Kevin Nicol
About Kevin Nicol
Kevin Nicol is a floorhand currently employed at Diamond Offshore since 2020. He has extensive experience in the oil and automotive industries, having previously worked in various roles including mechanic and roustabout.
Current Role at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Kevin Nicol has been employed as a Floorhand at Diamond Offshore since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for various tasks associated with drilling operations, contributing to the efficiency and safety of the drilling process. His experience in this position spans four years, during which he has developed skills pertinent to offshore drilling environments.
Previous Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry
Prior to his current role, Nicol worked at Transocean from 2013 to 2016 as a Roustabout and Roughneck in the North Sea. His responsibilities included assisting in the maintenance and operation of drilling equipment. He also held various positions at Diamond Offshore, including Floorhand/Roughneck from 2016 to 2019, and Derrickhand from 2019 to 2020, gaining extensive experience in offshore drilling operations.
Mechanical Background and Expertise
Nicol's mechanical expertise stems from his tenure at Arnold Clark, where he worked as a Mechanic and Workshop Foreman from 2007 to 2013 in Ayr, Scotland. He also served as a Mechanic and MOT Inspector from 2002 to 2007 in Kilmarnock. His mechanical skills were further honed during his earlier role as a Mechanic at Arnold Clark for 11 months in 2013.
Educational Qualifications in Automotive Mechanics
Kevin Nicol studied at Glasgow Training Group from 2001 to 2005, where he focused on Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology. He achieved the City & Guilds Light Vehicle Technician qualification, which provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in automotive mechanics.
Early Education
Nicol attended St Joseph's Academy, where he completed his early education. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent technical training and career in mechanics and offshore drilling.