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London Area, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Head of business development and client relationship management for development, construction, operations management and technical consulting in the evolving energy industry.

Walton-On-Thames

Drove the RAM consulting function strategy across all regions. Streamlined RAM function as per company-wide and self-developed initiatives moving from offerings based on individual consultant capabilities, to defined consulting products with marketing position and competitive differentiators.

Walton On Thames

Project Management and Subject Matter Expert roles in consulting projects of $100k to $2Million focused on asset optimisation and value generation through asset management and integrity processes, organisational design and human performance, and strategy in >15 countries over five continents in oil and gas production and refining, petrochemical and chemical industries. Project managed multiple projects with accountability for commercial performance, HSE assurance, resourcing, reporting, quality management and client satisfaction. Acted as Subject Matter Expert conducting developing and implementing work processes, organisation design and competency frameworks across core operational and support functions through individual discussions, workshops, presentations and reporting.• Project Management and technical input for a company-wide Organisational Redesign Project for a Middle Eastern integrated downstream petroleum products company to increase overall efficiency in preparation of market deregulation.• Project Management of a Reliability Improvement Development Program for a Russian refiner, including processes in all areas impacting reliability through engineering, operations, maintenance, and inspection, with the aim of increasing availability and reducing maintenance cost• Conducted Turnaround optimisation and strategy review at Japanese refinery to decrease turnaround intervals and increase plant availability• Conducted Turnaround Scope assessment exercise at Japanese refinery to reduce turnaround cost

Walton On Thames

Led a team of 10 principle/senior consultants accounting for revenue generation of ~$5Million p.a. directing and mentoring over different time zones and projects. Led the activities related to resource allocation and optimisation, performance management and utilisation maximisation.

Walton-On-Thames

Consultancy work on a range of projects in Reliability, Availability and Maintenance, and Human Performance Improvement throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America, including:• Conducted Reliability and Maintenance assessments at three refineries in Russia, with focus on improving routine maintenance to reduce operating costs• Developed Routine and Turnaround Maintenance processes for a South American refinery to increase plant availability at reduced cost• Conducted Routine Maintenance Process review for an African refinery to increase maintenance effectiveness• Acted as part of the implementation team of a new Routine Maintenance Process for a North American upstream production facility to increase efficiency and reduce costs.• Developed Tank Maintenance Programme Procedure and Tank Repair Group Policy documents for a Middle East refinery to optimise maintenance spend and increase tank availability• Assisted in Fitness-For-Service and Remaining-Life reviews for Bitumen production facilities in Middle Eastern refinery for market review of unit profitability.• Conducted site Reliability and Maintenance review of Ukrainian chemicals plant for efficiency in support of market expansion.• Supported an Asset Maintenance Policy review for a Middle Eastern phosphate plant to increase maintenance efficiency.Strategy and Business Excellence• Conducted desk-based RAM due diligence for a UK refinery purchase appraisal.• Supported Pre-Feasibility study for addition of an FCC expander at a Russian refinery.• Conducted Reliability and Maintenance review and improvement proposal as part of a Due Diligence appraisal of an African refinery.Human Performance Improvement• Supported development of competency framework and training master plan for a Middle East client to maintain and improve workforce capability

Coryton Oil Refinery, Essex

Cracking Area Mechanical Maintenance Engineer •Responsibility for optimising plant reliability, safety and efficiency in the Cracking asset (10 units including FCCU and HF alkylation units) through short to medium term engineering support, including:•providing day to day engineering support to the asset;•analysing plant breakdowns and recommending actions for improved performance including operation and equipment specification;•identifying and investigating uneconomic equipment and developing and implementing solutions for continuous improvement;•identifying capital investment improvements, engaging and assisting projects team and acting as technical approval;•conducting investigations into equipment failures causing safety or environmental incidents;•designing and controlling mechanical changes through management of change procedure;•developing and implementing refinery wide engineering standards and equipment maintenance strategies;•enforcing standards and coaching operations and maintenance teams to increase technical knowledge and correct use of site procedures.

Petit Couronne Refinery, France

A three month assignment advising the project team at Petit Couronne refinery near Rouen in France, reviewing the atmospheric storage tank major inspection and maintenance programme. The review included: analysing the complete project process including objectives, scope, planning and execution; contacting other sites within the group to compare programmes; reviewing contract strategy and contractor control; project team organisation and interaction with the wider refinery.

Coryton Oil Refinery Essex

Responsibility for optimising plant reliability, safety and efficiency in the Product Movement asset (including storage tank farm, import/export jetties, wastewater treatment, cooling water intake and road tanker bulk terminal) through short to medium term engineering support.Providing day to day engineering support to the asset;Analysing plant breakdowns and recommending actions for improved performance including operation and equipment specification;Identifying and investigating uneconomic equipment and developing and implementing solutions for continuous improvement;Identifying capital investment improvements, engaging and assisting projects team and acting as technical approval;Conducting investigations into equipment failures causing safety or environmental incidents;Designing and controlling mechanical changes through management of change procedure;Developing and implementing refinery wide engineering standards and equipment maintenance strategies;Enforcing standards and coaching operations and maintenance teams to increase technical knowledge and correct use of site procedures.

Coryton Oil Refinery, Essex

I spent five months on various engineering projects throughout the refinery. This included:Equipment failure investigations and actions arising from HAZOP studies; Engineering support for a planned maintenance shut-down.

Research And Technology Centre, Hull

I took a placement as part of a project team in the design and procurement of a research pilot plant into a new process technology.I developed engineering specifications and provided technical assistance during contractor engagement. I was involved in HAZOP reviews, estimate reviews, value engineering and budget risk analysis.I reviewed designs from contractors to ensure compliance with relevant site requirements and industry standards.

Coryton Oil Refinery, Essex

I project managed a section of a major planned maintenance shut-down through select, define and execute phases of the capital value process. This was approximately 12,000 man-hours of work and a budget of £1 million. My role included project management, planning, contract management and execution leadershipI came in under budget and within a time-scale that caused no loss of production.

Coryton Oil Refinery, Essex

I took a number of graduate placements within Coryton Oil Refinery to gain an understanding of various refinery functions and systems.