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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Produced engineering deliverables for oil and gas clients, particularly with regards to brownfields modifications and expansions projects. Performed risk identification and safety assessments for oil and gas and minerals industries.

Brisbane, Australia

Performed risk identification and assessment for clients with project budget oversight of up to $100K. Seconded to Origin APLNG Process Safety team from July 2014 - March 2015, assisting to develop procedures for safety and risk management and compliance. Conducted Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA). Supervised Graduate Engineer during secondment.Highlights included: ⇨ Despite market decline, secured new clients and new work through strong networking and relationship… Show more Performed risk identification and assessment for clients with project budget oversight of up to $100K. Seconded to Origin APLNG Process Safety team from July 2014 - March 2015, assisting to develop procedures for safety and risk management and compliance. Conducted Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA). Supervised Graduate Engineer during secondment.Highlights included: ⇨ Despite market decline, secured new clients and new work through strong networking and relationship building. ⇨ Project Managed introduction of Performance Standards and updated procedures for Origin APLNG Business Unit, meeting client requirements and assisting with staff education. ⇨ Developed Safety Critical Equipment philosophy and classification procedure and performed SCE Identification for APLNG Phase 1 assets. ⇨ Conducted review meetings with Origin APLNG Engineers and subject matter experts, demonstrating clarity of communications and thorough project understanding. ⇨ Presented ‘Safety Moments’ reports to peers and Project Managers. ⇨ Produced semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment of chlorine system installed at aluminium refinery and Formal Safety Assessment of APLNG Phase 1 Assets. ⇨ Developed Safety Case Outline for MHF for submission to Regulator as a component of MHF license application. ⇨ Supported client in achieving compliance for their LNG Business Unit. Defined Safe Operating Envelopes. ⇨ Increased accuracy and saved time by preparing legislative compliance register for subsea minerals production activities for a world-first industrial venture located in PNG, including relevant Australian and PNG legislation. ⇨ Saved time and increased accuracy through overhauling and developing automated in-house technical tools. ⇨ Despite lack of formal training, programmed risk assessment tool to reduce user error and streamline process, with improvements incorporated by Software Engineer into subsequent full-scale update. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Accepted to Graduate Program providing engineering services in the South Queensland Operating Centre, Oil and Gas Team. Produced process engineering deliverables and calculations for Concept, FEED and Detailed Design project stages for oil and gas clients including QGC, Santos, InterOil and New Hope Coal with project budget accountability up to $150K. Supervised 3 personnel.Highlights included: ⇨ Process Engineer for QGC Optimised Wellhead Separator project and Santos… Show more Accepted to Graduate Program providing engineering services in the South Queensland Operating Centre, Oil and Gas Team. Produced process engineering deliverables and calculations for Concept, FEED and Detailed Design project stages for oil and gas clients including QGC, Santos, InterOil and New Hope Coal with project budget accountability up to $150K. Supervised 3 personnel.Highlights included: ⇨ Process Engineer for QGC Optimised Wellhead Separator project and Santos Permeate Transport Pipeline project. ⇨ Delivered $36K project on time and under budget despite only 4-months experience. ⇨ Seconded within QCLNG Third Party Gas Projects to produce project management deliverables, review technical engineering documents and design study action closeout. ⇨ Due to performance excellence during initial 3-month secondment to QGC, secondment extended to 18+ months. ⇨ Developed specialised skills in third party software, producing hydraulic model of InterOil oil refinery firewater system, impressing the client with quality of work. Requested to develop and deliver training to staff at PNG refinery. ⇨ Prepared and delivered 3-day ‘living’ software training course, presented to 10 site personnel. Contribution acknowledged by client’s Project Manager as important to the success of the project. ⇨ Collaborated on Construction Scope of Works and produced commissioning and operational procedures. ⇨ Established and maintained excellent client/working relations resulting in repeat work from several clients. ⇨ Maintained or exceeded 100% utilisation (billable hours) for 2-years, exceeding the office average of 60%. ⇨ Produced Hazardous Area Classification reports based on gas dispersion modelling for Santos Appraisal wells. ⇨ Collaborated on hazardous area classification for Bundaberg Rum distillery. ⇨ Collaborated on numerous safety studies, including HAZIDs, HAZOPS and Design Reviews. Show less