Carl Cavender
About Carl Cavender
Carl Cavender is a PT Service Technician with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in Flexible Riser Annulus Testing. He has held various technical roles since 2003, including positions at ROSEN, Accord Healthcare, and Baker Hughes.
Current Role at IBA
Carl Cavender has been employed at IBA as a PT Service Technician since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for providing technical support and services related to pressure testing. His work is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and he has accumulated three years of experience in this position.
Previous Experience in the Oil & Gas Industry
Carl Cavender has a comprehensive background in the oil and gas sector. He worked at ROSEN as an In-Line Inspection Engineer from 2017 to 2020, where he conducted both onshore and offshore In-Line Inspection (ILI) inspections. Prior to this, he served as an Engineering Technician at ROSEN from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes a role as a Hydrotest Technician at Baker Hughes in 2021 and as a Project Technician at flexlife Ltd from 2011 to 2014.
Educational Background
Carl Cavender studied at Newcastle College, where he earned a Foundation degree in Subsea Engineering from 2013 to 2015. He also completed a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering at ICS from 2012 to 2013. His educational qualifications support his expertise in technical roles within the engineering and oil & gas industries.
Technical Expertise
Carl Cavender has specialized knowledge in Flexible Riser Annulus Testing, particularly in offshore environments. His technical skills are complemented by a demonstrated history of working with gas, pigging, pipelines, and inspection processes. This expertise is critical in ensuring the integrity and safety of oil and gas operations.
Early Career and Training
Carl began his career at Gateshead Council, where he worked as an Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter from 2003 to 2007 and later as a Plumber/Gas Fitter from 2007 to 2011. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in plumbing and gas fitting, which have contributed to his technical proficiency in subsequent roles.