JOHN JOSEPH SHAW
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Telephone: 013**-****** (Home); 075******** (Mobile)
Email: *********@*******.**.**
PROFILE
A hard-working, resourceful and dedicated individual with expertise as a
Petroleum Manager underpinned by comprehensive training and hands-on
experience in addition to proficiency in undertaking a wide range of fuel
testing. Physically fit and self-disciplined, works well both independently
and as part of a team, demonstrating the motivation and organisation
required to meet demanding deadlines while working under pressure. Combines
a professional and confident approach with excellent interpersonal and
leadership skills and can communicate concisely at all levels, building
strong working relationships. A skilled planner and problem solver with a
keen eye for detail.
KEY SKILLS
* Man Management - Fantastic ability to inspire a team in a vast array
of roles and situations keeping them motivated and committed.
* Organisation - Ruthlessly efficient and methodical able to cope under
pressure to strict deadlines.
* Adaptability - Extensive ability to have contingency plans implemented
and to make on the spot decisions and last minute changes in order to
get the task at hand completed effectively.
* Negotiation - Excellent communication skills and decision making
ability used extensively in order to achieve the desired outcome.
* Accounting - Exceptional book keeping ability able to produce reports
demonstrating a keen eye for detail.
* IT - Vast knowledge and use of word, excel, power point, oracle,
outlook, internet and email.
* Conditions - Ability to work in the most arduous conditions for long
periods of time.
CAREER SUMMARY
Jan 2011 - Sept 2012 Deputy Manager COMRES - Manager COMRES for NCS Fuels
(Afghanistan)
. Promoted from Deputy to Manager after 8 weeks with the company.
. In charge of the commercial reserve of 22 million litres of both
aviation and ground fuels.
. Compiles daily reports and runs accounts for the 2 x storage yards
where the fuel is kept.
. Ensures batch control and liaises with lab to get any required testing
done to ensure the fuel is in spec.
. Co-ordinates every logistical aspect of all issues and receipts of
fuel all over Afghanistan from these facilities.
. Regularly checks on the inspection teams and facilities to ensure
smooth running and quality assurance of the operations are being
conducted.
. Co-ordinated deliveries of up to 5million litres to the one location
in a single order.
. Deputises for the Regional Manager when he is unavailable or on
holiday.
. Written numerous Site Specific Instructions (SSI's) and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP's).
. Ensures all the Afghan workers in the department and the storage
facilities are up to speed with all information by running training
courses for them and the inspection company personnel.
. Conducted recce's on new facilities producing extensive reports on the
suitability of the various locations.
. Ensures all maintenance schedules are up to date and adhered to for
all equipment sited within the Bulk Fuel Terminal locations.
July 2010 - Dec 2010 Fuel Supervisor for PDLToll (Chad)
. Managing a team of fuel operators ensuring all fuel operations run
smoothly and all issues are made to the UN at
various locations in arduous conditions within Chad.
. Liaise with the local oil refinery ensuring that all deliveries are
made to all PDLToll locations within country.
. Ensure all stocks are up to spec and rotated accordingly.
. Liaise with the fleet manager, keeping all tankers at a roadworthy
capacity ensuring that all deliveries are met.
. Ensure all the daily stats are collated for jet fuel and ground fuel,
ensuring they are all correct and sent off to the accounts department
for analysis.
. Refuelling of UN Aircraft fixed wing and helicopters on a daily basis
ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
. Testing of aviation fuel on a daily basis ensuring that all fuel meets
the correct specifications.
. Closing of numerous fuel sites within theatre dealing with all
logistic and transport issues.
1997 - April 2010 Petroleum Operator to Manager (Sergeant), HM Forces
(Royal Logistics Corps)
* Working as a Petroleum Operator to Petroleum Manager and Chemical
Laboratory Assistant, promoted three times while undertaking
comprehensive training and gaining extensive experience and
proficiency in all aspects of the petroleum industry.
* Managing and motivating a team of up to sixty-five, ensuring their
welfare while delivering an efficient service under diverse
operational conditions.
* Designed several upgrading petroleum courses for junior personnel and
ensured they ran smoothly by being the Chief Instructor. These
courses included a wide range of testing in theory and practical
practices within the petroleum industry.
* Managed fuel depots and provisioned for all units in both Bosnia and
Belize to all health & safety regulations and account procedures
ensuring quality control and surveillance of the fuels and lubricants
stored.
* Sole fuel tester for all fuels in Belize including three separate
aviation sites.
* Designed/sited/built/managed numerous bulk fuel installations
worldwide.
* Set up several fuel contracts worldwide.
* Team leader of a multi-national section on a United Nations tour of
Cyprus liaising between all the differing nationalities.
* Organised several arduous and demanding events raising money for
charity.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
2012: First Aid at Work.
2011: Emergency First Aid at Work.
2011: IOSH Managing Safely.
2000: Transporting Goods by Road - Level 2 (SVQ).
1995: Numerous SCOTVEC modules in Engineering.
1994: 8 Scottish Standard Grades: English, Mathematics, Physics, Accounting
& Finance, Office & Information Studies, PE, Economics and
French.
Training: First Aid; Equality & Diversity; Health & Safety in a Hazardous
Environment; COSHH; Safety Data Sheets; Dangerous Goods Notes;
Fuel Calculations; Fuel Testing including density checks, water
checks, flashpoint, distillation tower test, aviation fuel
tests; Two weeks fire fighting with Dorset Fire Brigade; Dipping
& Sampling; Quality Control & Surveillance; LPG & Industrial
Gases; Fuel Accounting; Pollution control and recovery including
from water; Map Reading Instructor; Defence Instructional
Techniques; Power Boat Handler; Basic Ski (Alpine); Basic
Parachuting; Mountain Leader.
PERSONAL DETAILS
I.T. Proficiency: Word, Excel, Power Point, Oracle, Outlook, Internet
& Email.
Driving License: Full licences up to and including C + E, Forklift Truck
and Rough Terrain Tele-handler.
INTERESTS & OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
* Golf.
* Football.
* Hill Walking/Mountain Leading.
* Squash.
* Skiing.
* Travelling and experiencing different places and cultures.