My role includes project management, analysis and business reporting on the comparative performance of the following oil & gas assets:- Gas Transmission Systems- Gas Pipelines (Onshore and Offshore)- Natural Gas Production & Processing Facilities- Marine Petrochemical Terminals (Onshore and Offshore)I am also involved in our other benchmarking services:- Due Diligence Assessments- OPEX and Manning Forecasts- Benchmarking TrainingWorking… Show more My role includes project management, analysis and business reporting on the comparative performance of the following oil & gas assets:- Gas Transmission Systems- Gas Pipelines (Onshore and Offshore)- Natural Gas Production & Processing Facilities- Marine Petrochemical Terminals (Onshore and Offshore)I am also involved in our other benchmarking services:- Due Diligence Assessments- OPEX and Manning Forecasts- Benchmarking TrainingWorking alongside clients on a global basis from North & South America, Europe, Middle East, Far East, and Australasia. I am involved in action planning, engineering working practices groups and author of various performance improvement whitepapers. Show less

Phillip Townsend Associates is the leader in global benchmarking solutions, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Established in 1972 as a plastics industry information source, we expanded our business focus to encompass a full spectrum of benchmarking services. We have worked in over 35 countries in over 50 industries.All of our benchmarking programs are custom designed for specific clients with the constant objective of delivering validated, comparative information that can be easily used… Show more Phillip Townsend Associates is the leader in global benchmarking solutions, headquartered in Houston, Texas. Established in 1972 as a plastics industry information source, we expanded our business focus to encompass a full spectrum of benchmarking services. We have worked in over 35 countries in over 50 industries.All of our benchmarking programs are custom designed for specific clients with the constant objective of delivering validated, comparative information that can be easily used to make decisions and take actions to improve performance across the enterprise.Over the years, we have earned a reputation for trusted advice and counsel from our clients - through our uncompromised commitment to value and performance. Show less

Our expertise has been developed over more than six decades of real-world experience; our methods are universal and have been applied in nearly every industry and culture around the world. We are trusted advisers, enabling global leaders to achieve measurable, breakthrough results. We provide best-in-class services designed to improve our clients’ organizational performance and business results. Improvement is our business, and we are fully committed to our clients and believe that our clients’… Show more Our expertise has been developed over more than six decades of real-world experience; our methods are universal and have been applied in nearly every industry and culture around the world. We are trusted advisers, enabling global leaders to achieve measurable, breakthrough results. We provide best-in-class services designed to improve our clients’ organizational performance and business results. Improvement is our business, and we are fully committed to our clients and believe that our clients’ success is our success. Show less

Franke Kitchen Systems Group, Color Sinks & Worktops are leading manufacturers in both granite effect poly(methyl methacrylate) and powder in mould coated (PiMC) SMC kitchen sinks. In the color sinks group there are three production sites, Falkirk, Zilina and Brunssum for which R&D conducts various projects. My role included:• Develop and manage principal material research projects• Assist in tackling production problems and process improvement• Scale up and production trials on… Show more Franke Kitchen Systems Group, Color Sinks & Worktops are leading manufacturers in both granite effect poly(methyl methacrylate) and powder in mould coated (PiMC) SMC kitchen sinks. In the color sinks group there are three production sites, Falkirk, Zilina and Brunssum for which R&D conducts various projects. My role included:• Develop and manage principal material research projects• Assist in tackling production problems and process improvement• Scale up and production trials on new materials• Standardisation of process and quality controls• Yellow Belt practitioner in Lean Management• Deliver technical and specialised training lectures Show less

• Grant awarded from Scottish Enterprise Proof of Concept funding (£320K).• Development of smart plastics that react to spoilage gases from degrading food and CO2 reactive pigments for leak detection in modified atmosphere packaging applications• Food wastage in UK estimated at £7 billion per annum. Intelligent film is delivered at a fraction of penny per food package and will reduce unnecessary wastage. • My research involved extrusion of intelligent pigments and converting to… Show more • Grant awarded from Scottish Enterprise Proof of Concept funding (£320K).• Development of smart plastics that react to spoilage gases from degrading food and CO2 reactive pigments for leak detection in modified atmosphere packaging applications• Food wastage in UK estimated at £7 billion per annum. Intelligent film is delivered at a fraction of penny per food package and will reduce unnecessary wastage. • My research involved extrusion of intelligent pigments and converting to polymer film. Film was evaluated to industry standards then tested for migration and microbial action• Gained valuable experience in food contact regulations and EU regulatory landscape• Gained experience in IP generation and commercial spin out activitiesFormer member of the contract staff committee Show less

• Proof of Concept was funded by award (£10K) won at the University Research Day where the team presented the project to a dragon’s den style panel of academics• My research was on the formulation of clay nanocomposite polyurethane foams as a possible remedial solution for flood defence integrity improvement. • Estimated to deliver £1 million pounds of savings per 1 km of flood defence needing urgent remediation. Also saves lives and delivers huge savings to insurance… Show more • Proof of Concept was funded by award (£10K) won at the University Research Day where the team presented the project to a dragon’s den style panel of academics• My research was on the formulation of clay nanocomposite polyurethane foams as a possible remedial solution for flood defence integrity improvement. • Estimated to deliver £1 million pounds of savings per 1 km of flood defence needing urgent remediation. Also saves lives and delivers huge savings to insurance industry• Gained valuable experience in writing research grant applications Show less

• Research was undertaken on discovering novel uses of bi-axially orientated polypropylene film for patentable technologies• Expertise in polymer extrusion, co-extrusion of laminate layers, bi-axial drawing to produce thin polymer films, polymer film industry standard test procedures• Designed inherently printable polypropylene film surfaces for both UV and solvent based inks • Investigated degradation of polypropylene under UV light