James Marshall

Experienced Senior Production Technician, Area Authority and Control Room Operator with over 18 years in oil and gas operations, including FPSO and platform environments. Proven track record in safe and efficient production operations, control room duties, and utility system management. Strong knowledge of permit systems, emergency response, and mechanical isolation. Adept at mentoring, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement in plant operations.

Senior Production Technician / Area Authority - Wood – Taqa Harding Platform

(2022-01)

• Responsible for safe and continuous operation of oil and gas production systems.
• Operate topside Xmas trees (23 wells), 1st stage 3-phase separator and coalescer.
• Manage transfer to Gravity Base Tank via transfer pumps and coolers.
• Operate produced water facilities including hydrocyclones and water injection pumps.
• Fuel gas compression using 2-stage electrically driven centrifugal compressors supplying Siemens dual-fuel turbines.
• Oversee utilities: power generation, HVAC systems, fire and sewage systems, compressors, emergency generators.
• Chemical injection systems and seawater lift pump operations.

Production Technician / CRO / Area Authority - Wood Group PSN / Teekay / Altera Infrastructure – Hummingbird FPSO

(2012-01 - 2022-12)

• Operated subsea wells, 3-phase separation, and cargo transfer pumps.
• Managed produced water systems: recirculation, hydrocyclones, degassers, and filters.
• Operated electrically driven fuel gas compressors and duel fuel Opra turbines.
• Oversaw seawater lift, injection systems, chemical dosing, and utility systems.
• Regular Control Room Operator cover using DCS systems (Siemens).

Senior Production / Control Room Operator - BW Offshore – Athena FPSO

(2012-01 - 2012-12)

• Operated 4 ESP subsea wells, 2-stage separation, and turret-based topsides.
• Produced water handling through CFU, degasser, and hydrocyclones with PWRI.
• Gas compression using Dresser Rand 3-stage reciprocating compressors.
• Operated seawater injection systems with stripping gas and chemical injection.
• Control Room operations including DCS (Kongsberg).

Production Operator - Wood Group Offshore Services – Claymore Alpha

(2007-01 - 2012-12)

• Operated production, utility, and injection systems; promoted to System Expert.
• Mentored and trained junior operators and apprentices.
• Oil processing included 3-phase separation, test separation, booster and MOL export.
• Gas processing through Dresser Rand compression trains and condensate handling.
• Water injection with deoxygenation towers, booster/injection pumps.

Offshore Chemist (Ad Hoc) - ITS Testing Services Ltd

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

• Provided chemist support on Claymore Alpha and Buchan Alpha.
• Conducted oil, water, and gas sample analysis.
• Implemented lab procedures and developed client reporting protocols.

Laboratory Supervisor / Analyst - Baxter's Food Group, Fochabers

(1994-01 - 2006-12)

• Led successful UKAS accreditation project, including audits, procedures, and validation.
• Managed commercial client testing, customer liaison, reporting, and invoicing.
• Supervised lab operations ensuring quality control and scientific compliance.

Standard Grades (Credit) - Maths, English, Chemistry, Computing, Technology, French - Milne's High School, Fochabers (1985-01 - 1990-12)

O-Level - Geography - Milne's High School, Fochabers

Higher - Chemistry - Moray College, Elgin (1998-01 - 1999-12)

Certificate in Natural Sciences (HND Level) - Scientific Matters, The Molecular World - Open University (2003-01 - 2005-12)