Bulk LPG process, storage and ship loading/unloading - DCS and General Operations and Maintenance and DCS

Superior communicator with proven record of leadership, achievement, innovation and results. Seeking challenging position to consolidate broad skill base of oil/gas operations, project management and both public and private sector HSE roles

2007 – 2008
Operations Coordinator, Sydney LPG Cavern

- Team Leader and overall responsibility for Cavern Operations Team comprising six Operations Controllers
- Organise and manage shift rosters and all contract/shipping labour
- Organise bulk LPG ship transfer operations, and primary interface for shipping companies/agents and marine regulatory authorities
- Vetting of ship Form C and SIRE reports
- Loading Master since 2004 for bulk LPG transfer operations via Marine Loading Arm (approx 90 refrigerated and pressure ships per year)
- Manage Structured Training Program (induction, operations, safety and emergency training)
- Draft Operating Procedures/Standards
- Assist with Emergency Response Plan. Conduct emergency exercises
- Chair safety meetings and compile monthly operations reports for senior management
- Coordinate shutdowns and maintenance activities

2000 – 2007
Operations Controller, Sydney LPG Cavern

- Pre-commissioning, acceptance testing and commissioning operations for the first underground LPG storage Cavern in southern hemisphere (cap. 65,000 tonnes)
- Bulk LPG ship transfer operations and DCS operation of all associated equipment from Control Room
- Loading of road tankers
- Issue Work Permits
- Maintenance and testing (via MEX software) of all equipment

1997 – 2000
Technical Adviser – Marine Technology
National Marine Safety Committee ( www.nmsc.gov.au ), Sydney, AUSTRALIA

- Prime responsibility for the complete redrafting of the Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code and other Standards/Codes of Practice for adoption in State/Territory legislation

1994 – 1997
Project Manager, Materials and Safety Group
Standards Australia Limited ( www.standards.org.au ), Sydney, AUSTRALIA

- Management of several expert technical committees preparing a range of Australian Standards in the areas of occupational health and safety

1991 – 1993
Project Manager
Oceaneering Multiflex UK Inc ( www.oceaneering.com ), Edinburgh, SCOTLAND

- Prime responsibility for world record £4 million, 35.5km subsea electro-hydraulic control umbilical for ARCO Orwell Field Development in North Sea – delivered early and enabling Orwell gas to flow eight weeks ahead of schedule

1982 – 1988
LPG Plant Operator (85 – 88) and Workover Driller (82 – 85)
WAPET (Drilling and Production Division), Barrow Island, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

NAPIER UNIVERSITY – Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(3 year full-time course 1978-1981)

Senior First Aid (St Johns, Australia)
Firefighting (NSW Fire Brigade, Australia)