Experience

INEOS Grangemouth

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Technician /CRO/ RoES

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  KG Process Availability Technician on the KG ethylene cracker. Working with furnaces, boilers, separation drums, turbines, compressors, steam systems and closed loop cooling circuits. Responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the process plant. Efficiency and smooth operation of the plant by using a range of control systems. Carrying out routine checks on plant equipment ensuring safe and reliable operation. Basic maintenance on equipment when required. Preparation and… Show more Process Availability Technician on the KG ethylene cracker. Working with furnaces, boilers, separation drums, turbines, compressors, steam systems and closed loop cooling circuits. Responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the process plant. Efficiency and smooth operation of the plant by using a range of control systems. Carrying out routine checks on plant equipment ensuring safe and reliable operation. Basic maintenance on equipment when required. Preparation and coordination of routine maintenance; energy isolation, release and gas testing. Recommissioning of equipment after maintenance. Control of work; issuing authority, carrying out job site visits & risk assessments. Strict adherence to site standards & comprehension of permit issuing system (RAP). Challenging unsafe behaviours and practices. Area authority; assessing suitability for works to be carried out based on plant conditions. Writing and carrying out operating instructions; working with P&ID’s, work packs, ad-hoc engineer requests. Proposing changes as part of O.I reviews to improve safety & efficiency. Fault finding and reporting of technical defects via maintenance management system (MAXIMO) Routine sampling of process streams. Championing Safety and taking on responsibility for issues brought to my attention. Representative of Employee Safety (RoES) Aiding with safety initiatives, Safety Consultations and forums, Audits and Accident Investigation.

• Process Technician / Deputy Supervisor

  • May 2007 - Jul 2014

  Grangemouth Cut my teeth on an aged Hydro Cracker through to its end of life and into its decommissioning phase. Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the asset within operational boundaries and manning competencies On Scene Commander for incidents and accident control. Ensuring compliance and assurances for operating a top tier COMAH site. Writing out operating instructions and working with P&ID’s. Developing solutions to equipment problems and plant upsets using problem… Show more Cut my teeth on an aged Hydro Cracker through to its end of life and into its decommissioning phase. Responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the asset within operational boundaries and manning competencies On Scene Commander for incidents and accident control. Ensuring compliance and assurances for operating a top tier COMAH site. Writing out operating instructions and working with P&ID’s. Developing solutions to equipment problems and plant upsets using problem solving / engineering experience to minimise downtime. Continuous competency assessments for both operations and safety. Reporting of unsafe actions/circumstances via safety reporting systems. Process Availability Technician on the KG ethylene cracker. Working with furnaces, boilers, separation drums, turbines, compressors, steam systems and closed loop cooling circuits. Responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the process plant. Efficiency and smooth operation of the plant by using a range of control systems. Carrying out routine checks on plant equipment ensuring safe and reliable operation. Basic maintenance on equipment when required. Preparation and coordination of routine maintenance; energy isolation, release and gas testing. Recommissioning of equipment after maintenance. Control of work; issuing authority, carrying out job site visits & risk assessments. Strict adherence to site standards & comprehension of permit issuing system (RAP). Challenging unsafe behaviors and practices. Area authority; assessing suitability for works to be carried out based on plant conditions. Writing and carrying out operating instructions; working with P&ID’s, work packs, ad-hoc engineer requests. Proposing changes as part of O.I reviews to improve safety & efficiency. Fault finding and reporting of technical defects via maintenance management system. Routine sampling of process streams. Championing Safety and taking on responsibility for issues brought to my attention.