This document contains a resume for Robert Ireland Speirs, who has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and condition monitoring. He has over 20 years of experience working for offshore drilling companies, implementing condition-based maintenance programs and analyzing vibration, lubrication, and other machine data. Prior to that, he spent over 20 years in the Royal Navy, where he gained experience maintaining marine engineering equipment and conducting vibration analysis.

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Robert Ireland Speirs, MIMarEST
4/8 Morrison Circus, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 8DW.
+44 (0) 7766 832855. Bobspeirs58@yahoo.co.uk
Mechanical Engineer
Extensive engineering experience with excellent technical, analytical, and
communication skills, experienced at short and long-term troubleshooting for potential
engineering issues. Strong knowledge in preventative and predictive strategies to
improve operations efficiency evaluating and diagnosing, and routine upkeep of
equipment, machinery and systems. Proactive and highly-productive with a resourceful,
self-directed, and quality-driven nature focused on results.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling, Inc., Houston, Texas 2007 - 2015
Condition Based Maintenance Specialist, Subject Matter Expert. (2010 - 2015)
 Served as Subject Matter Expert for all Condition Based Maintenance Aspects for the
Technical Support Centre.
 Arranged and implemented Lubrication Oil and BOP Well Control System Fluid Analysis
Program for remaining 70 rigs operating in Asia, South America, Gulf of Mexico and
Canada.
 Provided rationalisation of utilised fleet lubricants (oil & grease), hydraulic and control
fluids and commenced change over to environmental alternatives for equipment and
systems operating in areas where leaks to the environment were identified.
 Instituted Condition Monitoring Programs for vibration analysis, Performance Monitoring
Analysis, Process Machinery Operation Analysis and Infrared Thermographic Analysis.
 Installed and commissioned Online Thruster Vibration and Oil Condition Monitoring
System for eight-thruster Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig.
Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc., Aberdeen, Scotland
Condition Based Maintenance Operations Engineer (2007 - 2010)
 Introduced and provided transition of fleet maintenance philosophy from
Planned/Breakdown Maintenance to Condition Based Maintenance approach for Europe
and Africa Offshore Drilling Rigs (initially 34 rigs, and upon completion of merger with
Global Santa Fe rising to 76 rigs).
 Conducted investigation into feasibility of wireless vibration monitoring of offshore
rotating equipment.
 Conducted investigation into suitability of routine/online vibration and oil condition
monitoring of Drillship/Semi-submersible Thrusters.
 Commenced implementation of Condition Monitoring Programs for 76 rigs including
Vibration Analysis, Lubrication Oil and BOP Well Control System Fluid Analysis Program,
Performance Monitoring Analysis, Process Machinery Operation Analysis and Infrared
Thermographic Analysis.

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Development Engineering International, Ltd., Aberdeen, Scotland 1998 - 2007
Condition Monitoring Engineer/Senior Consultant.
 Provided data collection and analysis of routine vibration and operational data. Vibration
investigation and reportage on two large reciprocating gas compressors during
commissioning. (Floating Production, Storage Offloading vessel, McCulloch Field, NSP).
 Produced vibration investigation on FPSO vessel’s turret flowline riser clamps. (FPSO
vessel, McCulloch Field, NSP).
 Conducted and reported on, fire pump performance tests carried out on diesel driven line
shaft pumps using Ultrasonic Flow Measurement equipment. (Mobil St Fergus &
Talisman Nigg).
 Managed 2 plane balancing of a 1.7MW induction motor at Weir’s test bed facility. (Alloa).
 Co-ordinated Health and Safety Planned Maintenance Routine Review. (BP Sullom Voe).
 Engaged in 6-month secondment to DEI Australia for coordination and compilation of
planned maintenance routines for FPSO Northern Endeavour. (Perth)
 Served as engineer for BP ETAP platform, responsible for routine and special vibration
data collection, analysis and reporting, lubricating oil sample collection and analysis,
phase current analysis, process data logging data analysis, pump and gas compressor
performance monitoring, CM database installation and management. (North Sea)
 Managed Condition Monitoring reporting direct and identified corrective work to client
Maintenance Management System. (Jan 2000 – Aug 2001). (North Sea)
 Engaged in 10-month secondment to Ulsan for management of data acquisition and
compilation of Master Equipment List for Lan Tay platform (Nam Con Son Gas Project
Vietnam BU). (South Korea)
 Set up Condition Based Maintenance for Lan Tay Gas platform and Dinh Co Gas terminal,
Condition Based Maintenance program, including Vibration analysis, Lubricating Oil
analysis, Performance Monitoring Analysis, Process Machinery Operation Analysis and
Infrared Thermographic Analysis. (Vietnam).
 Managed Condition Based Maintenance program operated for 30 months.
 Trained Vietnamese technicians to facilitate handing over operation and management of
Condition Based Maintenance program for both Lan Tay Gas platform and Dinh Co Gas
terminal. (Vietnam).
 Provided Troubleshooting Vibration Analysis & Infrared Thermographic Survey
investigation, conducted on cooling medium circulating pump motors and gear boxes for
power station (Vietnam).
 Managed Troubleshooting Vibration Investigation conducted on gas turbine generator
package and cooling water circulation pumps. (China).
 Engaged in secondment to Tianjin for implementation, set up and management of
Condition Based Maintenance program for Conoco Phillips, Bohai Bay production
facilities and for additional 5 production platforms and FPSO. (China)

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Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy 1975 - 1998
Chief Petty Officer Marine Engineering Artificer Mechanical/Electrical.
In depth working experience of: -
Rotating machinery vibration analysis; Internal combustion engines; Steam production plant and
auxiliaries; Electrical Generation (Steam/Diesel/Gas Turbine driven); Gas turbines; Steam
Turbines; Propulsion systems; Controllable Pitch Propeller Propulsion systems; Hydraulic
systems, controls and pumps; HP/LP air systems, controls and compressors; Sewage treatment
plants; Chilled/fresh/salt water systems; Air conditioning and refrigeration systems;
Desalination plants; Ship Steering gear and associated equipment; Breathing apparatus
maintainer; Electrical distribution switchboard operation up to 4 MW; Main Propulsion and
generation plant removal/overhaul and replacement.
Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, (Rosyth Royal Dockyard) 1989 - 1991
Member of Royal Navy Vibration Analysis Team
Conducting baseline, routine follow-up, and special troubleshooting vibration investigation
surveys on all classes of RN vessels throughout UK and Europe.
Safety Training
Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (including HUET & EBS)
Certificate No. 0205700100615184. Expiry Date: 09 June 2019
Additional Safety & Emergency Training for the Norwegian Sector
Certificate No. 0209999100615195. Completion Date: 08 - 10 June 2015.
Safe Gulf Orientation
Certificate No. PEC700035340. Completion Date: 12 April 2011.
Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) Initial Deployment Training
Certificate No. 0205902100615095. Completion Date: 10 June 2015.
Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Minimum Industry Safety Training
Certificate No. 0205301120615064. Expiry Date: 11 June 2019.
Medical
Certificate of Medical Fitness for Offshore Employment
Expiry Date: 05 Aug 2016.
Training, Qualifications & Institute Memberships
Management and Leadership.
Workplace and Risk Assessor.
LGV Driver.
Level 1, 2 & 3 Infrared Thermography.
Oil analysis.
Vibration analysis.
Machine Balancing.
City & Guilds – Fitting and Turning.
City & Guilds – (Advanced Level) Internal Combustion Engines.
BTEC National Diploma in Engineering.
Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.