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Professional Summary:
- Over 25 years upstream Oil and Gas industry experience, 17 in Health, Safety & Environment
- Worked on varied E&P project for major operators; Shell, Mobil, BP, Chevron, Petro Canada, et al.
- Excellent health and fitness, able to remain calm, resourceful, dependable and diplomatic.
- Demonstrated Leadership, Project Management and Supervisory experience.
- Extensive knowledge of Drilling, Work-Over and Well Interventions Operations
- International Qualifications and Industry specific HSE training.
- Well Control and Blowout Prevention Techniques and Procedures.
- Domestic and international onshore and offshore experience.
- Adaptable to extreme conditions ranging from artic to desert for extended periods.
- Proficient in many aspects of computerized reporting (MS Office Suite).
- Responsible for development, implementation and monitoring of H.S.E. Management Systems.
- Perform HSE MS Audits, Inspections and Incident/Accident Investigation (RAM, Tap Root & Tripod).
- Critique Corporate Emergency Response Plans and conduct drills for effectiveness.
- Hazard / Task Risk Identification, Job Safety / Hazard Analysis (Hazop / Hazid, JSA)
- Conduct Safety Awareness Training, Job Specific Inductions and Competency Assessment / Assurance.
- Supervise Safe Work Practices, Permit to Work Compliance and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
- Implemented and monitored Behaviour Based Modification Programs (STOP, Take 5)
- Knowledgeable of Industry Regulations (OSHA, NFPA, API, IADC, CGA, ISO, EN, IMO / ISM et al)
Education & Qualifications:
University of New South Wales, Petroleum Engineering Dept., Sydney, AU. Post Grad Studies
* Masters of Science in Petroleum Engineering
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health, 2003
* National General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH)
St. Clare's Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, St. John's, NF. Canada 1989 -'91
* Nursing Diploma Program.
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NF. Canada 1980 -'86
* 36 Credit Courses completed through part-time studies while employed offshore.
Rockwood High School, Carmanville, NF. Canada 1980
* Graduated Grade XI Senior Matriculation
Professional Affiliations & Associations:
* Canadian Registered Safety Professional – CRSP (Currently obtaining certification 2010)
* Charter Member of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE)
International Employment:
Oil Exec, Doha, Qatar Feb.'08 - Current
HSE Technician, Qatar Shell Pearl GTL Limited
* Ensure Project HSE compliance with all applicable standards and client's expectations.
* Evaluate changes in industry trends, new technologies and regulations governing HSE.
* Conduct audit and inspections of contractors and sub-contractors HSE MS, facilities and equipment to verify contract compliance and project goals.
* Developed, implemented or recommend industry approved specific HSE MS training programs and matrixes to improve quality, consistency and competency of personnel.
* Monitor performance statistics; disseminate information; identify potential problems or trends.
* Recommended alternative solutions of improving safety culture and instilling knowledge and experiences with peers and subordinates.
* Reported to the Drilling Supervisors, Offshore Installation Managers, Completions and Well Intervention Engineers as well as the Well Engineering HSE Advisor.
Petro-Spec International Jan.'05 - Feb.'08
H.S.E Supervisor / Advisor / Project Consultant
- Project HSE Consultant - Pajak Engineering / CNPC – N'Djamena, Chad, Africa
- HSE Consultant - Saxon Energy Services – Calgary, AB.
- HSE Consultant - Pajak Engineering / Western Zagros / Kurdistan Project - Calgary, AB.
- Project HSE Advisor - Masil Technical Services - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
- Rig Inspector / Auditor - Oilfield Engineering Services, Dubai, U.A.E.
Alert Disaster Control Asia (Pte) Ltd. Singapore Dec.'02 – Dec.'04
Drilling HSE Supervisor / Well Control Specialist / Fire Fighter
Enhanced and developed the necessary training and skills required to become a functional team member of the organization in Crisis Management situations.
* Emergency Response Services: Oilwell Firefighting and Blowout Control; Marine and Industrial Firefighting; Hazardous Material Control.
* Preventative Safety Services: Risk Management; Integrated HSE Management Systems Development and Audit Services; Site/Offshore HSE Supervision; Toxic Environment Protection.
* Safety and Survival Training: Firefighting; Confined Space Entry / Rescue; H2S Awareness; First-Aid; Sea Survival; HUET; Survival Craft.
- Shell B-11 Development Campaign - HSE Supervision / Training, Offshore Sarawak, Malaysia
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) - HSE Training, Boi Hai Bay, China
- Great Wall Drilling Co. - Well Control, Uzbekistan
- BP / J. Ray McDermott, Firefighting Supervisor / Instructor, Azeri Project, Baku, Azerbaijan
Oilfield Training Consultants, Aksai, Kazakhstan, CIS Sept.'01 – Nov.'02
Drilling HSE Advisor
* Providing general technical assistance and support to the Drilling Supervisors
* Acting as mentor, sharing knowledge and experience with, Well site Engineers and/or local Well Operations Dept.
* Assess and assist national drill crew personnel obtain a certified level of competency in line with the Nationalization Program criteria in accordance with local and international regulations, drilling contractor's obligations and Karachaganak Petroleum Operation (KPO) standards.
* Developed, implemented and managed the Competence Assessment and Assurance Program.
* Conducted Safety Training Programs on Safe Work Practices; Policies and Procedures, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection of Rig Equipment (PMS)
* Conduct Emergency Response Exercises in accordance with industry & regulatory compliance.
* Supervise Exploratory Drilling; Work-Overs / Completions; Well Interventions and Rig Move Operations within the Karachaganak Gas Field.
Sagadril Inc. (Japan Drilling Company Ltd.) Jebel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E. Feb.'99 – Aug.'01
Offshore HSE Supervisor
* Implement JDC's HSE Management System on the Jack-Up rig Sagadril 2, in the Persian Gulf
* Developed and implemented the Project SIMOPS Manual for production platform topside installation.
- Pars Oil & Gas, South Pars, Offshore Iran
- TotalFinaElf, South Pars, Offshore Iran
MIS Sunbelt Safety Services Ltd. Jebel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E. July '97 – Jan.'99
HSE Supervisor (Onshore & Offshore)
* Conducted Safety and Survival Training; Toxic Environment Protection (H2S); Equipment Installation and Maintenance; Emergency Drill Coordination and Supervision during Exploratory Drilling; Completions, Well Interventions and SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations).
- Ras Gas, North Field Bravo - JDC Hakuryu 8, Offshore Qatar
- Enterprise Oil Ltd. - Exploratory Drilling, Arabian Gulf
- Maersk Oil & Gas, Rig Audit and Inspection, Offshore Qatar.
Total Safety, Luanda, Angola. Feb.'97 – June '97
Offshore HSE Advisor
* HSE Advisor on the Jack-Up rig Trident IV in the Tukula Field, offshore, Malongo, Cabinda, Angola under contract to Chevron / Sonnegal CABOGC Project.
Domestic HSE Consulting:
T.E.A.M. Safety & Consulting Ltd., Red Deer, AB. 1991 - 1997
Think Safety Oilfield Services Ltd, Sylvan Lake, AB.
Splash & Dore' Safety Services Ltd., Grande Prairie & Red Deer, AB.
Fire Power Oilfield Fire Fighting Services Ltd., Red Deer, AB.
Safety Boss Canada (1993) Ltd., Grande Prairie & Red Deer, AB. To
Fire Master Oilfield Fire Fighting Ltd., Red Deer AB.
Pro-West Safety & Environmental Services Ltd., Red Deer, AB.
Standard Safety Inc., Edmonton, AB.
Patch H2S Services, Red Deer, AB.
Job-Specific Consulting Service to Above Stated Companies:
Services Performed:
* Hydrocarbon Oilfield Fire Fighting, Critical H2S Safety Specialization, On-Site HSE Supervision, Advanced First Aid and Safety Awareness Training, HSE Auditing and Rig Equipment Inspections.
Job Specific Supervisory Experiences:
* Seismic, Exploratory Drilling (conventional, directional, under-balanced, multi-lateral), Work-Overs / Completions, Well Stimulations & Interventions, Processing Plant Turn-Arounds, Commissioning, and Pipeline Installation and Tie-In.
Domestic Oil & Gas Industry Experience:
Ten years drilling experience on Semi-submersibles, Jack-Ups, Land and Well Service Rigs.
Duties and responsibilities evolved over time to include but not limited to:
* Supervise drilling operations, ensuring proper well control measures are utilized.
* Operate drilling rig in compliance with all local, company and operator regulations.
* Monitor drilling practices and recommend procedures to minimize risk, downtime and maximize profitability.
* Ensure Planned Maintenance System tasks were completed as per the company's routine schedule.
* Ensure all paperwork and reports were completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
* Supervise, evaluate, and provide training to all crews in the safe and efficient performance of the rig.
* Maintain all equipment to ensure efficient and continuous performance.
* Coordinate and supervise rig down, move and rig up operations of land drilling rig and camps.
* Actively promote and implement all company and operator safety policies, programs, and procedures; work to create a culture of safety on the rig.
Kenting Hi-Tower (2000 HP Electric Land Rig), Nisku, AB. 1987 –'89
* Toolpusher and Tourpusher
706 Drilling Co. Ltd of Canada (Sedco 706) St. John's, NL. 1982 - '87
* Driller, Asst. Driller, Derrickman and Asst. Derrickman
ODECO Drilling of Canada Ltd. (Ocean Ranger) Mount Pearl, NL. 1980-'82
* Derrickman, Floorman, Roustabout and Painter.
Radar Well Servicing Ltd. (Telescopic Service Rig) Drayton Valley, AB. 1979
* Derrickman, Floorman
Safety Training Courses:
Qatar International Safety Center, Doha Qatar 2008 – '09
* Tropical - Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (T- BOSIET, OPITO Approved)
* H2S / BA Awareness
Alert Disaster Control, Singapore. 2002 - '04
* Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (H.U.E.T.); Personal Survival Techniques (STCW 95); Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO); Proficiency in Survival Craft & Fast Rescue Craft operations; Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (BOSIET, OPITO Approved)
* Confined Space Entry & Rescue; Breathing Apparatus (Self Rescue); Basic Fire Fighting (Initial Response); Advanced Firefighting; Gas Detection & Control of Flammable Substances; Energy Control (Lock & Tag Out)
* Permit To Work Program; Hazard Communication & Control (MSDS); Hazard Identification / Task Risk Assessment; Environmental Awareness; Incident Investigation (Tap Root Analysis)
* Standard Operating Policies & Procedures; IWCF Certification (Supervisor's Level / Surface)
OH&S Employee Induction Program, Singapore. 2002-'03
* Personal Protective Equipment; Eye Protection; Respiratory Protection; Hearing Conservation;
* Back Injury Prevention Program; Fall Protection & Arrest Devices; Blood Borne Pathogens; Drug Awareness in the Workplace
Petroleum Industry Training Services, Calgary / Nisku, AB. 1997-2005
* Project Management; Health & Safety Auditor; Instructor Training Program;
* Safety Program Development; Safety Training for Jobsite Supervisors; Safety Inspection Skills;
* Petroleum Safety Training (IRP Vol. 9); H2S Alive; W.H.M.I.S Fundamentals; Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
Gulf Technical Safety Training Center LLC. Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. 2000
* Basic Offshore Safety; Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (H.U.E.T.); Helicopter Landing Officer (CAA CAP 437 Regs.); Offshore Survival / Rescue Techniques; H2S / Breathing Apparatus Induction
St. John Ambulance, Calgary,AB. 2003-'04
* Standard First Aid & CPR; Advanced First Aid Level II; Automatic External Defibrillation.
* Instructor Certification Program; Emergency Medical Responder; O2 Administration & Respiratory Emergencies
Maritime Industrial Firefighting Academy (MIFA), Dubai, U.A.E. 1997-'98
* Marine Safety Officer; Marine Fire Fighting I & Fire Team Leader II
* Offshore Helicopter Firefighting & Rescue; MODU Fast Rescue Craft Operator and Lifeboat Coxswain
Industry Training:
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (S.A.I.T), Calgary, AB.
* Occurrence of Petroleum Deposits; Land Survey and Seismic Operations
* Oilfield Operations Overview; Exploration for Petroleum Deposits,
* Drilling Methods and Equipment; Testing, Completion, and Production Methods
* Battery Operation Overview; Gas Operations Overview
* Environmental Introduction
International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
* Rotary Drilling Series
* Well Servicing and Workover Series.
Wellsite Evaluation & Learning System Ltd.
* Stuck Pipe Prevention Rig Training
DUPONT Safety Resources
* STOP for Supervision and Employee Administrator Leader's Programs
Chem Watch
* Chemical Hazard Resources Identification - Materials Safety Data Sheet
Safety Care Training Course
* Job Safety Analysis
Singapore Workforce Development Agency
* National Skills Recognition System Assessor (Competency Assurance)
National Training Curriculum
* Incident Command System Orientation Module 1
Achieve Global, Dartmouth, NS.
* Professional Management Skills Set Development Program.
Japan Drilling Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
* JDC HSE Management Systems.
Life-Cycle Engineering Inc., Dubai, U.A.E.
* Preventative Maintenance Schedule Inspection Program.
Additional Training:
City of Mount Pearl Volunteer Fire Department, Mount Pearl, NL
* National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1001) Fire Fighter
Republic of Panama
* Registered Marine Technician QS317655 No. 357973
Safety BOSS Canada (1993) Ltd., Red Deer, AB. Oilfield Hydrocarbon Industrial Fire Fighting I & II
Canadian Red Cross, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
* Water Safety Instructor / Lifeguard
Royal Life Saving Society of Canada, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.
* RLSS Bronze Medallion / Scuba Bronze.
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