Profile
I am a highly qualified and dedicated Senior Offshore Control Room Operator/Production Technician with wide experience of working both on North Sea platforms and for onshore companies in posts of responsibility with emphasis on Health and Safety and production operations. My most recent experience has been on the CPC Oil & Gas platform where I have played a central role in off-shore safety management, training, maintenance and the efficient running of the platform gas operations.
During my career I have relished responsibility and used my skills in a variety of situations, adapting to different working routines as situations demanded. I also have the proven ability to lead teams as well as work within them and I comfortable working independently when necessary.
Having had exposure to a range of demanding environments, I stay calm under pressure and have been able to implement a range of strategies and methods to enable projects to proceed smoothly, providing relevant support where necessary to meet deadlines. Possessing excellent organisation and delegation techniques, I have well-developed communication skills and have a particular talent for identifying problems and developing workable solutions for them.
Having gained valuable relevant experience, I am now looking for a new position with an established and progressive commercial company offering opportunities for me to utilise my experience, develop my skills and enhance my future career prospects.
Areas Of Expertise
• Permit to Work systems
• Control Room operations
• Health and Safety procedures
• Initiative and Leadership • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commissioning and De-commissioning projects
• ABB & Honeywell DCS & SCADA systems
• Training and Development of Operations staff
Professional Experience
Centrica Energy, CPC Gas Platform
Offshore Control Room Operator/Production Technician
2011 – present
Key Responsibilities:
• Operating a complex DCS on an Oil & Gas production platform, with extensive experience on ESD and F&G systems
• Optimising production targets and ensuring daily gas figures are met
• Training personnel to a high standard with excellent leadership skills
• Manage the safe and efficient start-up and shut-down of wells, production trains, compressors and related equipment
• Day-to-day resolution of production problems, identifying and rectifying specific issues with processes and taking corrective action to ensure safe and continuous production
• Experience on commissioning and de-commissioning projects
• Raising notifications on defective equipment through the SAP system
• Permit to Work System, HAZOP, COSHH and Risk Assessments as part of the Company Safety Management System
• Gathering, recording, controlling, auditing and analysing data and documentation
• Controlling the isolation procedure as per HSG 253, interpreting P&IDs for isolation methods and implementation
• Liaising with the Maintenance Management Systems carrying out front line and preventative maintenance
Conoco Phillips-PSN, Aberdeen
Offshore Production Technician/Control Room Operator
2008 – 2011
Key Responsibilities:
• Worked on DCS controlled gas production systems, with extensive experience on F&G safety panels
• Controlled the platform process in an efficient and compliant manner in line with operating procedures
• Used industry-recognized technology for operating, monitoring and controlling production, fire and gas panel and safety critical equipment
• Permit to Work System, COSHH and Risk Assessments as part of the Company Safety Management System
• Liaised with the Production Team Leader at all times to ensure optimum production targets were achieved safely, taking a proactive approach when doing routine monitoring
• Wrote/Reviewed risk assessments and job step plans on a regular basis
• Followed and analysed P&ID drawings and used Cause and Effect charts to understand plant shut-down and start-up resets
• Liaised with the Maintenance Management Systems carrying out front line and preventative maintenance
• Followed procedures for safe isolation of Process Equipment including testing of valve integrity
• Maintained excellent communication with the Section Leader, Team Leader, OIM and other departments
Crystal Global Refinery
Production Technician/CRO
2004 – 2008
Key Responsibilities:
• SHE (Safety Health Environment) Shift Representative
• Use of DCS Control System
• Monitored and operated process and utilities equipment in line with operating procedures, ensuring continuous safe operation of all equipment by onsite monitoring of process and operating conditions
• Sample analysis on a daily basis to ensure quality control
• Followed procedures for safe operation and isolation of plant and machinery including testing of valve integrity
• Analysed P&ID drawings and used Cause and Effect charts to understand plant shut-down and start-up resets
• Flushing and purging of plant and machinery in preparation for process changes and maintenance
Birkett and Son Ltd
Production Manager
1990 – 2004
Key Responsibilities:
• Machine operations and maintenance
• Health and safety responsibilities
• (HACCP) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
• Organised and managed 12 staff
• Profit and loss accountability
Education & Training
BTEC Level 3 Certificate: Oil and Gas Operations
NEBOSH Certificate: Level 3 in Health and Safety
NVQ Certificate: Level 3 in Production Operations
DIPLOMA Certificate: in Information Technology (Ongoing)
City and Guilds Certificates:
Level 3 in Process Technology
Level 2 Petroleum Technology (Equivalent to Level 2 Diploma)
Levels I/II – English; Levels I/II – Maths
Emergency Response Team Member
Offshore Courses:
Offshore Medical Certificate
Minimum Industry Offshore Training
Well Integrity Certificate
Offshore Survival Certificate, Humberside Offshore Training Association Offshore CAA Radio Certificate
Offshore Control Room Operations SOC Level 2 and Level 3
Offshore Emergency Control Room Training
Authorised Gas Tester Certificate Level 1; Offshore Spill Response Training Level 1
Lean Six Sigma Management Training
Wintringham School, Grimsby 1984 – 1989
GCSEs: English, Maths, Science
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DoB: 14/08/1974 Nationality: British Passport: 456613257 Marital Status: Living with partner Transport: Own car, full UK licence
I enjoy playing golf and regularly visit the gym. I also enjoy spending quality time with my family.
