Career Summary
2014-Present SITE MANAGER, LUMSDEN & CARROLL, UK
• Managing a flood protection scheme
2011-2014 SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER, Punj Lloyd, Thailand
• Problem solving and overseeing field changes to a 300 kilometre 42 inch gas pipeline in Thailand
• Preparation of documentation and design changes for client submittal
• Management of poorboy crews
2010-2011 ENGINEER, Technip, Paris
• Part of the Cathodic Protection team designing the CP for an oil refinery in Qatar, a power station in Algeria and a plastics plant in Russia
2009-2010 PIPELINE ENGINEER, Dorsch Consultant, Asia
• Tasked with the FEED and checks on a 24 inch gas pipeline for a client in Thailand, delivering first class standards of work as part of a productive team
• Undertaking HAZOP studies and welding qualification on client sites, as well as actively participating in weekly meetings
• Utilising well developed planning, organisation and teamwork skills to ensure completion on time and to client expectations
2008-2009 PIPELINE ENGINEER, SNC Lavalin, Madagascar
• Playing a key role in the successful completion of a 210 km slurry pipeline in Madagascar, with personal responsibility for design changes and construction oversight of pipeline and facilities
• Reinforcing quality and safety standards through close monitoring of HDD works, design and stress calculations of the HDDs, along with supervisory responsibility for hydrotesting
• Design of offshore discharge pipe plus bid document preparation
2007-2008 CIVIL SUPERINTENDENT, Simon Carves Ltd, UK
• Providing astute oversight of a 400 million litre p.a. bio-ethanol plant new build in the UK, supervising a team of civil sub-contractors as part of the project team
• Accountable for comprehensive inspection of all formwork and rebar in advance of concrete pouring,
• Collaborating with the client over potential design changes, maintaining a clear and open channel of communication to address issues and keep the project on target
• Providing strong leadership and management of earthing layout installation contractor, ensuring completion to agreed standards and requirements
• Backing up all project activities with timely and accurate Quality Assurance and Quality Control records, in addition to site progress photographs and reports
2004-2007 CIVIL & PIPELINE ENGINEER, NACAP Asia Pacific, Vietnam & Thailand
• Playing a key role in the FEED phase of a 110 km gas pipeline in Vietnam, before moving into the construction phase
• Preparation of MTO and procedure documentation
• Based in the engineering office during the design phase of a 30 inch gas line in Thailand, with responsibility for managing the survey department, incorporating production of site constructability surveys
• Collaborating with clients engineers on constructability issues, providing expert technical advice and guidance
• Participating in initial client meetings, agreeing project specifications and signing off on procedures and designs compiled by the sub-contract engineering company
• Responsible for preparing disposal areas for bentonite disposal and mixing for a 4 rig operation in Thailand
• Heading up design changes in both civil and pipeline construction, including calculations relating to hot bend replacement with field bends
• Driving safe and effective merging of onshore and offshore lines, working closely with offshore contractor to minimise risk of issues and problems
• Designing laydown areas for pipes on the 42” heavy wall HDD’s, ensuring smooth ingress into the hole and final as-builts
2000-2004 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, Freelance, UK
• Leading a successful warehouse building project for Walkers Crisps, with responsibility for project delivery, sub contractor management, budgetary control and health and safety
• Responsible for night shift operations on an M6 motorway resurfacing and bridge repair contract
• Heading up building demolition and new construction within a listed façade on a new build nightclub project
1997-1999 PIPELINE INSPECTOR, Nova Gas, Thailand
1996-1997 PIPELINE ENGINEER, Bechtel International Inc, Thailand
1996 PROJECT MANAGER, Eagle Construction, Thailand
1995-1996 CIVIL ENGINEER, Brown & Root, Hungary & Bosnia
1994-1995 ENGINEERING MANAGER, Tilcon Ltd, UK
1992-1994 SITE MANAGER, Hall Construction, UK
1987-1992 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER, Freelance, UK
1986-1987 DEPUTY AREA MANAGER, Northumberland County Council, UK
1980-1986 SENIOR ENGINEER/SURVEYOR, Various Locations Overseas
1978-1980 SITE ENGINEER, Freelance, UK
1972-1974 LAND SURVEYOR, R O Brown & Associates, UK
Education and Qualifications
Diploma: Information Technology (1994)
Degree: Civil Engineering (1978)
