Experience

Namaka Compliance

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  As of October 2020, i started my position as Managing Director of Namaka Compliance, with a direct reporting line to the CEO of Namaka Group. With full P+L responsibility of the organisation as well as a majority shareholder. Namaka Compliance are one of the Namaka Group companies with the other being Namaka Subsea. Namaka Compliance have a real USP of Outsourced Competence Assurance Support (OCAS)Services where we act as the competence arm of organisations who look to focus on… Show more As of October 2020, i started my position as Managing Director of Namaka Compliance, with a direct reporting line to the CEO of Namaka Group. With full P+L responsibility of the organisation as well as a majority shareholder. Namaka Compliance are one of the Namaka Group companies with the other being Namaka Subsea. Namaka Compliance have a real USP of Outsourced Competence Assurance Support (OCAS)Services where we act as the competence arm of organisations who look to focus on their day to day to operations. We develop, implement and maintain Competence Management Systems (CMS) for organisations within the energy sector as part of our OCAS services. We do this through the following: Development of processes and procedures Assessor and Verifier Training Use of our online CMS ‘Athena’ Namaka Compliance have been engaged by a variety of organisations in the Energy Sector for our competence services in the UKCS, Africa, Middle East and Central America. I have successfully taken the company from start up in Covid to turning over six figure sums in revenue within a 2 year timeframe and on target to turnover seven figures in another 2. Notable achievements by myself and company: Invited to speak at HSE executive AGM in front of HSE inspectors as a competence specialist with regards to how organisations should be demonstrating competence and using digital means for this particularly in high hazard industries. Show less As of October 2020, i started my position as Managing Director of Namaka Compliance, with a direct reporting line to the CEO of Namaka Group. With full P+L responsibility of the organisation as well as a majority shareholder. Namaka Compliance are one of the Namaka Group companies with the other being Namaka Subsea. Namaka Compliance have a real USP of Outsourced Competence Assurance Support (OCAS)Services where we act as the competence arm of organisations who look to focus on… Show more As of October 2020, i started my position as Managing Director of Namaka Compliance, with a direct reporting line to the CEO of Namaka Group. With full P+L responsibility of the organisation as well as a majority shareholder. Namaka Compliance are one of the Namaka Group companies with the other being Namaka Subsea. Namaka Compliance have a real USP of Outsourced Competence Assurance Support (OCAS)Services where we act as the competence arm of organisations who look to focus on their day to day to operations. We develop, implement and maintain Competence Management Systems (CMS) for organisations within the energy sector as part of our OCAS services. We do this through the following: Development of processes and procedures Assessor and Verifier Training Use of our online CMS ‘Athena’ Namaka Compliance have been engaged by a variety of organisations in the Energy Sector for our competence services in the UKCS, Africa, Middle East and Central America. I have successfully taken the company from start up in Covid to turning over six figure sums in revenue within a 2 year timeframe and on target to turnover seven figures in another 2. Notable achievements by myself and company: Invited to speak at HSE executive AGM in front of HSE inspectors as a competence specialist with regards to how organisations should be demonstrating competence and using digital means for this particularly in high hazard industries. Show less



Namaka Subsea

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager (Compliance Division)

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

  As of March 2020 i was approached to create a Compliance Division within Namaka Subsea, I took on the role of Operations Manager of the Compliance Division. The Compliance Division was a separate element of Namaka Subsea which operated as a stand alone Division known as Namaka Compliance. Namaka Compliance services are provided to the entire spectrum of the Energy Sector including Renewables for all positions that exist in these field from junior/entry level to senior management in both… Show more As of March 2020 i was approached to create a Compliance Division within Namaka Subsea, I took on the role of Operations Manager of the Compliance Division. The Compliance Division was a separate element of Namaka Subsea which operated as a stand alone Division known as Namaka Compliance. Namaka Compliance services are provided to the entire spectrum of the Energy Sector including Renewables for all positions that exist in these field from junior/entry level to senior management in both technical and non-technical roles. The Compliance Services are Competence Assurance HSE Consultancy and Provision of Project HSE Teams/Safety Coaches Implementation of Local Content on Emerging Markets Management Systems and ISO Accreditation Skills, Emergency Response and Behavioral Based Safety Training All these services will be underpinned by the latest technological advancements including AR/VR. As of October 2020 Namaka Compliance became a separate legal entity and I took on the role of MD and Namaka group was formed. Show less As of March 2020 i was approached to create a Compliance Division within Namaka Subsea, I took on the role of Operations Manager of the Compliance Division. The Compliance Division was a separate element of Namaka Subsea which operated as a stand alone Division known as Namaka Compliance. Namaka Compliance services are provided to the entire spectrum of the Energy Sector including Renewables for all positions that exist in these field from junior/entry level to senior management in both… Show more As of March 2020 i was approached to create a Compliance Division within Namaka Subsea, I took on the role of Operations Manager of the Compliance Division. The Compliance Division was a separate element of Namaka Subsea which operated as a stand alone Division known as Namaka Compliance. Namaka Compliance services are provided to the entire spectrum of the Energy Sector including Renewables for all positions that exist in these field from junior/entry level to senior management in both technical and non-technical roles. The Compliance Services are Competence Assurance HSE Consultancy and Provision of Project HSE Teams/Safety Coaches Implementation of Local Content on Emerging Markets Management Systems and ISO Accreditation Skills, Emergency Response and Behavioral Based Safety Training All these services will be underpinned by the latest technological advancements including AR/VR. As of October 2020 Namaka Compliance became a separate legal entity and I took on the role of MD and Namaka group was formed. Show less



Texo Compliance

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2020

  As of July 2018 Navitas Compliance Solutions the company I owned, underwent an acquisition by Texo to become Texo Compliance. As an additional role I also sat on the Board of Directors for Texo as I remained a minority shareholder in the organisation. Texo are an iEPC which Texo Compliance were a part of, Texo Compliance offered a variety of compliance based services to the Energy Sector. The position involved taking on responsibility for media relations as well as for marketing… Show more As of July 2018 Navitas Compliance Solutions the company I owned, underwent an acquisition by Texo to become Texo Compliance. As an additional role I also sat on the Board of Directors for Texo as I remained a minority shareholder in the organisation. Texo are an iEPC which Texo Compliance were a part of, Texo Compliance offered a variety of compliance based services to the Energy Sector. The position involved taking on responsibility for media relations as well as for marketing and business development for the organisation, where I managed a Business Development Manager as part of Texo Compliance to ensure a comprehensive market strategy was undertaken to enhance the brand and offering to the market place. Was also directly involved in the market strategy from the inception/creation of Texo. As Operations Director I was focusing on African markets as In these areas I was responsible for the implementation of Local Content helping international companies with the transition of the local workforce in to specified roles. This new role was underpinned by my wide experience of operating in the field in Africa onshore and offshore. As part of my job role I presented to senior country managers of IOC's and EPCM's and met with senior political persons. This was from Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Trade Envoys to senior political members in East Africa, discussing how Texo Compliance could support capacity building in the emerging energy sectors. Notable achievements by myself and my company: • Implemented IMS for 6 companies from scratch within a year achieving 9001/14001 and 45001 • conducted Gap analysis with British Government in Mozambique on Vocational Training Centres and their ability to provide oil and gas training • Achieved the worlds first Industrial Drone Training accredited by ECITB. This role was not meant to be and I moved on to Namaka Subsea.

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  I created a company in conjunction with my colleague where I took on the role initially as Operations Manager at Navitas Compliance Solutions/Texo Compliance Ltd where I was responsible for the ongoing management of all aspects of service delivery in the operational arena. The company provided a variety of compliance based services. The role encompassed day to day operational management both in the UK/UKCS and International locations. This service delivery is to the Energy and… Show more I created a company in conjunction with my colleague where I took on the role initially as Operations Manager at Navitas Compliance Solutions/Texo Compliance Ltd where I was responsible for the ongoing management of all aspects of service delivery in the operational arena. The company provided a variety of compliance based services. The role encompassed day to day operational management both in the UK/UKCS and International locations. This service delivery is to the Energy and Maritime Industries at all levels. The position involved the responsibility to ensure that the safety and security of all Texo personnel both within our own facilities and when deployed at customer locations is managed effectively.



Scottish Training for Energy Partnership

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

  As well as my position as Director of Texo Compliance Ltd I had taken on the additional role of Executive Director of Scottish Training for Energy Partnership Ltd (STEP) which was part of a Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) initiative. This was a consortium of 5 top Scottish training providers delivering vocational, technical and skills training focusing on East Africa. Which comprised of Dundee and Angus College, Edinburgh College, Sibbald Training, Synergie Training and… Show more As well as my position as Director of Texo Compliance Ltd I had taken on the additional role of Executive Director of Scottish Training for Energy Partnership Ltd (STEP) which was part of a Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) initiative. This was a consortium of 5 top Scottish training providers delivering vocational, technical and skills training focusing on East Africa. Which comprised of Dundee and Angus College, Edinburgh College, Sibbald Training, Synergie Training and Texo Compliance Ltd. Due to being an innovative and collaborative effort in Scotland a senior member of the Scottish Governments Exporting Arm, Scottish Development International (SDI) sat on the board. Prior to this organisation being created, my previous company Navitas Compliance/Texo Compliance was awarded a contract to conduct a feasibility study. This study was the basis on which STEP was created, where we conducted a skills gap analysis in Tanzania and Uganda. I was one of the leads in conducting this study and wrote a report of Vocational/Technical Skills training that was required in regards to Oil and Gas onshore pipeline/construction projects. The study was commissioned by the members and Scottish Development International (SDI), whereby a strategy and consortium was created on the basis of the extensive report which involved engagement of senior members of SE/SDI, UK DIT, and all the stakeholders in this projects including vocational and skills training institutions, and senior personnel of International Oil Companies (IOC)'s . My role was to assist with building a successful commercial enterprise. Due to the delay of the FID for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline the decision was made to close down the organisation. Show less As well as my position as Director of Texo Compliance Ltd I had taken on the additional role of Executive Director of Scottish Training for Energy Partnership Ltd (STEP) which was part of a Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) initiative. This was a consortium of 5 top Scottish training providers delivering vocational, technical and skills training focusing on East Africa. Which comprised of Dundee and Angus College, Edinburgh College, Sibbald Training, Synergie Training and… Show more As well as my position as Director of Texo Compliance Ltd I had taken on the additional role of Executive Director of Scottish Training for Energy Partnership Ltd (STEP) which was part of a Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) initiative. This was a consortium of 5 top Scottish training providers delivering vocational, technical and skills training focusing on East Africa. Which comprised of Dundee and Angus College, Edinburgh College, Sibbald Training, Synergie Training and Texo Compliance Ltd. Due to being an innovative and collaborative effort in Scotland a senior member of the Scottish Governments Exporting Arm, Scottish Development International (SDI) sat on the board. Prior to this organisation being created, my previous company Navitas Compliance/Texo Compliance was awarded a contract to conduct a feasibility study. This study was the basis on which STEP was created, where we conducted a skills gap analysis in Tanzania and Uganda. I was one of the leads in conducting this study and wrote a report of Vocational/Technical Skills training that was required in regards to Oil and Gas onshore pipeline/construction projects. The study was commissioned by the members and Scottish Development International (SDI), whereby a strategy and consortium was created on the basis of the extensive report which involved engagement of senior members of SE/SDI, UK DIT, and all the stakeholders in this projects including vocational and skills training institutions, and senior personnel of International Oil Companies (IOC)'s . My role was to assist with building a successful commercial enterprise. Due to the delay of the FID for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline the decision was made to close down the organisation. Show less



Global Training Competency Consultancy

• Health and Safety

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2015

  In this role I was involved in the delivery of Health and Safety Training courses, with a variety of technical/non technical courses with accreditation’s such as OPITO/MCA/IOSH etc I also delivered a variety of Behavioural Based Safety Training such as: Effective supervision Safety Leadership Incident Investigation I also created many client specific courses tailored to suit the organisations behavioural based needs. Mobilised to the UKCS and Internationally… Show more In this role I was involved in the delivery of Health and Safety Training courses, with a variety of technical/non technical courses with accreditation’s such as OPITO/MCA/IOSH etc I also delivered a variety of Behavioural Based Safety Training such as: Effective supervision Safety Leadership Incident Investigation I also created many client specific courses tailored to suit the organisations behavioural based needs. Mobilised to the UKCS and Internationally offshore to Brazil,Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, South Korea and Singapore, ensuring local content was met. Conducted training with multinational crews in various locations with the use of a translator for non English speaking crews. Whilst in this role I worked as an HSE Advisor on shipyard construction projects throughout the UK, where I was directly responsible for several HSE and Permit to Work Co-ordinators and the main focal point for Clients in regards to Health and Safety and also on-board various offshore rigs/vessels as Rig Safety Training Co-ordinator/Safety Officer for a variety of organisations. I completed my SQA LD9Di Assessor award and was responsible for assessing Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 SVQs and assisting with competence development programmes for Operators and Drilling Contractors for a variety of positions. I completed and passed my level 3 city and guilds in Oilwell Drilling Technology and continued studying Oilwell Production Technology to further enhance my knowledge of production processes. Also held the responsibility of training team lead for an interim period during the selection of a replacement , where I was responsible for administrating 3 trainers and ensuring that all had the relevant competencies and were deployed effectively to clients locations in a safe and specified manner. I decided to move on and to put my learned skills in to use to create my own company. Show less In this role I was involved in the delivery of Health and Safety Training courses, with a variety of technical/non technical courses with accreditation’s such as OPITO/MCA/IOSH etc I also delivered a variety of Behavioural Based Safety Training such as: Effective supervision Safety Leadership Incident Investigation I also created many client specific courses tailored to suit the organisations behavioural based needs. Mobilised to the UKCS and Internationally… Show more In this role I was involved in the delivery of Health and Safety Training courses, with a variety of technical/non technical courses with accreditation’s such as OPITO/MCA/IOSH etc I also delivered a variety of Behavioural Based Safety Training such as: Effective supervision Safety Leadership Incident Investigation I also created many client specific courses tailored to suit the organisations behavioural based needs. Mobilised to the UKCS and Internationally offshore to Brazil,Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, South Korea and Singapore, ensuring local content was met. Conducted training with multinational crews in various locations with the use of a translator for non English speaking crews. Whilst in this role I worked as an HSE Advisor on shipyard construction projects throughout the UK, where I was directly responsible for several HSE and Permit to Work Co-ordinators and the main focal point for Clients in regards to Health and Safety and also on-board various offshore rigs/vessels as Rig Safety Training Co-ordinator/Safety Officer for a variety of organisations. I completed my SQA LD9Di Assessor award and was responsible for assessing Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 SVQs and assisting with competence development programmes for Operators and Drilling Contractors for a variety of positions. I completed and passed my level 3 city and guilds in Oilwell Drilling Technology and continued studying Oilwell Production Technology to further enhance my knowledge of production processes. Also held the responsibility of training team lead for an interim period during the selection of a replacement , where I was responsible for administrating 3 trainers and ensuring that all had the relevant competencies and were deployed effectively to clients locations in a safe and specified manner. I decided to move on and to put my learned skills in to use to create my own company. Show less



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lance Corporal

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2011

  1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment Served in Afghanistan in Op Herrick 13 in Nadi-Ali South,as a section 2ic and a Mastiff Vehicle Commander as part of the Royal Irish Battlegroup. Also held responsibility for assisting the Platoon Commander and Sergeant of looking after a remote checkpoint in regards to logistics and day to day operational planning of an infantry Platoon. Seved in Afghanistan Op Herrick 8 in Sangin as a rifleman in a rifle section and within Ranger Company as… Show more 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment Served in Afghanistan in Op Herrick 13 in Nadi-Ali South,as a section 2ic and a Mastiff Vehicle Commander as part of the Royal Irish Battlegroup. Also held responsibility for assisting the Platoon Commander and Sergeant of looking after a remote checkpoint in regards to logistics and day to day operational planning of an infantry Platoon. Seved in Afghanistan Op Herrick 8 in Sangin as a rifleman in a rifle section and within Ranger Company as part of 2 Para Battlegroup. Also worked closely with the USMC in conducting offensive operations and humanitarian patrols. I conducted jungle warfare training in Kenya in 2007 as part of a Royal Irish Battlegroup. Was also selected to represent my Battalion and the Infantry in British Army Cross Country Championships from 2008-2010 and recognised for my efforts in a presentation from the Colonel in Chief of the regiment. Was the only junior rank in the regiment to be invited to attend the Queens Garden party in 2007. I passed my PrePara selection course training but Injured myself quite badly on P Company, resulting in me being unable to achieve my ambition of being P Company qualified. Prior to joining the Army I attended officer familiarisation and selection courses where I was accepted on the condition of going to University, I made the decision to not attend university and join as a junior entrant instead, which I do not regret. After serving nearly 8 years, I decided it was time to move on to civvie street. Show less 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment Served in Afghanistan in Op Herrick 13 in Nadi-Ali South,as a section 2ic and a Mastiff Vehicle Commander as part of the Royal Irish Battlegroup. Also held responsibility for assisting the Platoon Commander and Sergeant of looking after a remote checkpoint in regards to logistics and day to day operational planning of an infantry Platoon. Seved in Afghanistan Op Herrick 8 in Sangin as a rifleman in a rifle section and within Ranger Company as… Show more 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment Served in Afghanistan in Op Herrick 13 in Nadi-Ali South,as a section 2ic and a Mastiff Vehicle Commander as part of the Royal Irish Battlegroup. Also held responsibility for assisting the Platoon Commander and Sergeant of looking after a remote checkpoint in regards to logistics and day to day operational planning of an infantry Platoon. Seved in Afghanistan Op Herrick 8 in Sangin as a rifleman in a rifle section and within Ranger Company as part of 2 Para Battlegroup. Also worked closely with the USMC in conducting offensive operations and humanitarian patrols. I conducted jungle warfare training in Kenya in 2007 as part of a Royal Irish Battlegroup. Was also selected to represent my Battalion and the Infantry in British Army Cross Country Championships from 2008-2010 and recognised for my efforts in a presentation from the Colonel in Chief of the regiment. Was the only junior rank in the regiment to be invited to attend the Queens Garden party in 2007. I passed my PrePara selection course training but Injured myself quite badly on P Company, resulting in me being unable to achieve my ambition of being P Company qualified. Prior to joining the Army I attended officer familiarisation and selection courses where I was accepted on the condition of going to University, I made the decision to not attend university and join as a junior entrant instead, which I do not regret. After serving nearly 8 years, I decided it was time to move on to civvie street. Show less