Ross Robert Buchan

Toolpusher (MPD & Deepwater Experience)

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

About

Currently working as Toolpusher on an ultra deepwater 7 generation drill ship in Brazil with manage pressure drilling - pre salt development drilling. I am hardworking and reliable with 20 years + experience offshore oilfield drilling, workover and completion project work. Considerable experience on 5th and 7th gen Nov cyber gen semi-submersible rigs and 6th/7thGen Nov cyber dual activity drillships, working in various of locations around the world including China, Angola, Tanzania, North Sea, Black Sea,Gulf Of Mexico,Brazil and Norwegian sector. Competent in all positions from Roustabout to Toolpusher . I excel when working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with the ability to consistently meet deadlines with the highest quality whether working solo or as part of a team. I have a positive and proactive attitude towards health and safety and take both my personal safety and the safety of others extremely seriously. I can work both co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently using my own initiative.

Experience

  • Valaris Limited (Full-time · 3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Toolpusher
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Currently working as Toolpusher on an ultra deepwater 7 generation drill ship in Brazil with manage pressure drilling - pre salt development drilling. With TDX 1250, AHD 1250 draw works, fitted with weatherford MPD package.

    • Main Well Driller
      Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Main Well Driller on a 7th Generation Ultra-deepwater,NOV fully cyber based dual activity drillship - With TDX 1250, AHD 1250 draw works, fitted with weatherford MPD package.

  • Saipem (Full-time · 1 yr 5 mos)
    • Main Well Driller
      Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Worked on a 7th generation ultra-deep water drill ship for ENI in Gulf Of Mexico as Driller Planning and organising all type of deep-water drilling operation while meeting KPI targets. Ensuring all drill floor operations are executed in a safe and efficient manner. Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security and environmental aspect for the organisation. Full NOV cyber package with MMC and NOVOS.

    • Main Well Driller
      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021 · 5 mos

      Worked on Scarabeo 9 a 6th generation Aker cyber based DP semi as Main Well Driller for ENI in Angola Planning and organising all type of deep-water drilling operation while meeting KPI targets. Ensuring all drill floor operations are executed in a safe and efficient manner. Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security and environmental aspect for the organisation.

  • Main Well Driller at Bluewhale Offshore
    Jan 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Worked on Blue whale 1 a 7th generation NOV cyber based DP semi as Main Well Driller for CNOOC in China. Planning and organising all type of deep-water drilling operation while meeting KPI targets. Implementing and enforcing company safety procedures at all times while using the following Equipment TDX1250 Top Drive, DLC compensator, NOV ram hoisting system, NOV Hydraracker, EBT and hydratong. Supporting and improving team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices. Dealing efficiently and on own initiative with a high-volume workload. Working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with the ability to consistently meet deadlines with the highest quality whether working solo or as part of a team. Working as part of a team, alone or in a supervisory capacity and have an excellent ability to manage own workload within time allocated. Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security and environmental aspect for the organisation. Excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring and understanding the company requirements and procedures. Consistently focused on product and process quality, continually trying to improve method.

  • Ocean Rig (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • Main Well Assistant Driller
      Sep 2009 - Jan 2019 · 9 yrs 5 mos

      Ultra-Deep water 6th generation dynamically positioned drill ship. Responsible for operation and general maintenance of NOV, hydra racker, hydra tong, EBT, and HPS- 1000 top drive with SSGD 1000 drawworks VIA NOV cyber chair. Ensuring all drill floor operations are executed in a safe and efficient manner.

    • Derrickhand
      Sep 2008 - Sep 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Derrickman on 6th generation semi-submersible and Drillship, working with NOV cyber mud mixing equipment, responsible for keeping the drilling fluid up to spec as per mud engineers and reporting any changes to driller.

  • Roustabout to Assistant Derrickman at Transocean
    Sep 2004 - Sep 2008 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Worked on a Secdo 714, from Roustabout to Assistant Derrickman