up generators
 Operate ballast system on board vessel
 Operate and manage fuel transfer system
 Run and maintain fuel filtration system
 Run and operate and monitor Refrigerated Salt Water System
(R.S.W)
 Operate & monitor fish handling system twin vacuum pumps

5. From – To
May-2004 August-2004
Company Sven Bach Enterprises
Job Title Chief Engineer on board Danish pelagic fishing vessel
Grenen.
Description
 Run and maintain main engine & shaft generator + two auxiliary
engines on board ship
 Operate ballast system on board vessel
 Operate and manage fuel transfer system
 Run and maintain fuel filtration system
 Run and operate and monitor Refrigerated Salt Water System
(R.S.W)
 Operate & monitor fish handling system twin vacuum pumps
 Clean out fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, fish tanks, bilge systems,
clean all Alpha Laval purifiers,
From – To
Jan-2004 March-2004
Company Shaftmaster
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
U.S.A
Job Title Chief Engineer/Freezing Engineer Onboard fishing vessel
Isabella Taylor
Description
 Run and maintain main engines and four back up generators
 Operate ballast system on board vessel
 Operate and manage fuel transfer system
 Run and maintain fuel filtration system
 Run and operate and monitor Refrigerated Salt Water System
(R.S.W)
 Operate & monitor fish handling system twin vacuum pumps
 Monitor fuel usage and order when required

6. From – To
July-1992 December-2003
Company P&J Johnstone,s Peterhead
Job Title Second Engineer, Freezing Manager, Head of Pump Room,
Onboard pelagic vessel Accord PD90
Description
 Run and maintain main engine & shaft generator + two auxiliary
engines on board ship
 Operate ballast system on board vessel
 Operate and manage fuel transfer system
 Run and maintain fuel filtration system
 Run and operate and monitor Refrigerated Salt Water System
(R.S.W)
 Operate & monitor fish handling system twin vacuum pumps
 Clean out fuel tanks, hydraulic tanks, fish tanks, bilge lines,
 Strip down and rebuild Alpha Laval purification systems,
From – To
June-1989 June-1992
Company Caley Fisheries Fraserburgh
Job Title Chief Engineer Mate/ Deck Boss Onboard fishing vessel
Charisma FR75
Description
 Run and maintain main engine
 Operate ballast system on board vessel
 Operate and manage fuel transfer system
 Run and maintain fuel filtration system
 Run and organize deck and fish hold
 Take care of all fishing gear and spare equipment on board

7. From – To
Jan-1974 March-1989
Company Various Fishing Vessels
Job Title Deckhand /Mate
Description
 General duties on board vessel
 Watchman duties when required
 Helping out in engine room when required
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