Management
Anders Attramadal
CEO
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+47995 39 949
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Project management with extensive experience within management systems and engineering support. Second in command of Equinors mobile new builds group during construction of 10 mobile newbuilds, administering support center for a complex project portfolio with split locations and cross-disciplinary teams. Services included QRM, document control, HSE, planning, cost control and engineering support. Responsible for early-phase mobile newbuild projects like next-generation intervention vessel and arctic drillship. Company representative and overall responsible for operation preparation for several rigs. Project manager for early phase studies for field development and new wells, software upgrade for existing wells, and design of advanced subsea running tools and surveillance systems. Offshore experience from platforms and vessels, including saturation diving operations. Extensive experience in agile coaching in the oil & gas industry digitalization including Aker BP, Shell Norge and Cognite to create new ways of working and future-oriented software solutions for EPC project execution and geology and drilling operations.
Erlend Hovland
VP Engineering
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+47 932 01 657
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PhD – naval and offshore technology with 25 years of experience with marine asset development; offshore field development, design of ships and ocean structures, marine operations, risers and subsea installations. BD, R&D, technology development, early phase design /concept development, FEED, detail design, project execution and operation.
·Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Norled AS (ship owner/operator – 80 ships in fleet, 6-10 newbuilds ordered/taken delivery of yearly) with responsibility for all CAPEX (ships and infrastructure), project execution, technology development and QHMS.
·Sound leadership experience within technology- and project development
·Extensive experience with floating production unit project development and design.
·Experience related to most floater concepts, including ships, FPSOs, Spars, Semi Submersibles, TLPs and floating wind turbines.
·Deepwater experience from Aasta Hansteen Spar project, Carcara FPSO and Bay du Nord FPSO.
·International experience working for Equinor in GoM and on international FPSO projects, including Canada, UK, deep water West Africa and Brazil.
Geir Ove Eikill
Founder & chairman of the board
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+47 975 08 495
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Chairman & Founder, Eikill Rig Consultant AS (ERC)
MODPU, FPSO, Rig & Drilling Systems Specialist – Global Project Manager advisor
Through Eikill Rig Consultant AS (ERC), Geir Ove supports operators, drilling contractors, shipyards, and investors across the full project lifecycle—from concept development and engineering studies to rig intake programs, reactivation campaigns, mobilisation of drilling operations, and complex conversion or newbuild projects. He has deep experience in technology qualification, digitalization and automated drilling control systems, as well as energy efficiency initiatives and CO₂ reduction strategies for modern offshore assets.
Areas of Expertise
Vs, M&A, due diligence, and strategic transaction service
MODPU & FPSO concept development, engineering and FEED studies
Rig intakes, reactivation projects, and drilling operations mobilisation
Complex conversion and newbuild projects for mobile offshore units
Marine operations for mobile assets
Technology qualification, digitalisation initiatives, and automated drilling control systems
Emission reduction programs and energy management plans
Halvor Hodnefjell
VP Project Management
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+47 406 27 869
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Department and Project manager for ERC, Concept study Alvheim FPSO Aker BP. AoC & Concept study of Ocean Great White for NCS Noble.
Rig intake lead, Commissioning manager & systems specialist with extensive working experience with development of drilling machinery, newbuild projects and rig intakes for Harbour Energy, Neptune Energy, Equinor / Statoil, PPCon / Conoco Phillips, BP, NOV(Hitec & Varco). Project Manager for rig new builds, modification and rig intake project.
•Multi skilled with technical and management background from mobile newbuilt projects, and with broad experience from the offshore industries both from supplier and client/owner side. Extensive experience with verification of Rig compliance towards contract, AoC rules and regulation. Experience also cover mobilizing and interface of 3rd party company provided equipment. Working with Concept studies for MODU / FPSO FEED, Engineering, construction, commissioning and approval of new build project for the offshore sector.
Project manager and site representative on behalf of Statoil for the CAT-J rigs ( 2 newbuilts CJ 70 Jack up rigs)
VIM for BP Thunderhorse drilling package (BP).
Experience with Development of drilling machinery. ref Hitec, Varco and NOV (17 years)
Oda Waage Eikill
VP of technology
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+47 476 66 916
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ADC, software and Technology advisor with a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Technology from Aalborg University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Western Norway University of Applied Science and a Bachelor`s degree in Energy Technology from Western Norway University of Applied Science.
Oda has been working with energy management planning and emission reduction project from rigs, ships and offshore installations. Further Oda has experience with drilling software and automation products. She has experience as Integration Lead and Project Manager for automation programs and complex automation systems within NOV.
Through Oda`s career, she has developed a professional competence in project management within digitization and technology projects. Moreover, she has gained knowledge from drilling automation and optimization, performance analysis and analysis of efficient production lines, which has given her a good understanding of how automated production and operation works.
Oda is creative, good at taking initiative, stubborn, social and value being part of a team where everyone is working towards a common goal. Additionally, she has a highly structured mindset that makes her ideal for project planning, organizing and lean thinking. Oda can offer you a driven, motivated, and positive employee who always does her best.
Are Rannem
VP Marine Operation
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+47 906 56 447
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Extensive experience within planning, coordination and management of marine operations including towing, mooring, load-transfer operations, subsea installation, rig moves and heavylift transport. Experience with design, construction and operation of ships and offshore structures. Currently FPSO Marine Operations Manager in Equinor’s Johan Castberg FPSO Integration Project. Former Technical Advisor and Discipline Manager Marine for Equinor’s Mobile New Builds department and Marine Operations Discipline Lead with Global Maritime. M.Sc. in marine hydrodynamics and marine structures, with experience from marine design and -analyses including model tests. Experience within procurement, contract management, interface management, maritime insurance and marine assurance. Experienced Marine Warranty Surveyor. Has held positions as Technical Advisor and Marine Advisor with operating companies including Equinor and Eni Norge.
Stig Walle (Simonsen Vogt Wiig)
VP M&A and transaction services
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Legal advisor and strategic partner from Simonsen Vogt Wiig.
Stig Walle has extensive international experience as an advisor to the energy and offshore industries. He has assisted in a number of international offshore projects and major development projects within oil and gas, processing plants, aquaculture, mineral operations, offshore wind, and onshore wind power.Stig specializes in contract law issues and the follow-up of large projects, including dispute resolution related to these. He has expert knowledge of all types of turn-key, manufacturing, installation, and supply contracts.
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Engineering Manager & Senior Project Engineer
Engineering and Senior Project Manager with extensive working experience with FPSO and rig newbuild and intake projects for Equinor, Aker BP, OKEA and Chyrsaor. Project Manager for rig modification and rig intake project, Engineering Manager position for feasibility and concept study for Aker BP Alvheim and Okea Grevling and Vette FPSO project.
Multi skilled with technical and management background from mobile newbuilt projects, and with broad experience from the offshore industries both from supplier and client/owner side. Extensive experience with verification of Rig compliance towards contract, rules and regulation. Experience also cover mobilizing and interface of 3rd party integrations and company provided equipment. Working with FEED, Engineering, construction, commissioning and approval of new build project for the offshore sector. Recently involved in “Statoil” CAT-D and CAT-J rigs as Hull manager during the concept and FEED phase for all hull systems and during construction of the CAT-D at DSME. Operational preparation manager at Site for CAT-J at SHI. Earlier in my career I have held position as software engineer, senior project manager and VP for both offshore and marine projects in Kongsberg Maritime and Honeywell.
Expat experience from both South Korea and Singapore major shipyards.
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FPSO Eng manager
Senior Concept Development Engineer with more than 20 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. Experience with several FPSO projects from early phase to operations. Trained in HSE and operational safety, health, working environment and external environment requirements across sectors, and especially on the NCS. Lots of experience working as technical & HSEQ advisor during the design phases, and on site with the site team during the construction process.
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24 years working experience in process and piping design offshore, feed and concept solutions offshore, concept evaluation, process simulation, pipe stress calculation and economical evaluations. 22 years working experience with Newbuild projects for Modular drilling rigs and Mobile drilling rigs. Familiar with all major drilling and well-intervention system providers, all rig designs and major rig construction yards in Norway, UK, China, Singapore and Korea. 4 years working experience with developing offshore fish farms and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems ( land based fish farms). Experience includes:
·Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Norled AS (ship owner/operator – 80 ships in fleet, 6-10 newbuilds ordered/taken delivery of yearly) with responsibility for all CAPEX (ships and infrastructure), project execution, technology development and QHMS.
·Sound leadership experience within technology- and project development
·Extensive experience with floating production unit project development and design.
·Experience related to most floater concepts, including ships, FPSOs, Spars, Semi Submersibles, TLPs and floating wind turbines.
·Deepwater experience from Aasta Hansteen Spar project, Carcara FPSO and Bay du Nord FPSO.
·International experience working for Equinor in GoM and on international FPSO projects, including Canada, UK, deep water West Africa and Brazil.
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HMS and Risk Management specialist
Risk Management & Dropped object specialist with extensive competence in prevention of dropped objects, lifting and rigging operations and coaching
Course instructor in observation technique and DROPS inspections
HMS and Risk Management specialist - rig intake
Inspection engineer within EoC and DROPS inspections
15 years as Safety Supervisor
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Material Handling Specialist
Specialist in Material Handling Solutions, with comprehensive expertise spanning the design, construction, and operational phases, particularly within the North Sea and Asia-Pacific regions. Possesses extensive experience in conducting material handling studies for the design and construction of new-build drilling rigs, FPSOs, FSRUs, and accommodation units.
Serves as a trusted advisor to shipyard design teams and multidisciplinary project teams, providing expert guidance on material handling solutions for drilling jack-up rigs. Actively involved in both internal and external audit teams to assess compliance with NORSOK R-002 material handling requirements for new bults such as FPSOs, FSRUs, and accommodation units.
Additionally, holds strong expertise in the certification of lifting equipment used in both onshore and offshore environments. Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, including the certification of entire FPSO systems and offshore substations.
Extensive experience in planning and executing challenging onshore and offshore operations, with a strong focus on safety and inspection efficiency. Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
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HSE Operational Manager
Rig and HSE Operational specialist Claes Ingevold-Winding is former Alliance Manager and Rig Manager in Maersk Drilling. Started his career in QHSE being part of launching a fully process based management system, Claes later moved to the operational side and learned the offshore business as driller trainee. Back onshore in 2015, Claes worked various positions in rig management on both the Norwegian and UK side of the North Sea before taking on the role of Alliance Manager in the AkerBP JU alliance and deputy VP to the Norwegian activities. The most recent years has focused on operationalizing HSE through culture development and management consultancy on HSE performance.
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HSE Operational Manager
Extensive experience as Manager Safety for Drilling rigs operating in Norwegian waters. Manager for operational support team for Blowout Preventers and wellcontrol equipment on 8 drilling rigs in Norwegian and international waters. Lead subsea Engineer supporting drilling rigs carrying GeHydril-, Shaffer- and Cameron- MUX and conventional BOP and wellcontrol equipment. Subsea engineer operating and servicing MUX BOPs and wellcontrol equipment on drilling rigs operating worldwide. Extensive experience as instrument technician and automation engineer on production platform construction, commissioning, modifications and maintenance. Technical curious by nature, and have been contributor to developed systems for effectiveness and safer operation by use of standardised management tools as IFS, RAST, Proarc and eDocs. Interests for systematic use of software has also brought me to a high level user of Ms-Office and Apple applications. Argued for and implemented technical improvements to meet environmental and efficiency goals, by equipment manufacturers. Operational experience and training have given me good knowledge of Cameron, Hydril, Shaffer, NOV, Drill Quip, Vetco, WOM,T3 and Aker MH, BOP and well control associated equipment.
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Crane and material handling specialist with extensive experience with projects and operation based on requirements in Machinery Directive, PSA regulations, Norsok R-002 and R-003. 12 years experience with manufacturing, maintenance and certification of Lifting appliances, offshore cranes, lifts and elevators, lifting equipment in drilling area and lifesaving equipment – within the Maritime regulations, Class regulations and Machinery directive.
Approved A-1 Competent person according to Norwegian Maritime Authority, and Competent person cat. According to Danish Maritime Authority. In charge of several initial certifications, re-certifications and annual inspections of different types of cranes, loose lifting gear, life-saving appliances, personnel elevators, forklifts, Gantry cranes. Also, inspection and approval of fixed lifting related drilling equipment as: Drilling systems, winches – man rider, utility, guideline – cherry pickers, Smartrackers/ Hydrarackers, pipe handling cranes. Former experience as technical Authority for a drilling company, performed several GAP analysis for offshore cranes and customer procedures against Norsok and PSA regulations. Have also participated as technical expertise in investigation teams after C&L related accident.
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Engineering Manager
Technical multidiscipline specialist with more than 30 years of extensive experience in the oil, gas, drilling, and maritime industries. Strong background from large-scale mega onshore and offshore projects worldwide, working for oil companies, drilling contractors, equipment vendors, and oil/gas/passenger vessels. Experienced Technical Project Manager for rig construction, modification, and intake projects, with a proven ability to deliver complex projects to specification and quality on time, and within budget.
Morgan possesses broad expertise as Technical and Engineering Manager, Commissioning Manager, and Drilling/Marine Engineer, gained during the execution of major projects at various shipyards in Singapore, Korea, UK, and Norway. Further, he has extensive experience in operations, project management, planning, coordination, and execution in demanding environments for Equinor. He has consistently delivered projects and assignments meeting stringent technical, safety, and cost requirements.
Educationally background is Chief Marine Engineer.
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Engineering Manager
16 years experience from Equinor related to Mobile Drilling Units, including Concept development, Rig intakes, Operations preparations, Techncial follow-up and modification during operation. Also experience with FPSO Concept development with primary focus on electrical, automation and telecom disciplines. And previous experience with development and support of flow instrumentation and monitoring systems etc.
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Software system architect
System Architect and Engineering Manager for OnTrack Rig Control System design and delivery to ARO/Lamprell Jack-up Rigs S166E. Collaboration with the product and technology teams responsible to ensure that scope of delivery and technical solution to be delivered meet the clients' requirements and expectations. Close collaboration with client, as well as with internal teams and multi-national groups. The combination of dealing with technology and people, UX in combination with performance, reliability, cost efficiency, quality and sustainability. Understand the big picture and the problem to be solved before architecting good solutions. Strategic in seeing the big picture as well as diving deep into bits and bytes of the technology. Curious on new technology and how new technology can be utilized to contribute to products and services for the business. Team player that like sharing knowledge and to help others to become good and to succeed as a team.
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Rig Equipment Specialist
Seasoned professional with 30+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in drilling equipment integration, automated drilling system software, and advanced control/HMI system development. Brings extensive expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, and instrumentation, combined with a proven international track record in drilling equipment, rig systems, and drilling process control—covering technology innovation, manufacturing, and structured product development in complex global environments. Demonstrates strong project management capabilities across the entire lifecycle of drilling packages, from concept and design through procurement, installation, commissioning, and performance optimization. Known for driving technology upgrades and system integrations that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. Experience as Project Manager for implementation of Automatic Drilling Control (ADC) technology with ADC, Drilltronics (Sekal), Drillops (Schlumberger) and NOVOS (NOV).
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Digital and Integration
Narve has 30 years of experience within oil and gas industry. He has a broad competence in software development, technology, digitization and project management. Narve is very strong analytical, like to lead projects, have high technical and digital competence, and thrive best when he can contribute to further develop products and processes.
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Chief engineer / Power systems
Extensive experience from key technical positions in the oil and gas business, such as Project Manager, Commissioning Manager, Hull Manager and Technical Section Leader.
Experience span from early phase studies to operation of mobile newbuilds. Have supported several newbuilds during construction in Asia/ Norway and followed up the Operation Preparations processes when entering the NCS. Also a strong hands-on knowledge from positions as Chief & Mechanical engineer on Semi-submersibles, Jack-ups, RLWI, AHTS, MPSV and Fishing vessels. STCW Certified Chief Engineer, and professional certificate as Mechanic. Several courses like High Voltage and ERM according to STCW, in addition to leadership training.
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Control Systems
A Senior Control System engineer with deep knowledge and long experience in the field of industry automation and power generation.
Szymon has filled many different roles in the past, both as an Automation & Electro Engineer, Software developer and as a Team leader for the same.
Szymon is used to work very independently, but he also enjoys working in teams. He is honest, sharp and easy going as a person.
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Project Manager and Engineering Manager, specializing in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for drilling packages on rigs and ships. Collaborated closely with product and technology teams to ensure that the scope of delivery and technical solutions meet client requirements and expectations, while maintaining strong cooperation with clients, internal teams, and multinational groups.
Experience covers all phases of detailed engineering and design for control and electrical systems, including equipment specification, procurement, and supervision of fabrication and installation.
In-depth knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, standards, and contract specifications, with particular expertise in equipment for hazardous areas (EX installations).
Strong competence in electrical and power system design, including short circuit analysis.
Played a key role in the development of a Hydrogen Power Station with Battery Energy Storage (BESS), as well as in the design of a power system for the electrification of a drilling jack-up rig. I also hold an Authorization as Electrical Installation Contractor (Norwegian Elektroinstallatør License) for electrical systems up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC.
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Drilling equipment, ADC, software specialist with over 25 years of experience in the Oil & Gas business, Extensive experience from key technical positions, such as Software Engineer, Site Manager, Senior Project Engineer. Project Manager, Commissioning Manager, and Technical Section Leader.
Stationed 9 years at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore, from follow up the drilling package, Control System of 6 Semi Submersible rigs. with responsibility for all planning and schedule and reporting. High focus to deliver the projects, on time and on budget and ready to operate.
I have gained a long experience with the development of drilling control system, where the focus has been to automate machines and sequences to the optimum.
Worked 3 years in Texas with the Schlumberger Rig Of The Future projects (ROF). This project was about fully automating a land rig, using the Schlumberger Drillops system, which is an intelligent and autonomous system for drilling faster and more efficiently, by remotely using and analyzing historical well data from previous wells and uses this to become more efficient.
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Digital integration specialist
System Architect at NODES-Tech AS. A startup progressing towards commercial operations. Responsible for technology choices and cloud architecture (Azure) as well as backend development using .NET core. Introduced operational and monitoring insight into software and infrastructure. Conform with cybersecurity and ISO standards at software, infrastructure and operational level.
Key points: Azure Cloud service, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, .NET 8, Feature flags, OpenTelemetry
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Software Developer
Full-stack, expert level .NET developer with petroleum engineering background and 15 years of experience. Passionate about creating production support and optimization tools and have lately been working on well planning and reporting software for drilling operations. Focused on clean architecture and performant APIs. Expert in integrating with Petroleum Experts and Weatherford software and is currently working on providing a REST API for accessing Petroleum Experts Prosper and Weatherford Wellflo.
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OIM & Marine advisor
Experienced Marine Operations Manager, Marine Advisor, Company Representative and Marine Warranty Surveyor. Sailing background as Master Mariner. Strong background from planning- and coordination of marine operations including subcontractor management. Former Port Captain / Supercargo.
Example former roles for ERC include Marine Manager for PSW’s SDC Relocation Project; and Transport Advisor for Altera’s relocation of FPSO Voyageur Spirit.
Experience from offshore construction- and offshore decommissioning projects, within oil & gas and renewables. Heavy-lift operations, load-transfer operations (load-out / load-in; float-on / float-off; etc.), SURF operations; towing operations; and similar.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Project manager/engineer with in-depth experience with multidiscipline construction work included Mechanical Completion overhaul and installation of drilling equipment, offshore cranes and other hydraulic driven equipment.
Senior Mechatronic discipline engineer Working with PLC and HMI control software for various machines, from smaller testing software to complete machine control.
High competence in design and calculations of advanced hydraulic systems.
10 Years experience on running overhaul projects on various drilling equipment, with tight schedules and high expectations.
Writing procedures and work packages for testing, FAT, installation, and commissioning of equipment.Like to solve problems and challenges to meet clients' technical requirements and budget.
Understanding the complete package before startup is essential for efficient project and design execution.
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Mechanical & Drilling
Experienced and performance driven Mechanical Engineer with 20 years background across major offshore industry players. Key experience from relevant positions, such as Lead Mechanical Engineer, Topside Engineer and Project Engineer throughout EPC newbuild and reactivation projects. Creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills complemented by meticulous detail to drawings and specifications covering multiple disciplines. Experienced with marine, drilling and offshore regulatory standards including NORSOK, NMA, DNV, ABS, MARPOL, NIPH and API. Exceptional skills using design software such as AutoCad, Inventor, Solid Works and ANSYS. Involved in various phases of project life cycles, from FEED including FMECA, through detail engineering to fabrication, installation, commissioning, acceptance and execution.
Excellent communication skills, regularly coordinating with managers, engineers of different disciplines, clients, crewmembers and trainees of diverse cultural backgrounds. Lived and worked in various places around the world, including Singapore and Korea.
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Maintenance & Technical
Extensive experience from key technical positions in the oil and gas business, such as Technical Section Leader in operation in various Drilling rig companies, Onshore Technical Leader in new build projects both in Norway and in Asia,
Experience span from early phase studies to operation of mobile newbuilds. Have supported several newbuilds during construction in Asia/ Norway and followed up the Operation Preparations processes when entering the NCS. Maintaining a strong hands-on knowledge from positions as Technical section Leader, Chief Engineer on Semi-submersibles, Jack-ups, Cabel layer Vessel and Chemical Tanker vessels.
STCW Certified Chief Engineer. Several courses like DNVGL MOU Superintendent, High Voltage and ERM according to STCW. Also experience from Rig intake audit for NCS.
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Subsea Advisor
Extensive experience with mobile offshore units and drilling facilities/systems. This includes operational management, project management, discipline work (structural) for drilling & well intervention. Familiar with all major drilling and well-intervention system providers.
Strong knowledge of building operations teams and project teams with the following set-up of scope, budget, schedule, and implementation with the reporting for progress and budget that belongs to this.
Strategic leadership skills to effectively manage, guide and mentor teams to achieve strong performance within operation and project.
External examiner at the University of Vestland April 2022 – May 2025
I am an energetic person who likes challenges and works well in stressful situations.
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Senior Advisor Drilling & Well
Experienced Leader and Engineer with 41 years background in oil and gas operator companies. Have held several executive operational leader positions for the last 18 years. Have a deep understanding of all aspects of drilling and well including operational management, planning, risk management , contract management etc. Deep involvement in all aspects of contact work and new technology implementation.
VP and Operational responsible for all Drilling and Well operations run out of Stavanger for Statoil during the period 2007 to 2014. VP and operational responsible for 12-15 mobile rigs operating in NCS for Statoil/Equinor during the period 2014 to 2021. VP and overall responsible for operating the Aasta Hansteen gas field during the period 2021 to 2024. Senior Manager and responsible for operational and technical support across all Equinor Drilling and Well operations.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Subsea Advisor
Senior Subsea & BOP system specialist with over thirty years of experience in the Offshore Oil & Gas industry, mainly working on behalf of rig owners or oil Companies. Responsible for several recertification, reactivation and SPS projects for Well-Control Equipment (WCE) including the planning, execution and operations & maintenance. Providing WCE and drilling equipment vendor surveillance and inspection services. Have held various offshore and onshore subsea technical positions with Equinor (Statoil), Frigstad Offshore, Aker Drilling and Seadrill. Followed-up on Cameron WCE scope of supply for rigs including detailed engineering, fabrication, I&C, and offshore deployment testing as an Equinor representative for the 4 DSME Cat D semi-submersibles. Held various senior subsea offshore and onshore positions at Aker drilling and Seadrill. He has experience with WCE from the major OEM’s; Cameron, GE Hydrill and NOV.
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Maintenance & rig systems
Senior Maintenance & rig system specialist with more than 30 years of experience with Offshore Platforms and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units within Maintenance execution, -supervising, -planning, -programming, and –management including modification projects. Experience within rules and regulations towards the Drilling industry, Class Society and Flag state. Develop modern maintenance concepts to support safe and cost-efficient operations according to rules & regulations and customer requirements.
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Hogne Kile QRM / Risk Manager
ISO certified Quality and Risk Manager. Experienced in most positions in the oil industry, from drilling to reservoir engineer, from drilling supervisor to projects manager. Holds strong expertise within quality, environmental, energy emissions management systems, some experiences with software cyber management systems. Experienced within risk management and various risk assessment methods and analyses, coordination and systematics. Establishment and audits of ISO based management systems. Recent special projects have been within areas of energy and emission reduction and emissions related improvement processes. Have also worked with barrier integrity and been project coordinator for “tett rigg” teams and inspections.
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Construction Manager
Kristian Thomassen has more than 35 years of working experience within the oil/gas/drilling/shipping industry. On/offshore mega projects worldwide for oil company, drilling contractors, drilling equipment vendor and oil/gas/passenger ships. 17 years experiments abroad in Asia, North America, South America, Middle East and Europe. Long experiments with fabrication in different yards, Coventry’s and cultures.
Over the last 10 years Kristian has hold position as Construction manager for EQN’s CAT J MODU rigs building program in Korea and Castberg FPSO in Singapore/Dubai. Further Kristian has worked as Construction manager for Aker Solution in Malasia.
Experience span from early phase studies to operation of mobile newbuilds. Have supported several newbuilds during construction in Asia/ Norway and followed up the Operation Preparations processes when entering the NCS. Maintaining a strong hands-on knowledge from positions as Technical section Leader, Chief Engineer on Semi-submersibles, Jack-ups, Cabel layer Vessel and Chemical Tanker vessels.
STCW Certified Chief Engineer. Several courses like DNVGL MOU Superintendent, High Voltage and ERM according to STCW. Also experience from Rig intake audit for NCS.
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Naval & Structural Architect
Naval Architect / Structural Engineer with extensive experience within:
Merchant Ships, Drill-Ships, Jack-up Rigs and FPSOs.
FEED, Detail Engineering and Construction activities.
Hull structure, Outfitting structure and Topside FPSO structure.
New buildings, upgrades and conversions.
Engineering, PRC and construction follow up Lead roles.
Watertight integrity, Stability and Weight monitoring.
Class, Norsok, TR and Statutory requirements.
Engineering and construction activities at European and Asian yards.
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Crane certified specialist
Well experienced and professional with a BSc in Subsea Technology and a strong background in certification and inspection of lifting and drilling equipment. Extensive offshore and field experience from various projects, holding key roles as Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Field Engineer.
Has served as an Enterprise of Competence (EoC) representative, responsible for initial certification and annual inspections. Possesses in-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including NORSOK, EC directives, EN standards, NMA and Norwegian legislation. A structured and solution-oriented specialist with strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of safety requirements within the industry.
Computer skills with Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
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Crane specialist
Manager Enterprise of Competence, West Inspection AS
Main work areas: Complete inspection and estimation of mechanical, electric and hydraulic calculations of offshore cranes. Annual survey and five yearly re-certification of drilling equipment, offshore cranes, lifeboats, davits, ROV systems and 3 part audits, accidents.
Expert classification: A1-rated by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.
Profession.: Manager Enterprise of Competence, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G10, G20, RX
TX, MX, P1, P2, P3, BX
Main work areas: Offshore crane; control & certification
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Strong technical maritime interdisciplinary understanding (SSDR, DS incl Sevan design and Jack-up) Rig & Drilling Systems Specialist
Through Eikill Rig Consultant AS (ERC), Kristian supports operators, drilling contractor and shipyards, across the full project lifecycle—from concept development and engineering studies to rig intake programs, reactivation campaigns, mobilisation of drilling operations, and complex conversion or newbuild projects. He has deep experience in technology qualification, digitalization and automated drilling control systems, as well as energy efficiency initiatives and CO₂ reduction strategies for modern offshore assets.
Areas of Expertise
-Maintenance systems (STAR and IFS)
-Class certification specialist
-Idea holder of Derrick Split project that was done on Leiv Eiriksson for mobilization to Black-sea.
-Senior Drilling Equipment Specialist (NOV, HMH and SLB) incl CML/MPD and BOP Experience.
-Rig intakes, reactivation projects, and drilling operations mobilisation
-Maintenance Manager operation experience worldwide including Barents sea.
-Newbuild projects for mobile offshore units
-Marine operations for mobile assets
-Technology qualification, digitalisation initiatives, and automated drilling control systems
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E&I and Commissioning
Senior E&I and Commissioning Engineer with more than 40 years of experience within oil and gas business worldwide. E&I manager experience from several MODU new builds, from early phase, FEED through detail design, construction, commissioning and operation preparation. Technical advisor for integration of 3rd party equipment and systems. Experience as hull manager for semisubmersibles on site in Korea.
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Commissioning Manager
20+ years extensive experience in Oil & Gas, and most of the time in MC and Commissioning. BSc Electrical Engineer with experience in Instrumentation and Process. Graduated teacher, with teaching experience in School and Oil Company. Graduated in Business administration Cand Mag. Hands-on experience with Electrician trade certificate high and low voltage. Experience in working abroad, and experience with training of local work force at site. Multi disciplinary experience in daily problem solving with Yard and Class for punches and Engineering issues.
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JVs, M&A due diligence and strategic transactions, including acting as a strategic advisor in the negotiation and execution of contracts with E&P companies.
E&P company strategic advisor specialist
Prepare a strategy for rig rig-specific advertising campaign
Rig technical spec in compliance with the Company’s well activity plan.
Develop a strategy for the negotiation and execution of contracts with E&P companies
Due diligence advisor:
Technical Due Diligence (TDD) report. Providing clarity before a transaction — when insight matters.
Gapping marine, drilling and offshore regulatory requirements,
Rig & Fleet benchmarking software-based rig ranking/performance analysis
–technical rig score
–stacking and reactivation cost comparison
–rig assessment report
–fleet comparison
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Naval & structural architect
Drilling systems, Regulatory, Class, and Certification specialist with extensive experience with mobile offshore units and drilling facilities/systems. This includes project management, engineering management and discipline work (structural/marine) for drilling, well intervention, work over and accommodation vessels (semi’s, jack-ups, ship shaped units) as well as modular platform rigs. Familiar with all major drilling and well-intervention system providers, all rig designs and major rig construction yards in Norway, UK, China, Singapore, Korea, Dubai and Brazil.
Recent 14 years engaged in “Statoil - new build mobile rig group” with the AKOFS Seafarer Well-intervention vessel mobilization for WL and CT, CAT-J rigs (NLN, Askeladden/Askepott), “Haven” accommodation jack-up upgrade, Cat B CT/TTRD rig (FEED/Eng), Cat A WL vessel (FEED), Cat-D (Transocean) ++. Experienced with rig intake - contracts, mobilization and acceptance testing with verification of Rig compliance vs contract, PSA, NMA, UK HSE, and Class requirements. Experience also cover mobilizing and interface of 3rd party integrations and company provided equipment.
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Struct/Marine engineer
CEO of Allum Industrier AS, the Allum group of companies.
M.Sc. with more than 25 years’ experience from the marine and oil & energy industry, from executive level to direct project involvement and engineering work.
In-depth knowledge and core competence in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering for Ships, Offshore Service Vessels, Cable Laying Vessels, Semisubmersibles, Floating Offshore Units, and thorough experience in offshore construction and installation projects and operations.
Thorough experience in design, development and analysis of marine vessels: ships, semisubmersibles, offshore service vessel, cable laying vessels, tankers and conversions to FSU/FPSO. Heavily involved in offshore construction and installation projects, both engineering for planning, equipment design and mobilisation and operational procedures.
In-depth knowledge in marine and offshore technology and engineering
Experience as project manager for design and development projects.
Hands-on experience from being heavily involved with clients and in the services and deliveries of design and engineering projects. Sound experience from analyses and documentation for class approval. Experience as specialist engineer within hydrodynamic, structure and stability analyses for ships and semisubmersibles.
Thorough knowledge within Rules and Regulations.
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Power, Electrical, & Control Systems
E&I, F&G, ESD, telecom and Commissioning specialist with experience in the Oil and Gas industry, ranging from New-builds, Re-activations, Modification projects, Operation support etc. related to all types of drilling vessels and large offshore projects as Gullfaks / Oseberg and Sleipner. Project Manager for rig modification and rig intake project.
Working for Seadrill new build group I have hold most of the positions from Project / Site manager, Engineering Manager, commissioning manager, Technical manager. In addition, various discipline position related to electro / automation / Process control / Safety system / HVAC / Dynamic Position and Posmoor etc. Main countries worked in since 1997: Norway, Singapore, Korea and Japan.
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Contract Manager
Former Vice President for Marketing & Contracts in COSL Drilling Europe AS responsible for all procurement of goods and services in the company with a yearly value of approx. 1 bill. NOK including the marketing and contract administration of sale contracts for 4 drilling- and 2 accommodation units for the years 2008 - 2020. Responsible for governing documents for all procurement activities in the company. Prior to COSL I had a total of 20 years work experience in Equinor where I hold the position as Procurement Manager for 9 years for all rig intake processes worldwide. During these years I was directly responsible for more than 60 rig intake processes in the company. Also, in charge of specific procurement strategies and negotiations with clients, establishing evaluation procedures, criteria and recommendations, including contract administration of the contracts from commencement date to completion date. Former Advisor in Equinor for all drilling & well related procurement activities and responsible for preparation and revision of commercial requirements and guidelines, and processing deviations from company requirements. Purchasing Manager for casing & tubing to all of Equinor’s drilling operations worldwide. Altogether approx. 32 years of worldwide experience from the Oil and Gas industry.
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Legal advisor and strategic partner from Simonsen Vogt Wiig.
Camilla Flatum has extensive experience with shipping and offshore-related transactions, including financing.She has a long and extensive experience with shipping and offshore transactions and assists project finance groups as well as shipowners, brokers, and financial institutions in connection with the purchase and sale of ships, ship financing, chartering, negotiating shipbuilding contracts and with the process of ship registration. She also assists banks and other financial institutions with the drafting and negotiation of all types of loan and security documents related to shipping and offshore.
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Legal advisor and strategic partner from Simonsen Vogt Wiig.
Yannis (Ioannis) Litinas is a member of the Shipping Offshore team, and heads the English law team in Simonsen Vogt Wiig.
Yannis is qualified as a Solicitor in England (and as a Greek Advocate and a Norwegian Advokat) with extensive experience and competence within shipping, finance and international commercial law, having practised in London, Athens and Oslo. He is the trusted advisor of major shipping financing and investment houses, financing institutions, ship-owners, investors and funds, and offshore contractors on project finance structures, ship finance, shipbuilding, sale/purchase, chartering, offshore contracting (LNG, O&G and energy).