UK based Cathodic Protection field engineer
Alex Rycraft-Jones
Over a decade of comprehensive experience in delivering complete cathodic protection (CP) solutions specifically tailored for the offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, and maritime industries.
During this time, I have developed extensive knowledge and expertise in not only the construction and commissioning of cathodic protection (CP) systems but also in the intricate troubleshooting processes essential for ensuring optimal performance of both impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) and sacrificial anode cathodic protection (SACP) systems through monitoring systems and analysis of historical data.
Working alongside industry leaders in cathodic protection, I have successfully led diverse projects across most continents, demonstrating my ability to adapt in various environments and challenges from onshore commissioning of numerous new build Italian mega-yachts to conducting rigorous offshore inspections at depths surpassing -2,000 meters by ROV, in the hostile environment of the Black Sea - all in regards to corrosion control.
My background also includes experience in implementing effective antifouling systems that enhance the longevity and efficiency of marine structures through minimising of marine growth.
Applicable industries
Maritime
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Hundreds of contracts completed worldwide on all types of vessels. From liquified gas carriers, container vessels and cruise ships, the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy - HMS Queen Elizabeth to the famous research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough owned by the Natural Environment Research Council.
Inspection, testing and repai
Hundreds of contracts completed worldwide on all types of vessels. From liquified gas carriers, container vessels and cruise ships, the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy - HMS Queen Elizabeth to the famous research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough owned by the Natural Environment Research Council.
Inspection, testing and repair of all Cathodic Protection related equipment including transformer rectifiers, anodes, di-electric shields, reference electrodes, rudder stock bonding, propeller shaft grounding devices, monitoring equipment and anti-fouling systems.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Lead installation and commissioning engineer for a number of bespoke Cathodic Protection systems on various wind farms.
From conducting the initial site survey to being the offshore commissioning authority responsible for system sign off and hand over to client operations both in the UK and Europe, including France's first ever offshore s
Lead installation and commissioning engineer for a number of bespoke Cathodic Protection systems on various wind farms.
From conducting the initial site survey to being the offshore commissioning authority responsible for system sign off and hand over to client operations both in the UK and Europe, including France's first ever offshore substation.
Responsible for managing in field client expectations and interface with construction contractors.
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Oil & Gas
Operating on behalf of my clients as a technical advisor for offshore installation works, responsible for confirming installation parameters and system sign off through site acceptance testing - Structures including FPSO’s, risers, BOP’s and pipelines.
Experienced in offshore inspection methods, such as topside drop cell surveys or dire
Operating on behalf of my clients as a technical advisor for offshore installation works, responsible for confirming installation parameters and system sign off through site acceptance testing - Structures including FPSO’s, risers, BOP’s and pipelines.
Experienced in offshore inspection methods, such as topside drop cell surveys or direct stab measurements and electric field gradient (EFG) surveys utilising an ROV subsea.
Accreditation
· Institute of Corrosion - Cathodic Protection Technician
· Lloyd's Register - Corrosion Management Specialist
· BOSIET
· FOET
· SKYSCAPE
· S-Cape
· HUET
· GWO First Aid, Manual Handling, Sea Survival, Fire Safety
· GWO Enhanced First Aid
· MIST Minimum Industry Training for North Sea
· Transfer safely by boat (TSBB)
· Confined Space Medium Risk
· ALLMI HIAB Crane Operator
· BAC Pin Brazing Operator