Paul Dix
TSP/Controls/Subsea
PERTH,WA
Summary
Subsea specialist with deep field experience in control systems, connection systems, and hydraulic equipment. Delivers testing, maintenance, mobilisation, and installation support for SCMs, running tools, spool assemblies, and subsea tie-ins, with a practical background that supports safe, reliable offshore operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
TSP/Subsea Specialist/Controls
TechnipFMC
07.2022 - Current
- Aliseas Shell Crux Ucon connection systems Performed connection tie-ins for subsea systems
- Santos Barossa Ucon/Stabcon connection systems tie in.
- Woodside Lambert West Ucon Tie-in
- Woodside Lambert West Conducted system integration tests for equipment/Smart Tool configuration.
- Offshore completions for Woodside Lambert West
- EFAT for Shell Bonga at Nusa Jaya Malaysia/InControl Subsea 2.0
- Tested 800 series InControl 2.0 PCR-X/D and HCR system to ensure operational readiness.
- Barossa XT function testing and annual maintenance via Smarttool controls software.
- Annual maintenance of Shell SCM's at TFMC Karratha facility.
- PLA08 SCM installation and Stabcon-KC4-3 Tie-in
- Pluto SCM skid SIT with use of ETU.
- SRT of multiple EFLs and Optic fibre cables for Barossa project.
- Operation of Smarttool and IWOCs system during Santos Spartan completion.
- Mobilized and tested SCMs and running tools for offshore SCM changeout.
- Removed OXT and VXT xmas trees, guide bases, and subsea spool assemblies for Woodside-Enfield decommissioning campaign.
- Tie-in of spool assemblies using UCON systems on Xena-2.
- Performed testing of EFL systems for functionality and subsea installation on Xena-2.
- G2i actuator and choke battery topside testing and set up pre-deployment, and subsea installation.
- Chevron Wheatstone Pig Launcher preservation and maintenance-Valve functioning and remediation, pressure testing. Preservation of external and internal components.
- Chevron Wheatstone UTA and STFL flushing and pressure testing scope. Preservation of external and internal components.
- Testing of subsea control systems using Smart tool and ETU system.
Field Service Engineer (MCS)
Baker Hughes
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed subsea field service for Baker Hughes across various client locations, focusing on the life of field and ad hoc work scopes involving manifold and connection systems.
- Led pre-commissioning and start-up activities for Chevron GS2.
- Executed spool installation and connections, along with manifold and spool testing for Chevron GS2.
- Executed tie-in and connection activities for Beach Energy in Bass Strait., pre-commissioning and start up.
- Carried out tie-in and connection tasks for Santos Van Gogh project..
Subsea Controls Technician/ROV Technician
Oceaneering Australia
06.2014 - 09.2021
- Executed disassembly, inspection, refurbishment, and testing of subsea and topside tools to maintain high operational standards.
- Managed operation and maintenance of offshore running tools for reliable performance.
- Commissioned HPU and IWOCs systems for operational readiness.
- Subsea well intervention and testing.
- IWOCs well intervention operations
- ROV tooling assembly, repairs and testing, and field maintenance and support.
- Performed maintenance and support for offshore operations to ensure operational efficiency.
- SIT and FAT on subsea tooling including complete stack ups of XT,TRT,QDP and Riser assembly.
- Flange maintenance, pressure testing and repair.
Hydraulic Technician
Pressure Dynamics
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Hydraulic tubing and component installations.
- Hydraulic tube bending and fabrication.
- Gyrolac crimping and installation.
- System flushing and pressure testing.
- Data logging and particle counter operation.
Workshop Foreman/Leading Hand Mechanic
Transfield Services Australia
02.2007 - 04.2014
- Managed daily workshop operations to uphold safety standards and enhance task efficiency.
- Conducted routine and unplanned maintenance on a large fleet of heavy mobile and fixed plant equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Hydraulic system testing and adjusting, component repairs and complete overhauls.
- Communicated required major service needs to supervisors to facilitate timely repairs.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
- Met production goals by maintaining cost effective levels of spare parts inventory.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic
Polytechnic West
Perth, WASome College (No Degree) - Cert 2 Air Conditioning
Polytechnic West
Perth, WASkills
- Smart Tool operation
- ETU operation
- InControl KS800 20 operation
- Well Control Level 2
- C6 crane operation
- Forklift operation
- Elevated work platform
- Working at height
- Confined space entry
- Escape chute training
- HD mechanic certification
- Refrigeration certification
- Swagelok fittings expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Microsoft Teams usage
- PeopleSoft experience
- FOET certification
- Well Control Level 2
Languages
English, Fluent
Spanish, intermediate
Timeline
TSP/Subsea Specialist/Controls
TechnipFMC
07.2022 - Current
Field Service Engineer (MCS)
Baker Hughes
09.2021 - 06.2022
Hydraulic Technician
Pressure Dynamics
07.2016 - 11.2016
Subsea Controls Technician/ROV Technician
Oceaneering Australia
06.2014 - 09.2021
Workshop Foreman/Leading Hand Mechanic
Transfield Services Australia
02.2007 - 04.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic
Polytechnic West
Some College (No Degree) - Cert 2 Air Conditioning
Polytechnic West