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Michael A P  Flanagan

Michael A P Flanagan

MALAGA

Summary

Professional Project Manager with 27 years experience in the oil and gas industry, working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments that the oil industry seems to operate at.

Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Tech-savvy minded and result-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments within the oil industry, this combine with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance for the company and client.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Subsea Engineer

Kahzar Engineering (SBS)
02.2025 - 03.2025


  • Supporting informed decision-making in the planning phase of projects and carry out the scope of work.
  • Assist with general BWM scope of work.
  • Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces within the subsea department.
  • follow all company policies and procedures, PTW, Energy isolations lock outs.
  • Achieved timely delivery of subsea equipment that is to be overhauled, replaced or up-graded by coordinating with the subsea project manager or senior subsea engineers.
  • Ensure all SOW is in compliance with company specifications and regulatory requirements prior to SOW is carried out.
  • Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve bop and machinery issues.
  • Prepared and distributed daily reports on issues and progress.
  • Prepare BOP test reports. ensure all testing is within API standards and company procedures and OEM recommendations.
  • Ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.

Senior Project Manager Wellcontrol Equipment

Subseaquence Ltd, Contracted to Turan KCA Drilling
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Brief Job Summary> BP's Drilling Platforms, West Azeri, East Azeri, Central Azeri, ACE, SDA, West Chirag, DWG and Chirag.
  • Some of the duties and responsibilities included but not limited to the Senior Project Manager.
  • Responsible for the overall Performance of all marine related surface well-control and associated equipment.
  • Read daily operational reports from offshore client BP site leader and action any well control issues.
  • Assist and advise onshore and offshore management during new rig activation, reactivation and cold stacking operations.
  • Craft and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives for, 12m,24m,36m,48m and 5 yearly shutdown maintenance activities.
  • Assist all drilling platforms within BP's Caspian sea operations, with technical assistance as required, assist with breakdown issues, be prepared to travel to any business unit during any downtime event to help reduce operational impact and costs.
  • Assist rig management, Senior offshore management, rig maintenance supervisors and subsea engineers onboard with planning BWM and up-grade modifications.
  • Ensure MA from OEMs are being integrated and tracked into all relevant equipment/system.
  • Ensure all COC´s certification and relevant certification is up to date and in line with API standards and comply with both BP and Turan company Policy, procedures and standards.
  • Up-date the online Rapid 53 Report, for well control equipment during breakdown equipment event.
  • Attend onshore Turan management daily meetings for the various drilling platforms.
  • Attend BP's weekly meeting for the various platforms.
  • Attend vendor meetings for, Cameron, NOV, Hydril and also other 3rd party vendors for the various associated equipment for the well control equipment.
  • Visit Vendors and witness all FAT Testing.
  • inspect equipment prior to sending offshore.
  • Ensure 3rd party assistance engineers have the right experience prior to boarding.
  • Verify all offshore pressure testing charts are within API standards and company specification, prior to equipment going back into operational status.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Established effective communication channels with client BP and vendors to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Attend daily teams call with BP rig verification personnel.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored and assist with subsea engineers team members offshore to enhance their skills and ensure operations run within the timely allocated for the project.
  • Ensure BP Gap Assessment for all 8 drilling platforms is kept up to date.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on changes in legislation or guidelines relevant to projects'' scopes.
  • Final report to be drawn up and made available.
  • arrange face to face close out meeting with BP client and Turan Management.
  • Capture and implement all lessons learned for future Projects.

Senior Subsea Engineer- Subsea Engineer.

Various Agency, SBS Ltd & Subseaquence Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024

Support Various Drilling Units

  • Contributed to increased operational efficiency by troubleshooting complex subsea issues and providing effective solutions.
  • Supporting informed decision-making in the planning phase of projects and carry out the scope of work.
  • Assist with general BWM scope of work.
  • Conducted periodic rounds and inspections of machinery spaces within the subsea department.
  • follow all company policies and procedures, PTW, Energy isolations lock outs.
  • Achieved timely delivery of subsea equipment that is to be overhauled, replaced or up-graded by coordinating with the subsea project manager or senior subsea engineers.
  • Ensure all SOW is in compliance with company specifications and regulatory requirements prior to SOW is carried out.
  • Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve bop and machinery issues.
  • Prepared and distributed daily reports on issues and progress.
  • Prepare BOP test reports. ensure all testing is within API standards and company procedures and OEM recommendations.
  • Ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
  • Supervise or take part in the correct assembly, operation, maintenance, testing and disconnection of the subsea blowout preventer, marine riser and related equipment.
  • Maintain and repair heave compensating equipment.
  • Maintain subsea running and retrieving tools and supervise the running and retrieving of all subsea equipment.
  • assist in all relating shipyard work with regards to well control equipment.
  • visit vendors to witness FAT Testing on well control equipment.

Subsea Engineer

Subtec Pro Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Location: Brazil, Seadrill 6th Generation Ultra Deepwater West Saturn Drillship.
  • Operations: Shipyard Well control equipment upgrades and 5 yearly maintenance inspection.

Subsea Engineer

Subtec Pro Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Location: Tenerife, Seadrill 6th Generation Ultra Deepwater West Carina Drillship.
  • Operations: Shipyard Well control equipment upgrades and 5 yearly maintenance and inspections.

Subsea Field Support Specialist. (FSS)

Valaris Drilling Ltd
11.2012 - 11.2021
  • Location: Field Support Specialist for Middle East/Africa/Asia and the Pacific hemisphere.
  • Brief Job Summary: Responsible for the overall Performance of all marine related subsea and surface well control and associated equipment.
  • Assist and advise onshore and offshore management during new rig activation, reactivation and cold stacking operations.
  • Assist all business units within M.A.A.P with technical assistance as required, assist with breakdown issues, be prepared to travel to any business unit within M.A.A.P during any downtime event.
  • Some of the duties and responsibilities included but not limited to the F.F.S Subsea position:
  • Ensure all COC’s certification and relevant certification is up to date and in line with API standards and comply with company policy standards.
  • Carry out rig based audits on well control and associated equipment.
  • Carry out audits on maintenance report systems and personnel during rig visits for all department across the entire drilling unit, OIM, DP and Marine, all maintenance departments. covering but not limited to legal documentation, compliances and standard company, policies and procedures.
  • Assist rig management, asset management, rig maintenance supervisors and senior subsea engineers onboard with planning BWM and up-grade modifications, ensure MA from OEMs are being integrated and tracked into all relevant equipment/system.
  • Ensure all work instructions/WIMS are kept up to date and in line with OEMs recommendation and company policies and procedures.
  • During rig visits ensure all equipment is kept maintain as per OEMs and company standards, ensure MOC policy is being used when well control equipment is out of operation or not functioning correctly.
  • Ensure planned maintenance is being carried out correctly and corrective work orders are being raised and closed out in a timely manner.
  • Prior to running or pulling bop FFS Engineer to be onboard and on the worksite to supervise/help and assist with operations.
  • Ensure all bill of materials/ replacement parts for all equipment needed is fit for purpose, inspected and available at the worksite.
  • Ensure critical spares are in stock and always available.
  • Ensure correct number of subsea engineers are onboard to carry out and execute the planned maintenance campaign.
  • Ensure 3rd party assistance engineers have the right experience prior to boarding.
  • Work closely with 3rd party OEM vendors during rig visit, assist with any concerns or questions, assist with any modifications.
  • Attend all meetings and conference calls daily, update the BWM planner daily with senior subsea and the maintenance supervisor, communicate with management, any concerns or defects that may impact operations.
  • Document equipment historical data for the purpose of reliability analysis and for planning necessary upgrades.
  • Sign off pre deployment and Bop pulling check list for the bop prior to pulling or running bops.
  • Prepare EOT handover reports and carry out EOT meeting with management on and offshore prior to departing the business unit.
  • Ensure all lessons learned are captured and implement into the next BWM planner/maintenance procedures.
  • Attend/witness FAT Testing at various OEM facilities.
  • Be prepared to cover as senior subsea engineer to minimise any client concerns or operational impact.

Night Subsea Engineer

Odjell Drilling Deepsea Metro 2
06.2012 - 10.2012

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Supervise the correct assembly, operation, maintenance, testing and disconnection of the subsea blowout preventer, marine riser and related equipment.
  • Maintain and repair heave compensating equipment.
  • Maintain subsea running and retrieving tools and supervise the running and retrieving of all subsea equipment.
  • Ensure all planned maintenance is up to date and signed off in accordance with the maintenance schedule for all areas of responsibility.
  • Ensure all subsea equipment conforms to vessel’s class and applicable API requirements.
  • Ensure all modifications, breakdowns, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of subsea equipment has been entered into the Maximo system. Ensure Maximo system equipment details and maintenance procedures are relevant and up to date.
  • Ensure the stock levels are adequate for the maintenance of subsea equipment.
  • Advise the Senior Subsea Engineer / Subsea Engineer of any impending downtime/ equipment failure.
  • Ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
  • Calculate ton cycles for tensioner wires (if applicable), implementing and recording slip and cut programme.
  • Record riser usage on each well, maintain tension record tracking spreadsheet and identify inspection requirements.
  • Prepare BOP test reports.
  • Be aware of Contract and Re Bills relating to Subsea Equipment.


  • Participate in operational meetings.
  • Consult with the Senior Subsea Engineer / Subsea Engineer regarding the operations forecast.
  • Complete work log on a daily basis.
  • Participate in Pre-Job Safety Meetings incorporating the relevant Risk Assessment for the specific task. Pay particular attention to hand and body placement for all operations involving close proximity to heavy equipment.
  • Attend weekly safety meetings.
  • Responsible and accountable for the safety of the personnel working under their direction and shall be expected to conduct operations at all times in full compliance with company procedures.
  • Complete a documented end-of-tour handover in line with Handover / Reporting Procedure.
  • Ensure the appropriate barriers are in place and the relative announcement made on the PA system prior to the commencement of critical operations.Notify the Toolpusher prior to the commencement of any man riding operations.
  • Any other duties as required by the Senior Subsea Engineer.

Senior Rig Mechanic, Trainee, Subsea Engineer, Subsea Section Leader

Ocean-Rig L.E. Ultra Deepwater Semi-Sub
01.2006 - 05.2012
  • Employment History: Employed as a Senior Rig Mechanic, until end of 2007 on which I change departments and joined the companies Subsea trainee program, for the 2 deepwater semi’s SSDR L.E. & SSDR E.R. following promotion to subsea engineer; carried out FAT/ commissioning for two of our new 5th gen NXT Bop’s based in Houston, bop installation & SITs carried out in Korea, approx 20 months in shipyard Korea, promoted to the level of section leader subsea for the new drillship Ocean-Rig Mykonos.

Rig Mechanic

Diamond Drilling Ltd Aberdeen
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Position: Rig Mechanic on the semi -sub, ocean Guardian

Roustabout, Motorman

Transocean Sedco Forex, Aberdeen
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Employment History: Started as part of the deck crew. Roustabout Position, before moving across to the technical department holding position as motorman. number of rigs, J.W.Mclean, Jack Bates, Sedco 712.

Deckcrew/ Roustabout

R & B Falcon Aberdeen
01.1998 - 01.1999

British Parachute Regiment/ Airborn Forces
01.1995 - 01.1998

Gallanders Motors Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1995
  • I served a 4 year apprenticeship as a Panel beater with Gallander Dealership.

Education

Maths: Standard Grades 3, English: Standard Grade 3, Technical Studies: Standard Grade 3, Geography: Standard Grade 4, P.E.: Standard Grade2

Bridge of Don Academy
Braeheadway, Aberdeen
01.1990

City And Guilds - Major Vehicle Body Repair

Aberdeen Technical Collage of Further Education
Aberdeen
01.1993

Skills

  • SUBSEA TRAINING
  • Moduspec Subsea Engineer School, Holland 1 year, IADC Certificates, completed 2009
  • Cameron mux controls course completed Huston Texas 2008
  • Cameron TL Namlocks practical course completed Huston Texas 2008
  • NOV (Shaffer) NXT 5th Generation Complete Bop Equipment and Control Systems Course completed 06/08/2010
  • NOV Electrical 6th Generation mux controls fault finding and trouble shooting 2016
  • Manual handling in compliance with Brazilian standard NR
  • Working at Heights in compliance with Brazilian standard NR
  • Tap Root Advanced Investigation Team lead 2013
  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Project plan development
  • Training and mentoring

References

Mike, Mctavish, Wellcontrol Superintendent, michael.mctavish@valaris.com, 0044 07885 808488, Technical Support Centre

Certification

  • Passport Number 549908297 and expiry 18.08.27
  • FOET & CA-EBS expiry 10.08.2028
  • Offshore medical expire 27.09.2026
  • Covid Passport: Fully Vaccinated, Plus Booster
  • Caspian Drilling Company Ltd- supply base HSSE Induction. expiry FEB-2027
  • Caspian Drilling Company Ltd- Onshore HSSE Induction. expiry FEB-2027

hobbies

Interest during home leave, 

  • Very much enjoy mountaineering.
  • scuba diving is another hobby, currently holding a (Dive Masters level) license,
  • Golf is another enjoyable hobby.
  • I am a very active individual.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary (A2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Subsea Engineer

Kahzar Engineering (SBS)
02.2025 - 03.2025

Senior Project Manager Wellcontrol Equipment

Subseaquence Ltd, Contracted to Turan KCA Drilling
01.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Subsea Engineer- Subsea Engineer.

Various Agency, SBS Ltd & Subseaquence Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2024

Subsea Engineer

Subtec Pro Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2022

Subsea Engineer

Subtec Pro Ltd
02.2022 - 03.2022

Subsea Field Support Specialist. (FSS)

Valaris Drilling Ltd
11.2012 - 11.2021

Night Subsea Engineer

Odjell Drilling Deepsea Metro 2
06.2012 - 10.2012

Senior Rig Mechanic, Trainee, Subsea Engineer, Subsea Section Leader

Ocean-Rig L.E. Ultra Deepwater Semi-Sub
01.2006 - 05.2012

Rig Mechanic

Diamond Drilling Ltd Aberdeen
01.2003 - 01.2006

Roustabout, Motorman

Transocean Sedco Forex, Aberdeen
01.1999 - 01.2003

Deckcrew/ Roustabout

R & B Falcon Aberdeen
01.1998 - 01.1999

British Parachute Regiment/ Airborn Forces
01.1995 - 01.1998

Gallanders Motors Ltd
01.1990 - 01.1995

Maths: Standard Grades 3, English: Standard Grade 3, Technical Studies: Standard Grade 3, Geography: Standard Grade 4, P.E.: Standard Grade2

Bridge of Don Academy

City And Guilds - Major Vehicle Body Repair

Aberdeen Technical Collage of Further Education
Michael A P Flanagan