Garth Brown
Margaret River,Australia
Summary
Seasoned offshore professional with a strong track record in rigging, drilling, equipment operations, and project supervision within the oil and gas sector. Demonstrates exceptional skill in managing complex offshore projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. Expertise includes drilling operations, well control, MPD system installation, BHA preparation, and NOV cyber drilling equipment operation. Adept at leading teams through commissioning and executing critical rigging and lifting operations while thriving in FIFO and shutdown projects in remote, high-pressure environments. Committed to driving operational excellence and upholding stringent safety standards to ensure the success of offshore drilling and construction endeavors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roustabout / Rigger / Dogman
Programmed Offshore (DPS1 Valaris )
Exmouth, WA
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Responsible for all rigging operations, including crane lifts, moving supplies and equipment handling.
- Direct and signal cranes for blind lifts, deck lifts and vessel backload/unload operations.
- Assemble and disassemble scaffolding and equipment as required.
- Supply the drill floor with pipe, casing and essential drilling accessories.
- Perform routine maintenance (PMs), cleaning, painting and general offshore equipment upkeep.
- Work at heights and conduct over-the-side operations as needed.
- Provide relief support for drill crews when required.
- Key Achievements:
- Provide essential rigging and dogging support on the DPS1 rig for Valaris, contributing to Woodside’s Scarborough drilling campaign.
- Assist in scaffold assembly and maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Welding Trade Assistant / Rigger
Kuiper / Saipem Castorone
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported Woodside’s Scarborough Pipeline Project, assisting with offshore welding and rigging operations.
- Directed and signalled crane operations, including handling gas line pipes and heavy equipment.
- Operated gantry cranes for material handling, including welding consumables and waste management.
- Assisted welders in submerged arc welding (SAW), monitoring weld quality and cleaning welds using grinders and buffers.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipe joints for internal and external welding.
- Maintained welding stations, stocked supplies and managed flux and sub-arc wire for optimal production.
- Assisted riggers in lifting and moving waste steel and welding materials using gantry cranes.
- Key Achievements:
- Gained hands-on experience in submerged arc welding operations, including machine setup and correct pipe alignment.
- Improved station efficiency by ensuring continuous workflow and material availability.
Roustabout / Rigger
Atlas Professionals / Valaris DPS1 & Other Rigs
01.2023 - 11.2021
- Supported Woodside’s decommissioning of old wells and upgrades for the Scarborough drilling project.
- Performed general maintenance and repairs, including painting, equipment servicing and infrastructure upgrades.
- Directed and signalled crane operations and operated gantry or bridge cranes as required.
- Managed loading and backloading of pipes, containers and equipment, ensuring accurate logbook documentation.
- Assisted drill floor operations with equipment handling, BHA assembly and relief work as needed.
- Provided fire watch and over-the-side watch, ensuring safety compliance.
- Built scaffolding for maintenance and project-specific tasks.
- Conducted helicopter operations, including landing, fuelling, loading and unloading personnel and cargo.
Assistant Driller
Maersk Deliverer (Drilling Australia)
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw the installation and commissioning of the Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) system on the Deliverer (DSS21-DP2) semi-submersible drilling rig.
- Conducted full commissioning of all drilling equipment and pressure-tested manifolds and valves during the shipyard’s 10-year inspection.
- Inspected drilling-related equipment, upgrades and system integrations to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted third-party and shipyard personnel with hydraulic hose refitting, painting and welding upgrades.
- Worked with NOV commissioning teams, overseeing cyber system trials and safety equipment testing before deployment to the Ichthys gas field project in Western Australia.
- Assisted in drilling and well completion using the MPD system, NOV drilling equipment and Wirth 14-P2200, 7500 PSI Triplex pumps.
- Operated MMC and SMC systems for cyber rig floor equipment, safely handling pipe tripping and bottom hole assembly (BHA) construction.
- Provided training support for new crew members alongside the Derrickman.
- Ensured strict compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), toolbox talks and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations.
Supervisor & Commissioning – 5-Yearly Shipyard Overhaul
Maersk Drilling
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised high-volume workloads during the 10-year rig inspection and system upgrades for Australian compliance, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule and to high safety standards.
- Managed the Permit to Work (PTW) system across all work areas to prevent conflicts and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and approved lift plans, ensuring correct load calculations and appropriate rigging equipment selection.
- Operated cranes and assisted third-party contractors with rigging, equipment installation and general commissioning.
- Maintained productivity by ensuring efficient work processes and effective task execution.
- Provided training and mentoring to team members, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
Assistant Driller
Maersk Venturer
Accra, Ghana
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated NOV cyber drill floor equipment, including the Hydra-Racker, Mousehole, Hydra-Tong, pipe catwalk, Riser Crane, Riser skate and Pipe Handling Knuckle Boom Crane.
- Supervised daily drilling operations, managing a crew of six in tripping, stand-building and BHA assembly.
- Utilised cyber-base equipment to train and mentor crew members in drilling operations.
- Led rig-up of CCLF frames for completion and flare operations.
- Assisted and trained Floorhands in maintenance tasks and operational readiness.
- Provided technical support to the Derrickman, particularly in mud system operations.
- Maintained and overhauled 5 high-pressure mud pumps (7500 psi each) within an NOV cyber-equipped system.
Drill Ship Auxiliary Assistant Driller
Maersk Venturer
Ghana, West Africa
02.2019 - 03.2019
Supervisor & Commissioning – 5-Yearly Overhaul
Maersk Venturer / Maersk Drilling, Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
01.2019 - 02.2019
Assistant Driller / Auxiliary AD
Maersk Voyager
Greater Accra, Ghana
04.2015 - 01.2019
Derrickman – DFO
Maersk Voyager
Greater Accra, Ghana
04.2014 - 01.2015
Commissioning Team & Company Supervisor
Maersk Shipyard
South Korea
04.2014 - 05.2015
Derrickman, Floorhand, Dogman, Roustabout
Maersk Drilling Australia (Nan Hai 6)
Regional Western Australia
07.2007 - 03.2014
- Prior employment history available on request.
Skills
- Drilling & Well Control
- Safe Drilling Operations
- Well Control Procedures
- MPD System Installation
- BHA Preparation & Handling
- Riser, Casing, & Drill Pipe Management
- Drilling Crew Support
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- NOV Cyber Drilling Equipment Operation
- NOV HMI Chair Operation
- BOP Stack Management
- Drilling Equipment Maintenance & Servicing
- MMC/SMC Operation
- Derrickman Support
- Mud System & Solids Control
- Mud Flow Monitoring
- Sack Room & Pump Room Operations
- Mud Pit Room & Chemical Mixing
- Shaker House & Shaker Room Operations
- Solids Control & Management
- Rigging & Lifting Operations
- Crane Rigging & Operation
- Forklift Operation
- Scaffold Building & Assembly
- Lift Planning & Execution
- Rigging Support
- Commissioning & Offshore Project Work
- System Installation & Testing
- Western Australia Drilling Project Experience
- Permit System Management
- Commissioning & Equipment Setup
- Safety & Compliance
- Safe Work Practices & Risk Mitigation
- Rig Floor Housekeeping & Compliance
- Permit to Work (PTW) System Management
- Fire Watch & Over-the-Side Watch
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Team Training & Development
- Supervisory & Coaching Skills
- Workload & Productivity Management
- Effective Communication in Offshore Teams
- General Offshore & Manual Labour Tasks
- General Daily Tasks & Physical Labour
- Workload Prioritisation
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Pipe handling
- Personal protective equipment
- Crane signaling
- Pipeline construction
- Heavy lifting
- Rigging techniques
- Confined space entry
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
Certification
- Certificate III & Certificate I in Process Plant Operations
- Certificate II & Certificate I in Security Operations
- Driver’s Licence (Western Australia)
- Heavy Rigid Licence (Western Australia)
- Operate Gantry / Overhead Crane (Valid Until: 2025-01-24)
- MSIC Card (Issued: 2023-10-10)
- Work at Heights & Confined Space Certification (Issued: 2023-09-11)
- BOSIET & ERGT Offshore Emergency Training (Including CA-EBS) (Issued: 2023-01-17)
- White Card – Construction Induction Training
- Helicopter Refuelling, Fire and Rescue Certification
- Safe Work in Confined Spaces & Work at Height
- Confined Space Rescue
- Fire Team Leader Certification
- Firefighting & Breathing Apparatus Use
- Fast Boat Rescue Certification
- Rescue from Heights | ERGT
- Tropical Basic Offshore Emergency Training
- Forklift Licence
- National Police Clearance
- Telescopic Boom Forklift Ticket
- Coxswain Ticket | IFAP
- Fork Truck Operator | IFAP
- Fast Rescue Boat Operator | IFAP
- IWCF Combined Surface & Subsea BOP Stack Level 3
- High-Risk Work Certifications (DG, RB, RI, RA, SB, SI, SA, WP)
- Operate a Boom-Type Work Platform (11m or more)
Timeline
Roustabout / Rigger / Dogman
Programmed Offshore (DPS1 Valaris )
11.2024 - 10.2025
Welding Trade Assistant / Rigger
Kuiper / Saipem Castorone
11.2023 - 10.2024
Roustabout / Rigger
Atlas Professionals / Valaris DPS1 & Other Rigs
01.2023 - 11.2021
Assistant Driller
Maersk Deliverer (Drilling Australia)
02.2020 - 12.2020
Supervisor & Commissioning – 5-Yearly Shipyard Overhaul
Maersk Drilling
12.2019 - 02.2020
Drill Ship Auxiliary Assistant Driller
Maersk Venturer
02.2019 - 03.2019
Assistant Driller
Maersk Venturer
01.2019 - 12.2019
Supervisor & Commissioning – 5-Yearly Overhaul
Maersk Venturer / Maersk Drilling, Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana
01.2019 - 02.2019
Assistant Driller / Auxiliary AD
Maersk Voyager
04.2015 - 01.2019
Derrickman – DFO
Maersk Voyager
04.2014 - 01.2015
Commissioning Team & Company Supervisor
Maersk Shipyard
04.2014 - 05.2015
Derrickman, Floorhand, Dogman, Roustabout
Maersk Drilling Australia (Nan Hai 6)
07.2007 - 03.2014
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Abrasive Wheel Training
- Cyber Multi-Machine Control Operations | Maersk Training | 2014
- SHI Drilling Operations | Maersk Training | 2014
- Team-Based Deepwater Well Control | Maersk Training | 2015
- Performance Enhancement Training | 2014
- SAP Training | Maersk | 2014
- ERD Merlin Operations Course | 2020
- Maersk Drilling Technical Barrier Elements | 2019
- Maersk HSSE Training Certificate | 2018
- Successful Operational Leadership | Maersk Training | 2016
- New Supervisors Course
- Operational Stuck Pipe Prevention | Aberdeen Drilling School
- ATC Offshore Crane Operator Stage II – Competent in executing all deck lifts unsupervised
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Expertise in offshore drilling and rigging, executing high-pressure projects with precision, efficiency and strict safety compliance.
- Strong leadership and team supervision, managing crews, coordinating operations and optimising offshore performance through effective communication.
- Advanced technical proficiency in drilling equipment, including NOV cyber systems, MPD, BOP stacks and riser cranes.
- Deep knowledge of project and safety management, implementing risk mitigation, PTW systems and compliance protocols.
- Extensive experience in FIFO and shutdown operations, ensuring efficiency, adaptability and safety.
- High competency in crane and lifting operations, safely executing rigging, scaffold assembly and lift planning.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, resolving drilling equipment issues to maintain smooth operations.
INTERESTS
Boating, Fishing, Surfing, Travel, Gardening, Drawing, Motorbike Riding & Custom Modifications