Brian Dickson

Mechanical Technician @Wood

Reviewed and executed offshore mechanical maintenance work orders, ensuring job readiness in accordance with offshore maintenance planning.• Coordinated with production operations personnel for the safe start-up and shutdown of mechanical rotating equipment, including compressors, pumps, turbines, and generators.• Performed routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on critical mechanical systems in compliance with offshore oil & gas industry standards and company procedures.• Maintained safety-critical equipment (e.g, firewater pumps, lifeboat engines, ESD valves) in compliance with safety case requirements and regulatory obligations.• Assisted in the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of new mechanical and rotating equipment.• Ensured timely and accurate reinstatement of equipment to operational status post-maintenance, minimizing production downtime.• Participated in failure investigations and root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.• Documented all maintenance activities in CMMS (e.g, SAP, Maximo), including work orders, condition reports, and equipment history.• Provided feedback for continuous improvement and supported management of change (MoC) processes when recommending mechanical modifications.• Ensured updates to technical drawings, P & IDs, and ‘as-built’ documentation in coordination with onshore engineering teams.• Actively engaged in pre-job risk assessments, toolbox talks, and Permit to Work (PTW) processes for all high-risk offshore tasks.• Complied with all offshore HSE standards, consistently wearing correct PPE and promoting a culture of safety and accountability.• Reported accidents, near-misses, and non-conformances in accordance with offshore reporting protocols and participated in incident investigations when required.• Maintained housekeeping standards within workshops, laydown areas, and mechanical spaces to ensure a clean and hazard-free environment.