Lead the Maintenance Engineering team to deliver high-quality service across RRUK assets. Key responsibilities include:Team Leadership: Mentor and develop the maintenance team for high performance.Contract Management: Oversee Tier 1 and Tier 2 maintenance contracts.Operational Efficiency: Enhance plant uptime and reliability, meeting maintenance KPIs.Budgeting: Manage annual maintenance budgets and financial planning.Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to HSE/OI Assurance standards and communicate process safety implications.Continuous Improvement: Implement maintenance improvements and standardize processes.Technological Innovation: Promote technological solutions for safety and performance enhancement.Technical Support: Provide second-line maintenance support and review equipment repairs.Vendor Collaboration: Lead equipment testing and rebuilds at vendor facilities.Guidelines and Procedures: Develop and refine maintenance guidelines and procedures.

As the accountable leader, I orchestrated the strategic direction and coordinated multiple teams to oversee the preparation, planning, and execution of all Planned Maintenance Shutdown and Campaign Maintenance activities across the RSRUK asset portfolio. This involved developing and implementing a unified work campaign strategy, ensuring consistent application across all sites. Additionally, I spearheaded a comprehensive organizational change initiative, refining business processes and systems for enhanced efficiency.I held responsibility for meticulously developing and managing budgets for shutdowns and campaigns, with a steadfast commitment to continual improvement of standards and processes. Moreover, I played a pivotal role in nurturing and empowering a diverse team through leadership, development, and mentorship initiatives.

In a leadership capacity, I managed a planning team to ensure meticulous preparation and readiness for execution across two significant offshore assets. Additionally, I spearheaded a multi-disciplinary maintenance team to bolster frontline operations support.My accountability extended to overseeing integrated activity planning and materials management, with a focus on effective stewardship of the 6-week and execution time horizon. I took charge of developing a resourced and prepared integrated plan and schedule, subject to review and agreement with offshore stakeholders, before handover for execution.

Accountable for maintenance delivery across multiple offshore and onshore facilities, including Tartan Alpha, Claymore Alpha, Piper Bravo, and Flotta Terminal.Providing leadership, support, and strategic direction to ensure the completion of prioritized daily maintenance activities while meeting reliability and operational demands. Leading and guiding offshore asset maintenance teams to achieve timely and budget-conscious completion of all priorities.Key accountabilities include:Leading and managing priorities for onshore maintenance support engineers.Managing maintenance performance measures to support continuous improvement of working practices and systems.Effectively prioritizing and delivering maintenance activities within budget across a multi-asset group.Developing and maintaining the full maintenance budget with stringent cost control and forecasting.Supporting and driving continuous improvements within the business to surpass business targets, including Opex reduction and increased Production Efficiency.

As a Mechanical Engineer within onshore operations, I provided crucial support to the Tartan Alpha platform. Key responsibilities included:Serving as the focal point for technical support (Mechanical Static and Rotating) to the platform.Acting as the primary support for asset crisis events and equipment failures, ensuring efficient management of vendor support.Reviewing and enhancing working practices and systems to bolster the reliability and availability of critical equipment.Overseeing and optimizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to reduce maintenance backlog and uphold control of safety-critical maintenance.Exercising budget control, including accurate forecasting to ensure financial accountability.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within the Operations Team, I provided essential support to the North Sea Producer FPSO. Key responsibilities included:Serving as the primary point of contact for the Offshore Maintenance Supervisor, offering daily assistance with technical issues, particularly regarding major rotating machinery such as Gas Turbines, Gas Compressors, Diesel Generators, and Pumps.Managing vendor relationships to ensure the prompt and efficient delivery of services, fostering strong partnerships.Exercising budget control to minimize waste and actively contributing to the development of annual budget submissions.Planning and scheduling work scopes, assuming ownership from budget creation through execution to close-out.Overseeing contract management processes, reviewing existing contracts, and proposing and implementing advantageous changes for the company.Managing backlog efficiently through technical review, ensuring optimal personnel allocation to minimize maintenance costs without compromising reliability.Leading Root Cause Analysis investigations and disseminating findings to both onshore and offshore team members, facilitating continuous improvement.

As a valued member of the Second Line Supervision team within the Offsites Operations Department, I played a pivotal role in managing the interface between operations and all maintenance trades, with the overarching objective of ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the plant.Key Responsibilities:Developed and stewarded the Annual Maintenance Plan by translating Equipment Risk Based Strategies into long-term Maintenance plans and bad actor elimination plans.Accountable for the development and control of the Business Team Maintenance budget through meticulous work screening and ensuring the safe and effective preparation and execution of work.Managed the work prioritization of contact technicians, aligning their daily priorities with business needs.Played a vital role as a key member of the extended maintenance management team, facilitating reviews of maintenance processes and identifying improvement opportunities across various maintenance functions.Contributed to the Maintenance Efficiency Venture team, exploring innovative technologies to enhance maintenance execution efficiency.Led root cause analysis and fault elimination processes within the group, serving as a coach for Process and Maintenance groups to enhance their contribution to equipment reliability.

I was entrusted with the development and administration of written schemes of examination, leveraging extensive expertise in Risk Based Inspection (RBI) techniques. My detailed knowledge of PSSRs and relevant ASME, API, and BS coding for fixed equipment has been instrumental in ensuring compliance and integrity.Key Contributions:Integral member of the Process/Maintenance/Technical team, adept at problem-solving in both normal and emergency situations with a focus on safety and efficiency.Orchestrated a group of inspectors, accountable for delivering the annual inspection plan with precision and diligence.Spearheaded the development and delivery of the Annual Maintenance Plan, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration to efficiently address any arising issues.Provided invaluable technical insight and proposals for maintenance repairs during Turnaround/Shutdowns, safeguarding the integrity of the plant throughout planned operations.Served as Lead Integrity Engineer during a major shutdown in 2012, overseeing a team of inspectors and NDT technicians on the nightshift. Responsibilities included directing priorities, offering technical guidance, and developing repair plans.