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Bedlington, Gb

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

25% of my role is management and business development. 75% of my role is technical leadership.I am responsible for the Instrument & Control, Telecommunications and Security Department. This includes the daily management of the team, business development of the team and technical leadership of the team.I am responsible for multiple projects for multiple clients predominantly focusing on our leading global markets of Martime, Mission Critical Data Centres and Aviation.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Principal Consultant responsible for leading the Telecommunications and Security scopes on multiple major maritime and aviation infrastructure projects worldwide. Key Projects include: - Multiple Mission Critical Data Centres- PSA Mersin Container Terminal- PSA Gdansk Container Terminal- Confidential Airports (Multiple) - Security scope - Riyadh Airport Extension- APMT West Africa Container Terminal- Tonga Nukualofa Port Container Terminal- Etihad Rail… Show more Principal Consultant responsible for leading the Telecommunications and Security scopes on multiple major maritime and aviation infrastructure projects worldwide. Key Projects include: - Multiple Mission Critical Data Centres- PSA Mersin Container Terminal- PSA Gdansk Container Terminal- Confidential Airports (Multiple) - Security scope - Riyadh Airport Extension- APMT West Africa Container Terminal- Tonga Nukualofa Port Container Terminal- Etihad Rail GOS and TOS Deployment- Payra Port, Bangladesh (Payra Port Authority)- Smart technology strategy for a new port in Payra, Bangladesh (Payra Port Authority)- Design of a sitewide Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) for the Naval Base Shipyard in Karwar, India. (Indian Navy)- Telecommunications Design for Heathrow West Design Consent Order submission (Arora)- Smart technology strategy for the Port of Tyne (Port of Tyne)- Security and Vulnerability Risk Assessment (SVA) for the Triton Knoll Windfarm carried out in accordance with the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and National Grid Guidelines (Siemens Transmission & Distribution Limited)- Confidential Ministry of Defence Assessment Studies- CAPEX Design for the North Yorkshire Polyhalite Project (Sirius Minerals)- FEED Design for the Maritime Yard Project (Saudi Aramco)- FEED Design for the Kuryk Shipyard (ENI) Show less

Ashington

Responsible for the Pre-Commissioning programme of the package equipment related to the universal unit paint manufacturing process, including Dromont batch manufacturing package, ESP cleaning stations, QC sampling units, UBV docking stations. UBV units and combined filtration / Water in Oil package. Duties include: Supervision (EC&I) of package vendors. Assistance with vendor permits, RAMS and Energisation requests. Manage C&I pre-commissioning interfaces. Supervision of specialist… Show more Responsible for the Pre-Commissioning programme of the package equipment related to the universal unit paint manufacturing process, including Dromont batch manufacturing package, ESP cleaning stations, QC sampling units, UBV docking stations. UBV units and combined filtration / Water in Oil package. Duties include: Supervision (EC&I) of package vendors. Assistance with vendor permits, RAMS and Energisation requests. Manage C&I pre-commissioning interfaces. Supervision of specialist contractors. Witness testing and Site Acceptance Testing of main process systems and package equipment including interface to the site PCS and ESD system (Siemens). Deliverables include: Pre-Commissioning handover dossers including maintaining project documentation (As-Built) and vendor works planning schedules. Show less

Washington, Uk

Responsible for the Instrument, Equipment and Package Trace Heating Scope for the Yamal LNG plant (Russia). Tasks include allocation of work scope, maintaining the design schedule and providing technical expertise from previous oil and gas / site experience.

Blyth, Newcastle

Project: White Rose / Husky Energy (Greenfield)Principal Instrument & Telecoms Engineer on the White Rose Project for Husky Energy. The project was based on developing the white rose field by installing a new wellhead production platform, Archer were contracted to design the drilling facilities on the platform to be located in Newfoundland. Responsibilities include leading the team in Newcastle to produce Instrument, Telecoms and Fire & Gas detail design deliverables to a high standard.… Show more Project: White Rose / Husky Energy (Greenfield)Principal Instrument & Telecoms Engineer on the White Rose Project for Husky Energy. The project was based on developing the white rose field by installing a new wellhead production platform, Archer were contracted to design the drilling facilities on the platform to be located in Newfoundland. Responsibilities include leading the team in Newcastle to produce Instrument, Telecoms and Fire & Gas detail design deliverables to a high standard. Deliverables include DCDA Control Philosophy, Functional Design Specifications (DCDA, Bulk, Mud Mixing, Mud Solids Control), Technical Bid Evaluations (DCDA), Vendor Meetings, Client Meetings, Datasheets within InTools (SPI), and checking the teams detailed design documentation. Telecoms deliverables include Drillers Talkback System, Drilling LAN and drilling CCTV design and review/interface to all Topside Telecoms systems. Fire & Gas Deliverables include all Fire and Gas devices located within the drilling areas, input into platform F&G Cause and Effects, Fire & Gas Datasheets and Fire & Gas Layouts. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Project: Godwin over Arbroath Project / Talisman Energy (Brownfield)Senior Instrument & Electrical Engineer on the Godwin over Arbroath Project for Talisman Energy. The project was based around developing the Godwin platform via a single extended reach well drilled from Arbroath Platform.Instrument Detail Design Deliverables include Control Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Load Schedules, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets, Purchase Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, Vendor… Show more Project: Godwin over Arbroath Project / Talisman Energy (Brownfield)Senior Instrument & Electrical Engineer on the Godwin over Arbroath Project for Talisman Energy. The project was based around developing the Godwin platform via a single extended reach well drilled from Arbroath Platform.Instrument Detail Design Deliverables include Control Specifications, Single Line Diagrams, Load Schedules, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets, Purchase Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, Vendor Meetings, Client Meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests and Offshore Surveys. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Senior Instrument & Telecoms Engineer on the Auk Alpha Upgrade project for Talisman Energy. The project consisted of a new Living Quarters and Integrated Drilling Deck for the Auk Platform. Telecoms Deliverables include the detail design of 13 Telecoms Systems for both the Living Quarters and Integrated Drilling Deck including the PAGA, PABX, AIS, CCTV, LAN and Platform Radios. Tasks include but not limited to System Specifications, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets, Purchase Requisitions… Show more Senior Instrument & Telecoms Engineer on the Auk Alpha Upgrade project for Talisman Energy. The project consisted of a new Living Quarters and Integrated Drilling Deck for the Auk Platform. Telecoms Deliverables include the detail design of 13 Telecoms Systems for both the Living Quarters and Integrated Drilling Deck including the PAGA, PABX, AIS, CCTV, LAN and Platform Radios. Tasks include but not limited to System Specifications, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets, Purchase Requisitions Technical Bid Evaluations and Offshore Surveys.Instrument Deliverables include the feasibility study of the upgrade of the Auk Alpha ICSS System. Tasks include but not limited to ICSS Control Philosophy’s, ICSS Design Specifications, Block Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Datasheets, Loop Diagrams, MTO’s and Layout Diagrams including Cable Routing, and Offshore Surveys. Creating and checking detailed design documentation and working to National and Company Standards. Show less

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Auk North over Fulmer Project - Talisman Energy (Brownfield)Senior Instrument & Electrical designer on the Auk North over Fulmar project for Talisman Energy. My main job responsibilities were to produce detailed design for the client’s set deliverables including cable calculations, cable and switchboard cubicle allocation schedules, block diagrams, cable routing, cable schedules and equipment layouts

Wynyard, Teeside

Project: Coryton Oil Refinery New PMB Plant Project (Petroplus), This project focused on the design of a new Bitumen PMB Plant for Petroplus Coryton Refinery. On this project my main job responsibility was to produce detailed design documents and drawings for the Instrument and Electrical disciplines. The project included Site Surveys.Project: Sigma 3 Nelson Upgrades (Shell)My main job responsibilities were to produce detailed design for an HVAC installation on the Nelson… Show more Project: Coryton Oil Refinery New PMB Plant Project (Petroplus), This project focused on the design of a new Bitumen PMB Plant for Petroplus Coryton Refinery. On this project my main job responsibility was to produce detailed design documents and drawings for the Instrument and Electrical disciplines. The project included Site Surveys.Project: Sigma 3 Nelson Upgrades (Shell)My main job responsibilities were to produce detailed design for an HVAC installation on the Nelson Platform. This included the design of a HVAC Control Panel, wiring drawings, panel layouts, loop diagrams, cable routing layouts, and various other CAD drawings. I attended the factory acceptance testing of the HVAC Panel along with panel vendor site visits.In addition to the above I was involved in the detail design of the Nelson Platforms HVAC Living Quarters Matrix and Isolation Upgrade Panel which entailed installing new components into the Central Control Room and updating control panels. Show less

Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Onegas Project (AJS),My main job responsibilities were to produce Instrument and Electrical detailed design deliverables for various small upgrade projects throughout the North Sea southern sector. Tasks include but not limited to Block Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Datasheets, Loop Diagrams, MTO’s and Layout Diagrams and offshore surveys. In my time on this project I used the following programs in addition to AutoCAD and Microstation: DMS and Auto manager. Renaissance Fire & Gas… Show more Onegas Project (AJS),My main job responsibilities were to produce Instrument and Electrical detailed design deliverables for various small upgrade projects throughout the North Sea southern sector. Tasks include but not limited to Block Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Datasheets, Loop Diagrams, MTO’s and Layout Diagrams and offshore surveys. In my time on this project I used the following programs in addition to AutoCAD and Microstation: DMS and Auto manager. Renaissance Fire & Gas Upgrade Project (BP),On this project I produced Fire & Gas FEED data sheets and layout drawings. I interfaced with vendors regarding fire and gas safety equipment, and prepared costing sheets for kick off meetings.Sakhalin Trace Heating Project (Sakhalin Engergy)This project required me to produce trace heating design documents, including DB Schedules and trace heating Isometric drawings. I worked alongside Tyco Thermal contractors to produce a large scale detailed design of Electrical Trace Heating on the Sakhalin Project Show less

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Hons), Engineering

2 A Levels 2 As Levels & Nine Gcse’S At Grade C And Above

Hnc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Onc, Engineering