Project Manager Engineer

Ross Scott Ferguson DBA CEng FInst MC

Project Director

Professional Summary

A Professional Engineering Manager experienced in both Operational /

Maintenance activities and Project Management in the Oil and Gas Sector.

Excellent communicator and organiser, adept at analysing information with a

logical approach to problem solving. Inspirational leader with the ability

to build relationships with people at all levels.

Professional Qualifications

Chartered Engineer (C Eng) and Fellow of the Institute of Measurement and

Control (F Inst MC)

Age

Date of Birth 30/07/1961 - 49 years old

Education

Diploma in Production Engineering.

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Durham University

Business School

NVQ in Management

Memberships

Fellow of the Institute of Measurement and Control and former National Vice-

President

Languages

English, French and German

Summary of core skills

A Chartered Engineer, Manager and Consultant with over twenty five years

experience working in the process engineering sector in roles of increasing

responsibility.

Fully focused on HS&E as the priority function of both the technical and

commercial aspects of the business. Fully conversant with technical and

commercial risk management processes and their importance in decision

making. Able to maximise production/process plant efficiency through

innovative problem solving techniques. In depth knowledge of processes,

procedures, standards, codes of practice and legislative requirements for

the oil and gas sector.

Strong commercial and business awareness coupled with recognition of the

importance of satisfying project and customer objectives, needs and

expectations. In-depth knowledge of project management techniques, health

safety and environmental legislation, contract, budget management and

quality control/assurance.

Able to lead, manage, motivate, inspire and empower a multi-skilled team

and to delegate tasks accordingly. Able to monitor progress and implement

corrective actions as necessary.

Employment history

Senior Project Manager AMEC Natural Resources 2007 -

Present

. Responsible for leading the delivery of AMEC Project Management

Consultancy services to Kuwait Oil Company on the $1.4 billion CAPEX

modernisation of oil production facilities in East and West Kuwait

. Responsible for the Management of main EPC Contractor executing the

Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning phases of the

work scope

. Promoting a strong safety culture by effective communications with

staff and close liaison and co-operation with the client and

Contractor staff

. Responsible for the Management, control, co-ordination and supervision

services for assigned projects inclusive of budget formulation, cost

control and quality assurance

. Management of services for Oil & Gas production activities including

start-up and initial operations assistance as well as operational

personnel and systems as required by the Client

. Management and coordination of multi-discipline engineering activities

to ensure projects such as FEED (front end engineering design) studies

and preparation, ITT (invitation to tender) check estimate

preparation, LSTK (lump sum turnkey) tender package preparation are

executed in a safe, efficient, cost effective and timely manner

. Act as primary technical coordination interface with client to ensure

that the client's expectations are satisfied

. Ensuring that the project conforms to the client's approved Basis of

Design and all applicable regulatory and code requirements

Senior Project Manager AMEC Industrial Division 2004 -

2007

. Managed and effectively directed a team of 170 multi-discipline

Engineers and Technicians to safely deliver Maintenance Execution

Services at Chevron Texaco Pembroke Refinery

. Promoted a strong safety culture by effective communications with

staff and close liaison and co-operation with the client and

Contractor staff

. Provided a comprehensive 24/7 maintenance call-out service for

Refinery Business Units

. Responsible for delivering contract strategies and key performance

metrics and implementing best practices and policies

. Providing a safe plant with world class levels of availability,

maintained at optimum cost. Establishing a strategic collaborative

relationship with Chevron Texaco and delivering a fully motivated and

performance driven team

Infrastructure Business Leader AMEC Oil and Gas Division

2002 - 2004

. Managed and effectively directed a team of 200 Multi-disciplined

Engineers and Technicians to safely deliver asset engineering,

modifications and operations support services for BP at Sullom Voe Oil

Terminal, the Central Area Transmission System (CATS) Gas Terminal and

the Forties Pipeline System transmission system

. Responsible for the performance management of design, implementation

and close out on the CLAIR Field Development onshore facilities

project at Sullom Voe Oil Terminal

. Promoted a strong safety culture by effective communications with

staff and close liaison and co-operation with the client and

Contractor staff

. Provided a comprehensive 24/7 call-out response service for BP

Business Units

. Responsible for delivering contract strategies and key performance

metrics and implementing best practices and policies.

. Responsibility for performance management of design, implementation

and close out for Asset CAPEX projects

Other Roles

Senior Project Manager AMEC Oil and Gas Division 2001 -

2002

Operations Manager AMEC Oil and Gas Division 1997 -

2000

Project Manager AMEC Offshore Developments 1995 - 1997

Senior Commissioning Engineer AMEC Offshore Developments 1995 -

1995

Senior Maintenance Engineer Press Offshore (AMEC Group) 1993 - 1995

Lead Instrument Engineer Press Offshore (AMEC Group)

1992 - 1993

Instrument Engineer Press Offshore (AMEC Group) 1991 -

1992

Project Engineer Rugby Group PLC (Cement Division) 1988 -

1991

Instrument Engineer ABB Kent - Taylor Instruments 1986 -

1988

Instrument Engineer Krohne Measurement & Control Ltd 1985 - 1986

Graduate Engineer Whitworths Holdings Limited 1984 -

1985

Presentations / publications

Contractor HES Management - Chevron Operations Excellence Forum- Houston

Texas 2005

Detailed Core Skills/Training

IEC 61508 / 61511 SIS / SIL Systems IOSH Managing Safely

Offshore Survival, Fire-fighting & Hazard Analysis

First Aid Health and Safety

Offshore Safety Representative Environmental Awareness

Safety Leadership Offshore Safety Representative

Coaching/Mentoring Permit to Work Systems

Occupational Safety Confined Space Entry

Media and PR Manual Handling Techniques

CDM Regulations Risk Assessment & Management

Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Incident Investigation & Root Cause

Areas Analysis

Flow Metering Techniques and Industrial Relations

Applications Stress Awareness

Staff Performance Reviews CMMS & Integrated Planning Systems

Emergency Response & Incident Loss Control Awareness

Management Radiation Protection Supervisor

Observational Safety Awareness Defensive Driver/Skid Control

Condition Monitoring Techniques Awareness

GIS Systems Workplace Assessor

QA/QC and Project Control Systems Instrument DCS/ESD/F&G Systems

KPI Measurement and Strategic

Development

Strategic Relationship Management

Personal Information

. Full clean driving licence

. Interests include Golf, Motorsports and Sailing

. Married with 3 children - (1988, 2000 and 2002)

. Institute of Measurement and Control National Vice President 2003 to

2007

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