1. Summary
Skills
Work History
BRIAN CAMPBELL FIDDES
21 Beechtree Road , Banchory , Aberdeenshire AB31 5ZT | (H) 01330 538169 | (C) 07502174146 | brian.fiddes@aol.com
I aim to progress within the oil and gas industry as far as possible and become a respected and invaluable member with in the
field I work. A supportive and influential team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I am a self
motivated, Hard working individual, Resourceful and multi skilled who can work equally on my own or as part of a team.
My major strengths lie in the management of people and in communicating my ideas to these around me. I set high standards
and believe in taking pride in any task, no matter how great or small. My career high lights to date include the initial start u[p
and running of all Drilco projects in both West and East Africa Remotes. I am fully focused on meeting client requirements ,
Technically orientated and have a professional attitude with a proven ability to deliver solutions and competency in handling
multiple assignments while maintaining high levels of quality and safety.
Complex problem solving
Component functions and testing requirements
Team leadership
Technical problem-solving
Works well in diverse team environment
Strong decision maker
Multidisciplinary exposure
Manufacturing process controls
Quick learner
08/2012 to 03/2016Field Supervisor
Drilco Inspection Services – Central West Africa and East Africa Remotes
Involved in the commercial start up of Drilco Inspection Services in West Africa and East Africa Remote locations
and Machine Shops.
Investigated equipment failures to diagnose faulty operation and made appropriate maintenance
recommendations.
Coordinated all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of
product designs.
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
Led project scheduling and budgeting to successfully and quickly complete engineering projects.
Performed on-site field surveys and wrote technical narratives in an efficient and timely manner.
Conducted research that tests and analyses the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment,
components and systems.
Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
Promoted and implemented process improvements company-wide.
01/2008 to 07/2012Lead Inspector
Connect NDT Ltd – Aberdeen and Europe, West Africa
Worked on customer owned drilling equipment and surface equipment to all current legislation and procedures .
Wrote and performed complex component tests.
Promoted and implemented process improvements company-wide.
Planned and evaluated results of analysis, modelling and experiments.
Supported engineering designs through analysis and simulation.
Developed cost estimates, procured equipment and tracked construction progress to efficiently complete large
scale projects.

2. Education
Certifications
Additional information
06/1996 to 01/2008Lead Inspector
Oilfield Tool Inspection Ltd – Aberdeen and Europe
Worked as part of an inspection team in both client and customer owned locations and worked to API, DS1, NS-2 specifications
along with customer supplied. On all down hole tools and also surface equipment.
1981Secondary Education Exam:
Banchory Secondry School - Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Gained the following O Grades, Technical Drawing, Mathematics, English and Metal work.
ASNT LEVEL II Magnetic Particle Inspection Cert No.TAL19715/MT2/R/14.
ASNT LEVEL II Penetrant Inspection Cert No. TAL19716/PT2/R/14
NSL Lifting Module 1 Cert No. G18799.
NSL Lifting Module 6 Cert No. G18799/2.
B.I.N.T Member Cert No. NDT409254.
A.S.N.T Member Cert No. 217132.
SVQ Level 2 Turning and Milling Cert No. SCN955098455.
I have demonstrated my ambition, determination and ability by pursuing further training and promotion throughout my career.
I am always willing to learn, adapt and successfully apply my skills and knowledge.
References:
References are available on request.