Chris Westwood
Project Engineer. Inter Array Cable Installation at Global Offshore- Claim this Profile
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Global Offshore
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer. Inter Array Cable Installation
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Subsea Cable Installation, Seabed Intervention Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Present
I have been involved in Subsea and Seabed intervention since 1984, when I was part of the design and manufacture team at Slingsby Engineer (Perry/Slingsby as is now) I was a Test Engineer and later a Hydraulic System Design Engineer working on the design of ROVs and Jet trenching machines.I have, with ROVs and Trenchers either as pilot technician or Offshore Manager and Company Representative, been involved in the installation of every component of subsea systems. I have been involved in Subsea and Seabed intervention since 1984, when I was part of the design and manufacture team at Slingsby Engineer (Perry/Slingsby as is now) I was a Test Engineer and later a Hydraulic System Design Engineer working on the design of ROVs and Jet trenching machines.I have, with ROVs and Trenchers either as pilot technician or Offshore Manager and Company Representative, been involved in the installation of every component of subsea systems.
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Offshore Construction Manager
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
Offshore Construction Manager for the Subsea decommissioning of FPSO EnQuest Producer Offshore Construction Manager for the Subsea decommissioning of FPSO EnQuest Producer
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GSP Holding SA
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Romania
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Oil and Gas
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400 - 500 Employee
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Lead Engineer, Subsea Installation
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Dec 2019 - Aug 2020
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QatarEnergy
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Qatar
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Installation Supervisor (Pipeline/umbilical). Construction Vessel Representative
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Technical responsibility for all aspects of subsea project delivery, Technical responsibility for all aspects of subsea project delivery,
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Marine Maintenance Project Manager
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
To manage the marine maintenance activities and services provided by ASN for the North Pacific region. To manage the marine maintenance activities and services provided by ASN for the North Pacific region.
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Spirit Energy
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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Construction Vessel Representative
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
Short term contract to oversee the Subsea Trenching of an umbilical,water injection and oil production flowlines to conform with DNV F101 for out of straightness and potential upheaval buckling. Short term contract to oversee the Subsea Trenching of an umbilical,water injection and oil production flowlines to conform with DNV F101 for out of straightness and potential upheaval buckling.
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Project Manager
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2018
Day to day management of various AUV pipeline survey & ROV projects. Day to day management of various AUV pipeline survey & ROV projects.
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bp
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United Kingdom
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Installation of Subsea Pipelines Umbilical’s & Flexibles. Construction Vessel Representative
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2017
Preparatory works, reviewing and commenting on contractor’s drawings procedures and specifications. Overseeing and verifying compliance to Company's specifications. Attending and contributing to design reviews. Support of Company/ Third party processes including HAZOP / HAZID and HSE forum, readiness reviews and Risk Action Plans. Attending Umbilical manufacturers factory for load out. Preparatory works, reviewing and commenting on contractor’s drawings procedures and specifications. Overseeing and verifying compliance to Company's specifications. Attending and contributing to design reviews. Support of Company/ Third party processes including HAZOP / HAZID and HSE forum, readiness reviews and Risk Action Plans. Attending Umbilical manufacturers factory for load out.
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Eni
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Italy
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Subsea Inspection Engineer
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Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
• Develope, implement and oversee the inspection plans for the Baseline Inspection of the Goliat Field from FPSO to Templates prior to Goliat field starting production. This include a full CP and Field Gradient survey of all SPS equipment• Undertake Risk Based Inspection Assessments.• Undertake Fitness for Service and Life Extension assessments.• Developing asset integrity management documentation, including IMS, MAPDs, TIAs, SOLs and Written Schemes of Examination
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Lead Engineer Subsea Intervention /Offshore Construction Vessel Representative
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2014
Work scope office based;• Preparatory works, reviewing contractor’s drawings procedures and specifications. • Verifying compliance to Company's specifications and technical documentation• Review of contractor/vendor design reports, drawings plus other documentation and verification of the proposed designs• Attending design review meetings.• Attending HAZID/HAZOP meetingsWork scope for the offshore installation phase was overseeing and verifying the installation of the following elements: • Subsea structures (SPS), Suction Anchors. PLET, Riser Bases, Rigid pipelines, Umbilical, Flexible flow-lines and risers, Flexible tails and jumpers with protection covers.• Offshore Company Rep on-board the offshore commissioning vessel during the commission and startup phase of the Goliat Field.
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Client Site Representative Subsea Installation
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Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
Review in detail all RFQ, TBE’s, engineering and installation documents related to offshore activities at the Shwe field off the coast of Myanmar Review in detail all RFQ, TBE’s, engineering and installation documents related to offshore activities at the Shwe field off the coast of Myanmar
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Saipem
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Italy
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Subsea Systems Superintendant
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Jul 2007 - Feb 2011
Review of incoming invitation to tender material and preparation of tender specific scope of work. Preparation of method statements, specifications, calculations, reviews of analysis, schedules, technical qualifications and operational procedures. Involvement in the Frigg - 2009 Subsea Decommissioning Campaign Pre- and post- transit survey of the route into the Aker stored facility, Dredging of pile locations, diamond wire cutting of piles and one-piece removal of the jacket by S7000. Removal of the Drilling Platform 1 Pre-dredging at level one, ‘piece small’ subsea dismantling of jacket utilising diamond wire cutting toolsLifting and transfer of the jacket sections to subsea storage containers and general seabed debris removal 82 subsea cuts performed and 440t of small piece members were removed prior to two main lifts by the S7000.Removal of subsea pipelines, Subsea cutting and removal of pipelines and spool piecesProduce procedures for the installation of umbilical’s for EPC 2&3 Kazakhstan. Offshore Company Representative. Analysis of geotechnical data in relation to Subsea installation activities. Feasibility studies on HDD, Pipeline anchoring
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Canyon Offshore Limited
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Offshore Manager/Superintendent
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2000 - 2004
Project Managing the build of T750 trencher. Offshore manager onboard for the Fram VEst and Statnet trenching Project Managing the build of T750 trencher. Offshore manager onboard for the Fram VEst and Statnet trenching
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Superintendant
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2000 - 2001
Oversee the design and build of a 2 MW trenching system UT 1. Integration of the trenching system into “OCV Volantis”. Vessel designed for Construction/Trenching roles.Development and implementation of many innovative systems enabling the vessel to be configured to meet the various project demands efficiently. Features included “Plug and play” system philosophy, modular container garage and handling system, unique sea fastening system and control room. Worked within a specialist team which consisted of eight persons.
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ROV
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1986 - 1988
Supervising day to day activities for ROV operations Supervising day to day activities for ROV operations
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