Shaun Smithers

Overview

Shaun Terence Smithers combines subsea engineering and well-control-equipment experience with practical training and mentoring. His work covers BOP stacks, multiplex control systems, marine risers, tensioning systems and the operational readiness of drilling equipment.

He develops and delivers rig-inspection workshops and WCE courses, assesses crew skills and identifies training requirements. His background spans equipment surveys, maintenance, technical troubleshooting and subsea supervision across land rigs, jack-ups, semi-submersibles and drillships.

Areas of Expertise

• Well control equipment and BOP training
• Subsea engineering, MUX controls and marine risers
• Rig inspection workshops and equipment-condition surveys
• Course development, competency assessment and mentoring
• Hydraulic systems, troubleshooting and maintenance reviews
• Subsea equipment commissioning and operational readiness

Selected Professional Experience

• Advisor and class-consultant work with ModuSpec, covering WCE projects, rig acceptance and reactivation surveys, equipment audits and hands-on BOP training.
• Senior subsea surveyor and trainer with Subsea Solutions, supporting equipment readiness, inspection, maintenance and crew development.
• Consultancy and instruction with WEST Engineering, covering drill-through equipment, factory testing, new-build surveys and downtime-prevention seminars.
• Senior subsea supervision with Transocean in Brazil, including BOP maintenance, testing and mentoring of assistant subsea personnel.

Qualifications

• IWCF Well Control Course, Supervisor Level 4 Surface and Subsea
• Well-control training through IADC / IWCF
• ModuSpec rig-inspection, hands-on BOP and subsea-engineer course delivery
• Subsea Solutions Subsea 100, 101 and 102 course delivery
• Hydril and Cameron MUX control-system training

Previous Clients & Career Associations

• ModuSpec
• Subsea Solutions
• WEST Engineering
• Transocean
• ABB
• Royal Navy

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