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CAREER SUMMARY: A professional, well-qualified MECHANICAL ENGINEER with extensive project management experience in the oil refining, gas, LNG/LPG, petrochemical and associated industries. Expertise includes feasibility studies, conceptual design, front-end engineering, detailed design, construction and commissioning for onshore and offshore projects and pipelines.
Proficient in the design of rotating and packaged equipment to ANSI, ASME, API, NACE, DIN, Russian and SHELL DEP standards for onshore/offshore applications to include the specification, selection, design approval, witness testing, inspection, installation, commissioning and maintenance support.
Project design office and operational support to include troubleshooting, condition monitoring, vibration and failure analysis, overhauls, retro-fits and change-outs on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, steam/gas turbine power generation/mechanical drives, BFW pumps, cryogenic pumps, vertical pumps, fans and gearboxes.
Conversant with rotor high speed balancing, machinery alignment, and rotor dynamics. Knowledge and experience of auxiliaries such as surge and performance controllers, dry gas seals, electronic governors, magnetic bearings, diaphragm couplings, vibration and bearing temperature monitoring equipment and lubrication systems.
Acting as the focal point for rotating equipment matters and for the provision of technical advice to project management as required.
April 2009 – Sept 2009 TECHNIP, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Mechanical Package Engineer
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary group engaged in the Detailed Design of the EDF Energies Crystal Gas Storage Project.
Preparation of all documentation related to; Fuel Gas Skid, Glycol Injection Skid, Gas Dehydration and Instrument Air Packages to include data sheets, equipment specifications and TBT's.
Nov 2008 – Mar 2009
CONOCO PHILLIPS UK Ltd, Aberdeen.
Mechanical Package Engineer (Project Deferred)
Acting as the client's representative engineer interfacing with the design contractor AMEC for the procurement and installation of a Solar Mars 100 gas turbine generator upgrade for installation on a bridge linked platform for the Britannia Oil field in the North Sea. In addition, for process modifications for the MacCulloch Oil FPSO topsides to include upgrades to Glycol Injection and Gas Dehydration and Instrument Air Packages.
Review and signing off of contractor produced deliverables and the participation in HAZOP/HAZID and technical clarification meetings as and when required.
Oct 2007 –Oct 2008
QUINN CHEMICALS, Leuna, Germany.
Rotating Equipment Engineer
Rotating Equipment Package Manager and owner's responsible engineer for the construction of a 100,000 tonne/year MMA (methyl methacrylate) Project.
Monitoring and direction of the design contractor and vendors with the resolution of technical queries and clarifications for all rotating equipment as required.
Jan 2007 – Sept 2007 AMEC Oil & Gas, Jakarta, Indonesia
Senior Mechanical Support Engineer
The provision of engineering support services for the construction of the Sakhalin Energy II Project Piltun A (PA-B) Drilling, Process and Production platform that was designed for 54oC winter and +38oC summer conditions with all relevant engineering standards being applied..
Modification to mud tanks to incorporate additional and temporary extended storage for diesel fuel for Rolls Royce RB-211 Gas Turbine Generators prior to operation on gaseous fuel.
Resolution and rectification of Technical Queries received from site relating to HVAC system, lifting equipment, pressure vessels, L.P. Mud Pumps and export gas booster compressors with the resolution and coordination of technical support issues during the commissioning phase on site. Review of bids received for H.P. Mud Pumps with recommendation to the client and compilation of purchase requisition for the same.
Provision of technical back up and assistance to platform commissioning team after sail away and closing out of punch list items.
Feb 2005 – Dec 2006 CB&I UK LIMITED, London, United Kingdom.
Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer
Working within a multi-discipline team within the Hunt Peru LNG Project as
Package Responsible Engineer for the preparation of specifications, data sheets and material requisitions for 2 LNG trains consisting of GE Frame 7 Gas Turbine driven Nuovo Pignone MR & Propane Refrigerant Compressors and for 8 LNG submersible in-tank cryogenic pumps.
Jan 2004 – Feb 2005 ANGOLA DRILLING COMPANY (SONANGOL), Luanda, Angola.
Mechanical Engineering Development Manager
Engineering Consultant as part of a multi disciplinary team providing technical advice to the client with the preparation of an engineering field development plan to exploit the Morsa West Oilfield.
The development of mechanical and process engineering feasibility studies with input into the field development plan in order to allow the client to make a decision to proceed to the conceptual engineering phase.
Recommendation for the types of mechanical and process equipment to be utilised that included multi-phase and conventional pumping systems, gas separation and compression facilities, gas turbine power generation and sub-sea pipelines.
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 CONOCO PHILLIPS, Koje Island, Korea.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Leading a team of engineers, technicians and inspectors supervising the construction contractor, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in the construction of an LPG and Condensate FSO for the Bayu Undan offshore field in East Timor.
Working with the contractor and regulatory bodies to ensure that all equipment was commissioned in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. The witnessing of inspection and testing of all mechanical and process related equipment to include; 3-Solar Taurus T60 Gas Turbine Generators 4.1 MW, 1-Wartsila Diesel Generator 4.1 MW, diesel driven firewater pumps, pumps, compressors, LPG cryogenic cargo refrigeration and liquefaction systems, Inert Gas Generation systems, HVAC, cranes, and all utilities
May 2002 – Dec 2002 SAIGON SHIPYARD, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Engineering Coordinator
Engineering coordination activities with the supervision of fabrication, testing and commissioning of process systems, pressure vessels, tanks and skid mounted package equipment for various offshore engineering and exploration/production companies.
Working with API/ANSI/ASME and Russian standards to include the modification, installation and commissioning of pumps, compressors, dehydration, and hydrocarbon dew-pointing packages, fuel gas, Glycol injection and gas dehydration units.
Liaison with third party inspection agencies and vendor representatives, issue of change notices and design modifications where appropriate.
Oct 2001-May 2002 KOREAN NATIONAL OIL COMPANY, Seoul, Korea.
Mechanical Engineering Specialist
Employed by Germanischer Lloyd Offshore of Hamburg, Germany and seconded to the client as the Consultant Mechanical Engineer for the Donghae 1 Offshore Gas Project. Responsible for the review and approval of all contractor supplied FEED documentation pertaining to:
Offshore gas platform producing 50 MMscfd of gas with 750 bbl/d of condensate with piping, vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, GE Gas Turbine power generation and compression sets, Glycol injection and gas dehydration units.
Onshore terminal with pipeline reception and condensate stabilisation facilities with gas treatment including dehydration, and hydrocarbon dew-pointing packages, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers and gas export compressors.
Oct 1998 - Oct 2001 EWBANK INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS, Doha, Qatar.
Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer
Seconded to QGPC and providing FEED, conceptual and detailed engineering design and support services to various gas compression and pipeline facilities.
Principal Mechanical Package Engineer for various Turbo-Machinery packages to include a Dresser-Rand multi case LNG Compressor, High Pressure Reinjection Compressor with a GE/Alstom Frame 5 Gas Turbine Driver and Gas Compression Booster stations. Dresser Rand reciprocating compressors for desulfurization refinery process and natural gas processing.
Supervision and direction of machinery upgrades and retrofits, and new compressor installations, for offshore platforms to include multi-stage, multi-case compressors, reciprocating compressors, steam/gas turbines, gearboxes, couplings and lube and seal oil systems.
Aug 1997- Aug 1998 BROWN & ROOT ENERGY SERVICES, Vung Tau, Vietnam.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Consultants Representative Engineer seconded with the client, on the PVGC Gas Utilisation Project Thi Vai River L.P.G Terminal.
The review and approval of drawings, data sheets and specifications for all mechanical equipment to include pumps, compressors, gas turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks and flare stacks.
June 1995 - June 1997 PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION, Muscat, Oman.
Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer - Field Support
Based in the interior of Oman, with the provision of engineering support services to SHELL/PDO maintenance and operations at 17 production and pipeline stations in 4 different areas of Northern Oman.
Equipment included Ruston/Solar/Rolls-Royce/GE gas turbines and Dresser/Elliott/Borsig compressors, Dresser Rand and Peter Brotherhood reciprocating compressors, pumps, utility compressors and packaged equipment associated with pipeline and gas compression stations.
Oct 1991-May 1995 SARAWAK SHELL BERHAD, Miri, Malaysia.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment
Part of the Engineering Development Group providing engineering support services to a wide variety of projects, new-build and re-vamp for onshore/offshore and LNG process modules.
Monitoring QA/QC on all new rotating equipment including procedures for troubleshooting, reliability improvement review, maintenance and update of equipment drawings, standards, procedures and specifications.
Preparation of capital authorisation requests for approval, assist with the preparation of bills for materials and purchase orders, following up on quotations, conducting technical bid analyses, answering queries from vendors and recommending suppliers or contractors.
Jan 1988-Sept 1991
EWBANK PREECE, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Project and facilities design for EPIC oil and gas projects on/offshore for various local national oil & gas companies.
Dec 1985-Dec 1987 SANTA FE BRAUN, Safat, Kuwait.
Machinery Engineer
Engineering support and commissioning services for the construction and start-up of the 250,000 BOPD Mina Abdullah B Refinery Extension Project. Supervision of commissioning of 6- API 618 Mitsui reciprocating compressors for Hydrocracker/ARDS service.
Oct 1982-Oct 1985 EWBANK PREECE, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Project and facilities design engineering for EPIC oil and gas projects on/offshore for various local national oil & gas companies.
May 1978-May 1982 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, U.S.A.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering graduated Summa cum laude with Honours.
Jan 1977-Jan 1978 WESTINGHOUSE, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Mechanical Engineer
1975-1977 CONTAINER FLEETS, London, England.
Third Officer Engineer
1971 - 1975 Cornwall College of Engineering, Camborne, UK.
HNC in Mechanical Engineering
1971-1975 FALMOUTH SHIP REPAIR, Falmouth, England.
Marine Fitter
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