NAME: Frank Gallacher
ADDRESS: Jalan Mayang, Kuala Lumpur 50450
TELEPHONE : Malaysia: +60-13-324-****,
E MAIL: ****************@*******.***
NATIONALITY: British – born in Glasgow, U.K.
HEALTH: Full Offshore medical, fully COVID vaccinated
QUALIFICATIONS: -
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree (2. II) In Mechanical Engineering
Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, C & G Certificates
U.K. Dept. of Trade and Industry Class 2a Marine Engineer, E.I.T.B Certificates. CIBD Cert.
Offshore Safety & HUET, Free-Fall lifeboat, H2S / CO2 B.A. SSIC, Laser alignment trained and Certified.
Computer literate, familiar with:- MS Project, Office, Word, Excel, WinCerts, ICAPS, ASSAI, OPERCOM, PIMS, PDMS, 3 D models. Navisworks, CMMS, MAXIMO, Knowledge of BS, ASME, ATEX, API, NFPA, ANSI, NORSOK and ISO, Cimage, Primavera, HYSIS, Pipe Sim, Math CAD, Axum 6, SAP Linear, Flare SIM, ICARUS, K-BASE, EDM quality systems, Industry codes and standards.
CAREER SUMMARY
A well-versed Lead Engineer / Manager with 25 years’ experience Onshore and Offshore in the Oil and Gas Industry, predominantly in senior Project management positions from Project Kick offs through FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction, Commissioning until close out. I have an in-depth knowledge of FPSO’s, offshore fixed/floating facilities, platforms, pipelines, subsea installations and downstream facilities, gained on various Greenfield and Brownfield projects, U.K. and internationally, Co-ordination of multi discipline Engineering and Construction teams for floating facility projects, FPSO’s, FPU’s, FSO’s, FLNG’s new builds and conversions, internal/external turrets, risers and moorings. LNG Plants, cryogenic systems, Fixed Platforms WHP’s, CPP’s, Jack up’s, TLP’s Topsides Module construction completions and integrations. Subsea skids, PLEM’S, WYE’s, SSIV’s, subsea umbilical’s, fixed and flexi pipelines. HSE and quality focused in Engineering, Construction MC, load outs, Installation, Hook Up/Commissioning, process system Start-up’s of various diverse projects and debottlenecking studies. Onshore /Offshore CSR and Lead on projects. Team player and Leader. OMAR/HAZOP/HAZID/HAZAN/SIL/QRA studies during FEED, Detailed Design & EPCC. Preparation of Mechanical Completion and Commissioning Plans, databases, Zenator, TOSTR, ICAPS/OPERCOM, PIMS documentation, ITR check sheets, author of Commissioning procedures. Chemical Cleaning / flushing systems, Flange management. Recruitment of Multi-discipline Engineers, Technicians. Project Authorized Leader for Hand over to Operations groups and P.L. clearance. Coordination of major fabricators, packages and vendors, Training of local Engineers. Constructability reviews. Designing Temporary systems to maximize onshore commissioning.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ranhill Worley Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Construction and Commissioning Manager Feb 21 to Present
Responsible for Front End Construction and Commissioning of “Greenfield” and “Brownfield” development upgrades to existing 3 off Wellhead Platforms and 3 new Wellheads for Qatar Petroleum. Preparing solutions, conceptual designs, for extensions and expansion projects. Liaison with Client and production departments to ensure construction facilities and upgrade modifications were engineered to meet the required increase and improvements to the production facilities including tie in’s to new offshore facilities. Reporting directly to the project manager(s) for schedule and technical control, review and approval of engineering, Installation and Commissioning documentation. Preparing procedures on behalf of company. Participated in HAZOP’s, HAZID’s SILS and QRA studies Responsible for Engineering design, construction, equipment installation and Constructability reviews, Construction planning including the breakdown of systems/ areas for construction completion and commissioning.
Freelance Consultant
Project Technical Advisor (OMV, MCCS, PETRON) May 2017 to Feb 2021 Preparing Project Specifications and ITB documents for contracts and Major Equipment. Project Planning, Project Stage Gate Definitions and value assurance for refineries, CPP’s, WHP’s and Ruby FPSO’s project. FEED studies, Detailed Engineering and Project Commissioning for various onshore and offshore clients.
Golar Hilli FLNG Feb 2016 to May 2017
Lead Construction and Commissioning Engineer Benoi Shipyard, Singapore
Leading teams of Multi discipline Engineers and Technicians for Construction, Mechanical Completion, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of process and utility systems. Cortec VPCI and N2 blanketing for Preservation of systems and equipment. Author of commissioning Test Procedures. Reviewing of Project specific Scope of work and specifications for Project Completion execution, ordering temporary equipment, Tools, instruments & consumables to be used during Construction, Mechanical Completion and preservation activities. Boroscope inspections. Compiling ITR’s on PIMS. Preparing project Status Index and Planning of Completion progress reports. Clearing of punch lists. Commissioning of LNG process systems and equipment, G.E. LM2500 Generators, Steam boilers, refrigerant compressors, re-gen compressors, reciprocating compressors, Flash Gas compressors, LNG gas expanders, Cold boxes, Amine pumps, reflux pumps, refrigerant pumps, LNG offloading arms. Ship’s systems, Marine systems, oily water systems, seawater cooling, bilge, freshwater, steam, open drains, hydraulic, fuel oil, compressed air, nitrogen, Marine Growth Prevention Systems (MGPS) Firewater, Ballast system. Lifeboats, Cranes.
DANA Petroleum. Circular FPSO Western Isles Development (WIDP) Jan 2015 to Feb 2016
Senior Project Engineer COSCO Shipyard, China for Offshore North Sea
Responsible for the FPSO detailed engineering work scope, including the Development, management and support of Multi -discipline Engineering and Construction personnel and resources, including coordination and schedules. Developed the Project Execution Plan, schedules and ensure adherence thereto. Interface with Design House engineers, COSCO (EPC) Shipyard and vendor sub-contractors. Communication of project information to all relevant internal and external parties. Responsible for closing out T.Q’s, T.D’s, DCN’s, Leadership of Change Control processes and procedures. HAZOP and Safety Studies, SIL reviews, Technical Interfaces, Stage Gate deliverables verification. Supplier Documentation and Technical reviews, 3 D model reviews, constructability reviews, Integration of Safety and Quality in works execution. Adherence to Client/Corporate and Regulatory Procedures and Standards. Management and Mitigation of project risks & Registers. Action trackers, Dashboards Issue, Site Instructions. “As Built” reviews. MC database and commissioning procedures. Training of local Engineers.
JVPC, Japan Vietnam Petroleum Company Sept 2013 to Jan 2015
Engineering and Construction Lead for EOR Project Rang Dong Field, Offshore Vietnam
Preparation and execution of FPSO Engineering, compiling PEP, EPIC -SOW, procedures, estimation of CAPEX and schedules, cost phasing. Overseeing the detailed engineering and EPIC phases of a full field scale, Enhanced Oil Recovery system. Preparation of Project Management, Engineering Procedures. Duties included the managing of major packages and licensor packages, process equipment, Data sheets and Technical Requisitions, bid evaluations, interface management, liaison with ABS and Lloyds for design approval of modifications, new risers and flexible flow lines. HAZID, HAZOP, SIL and QRA studies. Offshore Company Authorized Representative (CAR) for the modifications, deck extensions, demolishment/removal of redundant equipment, Vendor coordination, installation, integration, hook up, testing and commissioning of new systems offshore, flange management, pigging pipelines, handover to operations. Chemical Cleaning /preservation /inerting systems.
Petro Vietnam Gas Jan 2012 to Sept 2013
Engineering Manager Nam Con Son 2 Gas Development Project. Offshore & Onshore, Vietnam
Consultant for PVGAS, PMC, responsible for Field Development Engineering, FEED and Detailed Design of 325 Kilometers of 26” 2-phase offshore gas pipeline, tie ins into offshore Wellhead platforms, Launchers and Receivers, interconnecting pipelines, PLEM’s, SSIV’s, sub-sea tie ins, Onshore pipelines to Gas Processing Plant (GPP2). 20 MMSCMD/350 tonne per day condensate capacity, consisting of Condensate Stabilizing unit, Acid Gas and Mercury removal Plant, Molecular Sieve Dehydration unit for propane and ethane recovery, NGL recovery unit (LPG/Ethane)
Onshore sales gas pipelines, Liquid pipelines (LPG and condensate) including LBV’s to Thi Vi terminal and Phu My gas distribution centre. Review and approval of process licensors design packages, (PDP’s) for Gas Plant. De-ethanisation, de-butanisers, LPG splitters, flash gas, low temperature separation, gas expander/re-compressors, glycol/gas dehydration Technical audits. Reporting directly to the project director for technical control, review and approval of all engineering, design consultant’s documentation on behalf of company. HAZOP, HAZID, SILS, QRA studies, ensuring engineering design and construction to company and international standards. Mentoring/training of Vietnamese Engineers.
Hoang Long Joint Operating Company. Dec 2009 to Jan 2012
Engineering Leader Te Giac Trang Field Development, Block 16.1, Offshore, Vietnam
Responsible for Field Development Engineering from FEED, Detailed Engineering, Construction to Handover to operations. Developed the Basis of Design and approval of all Engineering of 2 off, 16 slots, Wellhead Platforms, interconnecting pipelines, PLEM’s, SSIV and conversion of FPSO facility. 55,000BOPD capacity. Reporting directly to the project manager for technical control, review and approval of engineering, design and offshore construction/commissioning, including approval of all design consultant’s engineering documents on behalf of company. Ensuring all design, installation and Hook Up was to schedule and in compliance with company and international standards. Compiling ITR’s and procedures. Company Authorized Representative for offshore installation and commissioning of Wellhead platforms, FPSO and pipelines. Training of local Engineers. Received award for achievement of project being ahead of schedule and under budget.
Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Ltd. May 2007 to Dec 2009
Development Engineering Manager Patricia, Golok, Seramban Fields, Onshore Gas Plant, Malaysia
Responsible for Front End and detailed design of “Brownfield” developments and upgrades to existing 3 off Wellhead Platforms and Floating Storage & Offloading facility. 20,000BOPD capacity upgraded to 35,000BOPD. Preparing solutions, conceptual and detailed designs and construction and Commissioning activities for extensions and expansion projects. Liaison with Company reservoir and production departments to ensure process facilities and upgrade modifications were engineered and developed, installed and Commissioned to meet the required increase and improvements to the production facilities including tie in’s to new offshore and on shore facilities. Reporting directly to the project manager(s) for schedule and technical control, review and approval of engineering, installation and Commissioning. Preparing SIMOPS procedures on behalf of company. Participated in HAZOP’s, HAZID’s SILS and QRA studies Responsible for Engineering design, procurement of packages, construction, equipment installation, Construction and startup of new LNG processing plant in Bintulu, Sarawak.
TOTAL Feb. 2005 to April 2007
Engineering Manager Pazflor FPSO, Block 17, Offshore Angola
Conceptual design study for a spread moored FPSO/FPU & FSO options, processing facilities for 900,000BPD total fluids, 230,000BOPD, Water injection system 340,000BWPD, 4.6MMsm3/d gas production system, Gas lift system and storage for 2MBBL. Export via calm buoy system. Marine and mooring systems, 200 POB. Accommodation, helideck, free fall lifeboats, risers and gantry design for 26 slots and Sub Sea tie in’s / PLEM’s. Assignment as the Senior Clients representative in the design consultant’s engineering offices, (Doris Engineering, Paris). Responsible for review/approval of technical studies and development schemes for Floating facilities scenarios of Full Electric / Steam and conventional gas turbo machinery solutions and variations of the process / topsides and sub sea design options. Topsides layouts for 19 modules, design concepts. Flare stack, Hull design and hydrodynamics for storage/ballast systems. A 12-point (4x3) spread mooring arrangement, Riser gantry and puller design arrangements. Final weights, layouts, machinery selection and cost estimates for approval with partners. Compilation of “Green Book” to Total standards, monitoring of consultant’s schedule. Constructability reviews and base Commissioning concepts.
CHEVRONTEXACO 2004 to 2005
Senior Project Engineer Benchamas Field, Offshore, Gulf of Thailand
Gas/oil/condensate field with water flood and gas lift capacity comprising 8 Wellhead platforms with minimum facilities, normally unmanned platforms (MFP’s) 600Tonnes topsides, consisting of wellhead control systems, 18 slots, test facilities, production headers, pre pipeline separation, power generation. Utility systems, pedestal cranes, helidecks and pipeline “Brownfield” interconnections. Responsible for detailed engineering design of 8 wellhead platforms, pipelines and tie ins to existing “Brownfield” pipelines, platforms and sub-sea wye skids. Reporting directly to the project manager for financial, schedule and technical control, review and approval of engineering studies, HAZOP, HAZID, QRA and SILS studies, Company signatory for all engineering documents, drawings, T.Q’s. for jackets, topsides, Wye skid and Pipeline installation, testing & commissioning procedures, including DSV activities, SIMOPS and saturated diving procedures and ROV surveys. Liaison with certification authorities on behalf of company. Ensuring all design, construction, installation and commissioning was carried out to company and international standards. CAR during yard fabrication and offshore installation, commissioning and platform(s) start-ups.
CONOCO PHILLIPS. 2003 to 2004
Senior Project Engineer Bayu-Undan Field, Offshore, East Timor Sea
Gas/condensate field, Central Processing Platform (CPP) complex incl. 18,000Tonnes topsides Drilling and Production platform (DPP) bridge linked to 15,000Tonnes topsides Compression, Utilities and Quarters platform (CUQ). Un manned 2,500T topsides Wellhead platforms. 1100MMscfd process capacity on DPP, re-inj. gas 950MMscfd and gas export 850MMscfd to a 200,000DWT submerged buoy, moored FSO. Responsible for all activities related to the Hook up, construction completion and hydrocarbon start-up of the offshore installations in the Bayu Undan Field. Leading teams of Engineers & Technicians on Gas Production / Treatment / gas re-cycle / liquefaction plant and utility systems, including separation, cold process, de-ethanisation, de-butanisers, LPG splitters, flash gas, low temperature separation, gas expander/re-compressors, glycol/gas dehydration and recovery, molecular sieves, Gas re-inj. comps. Rolls Royce R.B211 driven centrifugal multistage comps. Gas export compressors, Solar Mars 100 / Dresser Rand centrifugal comps.Process Start up, including the stabilization of gas process/treatment systems. Wellhead HPU systems and valves. Pipeline testing / de-watering to FSO. Condensate export pumps, process de-bottlenecking, Utility systems, comprising, main power generation, 5 x Solar Taurus 70 gas turbine Gen.sets, MTU diesel emergency Gens, Fire water systems, Free fall lifeboats/ Favelle Favco pedestal cranes. Demonstration of safety and shutdown systems to C.A. PTW committee member / approval of J.S.A’s. safety award for identification and rectification of design flaw.
TALISMAN ENERGY LTD. 2002 to 2003
Engineering / Construction / Commissioning Manager Bunga Raya Field-Onshore & Offshore Malaysia/Vietnam
Clients Representative at Vietnam and Malaysian Fabrication Yards & Offshore South China Sea. Responsible for all Engineering, Construction and final Commissioning activities associated with: BRA Central Processing Platform of 10,500 Tonnes topsides, six Wellhead Platforms, bridges, one jack up type MOAB (Mobile Application Offshore Barge) with production facilities, interfacing subsea pipelines and Floating Storage Unit (FSU). 80,000 BBLS/D, Gas export, 270 MMscfd, Water Injection, 60 BBLS/D, Gas re-injection, 30 MMscfd. Leading a team of 50 Engineers / Technicians during Engineering, Construction and Commissioning up to Handover in the field to operations..
SINGLE BUOY MOORINGS INC. 1999 to 2002
Senior Project Engineer / Manager Various FPSO’s, FSU’s, Worldwide Locations
Monaco Design Office/ IHC Gusto Design Office, Shipyards & Offshore locations - worldwide– various FPSO’s, & FSU’s during FEED, detailed Engineering, Procurement, Lead Engineer for Major Packages, Fabrication yard CAR, Module Construction Yards, Conversion shipyards, offshore installations, Hook ups, start-ups and hand over in field to operations group.
MAERSK OIL QATAR 1997 to 1999
Senior Project Engineer Al Shaheen Project, Offshore, Arabian Gulf
TEXACO U.K. LTD. (The World’s first, purpose built FPSO) 1994 to. 1997
Senior Project Engineer. Captain FPSO & Wellhead Platform, North Sea
CHEVRON U.K. LTD. 1992 to 1993
Senior Project Engineer Alba Northern Platform & FSU, North Sea