Snr Scope Manager – Array Cable Supply and Execution - Ørsted - Taiwan (UK Based Hybrid Working)
(2022-01)
- Leading the sourcing, contract award, manufacturing, transport, installation, cable termination and execution of the full inter array cable system and OSS system from TKF cables Netherlands to Taiwan. Closely working with and developing a new cable supplier from contract award to delivery.
- Execution of the CHW04 OSS design and construction within Singapore before offshore transport to Taiwan.
- Managing the procurement, logistics and transportation of all accessories and cables from Europe to Taiwan, across multiple FOU and OSS sites in APAC.
- Managing a large global project team of to ensure the delivery of the cables and accessories and offshore execution.
- Managing all interfaces with DNV, Foundations, Export Cable, OSS, WTG, SCADA, CPS, Transport and Installation, Handover and Commissioning with O&M.
- Managing and reporting risks to senior management, budget and contract management throughout the project until offshore completion June 2026.
Snr Project Engineer – Procurement, Manufacturing and Installation - TechnipFMC - Newcastle, UK and Angola
(2017-04 - 2021-12)
- Leading the KG-D6, Kaombo and M on the largest ever subsea umbilical and cable projects for India and Angola.
- Responsible for over 900 km of Cable, Umbilical and Fibre Optic work packages throughout the project life cycle from supplier selection, technical selection, readiness, manufacture, FAT, transport and installation from the UK to the Bay of Bengal India and Angola, West Africa.
- Providing technical expertise on cable design, manufacture, suppliers inspections, testing and commissioning activities and developing supplier scope of works and ITP content.
- Excellent working relationships, managing critical interfaces between AKER, WOOD Group, NSW Cables Germany, Nexans Cables Norway, General (SILEC) Cables, Prysmian Cables, Siemens Energy, CRP, Tekmar and various umbilical and cable installation contractors.
Snr Project Engineer – Procurement, Manufacture and Installation - Technip - Houston-USA, Malaysia and Angola
(2012-10 - 2017-04)
- Working rotations across Global and European manufacturing sites to ensure collaboration and delivery of all cables and components into Angola for Kaombo project, largest ever ultra-deep-water project, with over 555 km of cable manufactured, transported and installed off Angola, West Africa.
- Setting up supplier framework agreements locally and globally to standardise equipment supply across multiple divisions within TechnipFMC.
Project Engineer – Procurement, Manufacture and Installation - DUCO - Newcastle-UK
(2010-10 - 2012-10)
- Executing multiple umbilical and cable project work packages, from Initial tender, contract award, schedule, design, engineering, specifications, MWS risk management, interface management, procurement of electrical and fibre optic cables, cable protection systems and J tube pull in-latches, subsea and onshore connectors.
- Managing manufacture and termination across multiple sites and then finally the offshore installation and commissioning with various installation contractors, such Subsea 7, Saipem, Mcdermott and Technip.
Lead Assembly Electrical and Powertrain Engineer – MSc Engineering - Nissan Motors - Sunderland, UK
(2010-01 - 2010-10)
- Working directly for the Lead Project Manager within the Unit Assembly and Test department for the introduction of a new petrol engine to the assembly line.
Subsea Product Design, Installation and Test Engineer - Baker Hughes - Aberdeen, UK
(2008-12 - 2009-12)
- Responsible for sourcing a unique horizontal drilling rig, which was used for research and development of prototype subsea drilling tools to go into service with oil operators on and offshore.
Commissioned Officer - Royal Air Force
(2007-03 - 2008-12)
- Finishing in the top 20 of a course of over 100, assessed in physical fitness, logistics, personnel management, leadership, academics and communication skills. Studies included aerodynamics and meteorology.
Area Performance Quality Assurance Engineer - Baker Hughes - Aberdeen UK and Houston USA
(2006-08 - 2007-03)
- Responsible for the UK and Caspian Region for all Quality Gates and Product Performance related issues in oil well production, installation and servicing. Reporting to Senior Management on key quality issues for the UK and Caspian area, NCR statistics and open quality issues.
- Trained Lead Auditor for the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, maintaining quality standards with all UK based suppliers via audits, improvement meetings and root cause analysis. Putting in place corrective actions at manufacturing sites and offshore.
