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Career Summary telecoms, project, radio, onshore, offshore, LNG, pipeline, maintenance, construction, PABX, SDH, PDH
I am a professionally registered discipline engineer who is highly self motivated with extensive experience
gained from employment in South East Asia, Australasia, Europe, Africa, CIS and the Middle East. I am capable of
thinking laterally to resolve problems. I am computer literate and have a good working knowledge of a wide
variety of software applications, especially those produced my Microsoft. My experience covers Oil & Gas,
Mining, Hospital and Commercial Structures.
Project Engineering, LNG, Onshore, Offshore, Construction, Commissioning, EPC, Brownfield, Greenfield, Oil & Gas Plant, Pipeline, Upstream, Downstream, Radio, PAGA, CCTV, Fiber Optic,
SDH / PDH, TMR, Design, Power Line Carrier, SCADA
Career History to Date
July 2013 – Present: PNG-LNG Plant (ExxonMobil) / CBI-Clough JV, Hides, Papua New Guinea
(Lead Telecom Commissioning Engineer)
I was brought on to the project by Kentz (Malaysia) to oversee the Commissioning of the Telecommunication system for the
Hides Gas Conditioning Plant (HGCP) Upstream facility located in the Southern Highlands of PNG. The project is to construct
commission and bring into service the facility.
Working for me was a small team of Filipino technicians.
Our systems included:
 Page Party / Intercom system
 Fibre Optic local (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networks consisting of Process, General and Business networks
 UHF Radio network
 Microwave Links
 Interfacing to the main backbone which connected the site to the main LNG terminal in Port Moresby
 Access Control including Intrusion Detection along the fence line
 CCTV system – primarily for Security with some Process facilities
 CAT 6 Structured Cabling
 Data Network, including Gigabit Ethernet and
 VoIP telephone system
During the time co-ordination with other groups within the ExxonMobil / CBI-Clough JV teams was essential to ensure the
smooth flow of the project as was interaction with the Telecommunication Construction team.
I was also Area Authority and Area Interface Authority (AIA) reviewing and approving permits and ensuring the conditions of
issued permits was complied with including Simultaneous Operations.
February 2012 – July 2013: Worley Parsons, Atyrau, Kazakhstan (Lead Telecom Engineer)
Moved from Offshore to the Eskine West Rail Project (EWRP) to design and assume responsibility for delivering the
Telecommunication system to the client, Agip. The EWRP facility is designed to receive and process Sulphur from Oil received
from Kashagan Offshore field.
Once processed the Sulphur is transported via rail to customers.
The systems under my control include:
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PAGA (Public Address & General Alarm)
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Wi-Fi Network
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Access Control
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VoIP Telephony
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Gigabit Ethernet
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CCTV for Security, Process and Safety
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Structured Cabling (Cat 5e)
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Fibre Optic LAN
Working alongside me was a Junior Kazakh engineer
Involved in FEED for Sulphur Loading facility
2010 June – February 2012: Worley Parsons, Atyrau, Kazakhstan (Senior Telecom Engineer)
Employed by Worley Parsons for the Design, Review and Follow On functions of the telecommunication systems associated
with the Agip Kashagan Experimental Offshore Project.
The work covered incorporation of client requirements, providing advice to client of system strategy and system capability,
follow on activities for the project and updating the new/changed requirements into the drawings/documents and
forwarding to contractor via client. Additionally,
The systems utilized by the project included:
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SDH/PDH (STM16) – Alcatel/Lucent
PAGA – Gaitronics Nova 2000
Access Control/Intrusion Detection (microwave)/CCTV
Hotlines/PABX
Outside Plant Cabling (Copper and Fibre Optic)
UHF/VHF/GMDSS/NDB
Fibre Optic infrastructure (including submarine cables) and Cat 6 structured cabling systems
LAN network covering production platforms and linking to Onshore facilities where further processing is conducted
In 2011 I was transferred to Offshore for follow-on activities. This includes re-works of facility modules and requires close coordination with contractors.
From October 2011 moved to the offshore facilities for the HUC activities associated with the project
Feb 2008 to End May 2010: Qatar Petroleum, Ras Laffan (Senior Telecommunications Engineer)
Contracted by Qatar Petroleum for the Common Cooling Water Project (CCWP).The project provides cooling water to
the LNG and other plants operating at Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC). The work involved overseeing the timely execution of
the design; installation and commissioning of the systems provided and handed over to the RLIC Telecommunications
maintenance department. The systems required for the project included:
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Fibre Optic network – Gigabit Ethernet carrying Telephony, Fire & Gas, Data and Security Systems
Tele-signalling – Utilised by the Qatar Electricity Authority, KAHRAMAA at 33kV and 220 kV levels
Optical interfaces for Electrical and Instrumentation systems
SDH/PDH – STM 16 (Alcatel-Lucent)
Access Control System (Olive Group)
PA/GA (Gai-Tronics)
Structured Cabling – Cat 6 cabling
CCTV - Pelco
Integration of the systems into a unified network and interfacing with existing VLAN system
Liaison with the prime contractor, the sub contractors and consultants formed an integral part of the job.
Feb 2006 to Jan 2008: Unable to work due to my wife being seriously ill
Jan to Feb 2006: Optilan Communications, Singapore (Telecommunications Engineer)
Commissioning of communication systems for Petrobras owned FPSO, the Capixaba. The systems included:
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GMDSS including GPS, UHF, MF/HF, VHF (Motorola and Sailor)
Entertainment and Weather systems
PAGA (Vodec)
PABX (Alcatel) and
CCTV associated with the vessel.
All work was carried out at the Keppel shipyard in Singapore
Feb to Dec 2005: BP Amoco, Hassi Massaoud, Algeria (Lead Telecommunications Engineer)
Contracted to British Petroleum for their Algerian operations related to the In-Salah Gas Project and to support and
advise field staff. My responsibilities include the co-ordination of work carried out at the remote sites of In-Amenas and Krechba
by field technicians and engineers. The equipment and systems covered included:
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VSAT (Codan) for linking Algeria with BP headquarters at Sunbury, England
Cisco routers for voice and data traffic, WAN/LAN
Network Security issues – Firewalls, Procedures in accordance with BP policies
PABX (Alcatel 4400) and Voice Mail
Microwave, TMR Radio, VHF, Inmarsat and Thuraya satellite phones
CCTV (Coex)
SDH (Marconi STM1)
I was involved in the design and specification of a pilot scheme for a VoIP network and a GSM gateway both of which
interfaced with the PABX network.
Part of my duties also included being a member of the Emergency Response Team dealing with the communication
aspects.
During my employment I was directly responsible to the Operations Manager for the IT and Communications Group
Apr to Dec 2003: Talisman Energy, Vietnam & Malaysia (Telecommunications Commissioning Engineer)
Employed for the installation, commissioning and acceptance on behalf of Talisman Energy for the communication
systems installed on the Bunga Raya ‘A’ offshore platform. Built at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Vietnam the systems
included:
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Skanti, Tait and Motorola VHF/UHF radio systems
Public Address and General Alarm (Akusta)
Microwave to link remote wellhead platforms (SR Communications)
Entertainment system with satellite link operating in ‘Ku’ band
Ethernet LAN network including Cisco Hubs/Routers
Helideck Non Directional Beacon (Southern Avionics)
VSAT ‘C’ band link to connect the platform to Talisman HO in Kuala Lumpur and Petro-Vietnam offices
Responsibilities included the co-ordination between all parties to ensure support systems were available at the required
time, review and modification as necessary of proposed commissioning procedures and witnessing/acceptance of systems. I
was with the project until successful completion and handover to the client.
June 1999 to Aug 2002: Qatar Petroleum, Dukhan, State of Qatar (Senior Telecom Project Engineer)
Within my position of Senior Telecommunications Project Engineer within QP, formally known as QGPC, I was
responsible for all Telecommunication projects related or involving the Dukhan area.
Amongst the many projects with which I was involved was the design, installation and commissioning of a SDH/PDH fibre optic
network utilising Nokia equipment. The system included:
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Synfonet STM 1/4 (155/622 Mbps) ring
60km of single mode fibre optic cable consisting of both OPGW and direct buried
140 Mbps PDH integrated within the STM network
Nokia ‘DynaHopper W’ Microwave operating at 18 GHz to provide 2 Mbps links
Network Management System (Nokia NMS10) to manage the installed system
This project had an allocated budget of US$9m and was implemented to provide a solid backbone infrastructure, which
may be upgraded as required, for the Dukhan area. A training course was successfully completed on PDH/SDH for the installed
system. This project was completed within budget and 2 months ahead of scheduled completion. Other projects, with which I
was involved, included radio networks for use on mobile drilling rigs, Emergency Communication Centre, Public
Address/General Alarm and CCTV systems for plant operations.
Apr 1996 to Apr 1998: Qatar Gas Ltd., Ras Laffan, State of Qatar (Telecommunications Engineer)
Employed as a Telecommunication Engineer responsible for pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up of all
telecommunications equipment installed at the LNG plant site and associated Port facilities. The systems included:
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Fibre Optic Infrastructure operating at 8 Mbps (NEC 6000 series MUX)
Newbridge 34Mbit SDH and Nokia 2Mbit Sub-MUX
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PABX (Ericsson MD 110/50) and Hotline systems (Spector/Lumenex)
2 GHz Trans - Horizon (Marconi)
Trunked Mobile Radio (TMR - Key Systems UK Ltd.) – MPT1327
VHF Marine Radio (Skanti /Anritsu)
CCTV for process monitoring and security (Hernis Scan Systems of Norway/Westinghouse)
Public Address and General Alarm system (Spector-Lumenex)
Aug to Nov 1995: Fluor Daniel B.V., Haarlem, The Netherlands (Senior Telecommunications Engineer)
Employed in the position of Senior Telecommunications Engineer on a short-term contract to review and verify the
Telecommunications portion of the Joint Venture (Fluor/Mitsubishi/Mitsui) bid documentation for the "Oman Liquid Natural
Gas Project" to be constructed at Al Ghalilah in Oman. The review included the following systems:
 Fibre Optic backbone operating with ATM 155 Mbits/sec and 34 Mbits/sec embedded PDH
 PABX and Public Address systems
 TMR and Radio Paging (UHF band) and Marine Mobile Radio (VHF and HF bands)
 WAN/LAN networks operating with Ethernet technology and TCP/IP protocol
 CCTV for security/process monitoring
Nov 1992 to July 1994: Pipeline Engineering GmbH (PLE), Athens, Greece (Telecoms Consultant)
Contracted to PLE as a Telecommunications Consultant for the "Greek Natural Gas Pipeline Project", I was responsible
for approving the design of all communications systems as submitted by the Engineer, a local company, to an estimated budget
of US$52, 5 Million. The systems within the scope of work included:
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Fixed Telecommunications including PABX, MUX (2/34 Mbits/sec) and MODLAN
Fibre Optic (Single Mode) backbone network operating at 34Mbps.
Mobile Radio System including 2GHz Digital Microwave (Motorola)
SCADA System (Valmet of Canada)
The Pipeline extends from the Bulgarian border to Athens, a total of 1,000 Km, the major part of which was funded by
the European Community and was the carrier for gas from Russia.
The Fibre Optic cable ran the length of the pipeline in a multipoint configuration and was the main carrier for all other
communication systems. Satellite communication was considered as a design alternative. During my employment, I was
involved in the evaluation of tender technical specifications and selection of suppliers for related sub-contracts on behalf of the
Client.
Oct 1991 to Oct 1992: Brown and Root Ltd., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Senior Telecommunications Engineer)
My duties as Senior Telecommunications Engineer where concerned with the construction of the "King Abdul Aziz City
for Science and Technology" in Riyadh. Working within the management team, I was responsible for the execution of the
Telecommunications/Data Communications portion of the overall project on behalf of the client. This included the review and
approval of documentation submitted by Contractor for use in construction. Areas of communications included:
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Telephone network (system sized for 1200 lines)
Data Communications (including Hubs and Routers)
Fibre Optics, including MUX/DEMUX
Trunked Mobile Radio
Oct 1988 to Oct 1990: King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Telecoms Engineer)
As Telecommunication Engineer at the 600-bed King Fahad Hospital in Riyadh, I was heavily involved in the area of
Projects including extensions, modifications and upgrading of the existing communications systems. New systems included:
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Simulcast Radio Paging (Glenayre/Zetron) and Mobile Radio (Philips)
PABX (Ericsson MD110/90, Alcatel) and PAX (Diavox)
TV and Video distribution network
Fire Detection (Cerberus) / Security systems (Thorn Security Systems)
Hospital Public Address system
Ambulance telemetry system
I was also responsible for the Maintenance aspects of the Communications systems which was performed by 25
Technicians (multi-national) and 1 Foreman
Mar to June 1988: ADMA OPCO, Das Island, United Arab Emirates (Electronics Engineer)
My position of Electronics Engineer within the project group gave me the responsibility for the design, modification and
preparation of planned maintenance schedules for electronic systems including alarm systems for 66 kV power stations.
Mar to Sep 1987: Al-Hejailan A/E Consultants, Duba, Saudi Arabia (Communications Consultant)
As Communications Consultant, I was responsible for design approval and supervision of the installation, commissioning
and pre-hand over maintenance of:
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PABX (Ericsson MD110/50)
Mobile Radio (Storno) and Radio Paging
132 kV Power Line Carrier (Telettra / Trench)
Telex system (Siemens)
Cable TV network
Mar to Aug 1986: Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QGPC), Doha, State of Qatar (Senior Engineer)
As Senior Engineer I responsible for the preparation of specifications for feasibility study to be conducted for a proposed
SCADA system for Bul Hanine and Maydan Mazhan offshore facilities. Responsible for liaison and supervision of UK Consultancy
engaged to perform the study.
Apr 1981 to Sep 1985: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Muscat, Oman (Principle Engineer)
Commenced employment in the position of Project Engineer responsible for the management and supervision of
troubleshooting and design of electronic computer based equipment for SCADA applications.
In 1984 I was promoted to the position of Principle Engineer responsible for all construction and maintenance of SCADA
systems employed by PDO. Duties included:
 Installation, Maintenance, Station Revamps including Major Modifications
 Documentation
As part of my responsibilities I was responsible for the management of a team of technicians.
Sep 1978 to Sept 1980: Copper-Belt Power Company (CPC), Kitwe, Zambia (Telecommunications Engineer)
I was employed by CPC as a Telecommunications Engineer within their Telecommunications department. My
responsibilities included the maintenance and modification to telecommunication equipment utilised by the company for
power transmission within the Zambian Copper-Belt. Systems included:
 PABX and PBX
 UHF and VHF Mobile Radio including Repeater stations (Philips)
 Radio Paging system (PYE)
 SCADA for 230 kV network, INDACTIC 33 and NSD series (Brown Boveri)
 DEC computer (PDP 8/34) and peripherals
As part of my responsibilities I was responsible for a team of maintenance technicians.
May 1977 to May 1978: ARAMCO, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Electronics Engineer)
My employment as Electronics Engineer was within the Power System Technical Services department of the company
based in Dhahran. My position made me responsible for the modification, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting on
SCADA systems used for oil transmission. During my employment I was also involved with the SCADA system for the "East West Pipeline Project"
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Courses Taken: Permit to Work – PNG (ExxonMobile)
References: Upon Request
Lock Out / Tag Out – PNG (ExxonMobile)
Working at Heights – PNG (ExxonMobile)
Leadership Training – PNG (ExxonMobile)
SDH / PDH System – Qatar (Qatar Petroleum)
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