Darin Stephen

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PROCESS TECHNICIAN 4

Experienced Process Technician with 23 years’ proven experience in gas processing, process safety management and plant operations. International expertise in production training and production operation. Adept team leader and communicator with demonstrated skills in troubleshooting problems areas, training staff in safety protocols, analytical thinking and strategy implementation.

Gas Processing

Commissioning and start-up

Cargo Transfer Operations

DCS and Control Room Operations

Process Troubleshooting

SIMOP Assessments

Hazard Recognition

Root Cause Failure Investigations

HAZOP Risk Management

Safety Audits

Emergency Response Management

Technical Trainer

Supervisory Skills

Production Operation

Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PHOENIX PARK GAS PROCESSORS LIMITED, Rio Grande Drive, Point Lisas 07/2015 – Present

Process Technician IV

Provides support to the Process Shift Supervisor in coordinating daily workflows and assists with the implementation of specific elements of the Process Safety Management system. Works with a shift team; operating the gas processing, liquids extraction, liquids aggregation, fractionation, product storage, product import and export loading and delivery, facilities following Standard Operating Procedures to deliver on the company’s production and product quality targets. Proactive in identifying and remedying safety anomalies.

Directs activities from the DCS and field during normal operations, plant start-up, shutdowns in support of plant turnarounds, unplanned plant and equipment shutdowns, plant upsets and emergencies; safely and cost-effectively to reduce recovery time and improve uptime.

Performs in the position of Process Shift Supervisor as required.

Assist the Process Shift Supervisor to coordinate efforts in communicating with all internal and external customers to resolve operational issues on a timely basis.

Provide support to the Process Shift Supervisor to ensure work is conducted on the facility safely according to established safe work practices.

Provide support to the Process Shift Supervisor in collating, summarising, preparing and presenting reports and PHD trends on plant performance data for decision making and troubleshooting

Review and use Laboratory documentation (GC Analysis reports) to determine product specifications and make decisions to correct operational anomalies or product specifications.

ANGOLA LNG, Soyo Africa 04/2014 – 06/2015

Senior Production Operator

Mentored personnel in daily operations of the marine terminals at the Angola LNG facility supervised, coordinated and directed the safe and efficient functions of all product storage tanks and dock facilities, competitive storage and shipping of products.

Supervised activities of workers engaged in inspection and maintenance of the Docks and Storage Site to ensure specific operational performance and supervised repairs where necessary.

Performed in-house and field operations and marine loading activities training for eight new hires.

Conducted training and development programme for 40 Portuguese speaking plant personnel.

Supervised activities relative to tank measurement, switching, sampling and testing of products.

Coordinated safe ship loading activities.

Reviewed data such as vessel arrival data to plan work activities.

PHOENIX PARK GAS PROCESSORS LIMITED, Rio Grande Drive, Point Lisas 03/2012 –04/2014

Technical Training Coordinator

Ensured that technical training programmes were integrated with the overall corporate training philosophies and established Human Resources training processes. Developed, coordinated and delivered technical training programmes for employees in the Operations Department to build the group’s technical competencies.

Delivered in-house training courses in technical disciplines for On the Job trainees, new and current technicians

Assisted with the identification and development of criteria to measure, monitor and evaluate the impact of PSM related training activities.

Develop a training manual for the delivery of technical training for the Operations Department.

Managed the execution of the Operator Training Programme and on the job Operator Trainee Programme.

Collaborated with Safety Superintendent, Human Resources Officer – Training and Development and the PSM Coordinator to develop an annual training matrix.

Assisted with the preparation of the required documentation for the procurement of services of training providers following procurement policies and guidelines.

Ensured that the training provided fostered a strong safety culture and complied with company policies and procedures.

PHOENIX PARK GAS PROCESSORS LIMITED, Rio Grande Drive, Point Lisas 06/2008-03/2012

Process Technician IV/ Acting Process Shift Supervisor

Managed resources and supervised safe and cost-effective shift operations of gas processing facility of 2.0 bscfd inclusive of a fractionation capacity of 70,000bbls daily, a total storage capacity of 1,000,000bbls and loading docks capacity of 15,000bbls per hour.

Analysed plant data and reports, troubleshooting and resolved plant problems using available internal and external resources effectively and contributed to the development and control of departmental budget.

Interfaced internally with Marketing, Operations Manager, Plant Superintendents, Plant Analysis, Safety, and other operations support staff.

Ensured accurate and timely collation and preparation of all plant shift reports and complied with all facets of completed work and subordinate compliance with policies, procedures and applicable regulations.

Performed necessary technical work in Electrical, Instrument, Mechanical and Construction disciplines as required to maintain workflow and equipment reliability

Developed plant operating procedures according to Process Safety Management System.

Interfaced with project groups and engineering groups for the execution of projects.

Prior experience as a Boiler Operator for Cooperative Citrus Growers Association (1993-1995)

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma, National Examination Council

Process Plant Operator Diploma, National Examination Council

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Operation of CATERPILLAR G3600 Natural Gas Engine Compressor Control Anti-Surge control training System Operations Training Principle-centred Leadership Basic Laboratory Training Basic Instrumentation Fire Training Honeywell Training Operation principles of Quincy Air Compressors Operation principles of Howden refrigeration compressors CCC 3 Plus Control System Training Train the Trainer Knowledge Management System Abnormal Situation Management HAZWOPER: First Responder Awareness Personal Protection Equipment Mastery of Supervisory Skills

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