Richard Ian Taylor has over 32 years of experience in health, safety, and environmental advisory roles in the offshore oil and gas industry. He has worked extensively on semi-submersibles and jack-ups as a senior HSE advisor, where he successfully drove improvements in safety performance and compliance with environmental regulations. Taylor is skilled in areas like risk management, incident reduction, auditing, and training, and has a track record of motivating teams and building consensus.

1. RICHARD IAN TAYLOR
6 Grand View Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX63PP
home: 01422 835660 cell: 07788896901 ricardo-taylor@hotmail.co.uk
SENIOR OFFSHORE HSE ADVISOR
Seasoned health and safety advisor with over 32 years of experience working on semi submersibles, jack-ups, and
drilling platforms in the oil and gas industry. Highly knowledgeable in worksite health and safety best practices as
well as environmental protection initiatives. Admired leader and effective trainer well known for motivating teams,
fostering collaboration, and building consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 HSE Policies, Procedures &
Compliance
 Risk Management
 Incident Reduction
 Process Improvements
 Internal Site Audits
 Incident Management & Reporting
 Computer Training Facilitator
 MS Office Suite
 Oral & Written
Communication Skills
 Leadership & Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSOCEAN – TRANSOCEAN PROSPECT (SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE) AUGUST 2011 – DECEMBER 2015
SENIOR OFFSHORE HSE ADVISOR – REPORTING TO OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER
 Drove the continuous improvement of occupational healthy and safety initiatives while championing
environmental protection
o Reduced the number of reportable incidents through effective training programs and team building
activities
o Continually reviewed the occupational HS & E training needs for all the staff on the installation –
including on
the job (OTJ) modules and onshore courses ensuring all requirements of the mandatory training matrix and
competency levels were met
o Conducted regular reviews of installation specific risk assessments to determine whether additional
training
was needed
o Ensured that any on-board incidents were reported, recorded, and investigated in line with incident
reporting guidelines and the topset methodology process
o Carried out the schedule of internal audits/self verifications to monitor and improve occupational
HS&E
installation performance
 Played an instrumental role in helping the Transocean Project to achieve the only “Best Improvement on Safety
Performance” award for 2014 among the entire global fleet
o Also recognized for achieving 93% in training and competency levels
 Ensured compliance with ISO 14001
o Reported spillages as well as dropped objects overboard to the Department of Climate and Change
(DECC)
o Collaborated with other members of the Green Team to implement best practice and compliance programs as
they related to the company’s waste management system
 Lead weekly safety meetings to communicate safety best practices and trends within the oil and gas industry, as
well as well as changes to legal requirements and the company’s safety management system
 Acted as point of contact for a range of H&S functions – HAVS coordinator (hand arm vibration, COSHH
coordinator, noise competent persons responsibilities
TRANSOCEAN – GSF MAGELLAN (JACK-UP) NOVEMBER 2010 – JULY 2011
SENIOR OFFSHORE HSE ADVISOR – REPORTING TO OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER

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 Reactivated the installation in Keppel Verolme shipyard in Rotterdam
 Set up the HSE Advisor’s office along with three training computers and all training literature
TRANSOCEAN – JW MCLEAN (SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE) MARCH 2008 – OCTOBER 2010
SENIOR OFFSHORE HSE ADVISOR – REPORTING TO OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER
 Audited worksites to ensure compliance with company’s safety systems of work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
 Conducted topset accident and incident investigations and implemented corrective actions – efforts resulted in
incident reduction
 Lead risk awareness, manual handling awareness, COSHH awareness, and environmental awareness training for
all employees
TRANSOCEAN – SEDCO 706 (SEMI-SUBMERSIBLE)/TOTAL DUNBAR PLATFORM MARCH 2005 – FEBRUARY
2008
SENIOR OFFSHORE HSE ADVISOR – REPORTING TO OFFSHORE INSTALLATION MANAGER
 Worked alongside the total HSE safety advisor on all matters relating to safety
 Conducted HSE orientations for new arrivals to the installation to ensure compliance to the company’s safety
management system
 Performed on board training to improve the service provided to the company and client: training included risk
awareness, HAVS awareness, manual handling awareness, COSHH awareness, and environmental awareness
training for all employees
 Led permit to work, confined space entry, manriding, working at height training for all service providers
EARLIER CAREER SUMMARY
Derrickman, Transcocean, Sedco 706 (Semi-Submersible), Total Dunbar Platform, 2004 - 2005
Derrickman, Transocean, Paul B Lyod (Semi-Submersible), 2001 - 2004
Derrickman, Transocean, Sedco 704 (Semi-Submersible), 2001
Floorman promoted to Assistant Derrickman, Transocean Sedco Forex, Sedco 706 (Semi-Submersible), Total Dunbar
Platform, 1999 - 2001
Floorman, promoted to mud watcher, Transocean Sedco Forex, Drillstar (Semi-Submersible), 1996 - 1999
Floorman, promoted to mud watcher, Transocean Sedco Forex, Trident 14 (Jack-up), 1993 - 1996
Floorman, promoted to mud watcher, Sedco 707 (Semi-Submersible), 1988 - 1993
Maintenance Roustabout, Sedco 700 (Semi-Submersible), 1983 - 1998
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Level 3 NEBOSH certificate, in progress
Flyde College, Blackpool
PUWER Assessor Training – conducted onboard Transocean Prospect, 2014
1 Day Scaffold Appreciation – Muehlhan, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013
Face Fit Tester Training Course – RPS HSED, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2012
Asbestos and Operations Maintenance Course, Altens, Aberdeen 2010
2 Day Scaffold Awareness and Appreciation – ITS, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2009
2 Day Working At Height Awareness Training – Aqua Terra, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2008
2 Day Confined Vessel Entry Training, Aqua Terra, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2008
Incident Investigation Techniques – Scottish Training Consultants, Aberdeen, Scotland 2007
COSHH Assessor, onboard Transocean Prospect 2007
Abrasive Wheels Awareness, - Altens, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2006
Waste Awareness – Enviroco, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2006
Asbestos Awareness – Altens, Aberdeen, Scotland 2006
Internal QMS Auditor Training – QMS Scotland Limited, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2006

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Noise At Work, Noise Exposure Management, & Dosimetry at Bureau Veritas, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2006
Slinger/Banksman – Sparrows Training Centre, Aberdeen Scotland, 2006
Manual Handling & Risk Awareness, onboard Transocean Prospect 2006
7 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths and English
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE | Ramsgate, Kent | 1981