The Energy Transition Skills Hub at Pembrokeshire College is one of three Skills Hub's being set up in the UK and the only one with a State of the Art Control Room Simulation Suite, with advanced simulation software to Train Learners on a variety of Processes from existing Hydrocarbon Technologies, Power Generation to the New Renewable Energy Industries, from Offshore Floating Wind, Solar, Hydrogen & Battery Power Generation.. My role has been to support the project Team as Technical advisor, assisting with writing the Technical specifications for the tender of the simulation software and then once the tender was awarded testing the software to ensure it had the required specification and Functionality, helping to train fellow staff members along with assisting development of lesson plans that run in conjunction with the City & Guilds Accredited Award programme. I am now combining my existing role with assisting in Tutoring and delivery of our foundation course material, sharing my knowledge and experience with Learners helping them visualise a potential future career in Process Operations in both the existing Energy Sectors and the Emerging Renewable Energy sectors.

The Jazan Refinery is a Grassroots project to construct, commission and Operate a 400,000-bpd complex Refinery and Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant. As a Supervisor within the Crude & Vacuum Distillation Operations start up team, we are liaising with the Construction Contractor to developing the Operations Instruction Manual, Commissioning Procedures and start up execution plan.Assisting with all aspects of forming an operations team, drawing up equipment lists, operator check lists, safety equipment location along with checking operability and access to plant and equipment. ensuring any issues are highlighted to the contractor through the project management team, an evolving situation that will see myself and the team take ownership and control of the unit as we move forward towards start up.Supporting and improving team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices. Implementing and supporting effective working practices and systems as required to continuously improve product delivery. Working collaboratively with management teams and maintaining a positive working relationship with the client’s and any sub-contractors. Completing all activities in a timely accurate and efficient manner in accordance with procedures and work instructions. Working flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business; working long hours and taking on additional responsibility. Excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring understanding of company requirements and procedures. Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing conflicting priorities. Supporting in all elements of health, safety, security and environmental aspect for the organisation.Ensuring quality assurance of all work scopes are maintained, and all work is performed in accordance with company policies and the Health and Safety at work act.

Trained to competency on Stanlow's 24,500 TPD Crude distillation unit, monitoring the unit’s pumps, fired heaters and compressor. Taking and testing routine samples, preparing equipment for maintenance, strictly following procedures and implementing them under emergency or trip conditions. Assisting panel controller on unit optimisation and set up.

Primary role was as a Panel controller for the Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU) and associated units including Vapour recovery unit, both Gasoline & LPG Merox units, low Sulphur, Gasoline Distillation Unit and Selective Hydrogenation Plant.Operating via Honeywell Experian DCS. Ensuring each unit is operated safely.Maintaining product specifications, keeping each unit optimised to achieve maximum efficiency.Assisting the Shift Supervisor with running the shift, preparation of equipment for maintenance, permit to work preparation and issue.Carrying out Risk Assessments and Hazops.Assisting the panel controller with plant performance, set-up and the training of new operators. Field Operations covering the following Refinery units, FCCU, Vacuum Distillation Unit, Gasoline Reformer, LPG and Gasoline Merox Units, Dimersol Unit, Alkylation Unit, Wastewater Processing and Cooling Tower Areas.Monitoring each unit’s pumps, compressors and fired heaters. Routine sampling of Refinery products.Qualified gas tester for maintenance and vessel entry requirements.Responding effectively to plant upset and emergency conditions.Strictly following operational procedures and safety instructions.

Operating as part of a small team who were responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Power Station. Primary role was as Control Room Engineer, in overall charge of the operation of the Power Station.Leading a three-man shift team while operating the plant safely and efficiently via Bailey DCS.Responding effectively to trips and emergencies and to be commercially aware of system gas and electricity prices, and if required trade those commodities in their respective markets. Communicating effectively with the National Grid and Transco network operators and act on their instructions. Control room duties required me to qualify as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for permit preparation and issue, gaining authorisation to isolate both 415v and 6.6kv switchgear. Carrying out routine checking of running plant.Gas nominations for day ahead gas supply, assisting the Control Room Technician in plant set up and performance, and the routine testing of safety systems and equipment.

Operating as a member of the “Genesis Expansion” start-up team, responsible for the commissioning and running of nine process units including the Chlorosilane Distillation Unit, Fluidised Bed Reactor, Heat Transfer Unit, Plant Vents Incinerator, Waste Heat Boilers and Silica Grinding Unit. Gaining experience in all aspects of commissioning large process units from construction to the introduction of unit feed, along with Control Systems Commissioning.Working alongside systems engineers to test and start up the Foxborough Distributed Control Systems. Promoted to Lead Operator, leading a team of five Plant Operators, overseeing safe plant operation, equipment preparation, permit issue, Operator Training and contractor supervision.Fully trained in chemical leak isolation techniques, fire-fighting and first aid, also became a qualified forklift truck driver.

Operating as part of a shift team covering one half of the Refinery units, these comprised the Refineries Crude and Vacuum Distillation Units along with the utilities area of plant which include the Cogeneration unit, water treatment, boiler feed water and Cooling water systems along with Refinery Flare and Sulphur recovery units. Experience was gained in the Start-Up and Shutdown procedures of large process units in addition to actions required during plant upset or trip conditions. Additional experience was gained in commissioning new plant during start-up of the Refineries Sulphur Recovery Unit. Later taking on the role of Operations co-ordinator during a maintenance shutdown of the Sulphur plant, also assisting with the co-ordination of maintenance activities on the Refineries Cogen Plant, supervising contractors involved in servicing the unit’s gas turbines and waste heat boilers then assisting in testing and re-commissioning these units once servicing complete. Trained to competency in control room operations for the above units using Honeywell TDC 3000 control systems. Additional duties included understanding and if necessary carrying out emergency procedures, fire fighting, use of breathing Apparatus and first aid response.

Plant Operator, Classified Radiological WorkerMy responsibilities covered the following two areas:Turbine Hall OperationsMonitoring and Operating six 93.5 MW. Turbo alternators and associated equipment.Three 30 MW variable frequency turbo alternators.Offloading hydrogen tankers.Preparation of equipment for maintenance. Routine testing and faultfinding. Implementation of emergency procedures during plant upset and trip conditions.Magnox Reactor Fuelling Cycle Operations Operating machinery for the remote handling of new and spent Magnox fuel.155-ton overhead crane driving for reactor pile cap machinery movements.Fork Lift Truck driving.Remotely operated heavy-duty manipulators for the inspection and maintenance of reactor internals during shutdowns.Operating cooling pond machinery including spent fuel disposal systems, 50 ton flask handling and crane driving. Strict adherence to operational and safety procedures. Fully trained in the use of Breathing Apparatus and a fully trained first aid team leader.