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Freelance Technical Author Larbert

Extensive experience in the writing and development of a broad range of technical procedures and manuals predominantly for major oil and gas operating companies. Particular specialisation in operational procedures, statutory regulations and safety management systems (SMSs).

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Fellow of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (FISTC)

SUMMARY

Extensive experience in the writing and development of a broad range of technical procedures and manuals predominantly for major oil and gas operating companies. Particular specialisation in operational procedures, statutory regulations and safety management systems (SMSs).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Reverse Order)

2004 - Present ENI GROUP - TECNOMARE SPA

May

Operations and Maintenance Integration and Systems Engineer

Involvement in HAZOPs, operability and maintainability review of process and utility facilities utilising 3D CAD Models and development of the scope of work for production of Operating Procedures Manuals for AGIP KCO's Kashagan Field Development (Kazakhstan).

In addition, establishing the deliverables required for "State Commission Inspection" prior to start-up of Early Works Utility Systems and occupation of Permanent Camp Facilities.

2000 - 2004 Karachaganak Petroleum Operating (KPO) b. v. (KAZAKHSTAN)

April

Process Operator Guides Co-ordinator (Principal Technical Author)

Responsible for the development of bilingual (English/Russian) Process Operator Guides (POGs) for new and existing process/utility systems, and infrastructure within the Karachaganak Gas/Condensate Field. Production of early works POGs and co-ordination of documentation contractor producing main works and Export Pipeline POGs. Co-ordination covering the areas of production schedule, resources, quality assurance, budget control, resolving conflicts in source information and POG review/approval.

Prior to processing/export pipeline facilities start-up it was a requirement of the Republic of Kazakhstan (RoK) operational health and safety authority (GazGorTechNadzor - GGTN) to approve the POGs.

In addition, provided technical input to RoK licensing authorities (Intec LLP and NipiNefteGas) to develop Technological Procedures for the individual processing facilities at Karachaganak which were subsequently submitted to GGTN for validation and approval. Thus providing KPObv with the necessary consent permits to start-up the respective processing facilities and export pipeline.



1999 - 1999 BP AMOCO EXPLORATION

Nov Dec

Southern North Sea(SNS) Business Unit (Dimlington Terminal)

Senior Technical Author

Responsible for the development of emergency response plans for the West Sole and Amethyst Pipeline Systems.

1999 - 1999 Karachaganak Petroleum Operating b. v. (KAZAKHSTAN)

July Oct

Consultant Technical Author

Development of bilingual (English/Russian) Process Operator Guide for new Condensate Degassing, Metering and Export System. In addition, produced philosophy document for development of Process Operator Guides for new and existing process/utility systems and new production facilities within the Karachaganak Gas/Condensate Field.

1997 - 1999 BP AMOCO EXPLORATION

Oct June

Southern North Sea(SNS) Business Unit (Dimlington Terminal)

Senior Technical Author

Responsible for the preparation and formal submission to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of offshore gas installation Safety Cases. In addition, responsible for the development of the Business Unit's Safety Management System (SMS) post BP/Amoco Merger and enhancement of BP Amoco SNS Business Unit operations integrity assurance.

1997 - 1999 Responsible for the verification and updating of the BP Exploration Dimlington onshore gas reception terminal Control of Industrial Major Accident Hazard (CIMAH) Regulations safety report submission to the HSE. In addition, initial studies performed on transition from CIMAH to Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations.

Production of Operating Procedures for West Sole 'B' and 'C' Platforms to encompass the BP Exploration operational philosophy for normally-unattended offshore installations, i.e. the installation of high reliability equipment, thus minimising visits to the platforms.

1997 - 1997 JSC KomiArcticOil (Komi Republic - Russian Federation)

Sept

Upper Vozey Silurian Field Central Processing Facilities

Principal Technical Author

Responsible for the production of Process Operator Guides for new central processing facilities covering the separation of well fluids, oil treatment (Heater Treater), produced water treatment, gas compression and sweetening (amine) and utility systems applicable to oil/gas processing facilities in the Arctic Circle.

The Process Operator Guides are for use by both English and Russian speaking Operations Technicians; hence the guides are bilingual, with Russian text being provided by Technical Translators.



1995 - 1996 BP Exploration Operating Company Limited

Aug Dec

Southern North Sea(SNS) Business Unit (Dimlington Terminal)

Senior Technical Author

Responsible for the updating and enhancement of SNS Offshore Installation Safety Cases, i.e. Cleeton, Ravenspurn South, West Sole, Hyde and Amethyst following Installation modifications and introduction of operational integrity assurance.

Additionally, responsible for the development of Emergency Response Plans and Information Relating to Plant in respect to Regulations 6, 8 and 21 of PFEER for the above stated Offshore Installations.

1993 - 1995 TOTAL OIL MARINE plc

Dunbar Field Area Development

Senior Technical Author

Responsible for the preparation of safety and operations manuals prior to start-up of the Dunbar Combined Installation. This involved the production of the manuals listed below:

- Dunbar Combined Installation Safety Case

- Dunbar Combined Installation Safety Case Summary Booklet

- Dunbar Safe Operating Procedures

- Dunbar Statutory Operations Manual

- Safety Equipment Operating Procedures Manual

- Dunbar Pipelines Operations Manual (Diphasic Export Pipeline)

- Dunbar Simultaneous Drilling and Production (SDP) Safety Rules and Procedures

- Suite of handbooks covering such aspects as Installation Permit to Work System, Safety Representatives responsibilities, SDP Rules and Procedures, etc.

Additionally, responsible for the update and enhancement of Dunbar Field Area manuals following post start-up operational experience.

1989 - 1993 BP EXPLORATION operating company LIMITED

Senior Technical Author

Bruce Platform

Member of Bruce Project Team responsible for the production of Statutory Operations Manual and Platform Operating Procedures Manuals, with particular emphasis on oil and gas processing, produced water treatment (Hydrocylones) and fiscal and well test metering.

MCT Fields Group (Magnus, Clyde and Thistle - MCT)

Seconded to MCT Fields Group as Engineer - TMP with responsibility for the preparation and development of Magnus, Clyde and Thistle Alpha Platform manuals as detailed below.

Magnus Pipeline Emergency and Operating Procedures Manual

Development of the Magnus to Ninian Central MOL and Magnus Subsea Well Flowline Emergency and Operating Procedures Manual to incorporate the inclusion of ESDVs as required by SI 1989 No. 1029. Additionally the manual was updated to ensure its compliance with SI 1982 No. 1513 and the respective submarine pipeline guidance notes issue by the DEn Pipelines Inspectorate in October 1984.



1989 - 1993Magnus Statutory Operations Manual

(Cont'd)

Updating and enhancement of the Magnus Statutory Operations Manual to comply with current Platform status and the requirements of Offshore Installations: Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification, Fourth Edition.

Magnus Safety Manual

Production of a Safety Manual specific to Magnus Field operations for use as a tool by Field Group Management.

Magnus Well Services Operations Manual

Production of a manual detailing the onshore and offshore organisation and the relevant guidelines and procedures to achieve safe and efficient well servicing operations.

Magnus Power Generation and Distribution Procedures Manual

Production of a manual to reflect current status of Magnus Platform Power Generation and Distribution Systems, taking into account recommendations requested by the Platform Certifying Authority.

Magnus Process Operating Procedures Manual

Updating and enhancement of the Process Operating Procedures Manual to reflect the current status of Magnus Platform Process Systems.

Clyde Statutory Operations Manual

Updating and enhancement of the Clyde Statutory Operations Manual to comply with current Platform status and the requirements of Offshore Installations: Guidance on Design, Construction and Certification, Fourth Edition.

Thistle Alpha Metering Operating Procedures Manual

Development of manual to provide descriptive information, individual equipment details and operational procedures for all metering packages on the Thistle Alpha Platform.

1987 - 1989 TRIDENT CONSULTANTS LIMITED

(Safety and Loss Prevention Specialists)

Senior Technical Author

Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (Offshore Operations)

Responsible for the preparation of Drilling Operations Manual covering both technical and administrative aspects of drilling and petroleum engineering activities.

AMOCO UK Exploration Company

Member of CIMAH Safety Case Team for Bacton Onshore Terminal. Responsible for the evaluation of site procedures, contingency plans and emergency procedures.



1987 - 1989Rexolin Chemicals AB - Sweden

(Cont'd)

Member of Environmental, Health and Safety Status Audit Team which covered in detail all activities and work practices at the production facility with particular attention to compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

Shell (UK) Oil Limited

Responsible for gathering site data and preparing operating instructions for Shell (UK) Oil fuel additive dosing installations.

Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (Offshore Operations)

Responsible for gathering site data and preparing Safety Regulations Manual for QGPC (Offshore Operations) installations at Doha, Halul Island and offshore production stations.

1987 SPS TECHNICAL LIMITED/Marathon Oil (UK) Limited

Fiscal Metering Engineer

Production of planned maintenance routines and standard maintenance procedures for Marathon Brae 'B' Offshore Production Platform Condensate Metering and Meter Proving System. Additionally, involved in the production of planned maintenance routines and standard maintenance procedures for Marathon Brae 'A' Gas Export Gas Metering System.

1986 PERGAMON TECHNICAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Technical Author

Marathon (UK) Oil Limited

Production of operating and training manuals for Marathon Brae 'B'.

BP Exploration Limited

Production of operating procedures manual for BP Forties 'E'.

1985 - 1986 INDUSTRY SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Production Supervisor and Chief Technical Author

Co-ordinating operation of the Aberdeen office and the production of oil and gas related operational procedures manuals.

1982 - 1985 DANIEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Documentation Supervisor

Responsible for planning, internal co-ordination, client liaison and writing of complete documentation packages for Gas and Liquid Metering Systems.



1978 - 1982 BURROUGHS MACHINES LIMITED

Technical Author and Product Safety Co-ordinator

Responsible for the production of all documentation covering safety and operational procedures for production equipment and processing in the manufacture of computer printed circuit boards.

As Product Safety Co-ordinator, responsible for ensuring that all finished product despatched from the manufacturing facility were recognised and approved by the respective safety body, i.e. BSI, VDE, UL, CSA, etc.

Additionally, member of the Burroughs Corporate Product Safety Committee, which worked on the harmonisation of safety body standards and associated documentation.

1975 - 1978 MERCK, SHARP and DOHME LIMITED

Engineering Records Administrator

Responsible to the Works Engineer for setting up and operation of a Planned Maintenance System and Pressure Vessel/Lifting Equipment Inspection Strategy for a pharmaceutical and animal health product manufacturing facility. Additionally, involved in assisting the Modifications/Extension Project Group in compiling new equipment specifications.

1974 - 1975 AMERICAN AIR FILTERS LIMITED(AAF)

Production Control Administrator

Responsible to the Production Control Manager for the preparation of manufacturing bills of material, stock control and liaison between drawing office and factory floor in the manufacture of dust control equipment and gas turbine air in-take filter housings.

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