JOHN BULGIN
PARADISE
Summary
On my time off I am into designing and fabricating steel projects. Go Karts, Log Splitters, boat trailers, snowmobile trailers, hydraulic net hauling systems for fishing vessels,
Constructed an oil rig play center for my kids for hours and hours of fun pretending they were oil field workers. This can be seen on youtube. This was a big hit for the kids around my neighborhood.
Invented at tool for the offshore for wiping mud off the drill pipe as it is pulled back up out of the hole. This is called the RevaBull Wiper. It is currently be manufactured in India and being sold in different countries around the world. See revabull.com for the new website. Or visit YouTube and enter revabull wiper.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Canship Ugland LTD.
08.2022 - Current
- Employed as a Chief Engineer on board a 84 Meter Passenger Ferry (M.V
- Svanoy) Working for the Quebec Government in the Gulf of St
- Lawrence Canada
Marine Engineering Instructor
Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Employed as a Marine Engineering Instructor teaching the 1st, 2nd, and 4th year students part of the 4 year Marine Engineering Technology Program
- Teaching them all the engine room aux systems, main engine components, steering systems, thermal heating, boilers
- Teaching the Marine Diesel Students Welding and Oxy/Acet cutting and welding
- Teaching Marine Engineering Fitting Shops
Chief Engineer
Grupo-R Exploracion Marina S.A DE C.V
02.2016 - 01.2021
- Employed as Chief Engineer on board the La Muralla 4, a 6th Generation DP Semi-Submersible Oil Rig
- Worked for PEMEX, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico up until Aug 2019
- Sept 2019 prepared for a new Shell Contract to continue to drill in the Gulf of Mexico
1st Assistant Chief Engineer
Grupo-R Exploracion Marina S.A DE C.V
02.2010 - 01.2016
- Employed as 1st Assistant Chief Engineer on board the Centenario GR
- This was a DP Semi-Submersible oil rig working for PEMEX, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
- Joined this rig in Singapore and sailed it to the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010
Assistant Chief Engineer
Seadrill Deep Waters Limited
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Worked in the Daewoo Shipyard in Okpo Korea as Assistant Chief Engineer with the project team during the construction phase of two brand new semi-submersible oil rigs
- (The West Hercules and the West Aquarius) Our team sailed the West Hercules to the South China Sea
- Worked there for a year before being transferred to another new build (West Orion) in Singapore, to finish the completion stages on it
- During this same time, I worked on the completion stages of the PR2 and PR3 (Ex-Larsen Rigs) as Seadrill took over the management of these two rigs as well
- Singapore
1st Assistant Engineer
GlobalSantafe (Global Marine)
01.2001 - 10.2007
- Company Overview: Houston, Texas
- Worked as 1st Assistant Engineer on board the MODU Glomar Grand Banks working off the east coast of Canada, and also 18 months in the UK Sector
- Relieved as Chief Engineer as required
- Worked in the St
- John's office for approx 1 year as Technical Superintendant Assistant
- Houston, Texas
4th Class Marine Engineer
Algoma Tankers Limited
02.1998 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Dartmouth, N.S.(Ex-Imperial Oil LTD
- Same Fleet)
- Worked as a 4th Class Marine Engineer on the M.T
- Algofax
- Was promoted to 2nd Engineer after receiving my 2nd class ticket Oct
- 24th/00
- Dartmouth, N.S.(Ex-Imperial Oil LTD
- Same Fleet)
4th Class Marine Engineer
Imperial Oil LTD, Esso Petroleum Canada
02.1996 - 02.1998
- Company Overview: Dartmouth, N.S
- Worked as a 4th Class Marine Engineer on the M.V.Imperial Bedford, and the M.V
- Imperial St.Clair
- Also relieved 3rd Engineer on Imperial Bedford
- Dartmouth, N.S
Marine Engineering Cadet
Imperial Oil LTD, Esso Petroleum Canada
06.1994 - 08.1994
- Company Overview: Dartmouth, N.S
- Worked as a Marine Engineering Cadet on the M.V.Imperial Bedford
- Performed maintenance work on machinery as directed by the 2nd engineer
- Also cleaned up, painted machinery, and spent time on watch
- Dartmouth, N.S
Marine Engineering Cadet
Imperial Oil LTD, Esso Petroleum Canada
06.1993 - 08.1993
- Company Overview: Dartmouth, N.S
- Worked as a Marine Engineering Cadet on the M.V.Imperial Acadia
- Performed maintenance work on machinery as directed by the 2nd Eng
- Dartmouth, N.S
Education
Diploma - Mechanical (Marine) Engineering Technology
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology of Memorial University
06.1995
Diploma - Mechanical (Marine) Engineering Technology
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology
St.John's, Nfld05.1994
Diploma - Mechanical (Marine) Engineering Technology
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology
St.John's, Nfld05.1993
Certificate - Fundamental and Practical Seafood Processing
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology
St.John's, Nfld03.1990
Diploma -
J.M. Olds Collegiate
Twillingate, NF09.1988
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
- Safety meetings
- Safety management
- Maintenance processes
- Equipment operation
- Team direction
- Testing and validation
- Equipment monitoring
- Workflow planning
- Maintenance planning
- Maintenance procedures
- Problem resolution
- Technical reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Technical drawings
- FEA and failure analysis
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Additional Information
Invented a drill pipe wiper used in the oil and gas industries., Presented many power point presentations on various engineering systems., Holding a 2nd Class Transport Canada, Motor Ship Ticket., Received Level I and II certificates for Marine Diesel Plant Propulsion Simulator Course., Received a certificate in MED Training., Holding MODU Rescue Craft certificate., Completed various safety and engineering courses.
Revision Date
06/23/23
Home Interests
- Constructing scale model ships and oil rigs.
- Repairing small gas motors, mowers, snowblowers.
- Installing garage door openers.
- Welding projects.
- Constructed a backyard Oil Rig Play Center for kids.
- Designed and built a 13' fiberglass boat from scratch.
- Boating/Fishing/Hunting with twin sons.
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Canship Ugland LTD.
08.2022 - Current
Marine Engineering Instructor
Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland
05.2021 - 08.2022
Chief Engineer
Grupo-R Exploracion Marina S.A DE C.V
02.2016 - 01.2021
1st Assistant Chief Engineer
Grupo-R Exploracion Marina S.A DE C.V
02.2010 - 01.2016
Assistant Chief Engineer
Seadrill Deep Waters Limited
01.2008 - 01.2010
1st Assistant Engineer
GlobalSantafe (Global Marine)
01.2001 - 10.2007
4th Class Marine Engineer
Algoma Tankers Limited
02.1998 - 01.2001
4th Class Marine Engineer
Imperial Oil LTD, Esso Petroleum Canada
02.1996 - 02.1998
Marine Engineering Cadet
Imperial Oil LTD, Esso Petroleum Canada
06.1994 - 08.1994
Marine Engineering Cadet
Imperial Oil LTD, Esso Petroleum Canada
06.1993 - 08.1993
Diploma - Mechanical (Marine) Engineering Technology
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology of Memorial University
Diploma - Mechanical (Marine) Engineering Technology
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology
Diploma - Mechanical (Marine) Engineering Technology
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology
Certificate - Fundamental and Practical Seafood Processing
Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology
Diploma -
J.M. Olds Collegiate
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