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Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iq

Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

As head of the Projects and Engineering department (formely 'Facilities Department'), my team is responsible for providing:• Engineering;• Project Framing, Management and Delivery;• Project Controls (Planning, Document Control, Cost Control);• Construction;• QA/QC; and• Integrity Management;for both the Sarsang and Atrush fields and their associated facilities.

Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

I have just started a new role as Facilities Engineering Manager for HKN Energy, based in Erbil.

Kurdistan

Engineering Manager for the Khor Mor gas plant in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, responsible for:• Defining, Planning and Executing an annual Work Plan and Budget of ± $20M USD.• 12 direct reporting positions (24 persons) and a further 12 indirect reporting positions (24 persons).• Developing an Asset Risk Register and rolling out to the business.• Visualising incremental risks through the use of improved data gathering, reporting and creating bespoke dashboards for… Show more Engineering Manager for the Khor Mor gas plant in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, responsible for:• Defining, Planning and Executing an annual Work Plan and Budget of ± $20M USD.• 12 direct reporting positions (24 persons) and a further 12 indirect reporting positions (24 persons).• Developing an Asset Risk Register and rolling out to the business.• Visualising incremental risks through the use of improved data gathering, reporting and creating bespoke dashboards for operations and corporate reporting.• The implementation of an RBI program across the facility.In addition I am a champion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. I developed an application for all company documentation (operations management system) and also strive to adopt the latest technologies and systems to improve (or create) operations management processes. Show less

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Senior Process Engineer for the Atrush Production Facilities, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq but based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.My responsibilities included being a technical focal point for the plant production operators. I managed the update and distribution of key controlled documentation such as P&IDs, C&Es, Operating Procedures, etc; and was responsible for managing the Management of Change (MOC) process. When required I was a 'Project Representative', where I was… Show more Senior Process Engineer for the Atrush Production Facilities, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq but based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.My responsibilities included being a technical focal point for the plant production operators. I managed the update and distribution of key controlled documentation such as P&IDs, C&Es, Operating Procedures, etc; and was responsible for managing the Management of Change (MOC) process. When required I was a 'Project Representative', where I was responsible for contractor work scopes including cost control, manpower forecasting and technical deliverables.I chaired (and scribed) several HAZOPs, which requireed a sound understanding of operating and engineering principles but also required the ability to manage and steer effective communication within a group of experienced multi-discipline professionals. Show less

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for asset Process Safety. In addition to previous (existing) responsibilities re: maintaining key Process Safety Information (P&IDs, C&Es) and managing the Management of Change (MOC) system, I am now also responsible for the delivery of various safety studies: HAZID/ENVID, HAZOP, QRA, FERA and OBRA.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Process Technical Authority (TA) for the Atrush Production Facilities, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq but based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.My responsibilities include being the Process TA for the plant production operations and new projects. I owned, updated and approved key controlled documentation such as P&IDs, C&Es, Operating Procedures, etc;. I re-wrote the BU Management of Change (MOC) process, which included updating the underlying support systems (tracking registers, KPIs… Show more Process Technical Authority (TA) for the Atrush Production Facilities, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq but based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.My responsibilities include being the Process TA for the plant production operations and new projects. I owned, updated and approved key controlled documentation such as P&IDs, C&Es, Operating Procedures, etc;. I re-wrote the BU Management of Change (MOC) process, which included updating the underlying support systems (tracking registers, KPIs, templates, etc). I was the stakeholder for front end engineering development projects for the asset such as Conceptual (Pre-FEED) and FEED studies. I contributed to the annual work plan and budget to define expected CAPEX requirements for future projects.I attended several HAZOPs for the project.I updated or created internal standards to improve process safety documentation in line with typical industry expectations. Show less

Uk (Remote Working) And Erbil, Iraq

Initially contracted to develop Operating Procedures and other O&M deliverables for Taqa (Iraq) Atrush plant.My responsibilities increased and I became involved in a HAZOP, Pre Start-up Safety Review and other start-up coordination activities as a member of the start-up team. Ultimately I was the Start-up Coordinator for the Atrush PF-1 asset, and was present within the control room during first oil and first export operations. I was responsible, along with operations personnel, for a… Show more Initially contracted to develop Operating Procedures and other O&M deliverables for Taqa (Iraq) Atrush plant.My responsibilities increased and I became involved in a HAZOP, Pre Start-up Safety Review and other start-up coordination activities as a member of the start-up team. Ultimately I was the Start-up Coordinator for the Atrush PF-1 asset, and was present within the control room during first oil and first export operations. I was responsible, along with operations personnel, for a safe and incident free start-up (using the previously authored procedures) and initial pigging of the export pipeline.Towards the end of this role I began to take over more typical responsibilities as Senior Process Engineer / Technical Authority in preparation for moving to Abu Dhabi in a permanent capacity. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Worked remotely (UK) for Weatherford Oil Tools Middle East developing Operating Manuals, Procedures and Training deliverables as part of an O&M contract for TAQA.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

As part of the Chevron Wheatstone Upstream Operability Reliability Maintainability (ORM) Project I became the operations team lead responsible for the planning, budgeting and delivery of all of the operations deliverables for the Wheatstone Upstream platform. Lead a team varying between 6 and 10 direct reports and managed the development of:• Emergency Response Plans, including Major Accident Events and cyclone management;• Platform management systems including SIMOPS Plans… Show more As part of the Chevron Wheatstone Upstream Operability Reliability Maintainability (ORM) Project I became the operations team lead responsible for the planning, budgeting and delivery of all of the operations deliverables for the Wheatstone Upstream platform. Lead a team varying between 6 and 10 direct reports and managed the development of:• Emergency Response Plans, including Major Accident Events and cyclone management;• Platform management systems including SIMOPS Plans and Helideck Manual;• Platform Strategy and Operating Plan;• Isolation Plans and Chemical Management Plans;• Operating Manuals and Operating Procedures.Promoted to senior process engineer and as technical authority was responsible for document quality and technical accuracy. I also personally developed:• A large number of operating procedures including all of the Wheatstone platform start-up and shutdown procedures and response to trip procedures.• Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) plans and the Wheatstone Platform Operating Manual. Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Chevron Wheatstone ORM - increased responsibilities including becoming 2 IC for the Operations team and leading a team of engineers to deliver all of the platform operating procedures and manuals.I am a technical focal point for the project and am responsible for the authoring and managing of the overall Wheatstone Upstream start-up operating procedures.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Working for CloughAMEC via the Performance Improvement (PI) team within AMEC Australia on the Chevron Wheatstone ORM (Operability, Reliability, Maintainability) project.Responsible for the development of: Simultaneous Operations Plans, the Well Management Plan, I have input into Logistics and Support plans, Operational Readiness exercises and Emergency Response Plans.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Authored a subsea tieback operating manual for Apache for the Bacchus Tieback to Forties Alpha.Analysed the results of a methanol partitioning trial to determine the start-up operation requirements for a new subsea tieback for Nexen.Integrated Management Systems review – reviewed existing management systems for project and document control and made recommendations to senior management for implementation.Responsible as Independent Process Engineer on behalf of AMEC in… Show more Authored a subsea tieback operating manual for Apache for the Bacchus Tieback to Forties Alpha.Analysed the results of a methanol partitioning trial to determine the start-up operation requirements for a new subsea tieback for Nexen.Integrated Management Systems review – reviewed existing management systems for project and document control and made recommendations to senior management for implementation.Responsible as Independent Process Engineer on behalf of AMEC in HAZOP/HAZID reviews for Fairfield Energy (Dunlin) and ConocoPhillips (Jasmine).Conceptual Study – for Maersk Janice FPU, study assessing the feasibility of a SWAG system (Simultaneous Water And Gas injection) as a method for gas disposal – including example scheme creation (P&ID) and control scheme (inc. C&E).HAZOP action close out – for ConocoPhillips’ Judy platform. Closed out a large number of HAZOP actions ranging from document alignment and procedure updates to thermal relief calculations.Operating procedure creation – for ConocoPhillips’ Judy platform. Authored a number of operating procedure documents for Judy. These documents provided key operating information as well as specific procedures for start-up, shutdown, etc.Carried out a pipe-work survey – specifically insulation review – for MAERSK Curlew FPSO. This involved working independently to review all of the topsides process pipe-work and issuing an updated line list and set of P&IDs as well as recommendations for where insulation should be replaced. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Seconded from PI ltd as the Dana Petroleum Company representative on the third-party operated installation (Tern Alpha Platform).Routinely monitored well information to ensure steady continuous production.When necessary, shut-in well(s) to maintain production during periods of plant instability, e.g. power outages, gas shortages or plant trips.Used well data to optimise production by making changes to the well/riser line-up.Supervised well testing procedures and… Show more Seconded from PI ltd as the Dana Petroleum Company representative on the third-party operated installation (Tern Alpha Platform).Routinely monitored well information to ensure steady continuous production.When necessary, shut-in well(s) to maintain production during periods of plant instability, e.g. power outages, gas shortages or plant trips.Used well data to optimise production by making changes to the well/riser line-up.Supervised well testing procedures and liaised with the Dive Support Vessel during periods of subsea interventions. Acted as 'dive rep' to ensure subsea procedures were followed and isolations in place whilst divers were in the water.Helped to commission and test a new Dissolved Gas Flotation pump unit designed to improve overboard OIW figures.Liaised with OIM, OSP and other platform positions on behalf of Dana for any current or upcoming topsides work. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Assigned to Apache Oil Company - Forties Oil Field - to develop new platform specific production operating manuals for Forties Alpha, Charlie and Delta platforms, including: Main Oil Line pumping operations, Water Injection and Gas Lift operations, Production Separators and NGL plant operation. This required regular liaison with the platform Operations Team with frequent travel offshore.Created new, and modified existing, operating procedures for the Apache Forties Field… Show more Assigned to Apache Oil Company - Forties Oil Field - to develop new platform specific production operating manuals for Forties Alpha, Charlie and Delta platforms, including: Main Oil Line pumping operations, Water Injection and Gas Lift operations, Production Separators and NGL plant operation. This required regular liaison with the platform Operations Team with frequent travel offshore.Created new, and modified existing, operating procedures for the Apache Forties Field platforms.Facilitated ongoing Schiehallion FPSO water injection package remote monitoring and reporting exercise for BP.Completed a drainage water treatment facilities review for all the BP and Marathon North Sea assets to ensure compliance with OPPC regulations. Show less

Risk Based Inspection - engineering support for a team required to deliver new equipment inspection intervals based on risk. Criticality Rating Assessment - responsible for writing new pro-forma designed to quantify risk for critical pieces of equipment. Turn-Around / Plant Shutdown - engineering and technical support during a plant shutdown to deliver results within tight time constraints. Design & Operations Experience - lead an operations investigation. Used technical… Show more Risk Based Inspection - engineering support for a team required to deliver new equipment inspection intervals based on risk. Criticality Rating Assessment - responsible for writing new pro-forma designed to quantify risk for critical pieces of equipment. Turn-Around / Plant Shutdown - engineering and technical support during a plant shutdown to deliver results within tight time constraints. Design & Operations Experience - lead an operations investigation. Used technical understanding to analyse plant damage and produce a plan to maintain safe operation and repair the affected section of plant. Environmental Legislation - completed the annual environmental release checks (fugitive emissions) as required by law. Produced a report for the Environmental Agency (EA). Show less