Augustine Francis Email & Phone Number

Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada

Startup, Operation Support and SIMOPS

Sabetta

- Responsible for reporting the efficiency and the production optimization of the LNG production facility.- Lead the technology group to identify the integrity operating windows as well as the process operating windows.- Key member in evaluating the Yamal LNG debottlenecking project to increase the plan capacity to 120%.- As a Technical authority, approve all the management of change related to modifications from small to big scale projects.- Liaise with all the project departments – future projects to identify the synergies in the Arctic projects including Ammonia and Nitrogen.- Technical authority to authorize the advance process control ( APC ) and multi variable process automation ( MPA ). Implementing project in YLNG proprietary arctic cascade LNG production facility.

Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Area, Russian Federation

- Responsible for the entire LNG production facility including the Gas inlet facility, LNG Train, Utilities, LNG and Condensate Storage and Loading.- Developed the startup plan for the YAMAL LNG Complex. Guide, train, advice and control operations personnel in the flawless startup.- Operations approval authority for all work instructions, Management of change, man power planning and production profile. Ensure Health, Safety, Security, Environment requirements and policies are in-place and strictly complied.- Assisted, trained and guided all operations personnel in Process safety, Hazard Identification, Toolbox talks and operational risk assessments.- Ensure all company business processes and procedures are strictly followed in the LNG facility. Manage the CAPEX and OPEX within approved budget; continuously drive the cost optimization, improving efficiency and performance.- Identify areas of improvement and best practices in place; identify needs for coaching and mentoring for staff development. Oversee employees, LNG production and efficiency to make sure the YAMAL LNG complex is operating within the design limits efficiently and safely.- Maintain optimum operation by assigning employees, creating production schedules, hiring and training new employees.- Ensure employee safety and plant safety, monitor production equipment to make sure that it performs in good working order, and repair or replace the equipment when needed.- Site controller for Yamal LNG Permit to work system. Manage Permit to Work system and coordinators to achieve zero incident and effective work distribution.- As company representative, lead the start-up meeting with contractor to ensure schedule, resources and manpower are properly planned and executed.- Follow-up with the contractor integrated schedule (construction, commissioning and start-up) to identify gaps and opportunity margins during dynamic commissioning and swift start-up.

Moscow, Russian Federation

- In-charge of the liquefaction trains. As a team lead responsible for developing Integrity operating window, start-up, commissioning steps and LNG production plan. Focal point in liaising with the contractor in LNG train technical issues. Reviewing critical work procedures and assessing risk by ALARP.- Focal point of LNG train start-up plan, involving multi discipline personnel to arrive at a coherent approach. Taking in-charge of the process operations readiness plan, process safe-guarding elements identification and maintaining safety critical elements.- Follow-up with the contractor focal point for all the test procedures before equipment and unit handover. Lead specialists in operations and advise them on equipment inspections before signoff.- Ensure all the design changes carried out during the commissioning and start-up are properly captured, recorded and implemented in the next train start-up.- Experienced in Molecular sieves handling including loading/unloading and performance test parameters.- Operational control and surveillance by directing a specialist group to identify the optimized operating point including amine and moisture loading.- As a focal point, developed a start-up program for the units in Yamal LNG train, trained all professional in BAHE operation and flawlessly started the NGL and fractionation unit.

The Hague - The Netherlands

- FLNG Technical requirements, Simulation, equipment sizing, topside layout, select phase technical deliverable and Integration.- Process Integrator in the Iraq LNG project selection for FLNG in the Select Phase. Involved and contributed with process inputs for the development release of shallow sea cooling water intake system on FLNG.- As a process integrator in the BGC FLNG, responsible for PFS, HMB, Equipment lists and sizing. Lead the process, utility and discipline engineers to provide the required project deliverable.- Developed FLNG train models for various feasibility studies and analyzed the required parameters for economic evaluation in ABADI FLNG. - Developed the key input sheet for the transposition drawing, deck penetration drawing and line sizing for the Lean FLNG development. Deeply involved and modeled Browse FLNG HMBs for higher production aspiration including VIR improvement with production operability.- Conducted DSR for the BGC FLNG (Lean) project.- Process lead for the ABADI FLNG (Lean) flare system piping. Assisted and calculated required guidelines for flare routing, slopes and elevation.

Qatar

- In charge of the Process Engineering issues related to the LNG Trains ( Gas Treating, Liquefaction, Refrigeration and Nitrogen Rejection ).- Involved in the Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, start-up and stabilization of the LNG Mega-Trains in Qatargas.- Involved in the detailed engineering for Process Verification, PID, Control Narratives, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Startup, Stabilization and surveillance Program for the LNG Mega Trains. ( QG 2/3/4 ). LNG Storage facilities and LNG berths 4/5/6- Participated in LNG Mega trains (QG 2, 3 & 4 – APX Process - QATARGAS Operating company) and LNG storage sections (CLLNG Berth 4, 5 and 6) HAZOP, PSSR and Safety Walkthroughs.- Designed and implemented pressure control logic for LNG mega trains (QATARGAS 2, 3 and 4) NGL separation section.- Developed real time model for flared gases composition in the QATARGAS 1.- Developed process surveillance program for the LNG Liquefaction section and monitored the plant for maximum efficiency.- Key focal point (Process) for the Performance tests for the mega trains. Assisted and resolved issues for the operations team during the course of the tests.- Involved in the study with the contractor to evaluate the process requirements for increasing the plant capacity to 110%. This study involved the calculation of pipeline velocities, relief loads and control valve margins.- As a senior engineer for the Liquefied storage section for Qatar Gas, involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and stabilization of the storage section, including the jetty and ship loading.- Involved in the boil-off gas performance test for the Qatargas LNG storage tanks and conducted successfully.

Dahej - India

- Participated in India’s First Re-gasification Terminal PSSR and plant safety walks.- Involved in the Commissioning, start-up and stabilization of a LNG Re-gasification terminal in India. Includes the LNG Tanks, LNG Jetty, Loading arms, Regasification facilities and process control systems.- Involved in the development of control logic and tuning of the LCV for the Recondensor operation in the PETRONET LNG Re-gasification terminal.- Instrumental in developing LNG loading program, strategy and marketing schedule for the LNG and condensate tankers by incorporating all the experiences.- Involved in the performance run along with the shareholder representatives and proved the design performance of the Re-gas terminal.- Knowledge about the shipping process in terms of loading and unloading requirements.- Knowledge about custody transfer measurements and the GSPA- Taking Responsibility of the Shift Team as Shift In charge to perform uninterrupted operation.

Mumbai Area, India

- Experienced in Operating 2 x 1600 MTPD of Ammonia Plant, which houses High Pressure loops, Turbines, compressors and boilers.- Successfully Commissioned Naphtha Pre-Reformer for supplementing the Natural gas in Reformers. Involved in the creation stage, detailed engineering and in the implementation stage.- Successfully implemented ISO 14001:1996 in the plant. Core member in the implementation part and setting standards.- Involved in commissioning of Hydrogen gas recovery unit from purge gas by Membrane Separators.

Ankleshwar

- Experienced in Operation of most of the Unit Operation equipment’s such as acidifiers, Drum/ Roll filters Fusion Pots, Centrifuges, Distillation columns, Crystallizers.- Knowledge of Foxboro DCS for the columns.

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering, First Class With Distinction

Internal Auditor, Iso 9001, 140001, Oshas 18001

Energy Auditor, Engineering

Activities and Societies: Passes the Energy Auditor Course.