Bruce Farquhar
About Bruce Farquhar
Bruce Farquhar is a Rig Electrician at Diamond Offshore, where he has worked since 2014 on the Ocean Patriot in the UK sector of the North Sea. He has extensive experience with various electrical systems and has held multiple positions within the company over a career spanning nearly three decades.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Bruce Farquhar has worked at Diamond Offshore since 1997, holding various positions including Electrician, Chief Electrician, and currently Rig Electrician. He has spent a total of 27 years with the company, contributing to the operations of multiple rigs. His current role as Rig Electrician began in 2014, focusing on the Ocean Patriot, a Bingo 3000 semi-sub drilling rig located in the UK sector of the North Sea. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficient functioning of all electrical equipment on board and performing timely maintenance to prevent downtime.
Experience with Electrical Systems
Farquhar has extensive experience working with a variety of electrical systems and equipment. He has handled Louisiana Electric SCR’s, Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC’s, GE752 DC motors, and the MD Totco rigsense system. Additionally, he has worked with Varco TDS4 Top Drive, Varco AR3200 Iron Roughneck, as well as F&G and Telecom systems. His technical skills enable him to maintain and upgrade complex electrical systems on drilling rigs.
Career Background in Electrical Engineering
Bruce Farquhar's career in electrical engineering began after completing his education. He worked as an Electrical Technician at AMEC from 1994 to 1996, focusing on Beryl Bravo and Dunlin Alpha. He also spent time at Wood Group in 1996-1997 and returned to AMEC for a brief period in 1997. His early career laid the foundation for his extensive experience in the offshore drilling industry.
Educational Qualifications
Farquhar completed his secondary education at Buckie High School from 1979 to 1983. He furthered his education at Moray College, where he achieved City & Guilds 236 parts 1 and 2 from 1983 to 1985. This educational background provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge for his career in electrical engineering within the offshore drilling sector.
Achievements in Offshore Drilling
Throughout his career, Bruce Farquhar has been involved in ensuring the efficient and continual functioning of electrical equipment on various offshore drilling rigs. His work has included preventing downtime through timely maintenance and upgrades. He has operated in multiple regions, including the UK sector of the North Sea, Southern Ireland, and West Africa, contributing to the success of operations on rigs such as the Ocean Nomad and Ocean Vanguard.