Hamish Brown
Ballesteros
Summary
I’m an engineering tradesperson with extensive technical knowledge of heavy fitting and specialized maritime skills in offshore maintenance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to make decisions and work to demanding deadlines whilst keeping safety a top priority. Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Maintenance Supervisor
FONTIS ENERGY
08.2023 - Current
- Rig Maintenance Supervisor on Oberon
- Fontis Energy acquired West Oberon from Seadrill along with 4 other units currently operating in Mexico.
Technical Section Leader
SEADRILL
01.2013 - 08.2023
- Technical Section Leader on West Oberon Cyber base Jack-Up (JU2000E) with NOV drilling package
- Joined rig in China shipyard before transit to Mexico and commencement of operations for PEMEX.
Hydraulic Mechanic
MAERSK DRILLING
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Hydraulic Mechanic on Maersk Discoverer 6th Generation (DP2) Deepwater Semi-Submersible
- Responsible for preventative maintenance and fault finding on all hydraulic systems on board ensuring all work was conducted safely under permit to work system
- Documented all work conducted and planned upcoming maintenance to be performed
- Ensured that spare parts were held in stores, if not ordered parts needed to complete maintenance required to ensure operational capabilities maintained to achieve minimal down time.
Senior Rig Mechanic
MAERSK DRILLING
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Senior Rig Mechanic onboard KAN TAN IV 3rd generation Semi-Submersible.
Maintenance Supervisor
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintenance Supervisor for support workshop responsible for management of personnel involved in the repair and planned maintenance of ships mechanical systems.
Second Engineer
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Second Engineer on board HMAS Launceston a Fremantle Class Patrol Boat managing a maintenance team of 10 people whilst patrolling Australian waters for illegal fishing and illegal immigrants.
Lead Instructor
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Lead Instructor at HMAS Creswell “School of Survivability and Ships Safety” where I instructed classes of up to 30 students in Fire Fighting, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defence and Leak Stop and Repair.
Second Engineer
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Second Engineer onboard HMAS Balikpapan, a Landing Craft Heavy where I managed a maintenance crew of 6 during active service in East Timor and other operations overseas for the UN.
Marine Technician
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Marine Technician consolidating trade skills whilst Watchkeeping onboard various ships
- I also completed 570 hours of training at TAFE Australia (Technical and Further Education).
Education
Diploma in Engineering - Advanced Trade -
01.2006
Certificate III Marine Engine Driving - undefined
01.2005
Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training - undefined
01.2003
Certificate III Frontline Management - undefined
01.2001
Engineering (Mechanical) Apprenticeship - undefined
01.2000
Certificate III Marine Technician - undefined
01.1997
Skills
- Business Development
- Process Improvement
- Data Analytics
- Staff Management
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Priority management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Training and mentoring
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: New Zealand
- Citizenship: Australian
- Date of Birth: 03/20/74
References
- Ernest “Lee” Freeman Jr., Operations Manager, Borr Drilling, lfreeman@borrdrilling.com, +24 206 735 3805
- Gary Tenney, Rig Manager, Seadrill, garytenney@yahoo.com, +1 228 364 2961
- Shane Grant, Drilling Section Leader, Noble Corp, shanegra@gmail.com, +44 778 900 6474, +44 134 658 3428
- Lloyd Davies, deepwatermaritime@gmail.com, +61 755 771 706, +61 431 220 801
Timeline
Rig Maintenance Supervisor
FONTIS ENERGY
08.2023 - Current
Technical Section Leader
SEADRILL
01.2013 - 08.2023
Hydraulic Mechanic
MAERSK DRILLING
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Rig Mechanic
MAERSK DRILLING
01.2009 - 01.2011
Maintenance Supervisor
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2006 - 01.2009
Second Engineer
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2004 - 01.2006
Lead Instructor
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2002 - 01.2004
Second Engineer
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2000 - 01.2002
Marine Technician
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.1992 - 01.2002
Diploma in Engineering - Advanced Trade -
Certificate III Marine Engine Driving - undefined
Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training - undefined
Certificate III Frontline Management - undefined
Engineering (Mechanical) Apprenticeship - undefined
Certificate III Marine Technician - undefined
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