Chartered Engineer
Resume:
FRANCIS SIM ROBERTSON (Frank)
Nationality: British
Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: 13 May 1945
Telephone: +44 [0] 191-***-**** Health: Good
Mobile: UK +447*********
UAE +971*********
e-mail ad5l3r@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Chartered Engineer with extensive experience and in depth knowledge of all aspects of Verification & Company SMS Systems, Classification, Operation, Design, Survey, Commissioning, Planned Maintenance and Constructional Supervision associated with Offshore Installations, Power Plants & Merchant vessels.
Includes ISO 9002/14001, HAZOP & HAZID Studies.
Site Representative & Marine Consultant - For the Ettrick Oil Field North Sea, to provide a suitable FPSO for the field from Selection Phase through to the Construction Phase.
Senior Naval Architect – Consultant to improve the storage capacity for a Floating Storage Off-take unit, due to increased field production.
Facilities Engineer – Marine Co-ordinator, Management of Structural Integrity and Corrosion Management Strategy, Verification, Sub-Sea responsibilities, Change Proposal Management.
Engineering Superintendent - In full charge of Engineering on the FPSO “Firenze” in the Southern Adriatic.
Superintendent Engineer- In full charge of the refurbishment of the Supertanker ‘BT Venture during its reclassification to Lloyds Class A1.
Superintendent Engineer - Shell Tankers writing refit specifications and supervision of 5 year drydockings.
Project Engineer - Marine Co-ordinator for the conversion of the West Vision drilling rig into a moored floating production platform - Vesselfrik A & B.
Project Engineer - For the conceptual design, development and production of the Umbilical Sub Sea Riser Base for the Sovereign/Emerald Field in the North Sea.
Project Engineer - For preparing reports and specifications to HSE 4th Edition Compliance for Offshore Installations, upgrading & modifications to semi-subs and jack-up rigs for deep water drilling and greater deck loads.
Senior Commissioning Engineer - VLCC ‘Ailsa Craig’ conversion to FSU. Preparation of Commissioning procedures, supervision of planned maintenance schedules. Power plant upgrade.
Chief Engineer - Shell Tankers, responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and economical running of company vessels LPG-Crude-Product-Bitumen, both diesel and steam main propulsion for vessels upto 350,000MT.
Fleet Manager - Novoship UK Ltd., In full control of the fleet operational and mechanical Budget for a fleet of 6 40,000 tonne product tankers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Chartered Engineer
M.I.Mar.E
BSc Maritime Studies
DTI Class 1 Cert. [Steam & Motor]
Microsoft Project Management certification.
NVQ Assessor
Windows NT & Excel proficient.
31/08/05 – 2009 Nexen Petroleum Ltd.
Marine Consultant for the Ettrick Oil Field in the North Sea from production unit Selection Phase, through to the Construction Phase as Site Representive in Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore until sail away. The unit was the new Bluewater hull Aoka Mizu.
My duties included the appraisal and selection of the offshore production unit to be used. (FPSO selected)
Member of the FEED study group for the design requirements of the FPSO.
Member of the design team for the FPSO marine systems.
Site representative for Nexen Petroleum for the construction of the FPSO.
5/1/05 – 1/8/05 Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants
Consultant Naval Architect undertaking a study for improved storage capacity for the floating storage off-take unit “Soorena”. The study involved providing the client with options to increase the storage capacity for the oil field due to increased field production. The work involved drawing up specifications for the option of a new FSO and the option of utilising an SBM with associated pipelines. The study involved environmental conditions, off-take tanker sizing and scheduling, the capacity of the FSU & SBM and pipeline sizes required.
14/6/00 – 23/12/04 Petrofac facilities Management
On Shore Facilities Engineer in full charge of the co-ordination of Verification, Classification and Marine Systems for the North Sea FPF “Northern Producer.” Involved in the transfer of Class and Verification. Structural and Topside Integrity Management Co-ordinator and Corrosion Monitoring co-ordinator. Subsea responsibilities. Change Proposal Management Co-ordinator.
30/11/98 – 01/04/00 SAIPEM/SBM
Engineering Superintendent for the FPSO “Firenze” in full charge of all Engineering, Planned Maintenance Co-ordination, Upgrades and Facility Operations. Including cost control of budgeting and planning. Modification and commissioning of gas fired boilers, power management upgrade and produced water treatment plant commissioning.
10/7/97 - 30/10/98 HOULDER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
Project Engineer involved with conceptual design, specifications, quality plans, project planning and detailed design, in modifications and upgrading of MOU’s for the HSE 4th Edition Compliance for Offshore Installations. Clients involved were Transocean Offshore, Maersk Contractors, Stena, Sedco, and Cal Dive.
The Projects involved were:
Sea Scorceress - conceptual design of the conversion of a work-over barge to a fully DP operated workstation vessel. Complete new power management system designed and engineroom conversion from the main fuel tanks.
Kan Tan IV - SPS Upgrade including the installation of a third mud pump and piping, design of a BOP & Tree Skidding System and installation..
Stena Spey - SPS upgrade for 4th Edition Compliance and HP/HT drilling.
Stena Clyde - SPS upgrade
Sedco Explorer - Xmas Tree Skidding System
Maersk Endeavour - 4th Edition Compliance Inspection & Report
10/2/97 - 10/7/97 NOVOSHIP UK LTD
Fleet Manager in charge of a Fleet of 6 x 40,000 tonne Product Tankers. In full charge of the daily running of the fleet in respect to operational and maintenance budgets.
1991 - 1997 STASCO (Shell Tankers)
Chief Engineer responsible for the technical, maintenance and safe operations on board the companies international trading vessels world wide.
Work involved the operation, maintenance, survey, commissioning and plant modifications of all marine plant and ship structures.
Reciprocating machinery to 25,000bhp
Steam plant turbines & boilers to 20,000bhp
ISO 9002 updating of all documentation and procedures
Pumping systems and pipelines to 10,000tph and 65bar pressures.
HVAC systems both reciprocating and absorption units
Instrumentation system- Electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic.
Planned maintenance procedure writing and spares control.
Economic Budgeting to £1,000,000
Fire & Safety Systems [ CO2 / Halon & Water spray]
1990-1991
Seconded to Shell Centre London, to undertake refit specification writing and updating procedures and documentation for ISO 9002.
1977-1978
Resident Chief engineer St. John Shipyard - Canada
Company representative for the supervision of construction of six 32,000DWT product tankers.
To ensure yard design QA/QM was up to company standard and regulations.
Writing ships operating manuals and planned maintenance procedures.
1990 SOVEREIGN EMERALD FIELD NORTH SEA
Senior Commissioning Engineer for the Ailsa Craig FSU conversion.
Responsible for commissioning procedures, commissioning and planned maintenance approvals.. Extra electrical generating capacity installed and commissioned.
Senior Project Engineer responsible for the conceptual design and development of the umbilical sub sea riser base. Responsibility:
Conceptual design detailed drawing and approvals, MTO’s and weight analysis.
Liaison with consultants on specialised studies i.e. Hazop, Safety, Stress analysis, Lift and stability.
Supervision of construction.
Bid documentation, vendor assessment and procurement.
1988 - 1989 PETROVEST, NORWAY VESLEFRIKK PROJECT
Consultant Engineer for marine co-ordination of the conversion of the West Vision drilling rig to the Veselfrikk ‘A’ Production platform. Responsibility:
Assessment of the interfacing between the original computerised SELMA plant system and the new BAILLEY plant production system.
P&ID updating
Instrumentation Design and as built drawing production.
Loop diagram drawings of as builts.
1985-1988 SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY: BSc Nautical Studies
A broad based engineering degree with particular emphasis on developments in the offshore industry, the three year full time course included the following subjects:
Naval Architecture and Marine Vehicle Design
Semi-Submersible Design and Stability
Dynamic Positioning and Position Monitoring
The recovery and production of offshore oil.
Contract and Marine law
Economics.
Marine Engineering
System Analysis
Navigation
1961 - 1985 MARINE ENGINEERING SHELL TANKERS & STEPHENSON CLARKE
Left secondary school and joined Stephenson Clarke Shipping as a Marine Cadet.
Attended South Shields Marine college for 2 years gaining OND Mechanical Engineering.
Sailed on company vessels until 1969 to rank of 2nd Engineer.
Joined Shell Tankers 1969 sailed on company vessels gained rank of Chief Engineer at 28 years old. In full charge of all technical operations of modern oil / gas tankers. Involving:
Operations
Maintenance & vendor assessment
Procurement/ Spares & stores
Safety
Economic Budgeting to £1,000,000.
FRANCIS SIM ROBERTSON (Frank)
Nationality: British
Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: 13 May 1945
Telephone: +44 [0] 191-***-**** Health: Good
Mobile: UK +447*********
UAE +971*********
e-mail ad5l3r@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Chartered Engineer with extensive experience and in depth knowledge of all aspects of Verification & Company SMS Systems, Classification, Operation, Design, Survey, Commissioning, Planned Maintenance and Constructional Supervision associated with Offshore Installations, Power Plants & Merchant vessels.
Includes ISO 9002/14001, HAZOP & HAZID Studies.
Site Representative & Marine Consultant - For the Ettrick Oil Field North Sea, to provide a suitable FPSO for the field from Selection Phase through to the Construction Phase.
Senior Naval Architect – Consultant to improve the storage capacity for a Floating Storage Off-take unit, due to increased field production.
Facilities Engineer – Marine Co-ordinator, Management of Structural Integrity and Corrosion Management Strategy, Verification, Sub-Sea responsibilities, Change Proposal Management.
Engineering Superintendent - In full charge of Engineering on the FPSO “Firenze” in the Southern Adriatic.
Superintendent Engineer- In full charge of the refurbishment of the Supertanker ‘BT Venture during its reclassification to Lloyds Class A1.
Superintendent Engineer - Shell Tankers writing refit specifications and supervision of 5 year drydockings.
Project Engineer - Marine Co-ordinator for the conversion of the West Vision drilling rig into a moored floating production platform - Vesselfrik A & B.
Project Engineer - For the conceptual design, development and production of the Umbilical Sub Sea Riser Base for the Sovereign/Emerald Field in the North Sea.
Project Engineer - For preparing reports and specifications to HSE 4th Edition Compliance for Offshore Installations, upgrading & modifications to semi-subs and jack-up rigs for deep water drilling and greater deck loads.
Senior Commissioning Engineer - VLCC ‘Ailsa Craig’ conversion to FSU. Preparation of Commissioning procedures, supervision of planned maintenance schedules. Power plant upgrade.
Chief Engineer - Shell Tankers, responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and economical running of company vessels LPG-Crude-Product-Bitumen, both diesel and steam main propulsion for vessels upto 350,000MT.
Fleet Manager - Novoship UK Ltd., In full control of the fleet operational and mechanical Budget for a fleet of 6 40,000 tonne product tankers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Chartered Engineer
M.I.Mar.E
BSc Maritime Studies
DTI Class 1 Cert. [Steam & Motor]
Microsoft Project Management certification.
NVQ Assessor
Windows NT & Excel proficient.
31/08/05 – 2009 Nexen Petroleum Ltd.
Marine Consultant for the Ettrick Oil Field in the North Sea from production unit Selection Phase, through to the Construction Phase as Site Representive in Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore until sail away. The unit was the new Bluewater hull Aoka Mizu.
My duties included the appraisal and selection of the offshore production unit to be used. (FPSO selected)
Member of the FEED study group for the design requirements of the FPSO.
Member of the design team for the FPSO marine systems.
Site representative for Nexen Petroleum for the construction of the FPSO.
5/1/05 – 1/8/05 Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants
Consultant Naval Architect undertaking a study for improved storage capacity for the floating storage off-take unit “Soorena”. The study involved providing the client with options to increase the storage capacity for the oil field due to increased field production. The work involved drawing up specifications for the option of a new FSO and the option of utilising an SBM with associated pipelines. The study involved environmental conditions, off-take tanker sizing and scheduling, the capacity of the FSU & SBM and pipeline sizes required.
14/6/00 – 23/12/04 Petrofac facilities Management
On Shore Facilities Engineer in full charge of the co-ordination of Verification, Classification and Marine Systems for the North Sea FPF “Northern Producer.” Involved in the transfer of Class and Verification. Structural and Topside Integrity Management Co-ordinator and Corrosion Monitoring co-ordinator. Subsea responsibilities. Change Proposal Management Co-ordinator.
30/11/98 – 01/04/00 SAIPEM/SBM
Engineering Superintendent for the FPSO “Firenze” in full charge of all Engineering, Planned Maintenance Co-ordination, Upgrades and Facility Operations. Including cost control of budgeting and planning. Modification and commissioning of gas fired boilers, power management upgrade and produced water treatment plant commissioning.
10/7/97 - 30/10/98 HOULDER OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
Project Engineer involved with conceptual design, specifications, quality plans, project planning and detailed design, in modifications and upgrading of MOU’s for the HSE 4th Edition Compliance for Offshore Installations. Clients involved were Transocean Offshore, Maersk Contractors, Stena, Sedco, and Cal Dive.
The Projects involved were:
Sea Scorceress - conceptual design of the conversion of a work-over barge to a fully DP operated workstation vessel. Complete new power management system designed and engineroom conversion from the main fuel tanks.
Kan Tan IV - SPS Upgrade including the installation of a third mud pump and piping, design of a BOP & Tree Skidding System and installation..
Stena Spey - SPS upgrade for 4th Edition Compliance and HP/HT drilling.
Stena Clyde - SPS upgrade
Sedco Explorer - Xmas Tree Skidding System
Maersk Endeavour - 4th Edition Compliance Inspection & Report
10/2/97 - 10/7/97 NOVOSHIP UK LTD
Fleet Manager in charge of a Fleet of 6 x 40,000 tonne Product Tankers. In full charge of the daily running of the fleet in respect to operational and maintenance budgets.
1991 - 1997 STASCO (Shell Tankers)
Chief Engineer responsible for the technical, maintenance and safe operations on board the companies international trading vessels world wide.
Work involved the operation, maintenance, survey, commissioning and plant modifications of all marine plant and ship structures.
Reciprocating machinery to 25,000bhp
Steam plant turbines & boilers to 20,000bhp
ISO 9002 updating of all documentation and procedures
Pumping systems and pipelines to 10,000tph and 65bar pressures.
HVAC systems both reciprocating and absorption units
Instrumentation system- Electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic.
Planned maintenance procedure writing and spares control.
Economic Budgeting to £1,000,000
Fire & Safety Systems [ CO2 / Halon & Water spray]
1990-1991
Seconded to Shell Centre London, to undertake refit specification writing and updating procedures and documentation for ISO 9002.
1977-1978
Resident Chief engineer St. John Shipyard - Canada
Company representative for the supervision of construction of six 32,000DWT product tankers.
To ensure yard design QA/QM was up to company standard and regulations.
Writing ships operating manuals and planned maintenance procedures.
1990 SOVEREIGN EMERALD FIELD NORTH SEA
Senior Commissioning Engineer for the Ailsa Craig FSU conversion.
Responsible for commissioning procedures, commissioning and planned maintenance approvals.. Extra electrical generating capacity installed and commissioned.
Senior Project Engineer responsible for the conceptual design and development of the umbilical sub sea riser base. Responsibility:
Conceptual design detailed drawing and approvals, MTO’s and weight analysis.
Liaison with consultants on specialised studies i.e. Hazop, Safety, Stress analysis, Lift and stability.
Supervision of construction.
Bid documentation, vendor assessment and procurement.
1988 - 1989 PETROVEST, NORWAY VESLEFRIKK PROJECT
Consultant Engineer for marine co-ordination of the conversion of the West Vision drilling rig to the Veselfrikk ‘A’ Production platform. Responsibility:
Assessment of the interfacing between the original computerised SELMA plant system and the new BAILLEY plant production system.
P&ID updating
Instrumentation Design and as built drawing production.
Loop diagram drawings of as builts.
1985-1988 SUNDERLAND UNIVERSITY: BSc Nautical Studies
A broad based engineering degree with particular emphasis on developments in the offshore industry, the three year full time course included the following subjects:
Naval Architecture and Marine Vehicle Design
Semi-Submersible Design and Stability
Dynamic Positioning and Position Monitoring
The recovery and production of offshore oil.
Contract and Marine law
Economics.
Marine Engineering
System Analysis
Navigation
1961 - 1985 MARINE ENGINEERING SHELL TANKERS & STEPHENSON CLARKE
Left secondary school and joined Stephenson Clarke Shipping as a Marine Cadet.
Attended South Shields Marine college for 2 years gaining OND Mechanical Engineering.
Sailed on company vessels until 1969 to rank of 2nd Engineer.
Joined Shell Tankers 1969 sailed on company vessels gained rank of Chief Engineer at 28 years old. In full charge of all technical operations of modern oil / gas tankers. Involving:
Operations
Maintenance & vendor assessment
Procurement/ Spares & stores
Safety
Economic Budgeting to £1,000,000.
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