DAVID CHEESEBROUGH
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Skype david.cheesebrough
RECRUITMENT & HR SPECIALIST
I have an extensive background in International Recruitment, which includes the recruitment of both Permanent & Contract Staff, at all levels and across all disciplines, international mobilizations, visa compliance.
Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, 25 years’ experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and legal compliance
Substantial knowledge of working with mixed nationalities and teams at all levels, including on boarding processes in The Middle East, South East Asia, for Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical Shipping and Process Operations.
Demonstrated success in Recruitment of key Personnel and Provision of Support Services to Line Management:
Recruited over 300 Operations for one of the largest LNG Production facilities in the world, recruited Senior Sub Surface and Wells Personnel for a Major Operator in Asia,
Recruited Operations and start-up personnel for new refineries in The UAE, Egypt, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Recruited key Commissioning Personnel for various contracts in Europe and Asia, also and developed corporate policies, job descriptions and management reports.
Recruited key Operations & Maintenance Personnel for the initial start – up and operations of the largest LNG Process Plant in China.
Recruited key project personnel for Drilling Operations in Malaysia. International Experience, gained through working in the UK, Europe, Middle East and South East Asia HR SKILLS
Employment Law
Visa & Mobilization Specialist
Recruitment – Contract /
permanent staff
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations
HR Program/Project Management
Orientation & On-Boarding
Training & Development
Organizational Development
HR Policies & Procedures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARAMIS ENERGY — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Project Staffing Manager, 2018 to present
Working as Staffing Manager on various projects for Aramis, supporting operations in the UAE – maintenance and safety studies, Malaysia Technical Writing, and training projects, Vietnam, Egypt and Malaysia – Refinery Operations and start- up. Key Results:
Conducted interviews for both Permanent / Interns & Project Staff
Involved in developing Tenders for Clients on a Global Basis both in existing counties and developing the Technical Assistance Department.
IBM — Manila, Philippines
Staffing Coordinator 2016 - 2017
Assigned with IBM Kennexa on an RPO assignment based in Manila working to assist in the recruitment of local staff for Maersk for a regional call centre which provides both technical assistance to their fleet and also handles the dispatch and management of goods. I was assisted in the transfer of staff from other locations whose roles were being relocated due to changes within the company structures.
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UZMA ENGINEERING — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Consultant Recruitment Manager 2014 -2015
Spent 6 months in Kuala Lumpur, working with a local company working closely with a UK owner operator, to provide primarily local engineering support staff on a new field development. SPD Well Engineering - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Consultancy Manager, 2013 to 2014
Recruited to manage the SPD Consultancy function based in Kuala Lumpur, supply specialist Subsurface and Wells personnel to both internal and external clients in the South East Asia region. Key Results:
Provision of end to end Consultancy Services to support internal project operations in terms of Logistics and general day to day running of the contracts, including those in Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia.
Provision of specialized drilling personnel to new and ongoing contracts in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Business Development for Consultancy in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam ARAMIS ENERGY — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Project Staffing Manager, 2011 to 2013
Recruited to help the Company recruit and retain key project personnel to support its operations based in, Malaysia, Indonesia, KSA, China, Angola Vietnam and Thailand. Worked with senior management to create & review HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues. Key Results:
Acted as Operations Manager to support project operations in terms of Logistics and General day to day running of the contracts, including those in China, Indonesia and Malaysia
Conducted interviews for both Permanent / Interns & Project Staff
Involved in developing Tenders for Clients on a Global Basis both in existing counties and also new locations like Iraq and Burma.
Negotiated salary offers for new staff including both local & International Compensation
Revised job descriptions across all levels in line with Client Specific and Company requirements
Reviewed and updated Company Policies including Mobilization procedures, code of conduct, Emergency Response Procedures and HSE Policies.
Represented the Company at Job and Career Fairs in Malaysia and Brunei.
Recruited key Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance Personnel for the initial start-up and operations of LNG plant in China.
TRANSFIELD SERVICES QATAR — Doha, Qatar
Resource Manager, 2010 to 2011
Recruited by Transfield Services Qatar to manage their Human Resources function in the country. Worked as part of the Senior Management Team to create and revise HR policies and procedures; recruit employees; including on boarding and repatriation of both Senior Staff, and Operations Personnel. Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrolment and programs; administer HR budget; and handle HR generalist workplace issues.
Key Results:
Negotiated salary offers & conducted Recruitment Campaign in Kuwait.
Managed the Leave & Absence Policy including monitoring late returns and general absence
Managed the Company Disciplinary Procedure up to and including Termination.
Reviewed and updated Company Policies including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct
Carried out Annual Salary Review for Manual Staff. DAVID CHEESEBROUGH Page 3
Managed the Transfield Services Qatar Labour Camps.
Revised job descriptions across all levels of the organization to meet the Client Requirements. BRITISH PETROLEUM LTD. — Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Recruiter, 2009 to 2010
Recruited on a short term contract to BP Abu Dhabi to source and selected key personnel for the Sub Surface and Wells team for BP operations in Karachi Pakistan.
Key Results:
Identified and short-listed over 20 candidates for the Pakistan Sub Surface and Wells team in from November to March.
MPH CONSULTANTS, — Dubai, UAE
Deputy Recruitment Manager, 2009
Brought in to broaden the Company scope both in terms of International Exposure and to develop the Companies profile with new and existing clients in Kazakhstan and Thailand. Key Results:
Recruited and managed a Recruitment Consultant based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan who was responsible for the recruitment of local Kazakh staff and the management of International contractors. MENTOR INTERNATIONAL, — Singapore
Principal Recruitment Consultant, 2008 - 2009
Reporting to the Regional Manager the role was to provide a comprehensive range of Oil & Gas industry specific, Recruitment, Business Development, Sales and associated activities for clients in the Asia Pacific Region. QATARGAS TRANSPORT COMPANY — Qatar
Head of Recruitment, 2008
Reporting to the Managing Director the role was to develop a comprehensive recruitment program for QGTC to ensure that all the various elements of the company – Agency, Construction, Finance and Shipping. Key Results:
Recruited all staff required to cover Nakilat Agency Operations via a Global Recruitment Campaign.
Established comprehensive Recruitment Agreements with Recruitment and Staffing companies in Asia and South East Asia.
RASGAS LTD. — Qatar
Senior Recruitment Supervisor, 2005 to 2008
Recruited to provide international experience to the RasGas Recruitment Department and working as part of specialized Recruitment Team to meet the recruitment demands of one of the world’s premier suppliers of LNG. Additionally worked with recruitment companies to provide contract of employment, and initial mobilisations at point of interview. Key Results:
Recruited over 300 operations personnel as part of the expansion program for RasGas during the construction, commissioning and start-up of RasGas Train 6 & 7 and AKG 2.
Recruited Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial and IT / Telecoms personnel to provide specialized support to the operations department within RasGas.
Recruited secondee personnel from partner companies Exxon Mobil and KOGAS to provide specialized support to the operations department within RasGas.
Recruited local Qatari candidates in to Senior Management Roles in both the Operations and Business Support Functions.
Mentored local Qatari Trainees in the Recruitment Department.
Managed International Recruitment Campaigns in India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Korea, USA, South Africa, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE on behalf of RasGas. DAVID CHEESEBROUGH Page 4
FIRCROFT ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD. — Middlesbrough, UK Recruitment Manager, 2002 to 2005
Recruited to work as part of a specialist oil and gas recruitment team to meet the recruitment demands of international clients on a variety of Oil & Gas projects.
Key Results:
Was part of a team that was involved in the preparation of pre-qualification, technical and commercial documentation for tender submission to major clients on specific projects and also the review of contracts for services that follow from the tender submission process
Developed and managed Key Client Accounts in Russia and Europe which included the establishment of a branch office in Moscow.
ASC INTERNATIONAL LTD. — The Hague, Netherlands
Recruitment Manager, 2000 to 2002
Recruited to work as part of a specialist oil and gas recruitment team to meet the recruitment demands of international clients on a variety of Oil & Gas projects.
Key Results:
Establish a branch office for ASC in Russia to work Shell and Exxon.
Recruited key project personnel on a contract basis for major Shell Projects in both Europe and Russia.
Was part of a team that was involved in the preparation of pre-qualification, technical and commercial documentation for tender submission to major clients on specific projects. The review of contracts for services that follow from the tender submission process
EDUCATION
DONCASTER COLLEGE — Doncaster, UK
Diploma in Personnel Management,
PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY — Plymouth, UK
BSC (HONS) Combined Studies
OTHER INFORMATION
Professional Development:
Complete ongoing training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation and workplace safety/security.
Complete ongoing training in respect of both local and International Labour Law.
Keeping up to date with requirements for work visas in all areas of the company’s operations. Affiliations:
Institute of Personnel Management
Federation of Recruitment Consultants
Training:
ISO 2008 (QMS) Internal Auditor Training May 2013
Defensive Driving (Qatar) 2010
Hold residency permit for the republic of the Philippines, am able to work without the need for a work permit.