{"id":124097,"date":"2025-04-09T12:52:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?p=124097"},"modified":"2025-04-09T12:53:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T11:53:30","slug":"meet-billy-mcbain-rig-inspection-engineer-abl-newcastle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/meet-billy-mcbain-rig-inspection-engineer-abl-newcastle\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Billy McBain, Rig Inspection Engineer, ABL Newcastle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at ABL Group shares the passion, vision and values for working in energy and the world\u2019s oceans, de-risking and driving the energy transition. We are driven by the idea that the best work is born from professionalism, diligence\u2026 and fun. You know ABL Group, but do you know our team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-us-a-glimpse-into-your-day-to-day-life-at-abl-nbsp-what-keeps-you-on-your-toes\">Give us a glimpse into your day-to-day life at ABL. &nbsp;What keeps you on your toes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>&#8220;As an Inspection Engineer within the ABL Rig Inspection Team, I am utilised as a Team Lead for a variety of Rig Inspection services. This can cover everything from older generation Land Rigs &amp; mobile units all the way through to 7<sup>th<\/sup> Generation Drillships &amp; Semi-Submersibles and everything in-between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work-scopes can cover basic assurance inspections to full Rig Acceptance inspections lasting several weeks. No two jobs are the same and I love the diversity of tasking.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124098 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-drew-you-to-our-industry-and-what-keeps-you-passionate-about-it\">What drew you to our industry and what keeps you passionate about it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending 25+ years in the Royal Navy Submarine Service, latterly as an Electrical Supervisor and Nuclear Plant Supervisor, the synergies with the <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/oil-and-gas\/\">Oil and Gas<\/a> Industry attracted me, and pulled me in. Ultimately it boils down to Engineering &amp; Safety in high risk industries &amp; environments. Although it was initially a steep learning curve to transition to Oil &amp; Gas; the teamwork, camaraderie and strong work ethic appealed to me then and still does now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the travelling aspects of the job, and since joining ABL I have worked on projects as far afield as Indonesia, Malaysia, Namibia &amp; Greenland as well as all over Europe. Meeting &amp; working with people from different countries and cultures excites me; my mantra is always to treat everyone with the same respect and humility, no matter who they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-tell-us-about-something-exciting-you-are-working-on-right-now\">Can you tell us about something exciting you are working on right now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124099 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billy-mcbain-headshot-2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019ve literally just returned from a period in Pennsylvania, inspecting a Land Rig in the Marcellus Shale gas play for an important client. The Inspection consisted of a Documentation Review, full Visual Inspections and an Endurance Test of rig systems prior to the client accepting the rig. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An interesting job, with the opportunity to meet and work with some great people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have several upcoming projects in the pipeline, including a Rig Selection survey for a client looking for a Semi-Submersible. This will likely consist of visiting 3 or 4 rigs for a few days each to carry out high level inspections &amp; reviews, before presenting the client with reports and a SWOT analysis, enabling them to make an informed choice of the rig they will take on contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-your-experience-in-rig-inspections-what-are-some-of-the-biggest-challenges-or-changes-you-re-seeing-in-the-industry-and-how-are-you-and-your-team-adapting-to-maintain-high-standards-of-safety-and-reliability\">From your experience in rig inspections, what are some of the biggest challenges or changes you\u2019re seeing in the industry, and how are you and your team adapting to maintain high standards of <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-teal-color\">safety<\/mark><\/strong> and reliability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenges in the Rig Inspection arena, and in the wider Oil &amp; Gas industry are huge as the industry faces evolving demands in the coming years. Ageing rigs, meeting the required regulatory compliance for the area of operation, cutbacks in maintenance, job insecurity for the workforce are all factors. In my opinion, this is why Rig Inspections are vital for mitigating the risks of Safety, Non-Productive Time, and compliance with the many regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beyond-the-work-what-s-your-favourite-part-about-being-part-of-the-abl-group-team-in-newcastle-any-fun-team-moments-you-d-like-to-share\">Beyond the work, what\u2019s your favourite part about being part of the ABL Group team in Newcastle? Any fun team moments you\u2019d like to share?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"124101\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-4-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-4-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"124103\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-team-pic-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-team-pic-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-team-pic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-team-pic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-team-pic-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-team-pic.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"124102\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-6-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-6-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-6-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-6-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-6-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-6-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having carried out hundreds, if not thousands of Rig Inspections between the Team members; it\u2019s great to have this depth of experience available to any of our Engineers. There\u2019s also the immense knowledge &amp; experience of the wider ABL Group. Our team is strewn over the length of the country, from Newcastle to the North of Scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we make full use of technology to keep in touch and remain a close-knit team. Some of the team managed to get together in Aberdeen for a celebratory Christmas meal in December, however, as is always the case a few of the team were away on a job at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-could-change-one-thing-about-our-industry-what-would-it-be-and-why\">If you could change one thing about our industry, what would it be and why?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I would change the perception of the Industry. The Oil &amp; Gas industry and people who work in the industry often get an unfair \u2018bad press\u2019 from some quarters of Society. I can never see a time when we will not need the Oil &amp; Gas industry and Hydrocarbons. The industry is full of exceptionally talented people who work incredibly hard for their Companies and their families. This should be celebrated, and not vilified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-more-about-billy\">More about Billy <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Position: <\/strong>Inspection Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Office:<\/strong> Newcastle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Food (both cooking &amp; consumption), part-time Restaurant Critic, Swimming, spending time with my 10 year-old granddaughter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Favourite Movie<\/strong>: Some Kind of Wonderful \u2013 back in 1990, watched it about 20 times in 3 months whilst on Patrol<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124104 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/billy-alt-pic-5-scaled.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ABL has extensive rig inspection expertise including, rig selection, reactivation assurance, new-build delivery and preservation inspection. The company\u2019s dedicated rig inspection team consists of multi-disciplined engineers with decades of practical rig inspection experience that helps to provide regulatory compliance and equipment operability assurance to rig owners and operators.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Discover ABL&#8217;s Rigs Rundown to read expert news and insights from our global rigs inspection team<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-surveys-inspections-and-audits\/rig-inspections-and-assurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ABL&#8217;s RIG INSPECTION EXPERTISE <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/all-media\/blog\/abl-rig-inspections-bulletin-april-2025\/\">Rigs rundown BLOG series<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The team at ABL Group shares the passion, vision and values for working in energy and the world\u2019s oceans, de-risking and driving the energy transition. 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