PETER M. BOLESLAWSKY
Mossel Bay, South Africa
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CAREER SUMMARY:
** ***** ******* *** ******** experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. (Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering and Operations Management and Support)
Electrical/Instrumentation:
I&E Maintenance: Excellent working knowledge and management of electrical and instrumentation maintenance, reliability and plant optimization for Refinery, LNG Plant, Offshore Platforms and FPSO. Writing of Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures. Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex equipment in hazardous areas (CompEx qualified) HAZOP and Risk Assessments.
Pre-commissioning, Commissioning and Start-up: Successfully manage electrical QA/QC, pre-commissioning, commissioning, hand-over and start-up of Refinery, FPSO and LNG Plant. Conduct FATs and SITs as client representative. Knowledge of relevant IEC, API and NFPA Codes.
Project Engineering: As owner representative manage electrical EPC contractors for Greenfield Refinery. Review electrical design for operability, maintainability and reliability conforming to design and project specification. Plant upgrades and enhancements to existing infrastructure, engineering, design, procurement, work pack preparation, installation, testing and commissioning.
Managerial/Operations Assurance:
Operations Management: Successfully manage Shore Base and FPSO Operation in West - Africa with particular focus on HSE including all operational, technical, financial and business, PR, logistic and contractual aspects averaging 98% uptime for the period and maximizing profits by reducing overheads and achieving quarterly production bonuses.
Operations Assurance/Readiness: Develop, implement and monitor an Operations Assurance Plan and Systems to ensure flawless commissioning and start-up, seamless project transition and predictable operational performance in a safe and reliable manner.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Electrical QA/QC, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, FAT and SIT
Implement and manage Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance
Installation, inspection and maintenance of Elec. Equipment in Hazardous Areas
Technical, Analytical and Managerial skills
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
P&L, Budgeting & Costs Management
Operations Readiness and Start-up Assurance
Technical/Report Writing
Procedure/Work Practice Writing
Operations and Shore Based Management
Proven ability to work in a culturally diverse, remote and challenging environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Instrument and Electrical Snr Offshore Proj and Support Engineer July 2014 – Dec 2015
CABGOC (Chevron), Angola
Upgrading of existing offshore electrical and instrumentation systems including detail design, budget preparation, material purchasing, Work Pack preparation and commissioning. (Small/medium sized projects)
Provide Instrument and Electrical technical support/faultfinding for offshore production platforms as and when required.
Mentoring of National Engineers in Training
Budget, finance control and cost projections
Active role in Chevron ongoing safety initiatives including Process Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessments, HAZOPs, Behavior Based Safety Observations and Hazard Hunts.
Electrical Team Lead September 2010 – Dec 2013
Angola LNG, Angola
Responsible for the overall integrity and reliability of all Electrical Installations, Systems and Equipment for Angola LNG in a cost effective and safe manner. (Manage Team of 8 Lead Technicians/Technicians and National Trainees)
Ensure electrical installation complies with Project Design, Specifications and sound Engineering Practices. Review electrical design for safety, reliability, operability and maintainability.
Ensure all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities are conducted per Commissioning Procedures. Conduct FATs and SITs on client behalf
Review and approve method statements for testing and commissioning
Evaluate electrical SPIR Lists and recommend spare parts holding
Compose Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice
Coordinate, mentor and guide Electrical Technicians and Trainee
Achievements: Develope organizational capability of Electrical Maintenance Department including early staffing, training, and competency assessments. Develop all electrical policies and procedures - ensure competent personnel, processes and procedures are in place after handover of the plant to Operations. Compile scope of work for all electrical maintenance contracts
Operations Readiness Advisor April 2009 – August 2010
Angola LNG, Angola
Develop, implement and monitor Operations Assurance Plan
Ensure flawless commissioning and start-up, seamless project transition and predictable operational performance in a safe and reliable manner
Ensure interfaces with other Operations Departments and Projects sre effectively managed
Achievements: Received Certificate of Reward for contribution towards organizational development and operational readiness ensuring seamless transition from construction to operation.
Lead FPSO Engineer February 2008 – March 2009
SBM Offshore NV, Monaco
Provide direct technical Process, Marine and Engineering assistance to support assigned in-country management and FPSO Operations
Continuously monitor status of FPSOs ABS Class records with respect to the inspection schedule and associated conditions of class and recommendations
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPS and HAZIDS to provide operational and technical input as required. Assist in-country management with commercial and technical contracts, development, preparation of operating budgets and investment plans.
Shore Base Manager July 2004 – January 2008
SBM Offshore NV, Equatorial Guinea
Successfully managed Shore Base and FPSO Operations in West – Africa, Equatorial Guinea, including all operational, technical, financial and business, PR, logistic and contractual aspects
Overall responsibility and accountability for the safe and efficient operation of the FPSO Serpentina and for the management and administration of the Shore Base in line with Company Management System
Achievements: Average 98% plus oil uptime, no serious HSE incidents, operating cost below annual budget, achieving and exceeding KPIs and averaging a score of above 97% in external Operation Integrity Audits throughout this period. Roll out and implement Nationalization program.
Operations Manager January 2004 – June 2004
SBM Offshore NV, Equatorial Guinea
Responsible for day to day operations of FPSO Serpentina, monitor detailed operations and ensure processes are carried out in safe, efficient and competent manner
Monitor planned maintenance of FPSO and take corrective actions for deficiencies identified to ensure highest standards of maintenance and condition are achieved
Liaise with relevant Classification Societies to maintain the vessel in full class without any recommendations or findings
Liaise and coordinate with client’s local office and representative and ensured good working relations are maintained
Achievements: Significantly contribute to building and maintaining work relationship with client
Successfully implement and maintain Company Operations Management System
E and I Supervisor March 2003 – December 2003
SBM Production Contractors, Dubai and Angola
Appointed as Unit Electrical Authority (Authorized Electrical Person) responsible for the control, availability and safety associated with all electrical equipment on the facility
Responsible for all pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up related activities of all Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment during the construction phase of the FPSO Xikomba in Dubai Dry-Dock
Determine and order all E&I spares, tools and equipment
Equipped workshop and Electrical Equipment Room prior mobilization to site
Achievements: Manage commissioning of all E&I Equipment onboard during conversion and sail-around to location in Angola. Maintain electrical integrity of vessel during 8 week journey to location
E and I Superintendent 1993 - 2003
PetroSA (Gas-to-Liquid Refinery), South Africa
Head both the Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Divisions, reporting to the Production Manager and the E&I Divisional Manager. (Manage 4 supervisors and 14 technicians)
Achievements: Initiate and execute projects, including justification, feasibility studies, technical and commercial bid analysis, multi-discipline co-ordination and final acceptance. (Upgrade and automate the entire rail loading gantry, loading meters and interface with SAP CMMS. Nuclear level and density profilers and DCS Interphase in the HF Alkylation unit. Roll out and lead the Shell Instrument Protective Function (IPF) Strategy for plant wide implementation.
Develop and implement maintenance strategy for Ex Equipment in potentially hazardous areas.
Electrical Project/Commissioning Engineer 1989 –1993
PetroSA (Gas-to-Liquid Refiner), South Africa
Liaison with main electrical engineering contractors during design and construction phase of Refinery units. Review, clarify and approve design detail, customer specifications and documentation for the Synthol and Syngas units, which includes all electrical motors, distribution and plant feeders, small power, lighting and earthing details. Review electrical design for safety, reliability, operability and maintainability. Ensure compliance with design and project specifications. Conduct FATs as client representative.
Achievements: Manage overall electrical spare requirements for entire plant and ensure availability before start-up. Successfully commission and start-up all Refinery units incident free and on schedule
Electrical Technician, Senior Technician and Principle Technician 1983 – 1989
Sasol 2 and 3 (Coal-to-Liquid Refinery), South Africa .
EDUCATION/TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Education: Higher National Diploma (HND) – Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree (BCom) – Business Economics, Industrial Psychology
Training: CompEx – IEC 60079-17 (Roxby Training Centre, Middlesbrough, UK)
HV and LV Switching Procedures (Faraday Centre, Middlesbrough, UK)
HV Operational Safety (ASET, Aberdeen, UK)
Protection of Electrical Power Systems (Faraday Centre, Middlesbrough, UK)
Certifications: CompEx Certificate, HV Switching Certificate, HV Operational Safety, Valid UKOG Medical, HUET and WST.
Nationality:
German (EU Passport)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Full member of South African Institute for Electrical Engineers. (SAIEE)