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| Year of birth |  | 1951 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Portsmouth |
| Country | | UK |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| Country | | UK |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Main Nationality | | UK |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Piping Engineer | | 30+ |
| Piping Designers | | 30+ |
| FPSO Specialist | | 10 |
| FPSO/FPU | | 10 |
| Interface Coordinator | | 5 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Engineering | | 30+ |
| Marine | | 10 |
| Oil and Gas | | 30+ |
| Petrochemical - Refinery | | 30+ |
| Pharmaceutical | | 10 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | HNC/Certificate |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| HNC/ONC/Certificate | Mechanical Engineering | IME | 1972 |
| Trade Qualifications | Mechanical Engineering | CEGB | 1973 |
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Computer Skills and Software Used |
| PDMS, Autocad, Microsoft, Windows |
Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will relocate domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
Ideal Next Job |
| Piping Engineer, Piping Designer, Engineering Coordinator, Open to all offers. |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Expat package |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 42 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1968 |
| Name | | BP |
| Job Title: | | Piping-Pdms Site Engineer-Coordinator |
| Duration | | From : 2007 To: 2009 |
Summary |
| I have been involved in all aspects of piping engineering, design, drafting, checking, man-hour control and estimates including supervision of manpower. 37 years post apprenticeship experience in oil & gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Shipyard, FPSO and Power Generation. I have worked in the design office, on-site and offshore in a lead capacity for major UK and Overseas companies on projects though out the world. |
Work Experience |
Oct. 2007-Present
Piping-PDMS Site Engineer-Coordinator-BP: SKARV FPSO Project-SHI Shipyard, Geoje, South Korea.
Primarily responsible for ensuring that the shipyard complies with the requirements of the Contract with regard to safety, certification and technical aspects of all piping layout basic design. Monitor SHIH production of the Hull PDMS model for clash and space management on Main Deck, Turret and Aft Poop Deck.
Perform these tasks in accordance with the project procedures to ensure they are safe, operable, will function as intended and will meet the project’s quality requirements. Input into Technical Queries, Interface Requests, Deviation Requests to expedite responses and ensure satisfactory resolutions on technical issues raised by the shipyard and head office. Develop JIS Standard Piping and Valve Material Specification for Marine Systems on the FPSO.
Coordinate with other disciplines within the site team and input into the marine/mechanical/vessel plan approval systems controlled from head office. Perform surveillance of SHIH and subcontractor’s installation, outfitting, flushing & testing, reinstatement, mechanical completion and commissioning activities according to plan. Advise on integration scope and participate in Module installation studies and endeavour to obtain clash free installation of topsides scope onto the hull within the requirements of project integration and safety. Attend regular meetings/video conferences/reviews with EPCM/ SHI Hull builder and Topsides fabrication and integration contractors.
April 2007-Sept.2007
Piping and Layout Engineer- FWF PMT: Safra Expansion Project, Hanwha E&C, Seoul, South Korea.
Working as part of the Foster Wheeler France Project Management Team my duties involved overseeing Hanwha E&C, the detail design contractor. Review/approval on behalf of the Client, the Plot Plan, Unit Equipment Layouts and all Piping Engineering issues. Ensuring the design conforms to international standards, safety and project requirements.
April 2004-Dec.2006
Lead Piping Eng and Eng Coordinator- BP-KBR: Greater Plutonio FPSO Project-HHI Shipyard, Ulsan, South Korea.
Multi discipline support for HHI Hull and Topsides to identify and resolve interface/engineering problems. Execution of FPSO PDMS Clash Management Scope and Procedures to assign, review and resolve all interface issues. Review and oversee all piping systems through the construction and completion phases. Control hydrotesting, flushing and mechanical completion of all topsides systems and integration. Complete site surveys and certification of As-Built status for all piping documentation. Attend regular meetings/video conferences/reviews with EPCM/ HHI Hull builder and Topsides fabrication and integration contractors.
April 2002-Feb 2004
Lead Piping Engineer- Conoco-Halliburton KBR: Belanak FPSO Project-Dalian New Shipyard, Dalian, China
Responsible for all piping systems on site throughout the detailed design and construction phases for the Hull machinery space, ballast systems, main deck cargo, IG systems and living quarters. Oversee construction and installation through to mechanical completion.
Mechanical Completion of FPSO Carry Over Work-Mc Dermott, Indonesia: Compile Work Packs to complete carry over work, order materials, oversee construction completion including hydro testing. Perform Piping system handover to commissioning for client acceptance.
Jan. 2002-April 2002
Senior Piping Designer-PDMS Tebodin Akzo Nobel-Site: Mirai, Arimid Project, Holland.
PDMS design and input of brown/green field piping for Arimid expansion plant. Design and site survey of Tie-In locations to brown field site.
Sep. 2000 – Dec. 2001
Principal Piping and Plant Layout Designer-Kvaerner Petrominco: BASF Petronas, Project, Kuala Lumpur & Kuantan.
Responsible for plant layouts and piping drawings conform to client, local authority, international safety and environmental requirements. Design and layout of all utilities above-below ground for new site infrastructure. Design and site survey of all Tie-ins to existing plant. Site survey of transfer pipelines to port tank farm and jetty loading. Supervise designers in house and on site in Kuantan through the construction phase for BDO and MAn process units.
Jan 2000 – Aug 2000
Principal Piping Designer-Checker Kvaerner R J Brown: Rhone Poulenc Darwin, Pharmaceutical Plant, Singapore.
On site checking of piping system design and revamp work in reactor area for client approval. Incorporate into to existing design process changes and client comments. Conduct site supervision of new piping systems to ensure correct installation.
Jan. 1998 – Dec 1999
Lead Piping Designer-Squad Leader PDMS: Kvaerner Oil and Gas, Stavanger, Norway.
Åsgard B-Checking isometrics and preparing documents for fabrication, producing PDMS pipe support location drawing. Producing PDMS hook-up drawings of piping, ducting, cable trays, and structures for technical manuals and instructions for construction personnel. Checking all lines on P& ID'S and colour coding for all piping systems. Oseberg Sør, Subsea Template for Norsk Hydro-Piping design and equipment layout of the Production & Water Injection manifolds and hydraulic piping distribution systems. Produce PDMS piping general arrangements and Isometric drawings. Gullfaks Phase II-Front-end piping studies and equipment layouts, in PDMS for metering and flow line pig launcher/receiver modules.
July 1992 - Dec.1997
Principal Piping Designer-Squad Leader: Badger Africa-E.M.S. Refinery Expansion Projects, South Africa.
Engen, Natref & Sapref Refineries-Design of Gas blending & TEL-TML lead addition unit, Hydroisomerisation area for the Alkylation unit. New 36” flare system, Centrifugal and Reciprocating compressor layouts. Review of stress systems for all critical lines and pipe-spring replacement. During major shut downs Supervision on site, advising construction on problems to maintain start-up schedules. Obtain Client approval for design and implementation of tie-in systems.
Sept. 1990 - June 1992
Senior Piping Designer, PDMS: BP-John Brown E&C Bruce Drilling Platform, Fos-Sur-Mer, France.
Design and PDMS input of HP & MP Gas, Oil & Water Injection Flow lines in wellhead area. On site through construction phase of the project, assisting fabrication, installation and testing of all piping systems and mechanical completion.
July 1989 - Aug. 1990
Principal Piping Designer: Fluor South Africa Mossel Bay Onshore Refinery Project, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Plant layout, piping general arrangements and checking: Air Coolers, Fired Heaters and multi-stage Compressors for the Platformer & Naphtha Hydrotreater Units. Seal & Light Oil Units- Checking piperacks and compressor general arrangements.
June 1988 - June 1989
Senior Piping Designer: Wimpey Engineering Ltd ESSO Fawley Refinery, UK.
Conduct site survey of refinery equipment and piping systems. Production of piping general arrangements, isometrics and tie-in data sheets to facilitate new piping and equipment. Perform site checking of new installation and assisting with site queries.
May 1985 - May 1988
Piping Squad Leader-PDMS: Constructors John Brown, Portsmouth, UK.
Squad leader on various projects responsible for plant layouts and piping design including man-hour control. Supervision of designers using CAD and PDMS drawing production on the following projects:- BP Chemicals Acetyls Expansion Project: Reaction Area. RTI Ltd.-Pure Terephalic Acid Plant: Reaction area. Borsic Engineering: Energy Centre-Power Generation. Boots Pharmaceutical Ltd.: Multi Product-Process Area. Sturge Chemicals Ltd. Citric Acid Plant: Fermentation Area. Rohn and Haas Ltd.: Polymer & Reaction Area
Aug. 1984 - April 1985
Offshore Piping Engineer: Mobil Exploration Statfjord ‘C’ Platform Offshore North Sea, Norway.
Duties included checking the mechanical completion of all piping systems offshore for the approval of operations. Preparation of documentation and design drawings to cover system modifications and additions, work orders, material selection, pressure testing, cleaning/flushing/pickling and NDT Certification for Det Norske Veritas (DnV) approval.
March 1984 - July 1984
Piping-Mechanical Designer: ELF Aquitaine Norge AS Frigg Field Sub Sea Marine Services, Norway.
Incorporation of Sub-sea tasks into existing documentation for 1983 Diving Season. Complete design of new risers and supports.
Preparation of Sub-sea tasks including design of special purpose equipment for 1984 Diving Season.
Oct. 1983 - Feb. 1984
Piping Designer: Beecham Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Bulk Sterile Plant, Worthing, UK.
Piping and mechanical design of equipment layouts within sterile suits including: - conveyers, blenders, robotics, autoclave and general service equipment.
Nov. 1982 - Sept. 1983
Mechanical Layout Engineer: Colt International - Morecambe Bay Gas Field Development, Portsmouth, UK.
Leading a squad of four designers and eight draughtsmen, I was responsible for layout, design and installation drawings for louver screens on CPPl, API and DP Platforms. Liaison with client, consultant stress engineers, production and assembly. After the design phase I was involved with production, certification, assembly and inspection.
Sept. 1981 - Oct. 1982
Senior Piping Designer-Onshore & Offshore: DMS Consultant Engineers AS Stavanger, Norway.
Elf Aquitaine-Frigg Field System Analysis including offshore survey of all piping systems on the drilling platforms. Produce As-built process and Instrument drawings and axonometric for maintenance, training and modification purposes. Heimdal Gas-Weight estimate and control for main gas platform. Phillips Petroleum/AKER Eng: Ekofisk 2/4 Bravo Pilot Lift Compressor-Squad leader responsible for piping designers and draughtsmen, co-ordination with offshore and other disciplines.
Dec. 1977 - Aug. 1981
Senior Piping Designer-Checker, PDMS: Constructors John Brown, Portsmouth, UK.
HDPE Plant China: Area leader in charge of four designers and two draughtsmen. Boots Pharmaceutical Plant: Area leader and co-ordination with computer aided design (PDMS). ESSO Fawley: Piping Revamp extension.
July 1977 - Nov. 1977
Piping Designer-Checker: Matthew Hall Engineering Ltd. Statfjord Gas Injection Project, London, UK.
All aspects of piping design and plant layouts including Model making, isometrics and material take-off.
June 1975 - June 1977
Piping Design Draughtsman: Constructors John Brown, Portsmouth, UK.
Produce Flow sheets, plant layouts, piping drawings, steam tracing, hydrostatic testing and fire fighting systems.
Nitram Fertiliser plant, HDPE plant and Fibre Spinning plant for Russia.
April 1974 - May 1975
Mechanical-Electrical Design Draughtsman: Marconi Space and Defence Systems, Portsmouth, UK.
Design draftsman working on underwater weapons, spacecraft and military equipment. Producing detail drawings and coordinating with production.
July 1973 - March 1974
Fitter-Turner: Her Majesties Dockyard, Portsmouth, UK.
One-off precision turning, milling, boring, repair and maintenance of pumps, valves, motor etc.
June 1968 - June 1973
Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship: Central Electricity Generating Board, Portsmouth, UK.
I completed a comprehensive heavy mechanical/electrical apprenticeship in the power generation and electrical distribution systems throughout the UK. Working in all departments i.e. Mechanical/Electrical/Instrument /Maintenance/Plant Installation/Operation and Commissioning/Power Distribution and Operation/Design Office modifications and extensions/Laboratory analysis/Planning and Work Study Departments.
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