EnerMech has launched an Apprentice of the Year Award in memory of former QHSE manager Malcolm Kennedy.

Malcolm Kennedy was a champion of the mechanical services company’s apprentice scheme and took a strong interest in the welfare of EnerMech’s young employees and trainees.

Sadly Mr Kennedy died following a motorbike accident in June 2010 but his partner Julie Weir attended EnerMech’s Aberdeen headquarters when the inaugural award was presented to third year mechanical apprentice Steven Dey. 

Eddie Black and Ian Runcie, lecturers at Banff & Buchan College and who worked closely with Mr Kennedy in supporting the apprentices through the qualification process, also attended the ceremony.

EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, paid tribute to the valuable work started by Mr Kennedy. He said: “Malcolm recognised the life blood of any successful company is in the quality of its staff and was a great believer in assisting people of all abilities to fulfil their potential.

“He took a genuine interest in the progress and welfare of our trainees and was a strong advocate of developing an apprentice scheme which would evolve and mature, benefiting the individuals and EnerMech alike.

“Malcolm’s untimely death was a great loss, not only to his family and friends but to his colleagues at EnerMech, and we are pleased Julie could be with us at the inaugural Malcolm Kennedy Apprentice of the Year Award.”

Winner Steven Dey joined EnerMech in June 2009 and was the company’s 48th employee. He is now in the second year of his National Certificate and will go on to achieve an SVQ Level 3.

Stu Massie, a machine shop supervisor and one of the award judges said: “Steven has a serious attitude to work, always asks the right technical questions and is willing to learn and keen to pass on knowledge to those around him. The quality of the other contenders was very high but Steven was judged a deserved winner.”

EnerMech has extended the capability of its Valves Care Division with a number of key appointments and investment in facilities and equipment totalling £3.5 million.

The mechanical engineering specialist is also looking at several potential acquisitions which will enlarge its operational footprint in the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Bob Stephen has been appointed general manager for EnerMech’s UK valves operations and joins from Wood Group where he was engineering and choke valve manager and had global responsibility for the company’s choke valve product line.

Other appointments include Iain Stewart as production manager and Andrew Whyte as workshop supervisor. Tim Milne has been promoted to the role of international sales manager, while Bruce Campbell , who spent 20 years with valves specialist Score, now heads up EnerMech’s valves business in Australia.

The £3.5 million investment follows the acquisition of Aberdeen Valves Supplied Ltd and subsidiary LG Ball Valves Ltd in December 2010 and includes building a new valve workshop and warehouse at EnerMech’s Aberdeen headquarters. The enlarged premises includes a state-of-the art test bay, featuring a remote access HD system which can be used by clients to watch live testing of valves from any location, facilities for gas, cryongenic and pressure safety valve testing and a large humidity controlled storage area.

In-house design, machining and testing capabilities mean ball valves can be delivered within a 16-18 week window while a Fast Track service can cut delivery times to 6-8 weeks when required.

EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, said: “Our Valves Care division will greatly benefit from this significant capital expenditure and the recruitment of high calibre personnel who have a wealth of experience in valve design, production and testing.

“We have a blueprint in place in Aberdeen to provide a level of valve care which is unrivalled in the current marketplace. Our objective is to roll that out to the major oil and gas hubs in which we operate and we will do that by a combination of organic growth and selective acquisitions, and we have identified a number of potential acquisitions which fit this strategy.

“Bob Stephen’s appointment as valves general manger gives us a tried and tested leader whose experience can guide the Valve Care division in to new markets and add considerable growth to our revenues. The other appointments and promotions will ensure the success of our UK valves business is mirrored in international markets.” 

EnerMech has secured a multi-million pound crane maintenance contract from Maersk Oil North Sea UK Limited (Maersk Oil) for assets operating in the UK.

The contract covers the inspection, periodic maintenance and engineering support for all deck cranes on-board the Janice FPU, Gryphon and Global Producer III FPSO's managed and operated from Aberdeen.

With an estimated value of up to £3m over the three year (plus two) contract term, EnerMech will deliver a range of technical services through its onshore engineering team, to maintain the assets, deliver major crane upgrades and provide assurance of mechanical integrity.

It is the mechanical engineering company’s first FPSO crane maintenance contract for Maersk Oil.

EnerMech will deploy its newly developed EnerMech LIVE online crane management system to support the Maersk Oil contract. EnerMech LIVE enables clients to view critical documentation, from certificates through to inspection reports, thereby increasing visibility of the vessel’s cranes certification status and regulatory compliance.

EnerMech’s cranes and lifting director, John Morrison, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this major crane contract. Our aim is to not only provide excellent service but to deliver additional value through existing, complimentary contracts already in place.”

Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, has completed a joint hose management and crane refurbishment contract on the Glas Dowr FPSO in Singapore on behalf of Bluewater Energy Services.

The five month contract covered ongoing hose management, including inspection and replacement of hoses on the topside of the Glas Dowr, which is chartered to Eni for operations in the Kitan Field, located in the Timor Sea approximately 250km south of the Timor-Leste capital of Dili and 500km north of the Australian coast.

The refurbishment of the vessel’s starboard and port cranes and two lifeboat davits on both port and starboard sides completed the workscope.

EnerMech performed the workscope at the Sembawang shipyard and at its recently opened base in Singapore, utilising new in-house hose management facilities, including cutting, crimping and testing equipment.

EnerMech’s regional director for Asia Pacific, John Guy, said: “Our recent investment in new facilities in Singapore and in the latest equipment, such as our in-house hose management suite, allowed us to deliver the fast response and quick mobilisation required by the client.

“We also have a competitive edge in being able to provide multiple service lines which can be integrated in to one contract, in this case for hose management and crane refurbishment services. It is the first time we have worked with Bluewater in Singapore and we hope it will be the start of a long lasting business relationship.”

EnerMech has completed an umbilical flushing and cleaning contract on behalf of Schlumberger in Singapore.

The workscope included hydraulic oil flushing on two 24 core umbilical reels and associated subsea tools.

The work scope included use of EnerMech’s flushing rig and COMPAR Microscope analysis kit to clean the umbilicals and control fluid to a cleanliness Level of AS 4059 E:Class 6 B-F (NAS1638: Class 6).

The umbilicals were also required to be dewatered prior to filling with control fluid HW540 (AS 4059 E:Class 6 B-F (NAS1638: Class 6)). The control fluid was then re-circulated through 3 x 3 micron high pressure filters at high velocities until two consecutive clean (acceptable) samples were achieved.

The work scope was completed within 20 days with more than 143 samples of fluid with cleanliness level of AS 4059 taken by a two man crew. It was EnerMech’s first umbilical project in the region and the ability to offer quick mobilisation and turnaround to complete the work were important factors in winning the contract.

Mechanical engineering group EnerMech is taking part in the RAF Kinloss Job Fair on Wednesday (Sept 21).

The company’s recruitment team will meet with armed services leavers to give advice on future career opportunities within the company.

Aberdeen-based EnerMech believes ex RAF and Army personnel have multiple transferrable skills suited to a number of positions in the company’s hydraulics, hose management, cranes, pipeline and process divisions.

EnerMech’s Lorna Garriock and John Garven will welcome visitors to the EnerMech stand at the Station Gym, RAF Kinloss, from 10.30am to 3pm. The event is being run in conjunction with the Kinloss Skills Partnership.

Further information on opportunities at EnerMech is available at www.enermech.com

Mechanical engineering specialist, EnerMech, has completed a pre-commissioning engineering, pipework reinstatement and leak testing services contract, offshore Vietnam on behalf of DOF Subsea.

The workscope was on the TGT Field Development Project which is being developed by Hoang Long Joint Operating Company in the Cuu Long Basin, located 100km south east of Vung Tau.

The contract included the provision of materials, equipment and personnel to carry out subsea hydrostatic leak testing on four flexible production risers, a water injection riser and two flexible gas risers. EnerMech also assisted with turret pipework removal and re-instatement, bolt tensioning/torquing, and lifting and rigging services.

EnerMech’s Asia Pacific regional director, John Guy, said: “This was our first time working with DOF Subsea and we were delighted at being given the opportunity to demonstrate the value of offering integrated service lines.

“We provided a range of equipment and services, from hydraulic bolt tensioning and torquing for the topside scope, to subsea hydrotest equipment for the subsea flexible riser pre-commissioning work and lifting and rigging requirements.

“Our policy of investing in people and infrastructure in Singapore gives us the flexibility and capacity for rapid deployment required by clients in the Asia Pacific oil and gas sector.”

EnerMech expects more than 250 guests to attend a series of Open Days next week at its Aberdeen headquarters at Howes Road.

The mechanical engineering group is hosting the event to showcase a £20 million investment made since acquiring the 16 acre site in upgrading facilities and extending its equipment fleet.

Senior staff will be on hand to demonstrate to clients a state-of-the-art valve repair and testing facility, crane training simulator, the latest ATEX compliant leak testing and bolting equipment and a PCHE refurbishment which can deliver a 30% increase in gas throughput.

In addition to the Open Days which run from Monday to Friday (August 22-26), EnerMech is also hosting a Recruitment Fair on Thursday from 5-8pm. Due to continued expansion the company is seeking onshore/offshore personnel for vacancies in all of its service lines.

For more information or to attend an Open Day please contact Mary Gibson on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 01224 710502. For those who cannot attend the Recruitment Fair, cv’s can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mechanical engineering company, EnerMech, has invested £10 million (AUD $15 million) in new facilities and equipment in Australia and made a number of senior appointments as it continues to extend its reach in the Asia Pacific oil and gas sector.

A new 3200 sq metre facility in Midvale, 21km east of Perth, Western Australia, has been opened, and following the recent award of a five year crane maintenance contract with Esso, EnerMech has also opened an office in Sale, Victoria, where 12 staff are based.

The expansion programme follows the successful roll out of EnerMech main service lines, which include process, pipelines and umbilicals; crane services; lifting and inspection; hydraulics; equipment rental; training; and valve supply and servicing.

In Perth, EnerMech’s training capability has been extended to include a physical rigging and lifting frame, in addition to a process pipework pressure rig, while the hydraulics operations now include a full stock of hose and fittings, complete with a state of the art manufacturing capability.

Andrew Manning, formerly of BJ Services, has been appointed general manager for Australia, while Mark Duncan, also formerly of BJ Services, has been appointed Australia operations manager, and both support Asia Pacific regional director John Guy.

Michael Laird, formerly of Sparrows Offshore, has joined EnerMech as manager of cranes and lifting in Australia; Bruce Campbell, formerly of SCORE and Geographe has been appointed Australia PPU (process, pipeline & umbilicals) manager, and Dave Ball, formerly of Gates Hydraulics, is hydraulics manager.

EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, said: “The Australian hydrocarbon market is in the midst of massive investment and development and we recognise its importance as key sector in shaping the growth and success of EnerMech.

“The considerable investment we have made in infrastructure, and in recruiting the best possible management and support staff, underlines our commitment to supporting the leading oil and gas exploration companies and contractors.

“From our initial entry in to the Australian cranes and lifting market, we have consolidated our presence and are now offering our full range of pre-commissioning, engineering, equipment and training services.

“We have more than 40 full time staff based in Australia now, and with the facilities and a highly skilled team in place to support larger workscopes, we expect the size of our business to more than treble in the next two years.”

EnerMech has appointed Stuart Smith as UK Country Manager as the mechanical engineering company gears up for further growth.

Mr Smith has more than 15 years experience in the offshore sector and joins from Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions where he was general manager of its fire business. The new post strengthens EnerMech’s management team and will free up Operations Director Phil Bentley to play a wider role in international operations.

EnerMech has more the doubled in size in the past year, now employs 800 staff, and forecasts rapid growth across all its service lines in the UK and abroad over the next three years.

EnerMech managing director, Doug Duguid, said: “We have experienced tremendous growth over the past year across all the regions in which we operate. To manage the business more effectively we have appointed a UK Country Manager and Stuart’s experience will add renewed vigour to the safety, operational and commercial management of our UK activities.

“These changes will allow Phil Bentley to play a wider role in our international operations which will be a focal point in growing turnover and expanding our brand and service lines in new territories.”

Mr Duguid said EnerMech will announce other key appointments in the weeks ahead, including a general manager for its valves division and a number of business line directors.

Stuart Smith said: “EnerMech is a dynamic leader in mechanical services and I am delighted to join them at a very exciting time in their evolution. The UK business has had a very strong year to date and I look forward to contributing to the company’s impressive growth and success.”