NATIONALITY BRITISH

DISCIPLINEMECHANICAL / PIPING,

COMMISSIONING & STARTUP

Very experienced in Mechanical engineering, Commissioning / Start-Up, Maintenance, and Inspection. Worked for major clients such as, Exxonmobil, Shell, BP, Nexen, Maersk, Bluewater, Amerada Hess and Elf Petroland.

Worked on many UK and overseas Oil & Gas related projects including FPSO, Drilling modules, Integrated decks, Petro-Chemical and Steel plants.

Supervision of Onshore and Offshore pre-commissioning, commissioning / start-up activities, Inspection, validation, construction, maintenance, punch lists.

Co-ordinating the commissioning and start up of major equipment, process systems and completing documentation for handover packages. Computer literate, well organised dynamic worker with very good supervisory and practical experience.

CAREER HISTORY

AUG 2006 to Nov 2006 MAERSK DUNBARTON PROJECT GLOBAL PRODUCER 3 FPSO

A&P Tyne Yard, Hebburn,

Senior Mechanical Commissioning Project Technician

Supervising technicians and overseeing vendor installation of new equipment during upgrade work.

Overseeing punch listing to verify mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning of FPSO systems.

SEPT 2005 to MARCH 2006 NEXEN BUZZARD PROJECT, Heerema yard, Hartlepool

Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Inspecting all equipment and piping as per P&ID and vendor drawings. System walk downs, Pre comm. and commissioning checks and supervised running of systems as per Nexen procedures for the sulphate removal package, all utilities and accommodation module. Witnessed load testing of crane. Performing authority using Sentinel PRO Commissioning Safe System of Work (CSSOW) by Petrotechnics.

JULY 2004 to MARCH 15th 2005BP SHAH DENIZ PROJECT in Norway and Baku, Azerbaijan

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Employed byMetroworth Consulting Ltd in Norway then by

Orion Engineering Services Ltd in Baku,Azerbaijan.

Witnessed construction and mechanical completion. Inspected all drilling equipment and supervised commissioning, start up and running of all systems on the drilling derrick module. Monitored disassembly and preservation of drilling derrick equipment in Norway ready for shipment to Baku. Continued with integration of modules and commissioning of systems in Baku working along with KCA drilling and maintenance crew.

Followed BP commissioning procedures and was responsible for mechanical isolations and work permits.

MARCH 2003 to FEB 2004 EXXONMOBIL Kizomba "A" FPSO in Ulsan South Korea

MECHANICAL Commissioning / Start up Specialist

Employed by Overseas Technical Services (Harrow)Ltd.

Reviewed all Hyundai Commissioning Procedures and Completion documentation. Supervised Mechanical team monitoring construction work and witnessing mechanical commissioning on behalf of Exxonmobil. Part of start up team but initially working with construction and commissioning team in Ulsan. Took active part in all daily management and progress meetings. Co-ordination of MC and commissioning activities on behalf of Exxon Mobil within Exxon Mobil / HHI integrated team for designated systems and areas of the FPSO, throughout hull, quayside module and integration phases.

JUNE 2002- SEPT 2002 SOUTH PARS GAS PROJECT, BUSHEHR, IRAN

MECHANICAL / PIPING SUPERINTENDENT

Employed by Ipedex Production Ltd, Abu Dhabi

Monitored and witnessed with client, construction, mechanical completion and pre commissioning of all vendor equipment packages and vessels on the process module. Defined piping test packs and subsystems. Recorded all data using Ipedex ipcis completion & commissioning software. Supervised and trained Iranian technicians and engineers on how to inspect and pre commission equipment.

MAY 2001 - SEPT 2001 ENRON NIGERIA POWER BARGES PROJECT, EGBIN LAGOS.

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Conversion and refurbishment of nine gas turbine power barges.

Three GEC Alstom frame 6 , four John Brown, and three Iuka gas turbines all converting to run on gas only at 50hz. connecting up to Egbin Nepa thermal power station. Commissioning of gas supply pipeline for running of turbines. Material requisition for construction / mechanical completion and clearing of punchlists.

MAY 99 - JAN 2001SABLEISLANDAND TRITON FPSO PROJECT. KVAERNER .

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Employed by Lawrence Allison Services Ltd

Witnessed construction work and installation of all major equipment on these two projects. Supervised pre-commissioning and commissioning of marine and topsides systems, including power generation, CO2 fire protection system, gas compression, waste heat recovery, gas and oil process systems, utility systems, water & chemical injection, drains, cooling and heating medium. Also Area Authority for issue of mechanical commissioning work permits.

MAY 4 99- MAY 21 99ESSO/NORGE, BALDER BARGE, GREENOCK ,SCOTLAND

Mechanical Commissioning Technician

Employed by NES International Ltd

Witnessed mechanical completion and pre- commissioning of various systems.

SEPT 97 - MARCH 99 BLUE WATER BLEO HOLM FPSO PROJECT, CLYDEBANK.

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Employed by James Scott Ltd, Glasgow

Witnessed construction work and installation of all hull and topside equipment on FPSO. Responsible for reviewing P&ID`s, surveying marine systems, marking as built drawings, defining sub system limits and completing colour mark ups of p&id`s. Writing commissioning procedures in early stages of project and during construction phase.

Attended FAT tests of Dresser Rand gas compressors in France and other equipment in Holland, Germany and U.S.A. on behalf of client. Liaised with vendors and organised labour for them. Supervised pre-commissioning and commissioning of all marine and topsides systems. Co-ordinated punch lists and completed all handover packages. Authorised mechanical work permits and isolations.

FEB 97 - SEPT 97 BRITANNIA DRILLING MODULES at SLP. MIDDLESBROUGH.

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Employed by IRS Ltd

Monitored construction and installation work on drilling modules. Co-ordinated punch listing, completion of Britannia check sheets and documentation for handover packages. Supervised commissioning, start up and running of all systems on the drilling modules, including mud pumps, top drive, draw works, shale shakers etc. Authorised work permits and isolations for commissioning activities.

DEC 95 - MAY 96 ALUSTEEL CONST. LTD. PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA.

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Totally re-organised running of maintenance department, including all purchasing for workshops and yard. Supervised sixty national tradesmen, mechanics, electricians, fitters, welders, a/c techs. auto electricians, stores personnel and drivers. Maintaining all equipment used for on and offshore work, including diesel driven generators, compressors, cranes, welding sets, a/c units, fleet of trucks and cars.

SEPT 95 - DEC 95 B.P. ANDREW MODULES PROJECT. TRAFALGAR HOUSE.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Employed by Lawrence Allison Services Ltd

Monitored final construction and installation work on modules. Pre-commissioning and commissioning of all utility systems, comprising of plant and instrument air, seawater, potable water, firewater, diesel distribution, gas compression and all gas and oil process systems.

Completion of B.P. check sheets, procedures and handover packages.

FEB 94 - JAN 95 DUTCH ELF/ PETROLAND K5 PROJECT. TRAFALGAR HOUSE.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER

Employed by Romrol Services Ltd

Witnessed construction work and installation of all topside equipment. Reviewed p & id` s , planned and

co-ordinated onshore and offshore commissioning of all systems, raised & authorised work permits, completion of all Elf / Petroland check sheets and procedures and other documentation.

JAN 93 - NOV 93SHELL NELSON PROJECT. TRAFALGAR HOUSE.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Witnessed construction work and installation of all topside equipment. Inspection and commissioning of integrated deck systems. Completing Shell procedures for firewater pumps, firewater system, CO2 system, seawater, produced water, oil and gas process systems and utilities.

AUG 92 - JAN 93AMERADA HESS SCOTT PROJECT at S.L.P. MODULE YARD,

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN, IRS Ltd

Monitored final construction and installation work. Checked alignment of all rotating equipment with Optalign laser equipment. Supervised flushing of all hydraulics on drill floor and derrick.

Commissioning, start up and running of all systems on the drilling modules including mud pumps, top drive, draw works, shale shakers etc. and completion of Hess handover packages.

DEC 91 - AUG 92 SHELL GANNET PROJECT. TRAFALGAR HOUSE.

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Employed by Lawrence Allison Services

Monitored construction work and installation of power generators, utilities, lifeboats, oil and gas process systems, supervised on and offshore pre commissioning and commissioning of topsides equipment. Supervised load testing of lifeboat davits. Completion of Shell check sheets, procedures and handover packages.

APRIL 89 - DEC 91 I.C.I. WILTON, TEESSIDE.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Maintained Petro - Chemical plant and power station equipment, including turbine generators, pumps, pressure vessels, compressors, centrifuges, boilers, columns, all types of valves and pipework.

NOV 87 - APR 89 B.P. CLEETON PROJECT. EXPRO NORTH SEA LTD

SENIOR MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Area authority issuing work permits during construction and hook-up.Transferred onto maintenance and operation of all platform equipment which included GEC gas turbines, diesel driven generators, pumps, all process vessels, utilities, valves, wellheads , accommodation, HVAC and water treatment package.

JULY 86 - MAY 87 B.P. S.E. FORTIES ECHO PROJECT. HADEN MOORE LTD.

SENIOR MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Inspection, pre-commissioning and commissioning of all drilling module and drill floor equipment. Both onshore and offshore phases.

JAN 85 - MAY 86 ARABIAN GULF OIL COMPANY. LIBYA.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Maintenance of Solar gas turbines and all gas / oil separation plant equipment.

AUG 84 - JAN 85 BRITOIL BEATRICE "B" PROJECT. VAULDALE ENG. LTD.

MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING TECHNICIAN

Installation and commissioning of diesel driven firewater pumps with Amerillo gearboxes, firewater , CO2 and utility systems.

JUNE 81 - MAY 84 SHELL BRENT DELTA. VAULDALE ENG. LTD

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Routine maintenance of all platform equipment such as Rolls Royce Avon gas turbine driven generators, pumps, compressors, process systems, water inj., gas compression, HVAC, utilities etc.

MAY 80 - SEPT 80 OCCIDENTAL OIL COMPANY. LIBYA.

SENIOR MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Supervised overhaul of all gas plant equipment on major shutdown.

JAN 78 - FEB 80 I.C.I. WILTON. TEESSIDE.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintained all petro-chemical equipment which included compressors, pressure vessels, dryers, agitators, valves, pumps, centrifuges, boilers, generators and all piping systems. Fitted mechanical seals, built up pumps and centrifuges etc.

OCT 74 - DEC 77 BRITISH STEEL, TEESSIDE.

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE FITTER

Maintained conveyor belt systems, pumps, coal crushers, and heavy hydraulic machinery associated with coke ovens.

AUG 70 - OCT 74 WILSON WALTON ENG LTD. TEESSIDE.

MECHANICAL FITTER AND TURNER

Served a four year apprenticeship in mechanical engineering accompanied by E.I.T.B. modular schedule and Longlands College technical studies. First year spent at E.I.T.B. training centre in Billingham, learning the skills of fitting, turning, milling, shaping, grinding, welding and burning, sheet metal work, and basic electrics. Followed by 3 years at Wilson Walton Fab yard making and fitting components for the construction of oil rig modules and ships. Machining and assembling cathodic protection equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COURSES

Full City & Guilds Part 2 Mechanical Engineering

Full City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Part 3 Inspection.

E.I.T.B. Apprenticeship Certificate , Four year apprenticeship as Mechanical fitter and turner.

KCA Drilling behavioural safety and permit to work courses.

Shell opris / maps picwics permit course ,

B.P. Area Authority Permit to Work & Safety for Technicians.

Kvaerner permit to work.

I.C.I. rotating equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics, Optalign laser alignment.

Several Offshore survival & fire fighting courses completed at Aberdeen, Montrose, Hull and Teesside.

Microsoft windows 95 / 98 / XP. / Microsoft internet explorer version 3.0 diploma.

Ipedex IPCIS completion & commissioning software based on Total system, Opercom

Sentinel PRO Commissioning Safe System of Work (CSSOW) by Petrotechnics

Driving licence Full clean British car and motorcycle licence.