CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Name Position

Kenneth Bledsoe Subsea Engineer/ QA QC Consultant Surveyor/Program Manager 23919 Clipper Hill Ln Spring Texas 77373 Contact 210 872 8417 Bledfed7506@yahoo.com

Engineering executive with more than 13 years of Oil and Gas QA QC experience in RIG/Vessel design, construction management, installation and intervention of subsea equipment hardware. Diversified background in subsea systems engineering covering subsea architecture and the full scope of subsea completion equipment including trees, manifolds, flow line connection systems and control system interfaces. Including MPD UBD and RSS and RDD Tool for Delta SealRisor Modual.Responsible for supporting multiple projects and field developments during pre-FEED, FEED and execute phases with respect to writing design bases, execution plans, specifications and installation/testing procedures. International experience with deep-water projects in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, West Africa and South China Sea.

Specialties:- Subsea Field Architecture - Subsea Oil and Gas Production Systems - Subsea equipment specification, design, construction and installation - Project Management install/ Maintain Subsea Equipment, Completion, De-completions, Intervention/Stimulation, Subsea Distribution, SIT/ EFAT’s. Tie-in systems SFL’s, HFL’s, EFL’s , HPU, Operation, Run IWOCS equipment, Establish Communication, Detailed ETU work, DHG, P/T sensors, Trends, Trend views. SCM Pod silicon fill/ nitrogen pre-charge. Misc Nitrogen Equipment pre-charge .Performed 10 to 15 k Upgrades on Hydril Mux BOP and Cameron Mux BOP Systems also Preformed Wellhead services for Shell, Murphy Azurite, Chevron , BP America, LLog, Hess , and Petrobras.. Preformed Rig Software and Mechanical Rig Surveys on FDPSO Cyber Driller.

English

Jun 2002 Subsea Apprentice Program

FMC Technologies Houston, TX The program provides the fundamentals of equipment purpose, design, assembly, testing, and/or practical installation experience, with a primary focus in the Subsea Completion products and services

LANGUAGES

EDUCATION/TRANING

Aug 1997 – Jan 2000 Associate of Applied Science Hall mark Institute of aeronautics San Antonio, TX

A&P Mechanic

Feb 1996 – Aug 1997 Central Texas college management cert

Institute City/State

Date Education established Institute City/State

VALID CERTIFICATES / COURSES

QA QC Field Service Training FMC/Athens Group/Bureau Vertas

Central Texas college CTC Kileen, Texas

1992 - 1996 High School Diploma Roosevelt High School San Antonio, Texas

API ANSI DS1 /DS2/DS3 and RP53 RP 16A .A-15 Safety On The Rig A-20 Safe Gulf Training A-24 Fatigue Policy A-25 Hot Work Policy A-26 Job Safety Analysis A-27 Pressure Testing Policy A-30 HUET Training

B-01 SST - Introduction to Surface Wellhead - Surface Instructor Based B-03 SST-Introduction to Subsea Products B-17 Field Service Log Book Training B-19 TWIC Enrollment Procedure

B-22 MAX Connector/CAT Supplemental Training CAT Update Training K-06 DG O'Brien Connector Training 07 K-07 AIT Basic Electrical and Controls - Instructor Based 09 L-03 Fluid Analysis Training 08

Surface / Subsea Products 101-Introduction to Wellhead Systems and Tooling LWI - Field Non-Conformance Reporting (FNCR)-LWI10020135 rev. D LWI - Rapid Response Process - LWI10009125 Pressure Test Safety Standard Awareness 09

Fall Protection LIFE – Live Incident Free Everyday Principles of Risk Management (JSA) START Observation Training 09 LOT3 – Lockout/Tag out – Controlling the Beast Back Safety Confined Space Entry – Inside Maneuvers Defensive Driving Ergonomics EXT2 – Fire Extinguishers Fall Protection FIR9 – Fire Safety Forklift Certification H2S Training 06 Hearing Protection Indoor Cranes Malaria Awareness 09 Personal Protective Equipment RIG1 – Rigging Equipment Basics RIG2 – Rigging Operations Safety Orientation Stairways and Ladders Walking and Working Surfaces Working Safely With Power Tools. In House NDE Representative FMC.Health, Safety, and Environmental

WORK EXPERIENCE December 2014 Present BUREAU VERITAS RIG and Offshore Inspection Consultant QA QC GROUP HOUSTON, TX

• Perform quality control and monitoring of yard work for a NDE as Quality Leader on Vessel Marine Structures and assemblies and Sub Assemblies for adherence to the project technical specifications and the yard’s recommended procedures.

• Promote quality awareness throughout the organization, emphasizing excellence, continuous improvement and corrective action to influence the overall success of company business.

• Assist in the review of Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and Quality Procedures and all pertained QA/QC documentation prior to commencement of any fabrication / construction work.

• Ensure contractors have relevant, up to date codes, standards, specifications and drawings.

• Verify the implementation of PTW (permit to work) LOTO (lock-out and tag-out) and other safety procedures.

• Witness and inspect yard contractors work activities, inspection and test in accordance with the approved Quality Plan, ITP, Quality Procedures and etc.

• Communicate and supply results of inspection / observations to quality leader working in the yard and input into the reporting system in timely manner.

• Assist in the resolution of non-conformities and follow up with concerned parties. • Familiar  with  Russian  standards  (RTN)    • Have knowledge of calibration of equipment and measuring requirements. • Able to review and understand planning techniques such as material control, process

control plans, rework and refurbishing techniques and processes. • Able to understand identification and traceability related to equipment /products

/materials /samples and the associated documents/records relating to conformance /non-conformance, results from manufacturing processes and results from monitoring /measurement processes.

• Progressively Responsible for an ever increasing number of program and responsibilities, Coordinating E.O.I Radiographers to successfully take ASNT Rad Safety National Testing. Experienced in mechanical, structure, welding, NDT on Rig Thrusters and Hull. –Experience with working with low temperature alloys .

• Flexible, self disciplined and self motivated. • Able to work well with people at all levels of the Project –in an international setting.

January 2010- December 2014 ATHENS GROUP HOUSTON, TX

DTAC QA QC RIG Vessel Inspections Consultant Provide in house Project Management and technical support for oil client. Establish self as technical Mechanical Inspector by:

a) Assess mechanical equipment as outlined in the survey checklist and work scope. b) Understand and apply assessment points included in the survey checklist. c) Inspect mechanical systems equipment to ascertain system condition and to

determine repairs required to meet acceptable operational standards. d) Follow Athens Group policies and procedures as well as site-specific rules. e) Understand relevant regulatory requirements and their application to customer

equipment and installation. f) Identify sources of non-compliance as well as potential sources. g) Recommend Improvements to customer maintenance procedures, test plans, etc. h) Verify adherence to API, IEEE and governing body rules, regulations, and

recommendations. Provide technical expertise in the area of Mechanical Systems to support the delivery of other Athens Group services and teams.

Provide valued, relevant, and significant assessments, reviews, observations and recommendations by:

1. Understanding Athens Group’s service offerings 2. Establishing self as subject matter expert with

customer and expert in designated technical discipline(s)

3. Earn customer trust through competent and efficient execution of defined scope.

4. Demonstrate ability to expand extra effort and time when necessary to meet commitments and/or

customer expectations. 5. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with client and drilling

contractor personnel based on professionalism, high standards, and unquestionable ethics.

6. Work and interact with others in a highly professional manner that reflects positively on yourself and Athens Group.

7. Keep good time reporting as is expected in an engineering services environment. I have continually adapted techniques and hardware for our use in over coming examination problems and expanding our capacity to provide both researched code type exams to plant.(Water Level, Valve Internals and Loose parts for Location with Ultra Sonic).Assisted in the cooperative Development and implemented new UT techniques for R Vessel Feed water Nozzle Inner Radius Exams. I continue to participate with BWRVIP and have technical responsibility for Internal Volumetric Examinations and application of the latest VIP Recommendations. Experienced in FPI, MPI,  

Adhere to Athens Group, Customer and Regulatory requirements, methods and processes to achieve maximum economic benefit for the customer and Athens Group by utilizing established and required methods and processes.

Understanding of Certification Societies/Enforcement -MODU, ABS, DNV, MMS, ISM, IMO, USCG, NTL

Integration between systems Software testing Information security

Feb 2009- January 2010 Cameron International, Houston , Texas Senior Service Technician BOP Ensco 1, ODN1 ODN 2 Pride Africa Sonagol Mark I , MAERSK Discovery Install / Maintain Subsea BOP STACK MUX Equipment:. Responsible for Configuring hydraulic manifold in correspondence and communication with accumulated piloted pressure. Set Pressure switches with relief valves. Conducted flow meter tests. Utilized control room CCU to set parameters on FRU and hydraulic manifold, to establish communication of BOP stack thru yellow and blue conduit lines .Worked with DSME and Oderbrecht group while mentoring lower ranked personnel .Serviced hydraulic manifold and accumulators. Setting Pressure switches and relief valves to communicate with CCU.TCP and DCP. .Performed upgrades on directional control valves on Mark 1&3 control PODS. Assisted in up loading software and, establishing communication of SEMS. Responsible for total Hydraulic upgrade from 3k to 5 k Hydraulic auto shear system on 15K BOP stack. Utilized BOP Test box ETU to perform and monitor functionality of BOP stack and auto shear sequence Blind, Shear and Annular Ram engagement. . Troubleshot coil faults and pod mismatch using event logger Commission Mark 3 Pods Installed and I and commissioned TCP, DCP and SCP and event logger.

Assisted in Running and Terminating Fiber Troubleshot and Function checked and removed and replaced Pod Solenoids PT Sensors and SPM valves. Troubleshot and Function checked PLC Troubleshot and installed SEM cards on Pods. All Bop Equipment Pressure Tested IAW Ensco Acceptance Criteria.

Date Employer, Location Position Companies Main Activities and Responsibilities

July 2009 – Feb 2010 GE Hydril /Granite INTL, Houston, Texas Subsea Service Engineer Completions/Bop

QA QA Adviser Install / Maintain Subsea BOP STACK MUX Equipment: RESPONSIBLE for Commissioning of BOP Stack. Responsible for Configuring hydraulic manifold in correspondence and communication with accumulated set pressure. Set Pressure switches with relief valves. Conducted flow meter tests. Utilized control room CCU to set parameters on FRU and hydraulic manifold ,to establish communication of BOP stack thru yellow and blue conduit lines .Worked with DSME and Oderbrecht group while mentoring lower ranked personnel. Serviced hydraulic manifold and accumulators. Setting Pressure switches and relief valves to communicate with CCU. Conducting flow meter tests. Utilized control room CCU to st parameters on FRU and hydraulic manifold ,to establish communication of BOP stack thru yellow and blue conduit lines .Performed upgrades on directional control valves on Mark 123 control PODS. Assisted in up loading software and, establishing communication of SEMS. Responsible for total Hydraulic upgrade from 3k to 5 k Hydraulic auto shear system. Utilized BOP Test box to perform and monitor functionality of BOP stack and auto shear sequence and Blind, Shear and Annular Ram engagement. Preformed upgrade on Triple and , double redundancy .Worked with DSME and Oderbrecht group while mentoring lower ranked personnel. Rebuilt SPM and Solenoid Valves.. All Bop Equipment Pressure Tested IAW Maersk Acceptance Criteria.

Intervention/ Stimulation:

BP Atlantis Maintained HPU, Ran/Operated umbilical, Ann reel, monitored RCS DH pressures/temps while POOH/ RIH W/ Wire line, Slick Line, Coil Tubing, and Nitrogen ops Took place. Stack up/down, Maintained Nitrogen Pre charge levels, Repair/ Replace Adjust LRP/EDP. All Equipment Pressure Tested IAW Acceptance Criteria.

�

Completions:17

BP Atlantis Completion EHXT BP Thunder Horse 08 Completion MC822#7 Murphy Azurite 12 Completion EHVT Murphy Azurite 14 Completion EHVT

De-Completions:16

Shell Oregano 09’ Shell Tahoe 09 Subsea Distribution: Petrobras Cascade 09 3 SFL’s pre-deployment inspection BP Thunder Horse 09 x2 SFL’s pre-charge/deployment, x2 EFL testing/deployment, and Jumper Installation

System Integrated Test 21:

CHEVRON Blind Faith manifold CHEVRON Blind Faith XT 12 CHEVRON Blind Faith XT 13 BP Atlantis XT 7 SCM MKIV LLOG XT 14

LLOG XT 13

Hess Conger EFL

Other Misc. Tasks and Responsibilities

Run IWOCS umbilical, umbilical line function allocation, electrical, Ann. Hose, SPCTU, pressure testing and associated equipment such as fittings, hoses, gauges, and chart recorders. Test and deploy subsea tie-in systems such as EFL’s, SFL’s and HFL’s; Maintain and adjust MKII and MKIII Out Board/ In Board MQC Plates.

Trouble shoot misc. Topside equipment, HPU operations, HPU Maintenance, HPU component repair/replace, HPU system troubleshooting. Able Operate, Flushing carts, Nitrogen pre charge pumps, silicon fill kits, and RDS, Pneumatic Torque tools, Megger, and Multi meters IWOCS Package set up, IWOCS Umbilical, Electrical line test, Annulus hose, ETU/SPCTU setup, pressure testing and associated equipment such as fittings, hoses gauges, manifolds, and chart

Jun 2010– July 2010 Subsea Completion Technician FMC

EXXON/Meggie QA QC Inspector Subsea

Preformed systems integration testing SIT. Populated out board and, in board MQCs MKII and, MKIII. Flushed SFL with HPU and, obtained a class 6 reading.

May 2010– Jun 2010 QA QC Inspector Subsea Llog Preformed systems integration testing SIT .Assisted in flushing, function testing of EHXT valves

including SV1, CID1, CID2, SSPL. SSPR, SSPU with hpu and chart recorder. Performed detailed ETU set up, monitoring, trends, and trend views. Populated out board and, in board MQCs MKII and, MKIII.

April 2010– May 2010 QA QC Subsea

BP/Thunder horse Mantis Preformed preoperational and ,post operational checks and, testing on CAT LITES with HPU and

chart recorder. Flushed CAT LITES with HPU. Preformed seal tests on max 14 max 8 connectors with HPU and chart recorder.

Jan, 2010– Feb 2010

QA QC Inspector Subsea Subsea Completions Technician QA QC BP/Thunder horse Mantis Preformed preoperational and ,post operational checks and, testing on CAT LITES with HPU and

Recorders. Inspected and Tested. Assist in monitoring/operating HMI/MCS equipment, rigging up and deck cable layout of RCS fiber optic cables, umbilical electrical deck cable, Read samples via microscope for verification of fluid cleanliness as per NAS. Read/ Interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics, conduct inventories on spares/ FMC owned tools/ equipment Customer Relations, Write and perform JSA’s, Rig Reports, Daily Reports, Daily Meetings, and Conference Calls.

Dec 2009– Jan 2010 QA QC Inspector Subsea

chart recorder. Flushed CAT LITES with HPU. Changed out max 8 and max 14 adapter plates on land CAT.

Position Project name Main Activities and Responsibilities

Subsea Completions Technician Hess/Malabo E.G Rebuilt single trip tools. Assisted in pulling production risor .Assisted in running drilling risor using

hydraulic tensioners. Pressure tested tie back connectors with HPU and chart recorder.

Dec 2009– Nov 2009 QA QC Inspector Subsea Night lead Completion Technician Shell/Tahoe Preformed function test on tree cap. Rigged up BOP to WOM tree stack and preformed charted

tests.. Ran tubing hanger with ROV panel in open water. Operated umbilical reel and, E line reel.

Nov 2009– Dec 2009 Subsea Completions Technician Shell/Oregano

Assisted in monitoring pressure/temp sensors using top side master controls station. Assisted in flushing, functioning and, testing of BOPSJ assembly for retrieval of the tubing hanger. Assisted w/ installation and testing of the EVXTs production tree.

Aug 2009– Sept 2009 QA QC Inspector Subsea Completions Technician Murphy /Azurite CONGO

Inspected and Mobbed and, demobbed all subsea well head equipment for customs and international travel to west Africa/Congo. Maintained and, organized master inventory list. Assisted w/ installation and testing of the EVXTs production / water injection and ,TH, THRT, and MTRT. Assisted in the operation of the main HPU, THRT reel, IWOCS reel, and Annulus reel. Function tested and operated TH. Assisted in monitoring pressure/temp sensors using top side master controls station. Assisted in flushing, functioning and, testing of BOPSJ assembly for retrieval of the tubing hanger. Assisted in calibrating gyro for tubing hanger land out..

July 2009– Aug 2009

QA QC Inspector Subsea Completions Technician

Shell/Glider

Installed model 140 gate valves on EVXT in shop. Preformed refurbishment and, restoration on 18 3⁄4 inch test stump.

June 2009- July 2009 Subsea Completions Technician Anadarko Mobbed two EVXT production trees with tree handling tool. Provided Tree Storage and Preservation Program.

May 2009 -Jun 2009

FMC Technologies, Houston, Texas

QA QC Inspector Subsea Completions Technician

BP/ Atlantis

Assisted in flushing, function testing of EHXT valves including SV1, CID1, CID2, SSPL. SSPR,SSPU with hpu and chart recorder. Performed detailed ETU set up, monitoring, trends, and trend views. Also established communication and monitored DHG..

May , 2008- May 2009 Subsea Completions Technician BP/Thunder horse

Assisted w/ installation and testing of the TH, THRT, and MTRT. Assisted in the operation of the main HPU, THRT reel, IWOCS reel, and Annulus reel. Function tested and operated TH. Assisted in monitoring pressure/temp sensors using top side

Apr 2008 – May 2008

Subsea Completions Technician BP/Atlantis

Assisted in function testing of SCM and tested complete EHXT. Assisted in aligned valves for multiple tests using ETU. Assisted w/ installation and testing of the TH, THRT, MTRT, and the SLT. Set up shiev and, operated umbilical reel .Installed umbilical clamps and annulus clamps on risor .Dressed BOP test tool. Cleaned and replaced brass set pins on nipple protector. Configured tree valves for flow backs. All Equipment Pressure Tested IAW Acceptance Criteria.

Feb, 2008 – May 2008 Subsea QA QC Inspector Completions Technician BP/ Thunder horse

Removed Bore Protector from XT. Re-dressed bore protector and reinstalled Bore protector then completed high pressure testing.

Jan , 2008 – Feb 2008

Subsea QA QC Completions Technician FMC

BP/ Atlantis

SIT function test and troubleshooting of the MKIV SCM including measuring returns . Line orientation of MQC-6/12, HPU operation, maint valve function and

orientation /pressure testing.

Sept , 2007 – Nov 2007 Subsea Completions Technician FMC CHEVRON/Blind Faith

SIT systems integration testing and inspection. Assisted in setting up and, performing Hydro Testing manifold hubs. Assisted in positioning and, landing out manifold on test stump. Assisted in performing SIT on enhanced horizontal production trees including valve configuration and, upstream and, downstream 5 and, 15 min tests with chart recorders. Monitored and, function tested tree valves aav ,amv,awv,cxv,xv, xov, pmv

Aug 2006 – Sept 2007 Subsea Completions Technician FMC

Oil States/MANTIS

Maintained HPU, monitored ETU DH pressures/temps .Set up and, preformed 5 and, 15 min tests on short term pressure caps. Function and tested at low pressure and, high pressure increments.

July 2000– Aug 2006 QAQC Subsea Completions Technician FMC HESS Penn state/MANTIS Set up CAT Tools and, function tested CAT LITES. Troubles shoot lock and, unlock circuits. Preformed 5 and, 15 min pressure tests with chart recorder. Preformed seal test

with VX gaskets installed on test stand. Preformed lift tests on jumper assembly. All Equipment Pressure Tested IAW Acceptance Criteria.. Trouble shoot misc. Topside equipment, HPU operations, HPU Maintenance, HPU component repair/replace, HPU system troubleshooting. Able Operate, Flushing carts, Nitrogen pre charge pumps, silicon fill kits, and RDS, Pneumatic Torque tools, Megger, and Multi meters IWOCS Package set up, IWOCS Umbilical, Electrical line test, Annulus hose, ETU/SPCTU setup, pressure testing and associated equipment such as fittings, hoses gauges, manifolds, and chart recorders

Assist in monitoring/operating HMI/MCS equipment, rigging up and deck cable layout of RCS fiber optic cables, umbilical electrical deck cable, Read samples via microscope for verification of fluid cleanliness as per NAS. Read/ Interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics, conduct inventories on spares/ FMC owned tools/ equipment

�

Aug 1997 – July 2000 ACADEMI USA Moyock NC

Performed Inspections and maintenance, installation and repair of accessories and on A Star Euro Copter. Hydraulic Crimping Assembly and running Bore Gauges. Inspected all Aircraft IAW FAA Guidelines and Acceptance Criteria. Worked directly with a variety of managers to coordinate daily operations at different Sites.