1. 27 Brebner Crescent
Aberdeen
AB16 7ht
Tel; +44 1224 694959
Mob: +82 10 6613 8531
Email; martinbennie@hotmail.com
Personal Details

2. Name: Martin Bennie
Nationality: British
Current Position: Commissioning Manager
Qualifications:
1976 – 1980 Linksfield Academy Obtained O Grades in English, Physics, Math’s, Art,
Geography, and Metalwork.
1981 – 1985 Aberdeen Technical College ONC in Electrical Eng.
Professional Experience:
Sept 2015 – present Seadrill Deepwater Ltd
Currently working as commissioning manager for two drill ships in DSME yard in South Korea.
Responsible for all documentation review and attendance of commissioning by project
engineers and operations staff, to ensure full coverage on both ships
March 2012 – sept 2015 Seadrill Deepwater Ltd
Commissioning Manager on new build project in HSHI yard in Mokpo on a 6th
generation harsh
environment Norwegian spec semi-submersible. Responsible for all commissioning procedure
development and review to NMA and DNV standards. Responsible for ensuring the yard met
various incentive payment dates and highlighting shortfalls in their schedule. Responsible for all
commissioning engineers and operations people to ensure schedules were met.
August 2010 – Feb 2012 Seadrill Deepwater Ltd
Employed as Commissioning manager in Jurung Shipyard Singapore, on 5
th
generation semi
submersible. I was responsible for ensuring that all schedules were met and the reviewing and
acceptance of procedures were completed on time. I was also responsible for the ensuring all
testing was completed safely and according to current regulations. I was responsible for ten
system champions, and coordinated the completion of their systems, to ensure equipment
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3. testing according to contract. The rig was delivered ahead of schedule and without any
punches.
Currently working in Samsung shipyard in Korea as Lead Electrical Engineer on 6 new build drill
ships.
August 2006 – Aug 2010 Offshore Commissioning Solutions
Lead Electrical Engineer
Overseeing all electrical commissioning, on hull and top-side equipment for 3 Seadrill 5
th
Generation Drill ships currently being built within Samsung Shipyard in Korea. Mainly involved
with Topside QA/QC department ensuring all electrical installation work is completed on
schedule. Assisting SHI in preparation checks for all electrical inspections and ensuring all
punch lists are completed and pre-commissioning starts according to schedule.
Commissioning Manager
Acting Temporary commissioning manager for 5 months, on a new build, Cyber-based Drill ship
project in Samsung shipyard in South Korea. Involved in setting up a tracking system for all
commissioning that will take place on the vessel. Involved in reviewing and rewriting all
commissioning procedures to ensure correct operation and start up of equipment. I was
responsible for all hull and top side commissioning procedures insuring they met with current
regulations and standards.
Senior Surveyor
Hazardous Equipment Audit & Maintenance / Upgrade
Team Leader in coordinating hazardous area equipment audit on the Transocean Jack Bates
and Coordinating maintenance repairs and upgrade on all drilling and marine systems. This
project involved the coordination of two different teams (Hazardous Equipment Survey &
Maintenance / Upgrade) consisted of seven project personnel and 10 contractors.
Team Leader
BP Land Rigs Maintenance Assessment
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4. Team Leader managing a group of 6 engineers involved with the preparation of custom
developed assessment programme for a BP Safety through Preventative Maintenance for 96
land rigs contracted throughout USA and Canada by BP. Implementing the programme and
compiling the reports and punch list for presentation to BP.
Nov 05 – Aug 06 Premium Drilling
Employed in Keppel Fels and PPL Shipyards in Singapore as Chief Electrician on 5
th
Generation Jack Up. Assigned to carry out Electrical Completions and Commissioning on new
build Jack ups for Premium Drilling. This involved checking all new electrical and mechanical
equipment met with current standards and regulations. Also involved with commissioning of
equipment after installation.
Reviewing installation and engineering drawings for future new builds.
July 01 – Nov 05 Rigman Offshore
Employed as chief electrician onboard the Sovereign Explorer, offshore Trinidad. Carrying out
day to day repair and, maintenance of all drilling systems onboard.
Electrical Supervisor on the Charlie Graves in Malaysia on major upgrade and refurbishment
including all marine and drilling equipment.
May 97 – July 01 KCA Drilling
Senior Electrician on the Hutton TLP/Murchison. My position involved looking after all drilling
equipment on board. Responding to all breakdowns and switching processes as required by the
Platform. Routine maintenance was also carried out by me, and the logging of all relevant
paperwork was my responsibility.
May 90 – May 97 Sedco Forex
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5. Employed as rig electrician, involved in all breakdowns repairs, installations and isolations of
drilling equipment on various types of units throughout the fleet
July 85 – May 90 PM Services
Service Engineer for the N.E. of Scotland, responding to the break-down and repair of garage
forecourt equipment and petrol pumps. Involved in the commissioning of new sites, setting up
and programming of computers, making sure all pumps and relevant equipment delivered the
correct amount of fluids. Generally keeping all clients equipment in full running order.
All paperwork and ordering of parts and van stock were carried out by myself.
June 81 – July 85
Electrical apprenticeship
RB Wilson
Served Electrical apprenticeship. Involved mainly in installation work, extensive experience
gained in conduit, trunking, cable tray and Pyro cables. Also involved in rewires of factories and
houses. Worked on door intercom systems for multi-storey buildings. Four-year block release at
Aberdeen technical college.
Training & Service Courses:
Abtech 5 day Hazardous area course
R.G.I.T. Survival Certificate
Current Medical Certificate and Various inoculations
SELECT Electrical Testing and Inspection
Top Drive – Various
Baylor SCR Systems and Brake Controllers
SCR’s – Ross Hill/Hill Graham/IEC/IPS/AEG
Caterpillar Engine Controls
Martin/Decker Instrumentations
PLC
Wiring and repair of A.C. & D.C. motors control systems
Refrigeration and air con systems
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6. Wartsila Engine Controls Systems
Installation of high voltage switchgear and cables
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7. Wartsila Engine Controls Systems
Installation of high voltage switchgear and cables
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