Experience

Independent Consultant - Oil & Gas

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Present



Hess Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Construction Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2016

  CPF construction preparation with FEED contractor and selection process for EPC contractor. Total infrastructure scope for pipelines and flow lines completed (satellite and ground truth), and mapping of well locations for EPC related works. Development of Central Processing Facility layouts and infrastructure, also for an Industrial Base and Accommodation facility for 650 personnel. Site geotechnical surveys and topographical surveys completed and preparation of contracts for access roads and permanent airstrip facilities. Supporting Drilling operations/logistics with civil construction works contractors and temporary facilities. Show less



Hess Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Delivery Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  Based in Denmark in the position of Delivery Manager onshore, with the remit and full responsibility to deliver two new offshore facilities to the Operations Group.

• Offshore HUC Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2013

  Hook Up and Commissioning Manager offshore on Valhall Project.Installation of new topside facilities.Managed the Main Contractor and Commissioning Groups offshore to the completion of project.Brownfield tie-ins and liaison with an existing operations group provided challenging scenarios.Late engineering requirements resulted in significant scope increases which were also managed in support of the overall schedule deliverables.Incorporation of new technologies and the interfaces with the existing facilities resulted in significant management input to divert existing production through the new process facilities.Start up and subsequent ongoing operations completed without incident or significant interruption.Major project offshore, delivered successfully. Show less

• Commissioning Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

  Recruited and managed a full commissioning team to deliver the initial and downstream commissioning requirements for the major project of Valhall.Systems required to support the deck installation were fully commissioned and available in a reduced timeframe (due to late availability of construction completion).Major systems for electrical power and distribution (11KV) were employed in the installation of the topsides and early operation of the facility.Significant early utility systems completed, which provided early opportunities for offshore personnel mobilisation.Procedure and schedule development.Major packaged equipment commissioned at vendors works and accommodation yard in support of early offshore habitation.Team of 50 personnel and the incorporation of an existing operations group supporting these efforts. Show less

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

  Company representative for EPC contractor primary interfaces and Contract execution.Completion of remaining commissioning activities for a 220 MMscfd GCR gas lift and miscible flood compression facility (13 Units), including dehydration and condensate handling, also completion of an 88 MW power station, facilities and supporting infrastructure at five geographical sites.Managing a team of commissioning, project and operations support personnel, organised to support the running of operations throughout the project and commissioning phases.Remit to address difficult EPC contractor relations, and managing a number of significant quality issues-requiring significant (re) construction effort.Project progressed from having no mechanically completed systems or utilities on my arrival (163 required to complete), to being fully operational with full cost recovery in 14 months. Show less

• Construction Manager

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  FEED engineering development in Jakarta (Technip offices) for offshore gas compression facilities. Construction site inspections and tendering process in preparation for EPC type contract award

• Construction Site Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Oct 2006

  Review site infrastructure for initial feedback for down stream project development, including FEED engineering exercise, in preparations for detailed engineering.Project schedule placed on hold, resulting in a reassignment



Cairn Energy PLC

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Construction Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

  Responsible for site set up and completion of all aspects of Construction related to the Mangala project. Preparation of construction execution plans, organisation structure and early works contract scopes/engineering reviews in support of these activities. Responsible for site set up and completion of all aspects of Construction related to the Mangala project. Preparation of construction execution plans, organisation structure and early works contract scopes/engineering reviews in support of these activities.



BHP

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Construction Manager, Commissioning Manager

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

  Re mobilised by BHPB following completion of the Ohanet project, to the “ROD Integrated Development Project” in Algeria.This project commenced in 2002 and involved a new 84000 bbl/d Oil Treatment Train integrated to an existing facility. I joined the project in Sept 2003Facility commenced first oil production in December 2004

• Construction Manager, Site Representative

  • Nov 2000 - Sep 2003

  700 MMSCFD gas plant, with associated liquids handling capacity and export. Field infrastructure also required, consisting of 47 wells and some 180 km of new flow lines and trunk lines.Greenfield site.Facilities included a permanent (Base de Vie) accommodation camp with offices, messing and recreation for 160 personnel, also an Industrial Base with offices, workshops and warehouse infrastructure.Commenced in November 2000 and involved developing a Pioneer Camp to house initial personnel, also the construction of temporary construction accommodation and offices to house 400 men. Ground breaking took place in January 2001, and the project completed in 34 months to production.The Ohanet project is regarded as one of the most successful facilities in Algeria. Show less



bp

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Project Team Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Nov 2000

  Joined Sonrco with the remit set up an Operations group Project Team (OPT), in Sonarco’s Algerian location at REB (Rhourde El Baguel). To incorporate an autonomous group and transition the remaining activities of the then resident Project Management Team, as they departed REB (Post Enhanced Oil Recovery Project completion). Additionally to provide: Engineering and construction support to Operations Group Projects. Drilling department support in respect of new wells and existing well work-over (new flow lines and on pad hook-ups). Post compressor start up and new oil plant support. Regulatory interfaces support and integration with the local labour base. Total discipline cover with fast reaction ability (either in house resources or with local national contractors) including Civil, structural, piping design, flow lines, procurement, electrical/instrument construction, welding, NDE, Cad, Certification, Surveying, Documentation, Hydro testing, commissioning, engineering. In November 1999, I inherited the additional management of "offsite" engineering support function in Leatherhead. My responsibilities included a labour base on site of some 250 personnel in the form of Expatriate, Filipino and National labour on a split of 5% 15% and 80% respectively. The group achieved total autonomy in May 1999 and provided all aspects of support to the ongoing operation, and new project work. Show less



Hardy Plc

• Isle of Man
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Construction Manager

  • Feb 1997 - Mar 1998

  Construction Manager overseeing the refit of two vessels in Singapore (Floating Production Unit & FSO) for use in the Bay of Bengal, with follow on scope to install the vessels in the PY-3 field and facilitate the production of first oil. Sole representative offshore with National crew conducting activities. Installation of the development elements progressed on schedule, with first oil achieved as anticipated, in July 1997. Commissioning and start-up of five sub sea completions to topsides hydraulic infrastructure. Included the coordination of Coflexip flow line installation barge and crew, and the hook up of an export line. Show less



Phillips Petroleum Supply Ltd

• United States
• Oil and Gas

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Sep 1996 - Feb 1997

  Commenced a period of activity with Phillips Petroleum. Responsible for final construction and commissioning of the Phillips Bacton Sulphur Recovery Plant. Following the successful completion of this scope I conducted the detailed engineering of a revised control system for Bacton’s eleven compressors. This entailed close liaison with the Bacton operations group, Honeywell controls in Bracknell, Compressor Controls Corporation and Phillips project group. Commenced a period of activity with Phillips Petroleum. Responsible for final construction and commissioning of the Phillips Bacton Sulphur Recovery Plant. Following the successful completion of this scope I conducted the detailed engineering of a revised control system for Bacton’s eleven compressors. This entailed close liaison with the Bacton operations group, Honeywell controls in Bracknell, Compressor Controls Corporation and Phillips project group.



BHP

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Site Manager

  • Nov 1994 - Aug 1996

  Sole BHP representative, instrumental in all aspects of site build and commissioning scope management. Greenfield project.Sole BHP representative, instrumental in all aspects of site build and commissioning scope management. During the period I carried out liaison activities with adjacent contractors, Powergen site management, local authority representatives and local interest groups on behalf of BHPCarried out liaison activities with adjacent contractors, Powergen site management, local authority representatives and local interest groups on behalf of BHP Show less

• Project Engineer

  • Apr 1992 - Nov 1994

  Liverpool Bay development onshore gas terminal. Member of a three-man project discipline involved in overseeing the design contractor for the co-ordination of all activities and progress development for this major project.Greenfield project with significant environmental criteria/compliance.



Hamilton Oil Co

• United States
• Oil and Gas

• Commissioning Manager

  • Aug 1991 - Apr 1992

  Following incorporation of compression equipment in to a support deck at Hartlepool, completed the offshore hook up scope and commissioning of all related systems.Management of commissioning group.

• Resident Engineer

  • Apr 1991 - Aug 1991

  Resident discipline engineer located in Florence Italy.Activities associated with the construction and installation of 3 compressor skids. Equipment included General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine drivers and two stage centrifugal compressors.

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Jan 1991 - Apr 1991

  Resident engineer at Elequip in Leicester. Construction, fit out and full function test of a control house for Ravenspurn Platform gas compression, prior to shipment to Italy. Responsible for all facets of activities involved, sole representative.

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Jul 1990 - Jan 1991

  Following the successful sail out of ST-2 platform I moved to the offshore phase of Ravenspurn main deck and Wellhead tower commissioning.All contract milestones were met with first gas being achieved ahead of schedule.Subsequent to first gas on central platform my responsibilities shifted to ST-2 where they were repeated.

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Sep 1989 - Jun 1990

  Ravenspurn Satellite PlatformsSite instrument and electrical engineer interfacing with construction contractor at Highland Fabrication Yard Nig. Responsible for all aspects of on site support with construction and electrical commissioning being achieved in a very short time scale, three months.

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Aug 1988 - Sep 1989

  Ravenspurn Concrete Gravity Structure.Electrical, controls, communications and ballast systems for (manned) an inclined installation of a 28000 tonneMember of the installation team on location.Radical, first of its type design and ground breaking

• Project Engineer

  • Jan 1986 - Aug 1988

  Project Engineer located in London for seven months, responsible for engineering associated with Esmond Gas Compression additions.Engaged to ensure satisfactory progress of the major items of equipment. This involved almost constant location at vendor’s works, at RGT Lincoln, Elequip controls in Leicester and Massa in Italy (it was here that the compressor skids were built up and a class one string test carried out using the bespoke control house).The final phase of compression was then carried out offshore, that being the hook up and commissioning of the total system on Esmond. Show less

• Project Engineer

  • Feb 1985 - Jan 1986

  Joined the Esmond project at a fabrication yard in Ardersier, Inverness.Completed construction and commissioning preparations on the main deck prior to sail out.Completed hook up and first Gas commissioning on the contract required date. Following the successful achievement of first gas on Esmond, my activities were repeated on Gordon and Forbes (Esmond complex satellite platforms).

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Jun 1984 - Jan 1985

  Deep Sea Pioneer Conversion (Drilling to Production FPU)Responsible for all aspects of construction activities covering the usual process systems, sub sea controls and the installation of a new fire and gas system. Subsequent to construction completion,commissioning of systems prior to sail outPosition in site organisation, third below Construction Manager and Deputy. Approximate workforce of fifty



bp

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Engineer

  • May 1982 - Jun 1984

  Construction Field Engineer on BP Magnus project. My scope of work included the supervision of main contractor labour. Responsible for instrumentation construction and commissioning on the following systems: Drill floor instrumentation, bulk storage (mud & cement), mud and cement transfer and pumping, fuel oil, instrument and works air system. Also included construction activities on water injection, gas compression, waste heat recovery and flare systems. Construction Field Engineer on BP Magnus project. My scope of work included the supervision of main contractor labour. Responsible for instrumentation construction and commissioning on the following systems: Drill floor instrumentation, bulk storage (mud & cement), mud and cement transfer and pumping, fuel oil, instrument and works air system. Also included construction activities on water injection, gas compression, waste heat recovery and flare systems.



Wormald

• Australia
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Commissioning Engineer

  • 1977 - May 1982

  Engaged in all aspects of fire and gas systems as installed on production platforms. Mainly North Sea and Dutch sectors Engaged in all aspects of fire and gas systems as installed on production platforms. Mainly North Sea and Dutch sectors



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations and Commissioning Engineer

  • 1975 - 1977

  Shell Expro Operations Group. Thirteen months in Aberdeen under training. Subjects covered included: reservoir configurations (oil & gas), oil well mechanical construction, theory of offshore process operation including instrument air, utilities air, oil & gas separation, water injection, fuel gas, diesel transfer, potable water, chemical injection and oil storage. Platforms involved with: - Shell Dunlin Alpha Shell Brent (All Platforms and Brent Spar) Shell Cormorant Alpha Show less