Garry Reddy
Witless Bay,Canada
Summary
Achieved operational excellence in oil and gas industry over 22 years, with nearly 10 years specializing in surface wellheads of various types including conventional and modular systems. Resolved complex challenges in re-entry and workover programs, enhancing the management of older and abandoned wells. Elevated personnel management practices, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency through targeted training and job fit assessments. Optimized equipment preparation and maintenance, guaranteeing all tools and equipment were primed for deployment in a timely manner. Enhanced documentation readiness for field office and client use, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly company-specific documents such as FSO’s, risk assessments, checklists, and permits were meticulously prepared and promptly distributed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellhead service technician III
Innovex Downhole Solutions
Canada/International
04.2024 - Current
- Prepare, install, maintain conventional style wellhead systems ie., manual/automatic slips, hand set pack-off seal assemblies, solid body hangers, mandrel hangers, nested hangers.
- Installation and removal of H-BPV/TWCV via dry rod and hydraulic/manual lubricators. VR plug installation and removal via lubricator and dry rod with VR socket
- Installation and removal of Xmas trees along with manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic production choke valves.
- Pressure testing of newly installed equipment.
- Troubleshoot/rectify problematic situations while maintaining safe and efficient work practices
Field Service Specialist II/Supervisor
Cameron, a Schlumberger Company
Angola/Qatar/Canada/Venezuela
01.2017 - 02.2024
- Angola Offshore – Field service supervisor (November 2021-December 2023) Prepare, install, and maintain Cameron Unitized SoliDrill, 6.5K, 13 5/8” conductor sharing wellheads – Xmas trees, 4 ½” Tubing hanger, 9 5/8” mandrel casing hanger/Seal assembly, and associated contingency equipment, 4” H-BPV/TWCV, S10/H15 manual/hydraulic lubricators
- Work over program on Vetco MB 257, 218, and conventional horizontal completions wellheads.
- Qatar Offshore – Field Lead (2019-2021) Install of Cameron Unitized housing 9”OBB/7”NS/7”OS Camerons SSMC - Standard Snapring Modular Compact/MMC - Metal Modular Compact well head systems and all necessary components.
- Maintenance project on multiple well head platforms – stem seal replacement on Cameron style actuators
- Canada Offshore– Field service Tech (2017-2019) Decommission/plug and abandon project of Cameron Unitized housing/conventional equipment: SSMC/MMC 5K, 10K, and 15K systems. Removal of hangers, wellheads, and pack off assemblies
- Installation and commissioning of Unitized 10K MMC/SSMC/MRD – Metal Reliable Dependable CANH Cameron wellhead systems - Xmas Trees, tubing/casing hangers, upper/lower well heads, starter heads, valves, VR plugs, Back pressure valves
- Perform pressure testing of new install equipment with pneumatic/manual/hydraulic pumps
- Well works operations on GE/Vetco equipment on Hibernia platform, ie. Remove/install VR plugs/H type BPV’s with lubricator, tree removal/new install, periodic pressure testing as required, hydraulic actuator change out
Derrickman
Stena Drilling
Aberdeen, Scotland
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Work safely and efficiently according to company policies and procedures as directed by Driller. Supervise/mentor floorman as required
- Monitor/Maintain/Mix as required all necessary drilling fluids throughout drilling process
- Monitor/maintain mud/transfer pumps in mud module
- Prepare necessary paper work for relevant tasks (ie.Permits/isolations/risk assessments).
Roughneck / Asst. Derrickman
Seadrill Canada
St. John's, NL
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Assist in drilling process. Work safely and efficiently according to company policies and procedures as directed by driller
- First line maintenance on drilling equipment
- Assist derrickman in mixing drilling fluids
- Monitor/Maintain mudpumps/mix pumps
- Prepare necessary paper work for upcoming tasks each shift
Rigging Foreman
Reliance Offshore
St. John’s, NL
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Oversee all deck work/duties
- Ensure safe rigging practices, while working on/with a multi-national ship/crew
- Prepare documentation i.e. JSA, Lift plans, Permit to work, etc.
- General/routine maintenance of ships/rigging equipment
Roughneck / Motorman / Derrickman
Precision Drilling
Nisku, AB
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Assist in drilling process
- Maintenance of drilling equipment within mud module
- Mix/Maintain drilling fluids
- Monitor/Maintain mudpumps
Education
Dynamic positioning induction
Marine institute
St. John's, NL01.2009
High School Graduate - undefined
Baltimore High School
Ferryland, NL01.2003
Skills
- Bankman/slinger
- Rig Pass HSE Orientation
- T-HUET OPITO
- MK50 Life Jacket with CA-EBS
- Proficiency in Fast Rescue Craft
- Bridge Watchman (STCW Endorsed)
- Dynamic Positioning Induction
- MED A1, B1, B2 (STCW Endorsed)
- Seafarers Medical
- CAPP Offshore Medical
- First Aid
- H2S OPITO
- Confined space Entry/Rescue
- Full Immunization for travel (MMR, T/D/D, Hepatitis A&B, Yellow Fever, Typhoid, COVID)
- Valid passport
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Wellhead service technician III
Innovex Downhole Solutions
04.2024 - Current
Field Service Specialist II/Supervisor
Cameron, a Schlumberger Company
01.2017 - 02.2024
Derrickman
Stena Drilling
01.2015 - 01.2017
Roughneck / Asst. Derrickman
Seadrill Canada
01.2012 - 01.2015
Rigging Foreman
Reliance Offshore
01.2008 - 01.2012
Roughneck / Motorman / Derrickman
Precision Drilling
01.2003 - 01.2007
Dynamic positioning induction
Marine institute
High School Graduate - undefined
Baltimore High School