Experience

Thompsons of Prudhoe

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Act as structural focal point for all demolition works at various sites in the UK. I undertake dilapidation surveys, structural assessments, pre-weakening calculations, structural lift studies, Column pushes / pulls and structure push / pulls. The sites at which I have provided my services are Sabic Aromatics 1 and 2 Petrochemical site Teesside, Spirit Energy Gas Terminal, Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal, Gas Holders Blyth, Middlesbrough, Leeds and Carlisle, BASF Grimsby / Bradford and Ineos Grangemeouth. Offshore structures demolition at the Port of Blyth is also works I have performed. All works are compliant with the applicable code. I have acted as Temporary Works Coordinator across various locations



OLG Engineering

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Undertake detailed design work for client Phillips 66 relating to all current upgrades to the Humberside Refinery. All design to Eurocode. Brownfield lift studies with spreader beams and lifting frames. Staad Analysis software utilised. Undertake detailed design work for client Phillips 66 relating to all current upgrades to the Humberside Refinery. All design to Eurocode. Brownfield lift studies with spreader beams and lifting frames. Staad Analysis software utilised.



Atkins

• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  The New Wear Crossing in Sunderland is a Cable Stay Bridge comprising a central steel Pylon 105m high and a steel / precast concrete deck supported by piled foundations. The bridge deck is a 2 stage launch. I am the client site representative ensuring all technical detail is followed, non-compliances are recorded, Environmental Agency compliance, changes to specification approved and both permanent and temporary works are completed safely and in accordance with relevant codes. The New Wear Crossing in Sunderland is a Cable Stay Bridge comprising a central steel Pylon 105m high and a steel / precast concrete deck supported by piled foundations. The bridge deck is a 2 stage launch. I am the client site representative ensuring all technical detail is followed, non-compliances are recorded, Environmental Agency compliance, changes to specification approved and both permanent and temporary works are completed safely and in accordance with relevant codes.



Amey

• United Kingdom
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

  At short notice provide technical assistance and knowledge to perform emergency Principal Bridge inspections and manage repairs to the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland to reopen to the public for client Amey. My duties included monitoring of Bridge deck movement during load testing, inspecting and recording construction progress to repairs and assisting junior colleagues inspection reports. At short notice provide technical assistance and knowledge to perform emergency Principal Bridge inspections and manage repairs to the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland to reopen to the public for client Amey. My duties included monitoring of Bridge deck movement during load testing, inspecting and recording construction progress to repairs and assisting junior colleagues inspection reports.



MPI Offshore

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • May 2015 - Dec 2015

  I provided the expertise to enable the sea-fastening and mobilisation of the Wind Turbine foundations and installation equipment on the MPI Discovery Vessel for client EON for the Rampion project. I assisted the fabricator with build sequence and temporary installation steelwork. I was responsible for the design of structures necessary to support the decommissioning of 2 No. Wind Turbines at the Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm, 3 No. Met Masts at Scarweather, Amrum bank and Humber Gateway for the client EON utilising the MPI Adventure jack up vessel. Separate structures compliant with Eurocode were required for the Blades, Nacelles, Towers, TP’s and Monopiles. I produced the calculations and reports while translating the information to the draughting department for the production of fabrication drawings. I prepared rigging calculations to enable recovered WTG structures to be lifted. I successfully liaised with the Marine Warranty Surveyor regarding technical queries. I supported the mobilisation/ demobilisation of the vessel through on site presence solving issues as they arose.



Heerema Fabrication Group

• Netherlands
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Structural Discipline Engineer

  • Mar 2015 - May 2015

  A short term contract to provide a technical service until the sail away of the project. I was the Structural focal point for all site instructions, load out procedure, additional scopes of work, field change notifications, temporary support scenarios and technical queries relating to the fabrication of Cygnus Gas field topsides (4000Te Processing and Utilities, 1500Te Alpha Compression Module ACM, 1600Te Alpha Wellhead and 2800Te Bravo Wellhead) for client GDF Suez. I managed the fabrication and installation of the 350Te Lifting Frame for the ACM, 200Te Flare Tower installation and barge Sea-fastenings.



Reef Subsea

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Structural Project Engineer

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  I was the Technical Authority at Reef Subsea for all structural related issues with respect to structures or project specific equipment to be situated on the vessels. I attended site to coordinate construction activities and answer technical queries. I also served as the structural consultant for Technocean and X-Subsea (group companies). I performed or delegated calculation packages, reviewed and managed personnel and subcontractors in the production of all new and existing project equipment deemed necessary for the vessel spread while obtaining approval from the certified bodies DNV and LRS. Projects and clients included Gwynt Y Mor offshore Windfarm for RWE, Grane LOFS Statoil, Bøyla trenching Technip and Hess Wellhead recovery structures.



DeepOcean

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  For clients Subsea 7, Technip, SBM France, BP, Shell, Conoco Philips and Bard I recognised the Vessel preparation or modification required to support new equipment to perform the project specific task. Structures such as Mezzanine ROV Decks, A-Frame Support Structures, Sheave Towers, Diverters, Chutes, Cable Baskets and Buoy Pens were examples of my work. All design was undertaken in line with AISC/ DNV/ LRS/ ABS codes. Calculations and checks were undertaken in Staad, MathCAD or by hand where applicable. FEA was utilised with complex structures. All equipment/ structural designs were subject to accelerations, wave and wind loading and impact resistance where necessary. My role also included supervising works at site, the monitoring and nurturing of graduate Engineers along with supervision of draftsmen.



Odfjell Drilling

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

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

  Upon receipt of the client brief, I developed and designed the brownfield works required to fixed offshore platforms in the North Sea. I was responsible for estimating resources and time necessary to complete the upgrade or repair. Researching the existing structure, utilising existing drawings and offshore site visits I identified the works necessary and progressed design solutions. I performed detailed designs in Staad or by hand and verified colleague Engineers calculations to ensure structural competence. I instructed the team of draftsmen to produce construction drawings showing the detail to structures such as derricks, skid beams, module walls and floors, pipes, cable and HVAC supports and other structural elements. All design work was to AISC and British Standards where applicable. I produced Work packs detailing the necessary works to complete the task. Clients and projects included Talisman Claymore platform Drilling module upgrade, Apache Alpha and Bravo singular element upgrades (runway beams, platforms, equipment supports), Talisman Fulmar Skid Beam repair and upgrade and BP Clair platform pipe handling system study.



K Home International

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Structural Engineer

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2009

  Sea Dragon SD01 and SD02 - I was appointed as member of a task force for the phase two structural design for two semi-submersible oil rigs, Sea Dragon 1 and 2. I produced detailed calculations (by hand and in STAAD) for elements such as mud tanks, equipment supports, platforms, stairs and decks. Consideration was made to “listing” and “survival” load conditions in all designs. All design was to AISC code. During the project lifetime I led a team to facilitate the design and modification of the existing bulkheads and decks to provide the structural detail for all penetrations; piping, electrical and HVAC. This included liaising with other departments and clients, preparing estimates for resources and programming time to complete. Lucite International - I developed a structural frame solution at a Teesside chemical plant to aid in the removal and replacement of an expansion bellows within an existing pipeline. The work involved liaising with the client, preparing estimated costs, performing calculations to BS5950 to prove structural adequacy and transmitting design information to draftsmen. Qatalum Aluminum Smelter Plant – I prepared designs for buildings, pipelines and pipe supports at an Aluminum smelter plant in the Middle East. I created verifiable designs for structures to comply with the specification for wind/sand pressures, material grades, allowable pipe deflection criteria etc. Genzyme – provided structural advice to client regarding a proposed pipeline extension at an existing chemical plant in South East England. I produced various schemes for costing purposes. I was involved in developing the apprentices structural design knowledge.



WYG Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Civil/ Structural Engineer

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2008

  Taking lead roles on Bede College, Splash Sports Centre, Rockliffe Hall hotel complex, Baltic Business Park, office developments at Teesdale, Corus Teesside and Scunthorpe– various site projects, Brazilian Blast Furnace (project values £20k – £20m) using current design codes to produce detailed reports and calculations (BS5950, BS8110, BS6399). While in this role I provided interface design information to AutoCAD technicians to produce detailed drawings and interdisciplinary check sheets. Once the project had entered the construction phase I provided technical advice to the building contractor through technical queries and design team meetings. Materials Steel, Concrete, Timber and Masonry were utilised where properties best suited. Performed Seminar at Teesside University for school children deciding on a career in Engineering. Provided guidance and mentoring to new starters and students on work experience. Worked with British Nuclear Group Services Limited (BNGSL), Sellafield performing Bridge Inspections, special inspections introduced for individual elements in poor condition and bridge “working load” assessments. Extensive experience gained on current software packages Staad, Teeds, CSC Fastrak, Excel. Seconded to the Port of Tyne for 3 months to gain on site experience on several large projects. Obtained CSCS and CCSNG cards.