PROFESSIONAL CV

NAME

BRONISLAW SKIBA

Year of Birth

1947

TERTIARY

EDUCATION

Diploma of Electrical Engineering

Preston Technical College Melbourne, Australia 1967 (later absorbed into RMIT)

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE MAJORING IN ECONOMICS

Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia 1994

Associations

Chartered Engineer – Institution of Engineers Australia Reg. No. 95660 CPE MIEAust.

CONTACT DETAILS

Bangkok, Thailand

Cell Phone +66-958-***-*** email adyzsu@r.postjobfree.com bron,adyzsu@r.postjobfree.com

Nationality

Australia and Poland

Language

English

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, ETAP, ABB Doc., Dialux lighting software

Computer owner and user since 1982 and database applications in electrical design since 1987.

CAREER OBJECTIVES

Engineering, construction and commissioning of fixed and floating offshore and onshore oil and gas production facilities within budget and schedule, with high quality.

RECORD

Success in electrical design in productivity, budget and schedule. Electrical design and construction performance always better than overall project. Esso West Tuna electrical design was 40% better productivity than project norms. Commended by management and client for Esso West Tuna and Kvaerner Gorgon. Letter of commendation from ExxonMobil COE project. Reference from 5 projects.

GIS Engineering GGT pipeline project revenue of $ 7 million against bid price of $ 3 million by innovation and management of contract to ensure extra works awarded, approved and invoiced.

INNOVATION

ExxonMobil Houston Chayvo OPF Expansion 2008-present: Islanding system for new supplementary power generation to prevent black-outs of 7 MW generator sets when 50 MW generator sets tripped. Split electrical room concepts. Received several value engineering awards.

CUEL/UNOCAL PLOCPP2 Platform 2004: laterally split electrical/control building to minimise offshore cable installation when two decks were joined offshore; first use of HV offshore by client.

Tri Ocean Engineering Canada – Molikpaq project 2001 –hazardous area classification principles for drill cuttings injection for which there was no precedent.

Woodside North Rankin Platform 1998: implementation of state of the art drilling automation system; and state of the art power quality compensator.

Woodside Goodwyn platform 1997: plasma technology CCTV display monitors for driller.

GIS Engineering GGT pipeline project 1996: cable trenching machines; screw pile foundations.

Esso West Tuna project 1993: concept of three-way split field equipment room; implementation of database techniques to electrical design; under-floor and under-deck cabling systems; first use of Medium Voltage offshore by client.

Lasmo Cohasset Panuke 1991: application of IEC style lighting to NEC project; high density batteries which allowed former battery room to be converted to another use.

Woodside Goodwyn platform 1989: Premeditated load shedding system; high density batteries.

Woodside North Rankin Platform 1979: cable technology; cable transits; water cooling of electrical equipment; epoxy resin insulated transformers; electronic protection relay system; PLC system.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Offshore fixed and floating and onshore hydrocarbon production and processing facility design.

Power generation and distribution design for both offshore and onshore projects.

Ability to conduct economic analysis of projects and elements of projects.

Hazardous area classification to Australian, USA, UK and European standards. ATEX expertise.

CONTINUITY

My CV lists many projects, however, I worked for Global Engineering and its various entities for around thirteen years seconded to Petroleum companies1973-1986; Tri Ocean entities 5 times; Woodside Energy directly 3 times and indirectly four times; Kvaerner twice, once through Davy John Brown and ExxonMobil directly once and indirectly twice. Entities were prepared to engage me on more than one occasion. Kvaerner also commended me to third parties.

SYNOPSIS OFPROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE

25+years experience in the offshore petroleum industry mostly in Australia including overseas assignments in U.K., Asia, USA and Canada. Successfully adapted to foreign cultures, standards, methods and environment. Successfully led the electrical design for three major offshore projects in Australia; one in Canada; and 2 in Thailand. Considerable experience in the design of power distribution systems up to 132 kV.

I have worked for major EPC Contractors AMEC, Kvaerner, Halliburton, Tri Ocean Engineering and Technip and energy companies Shell, Woodside and ExxonMobil.

STRENGTHS

Management and control of the budget, scope, quality and personnel; technical knowledge; analytical skills, ability to identify and mitigate risks early; ability to extract performance from subordinates; and strong verbal and literal presentation skills.

Excellent record in cost management, in technical quality and in coordination with other disciplines.

HAZARDOUS AREAS

Expertise in hazardous area classification to IEC, Australian, USA (API RP 500 and RP 505) and IP Code and in the selection and application of equipment for hazardous area service including ATEX.

CLIENT ENGINEER

Represented Woodside on 2 occasions- design of North Rankin platform and drilling facilities 1979-1982 and Goodwyn platform 1987-1990. Represented Shell: construction of Sirikit and Sirikit West onshore oil plant Thailand 1984-1985.Represented ExxonMobil COE Project Houston.

EXPERTISE

Distribution and switchgear for132 kV, 22 kV, 11 kV, 6.6 kV, 600 V, 415 V and low voltage.

Load calculation, selection of power generation plant on economic and technical basis and in distribution system design. Strong proficiency in analysis of power supply options.

Experience with 13.8 kV subsea cables with the Cohasset-Panuke Project. Conducted studies for implementation of subsea cables for Woodside Goodwyn Platform 23 km of 22 kV cable which was not commercially viable, Chevron Maliwan Thailand project - not commercially attractive, Woodside Geographe and Thylacine platforms - not commercially attractive due to very low power requirements, and study for Gorgon Project Chevron Australia 80100 kV distribution by subsea cable, Working knowledge of the subsea cable technology, the supply and installation market and the design and installation requirements for subsea cables.

WORK EXPERIENCE

December 2013 to Dec 2014

NCPOC Kazakhstan – Senior electrical engineer

Kashagan project onshore and offshore projects, power generation supply and distribution system upgrades and plant expansions. Supervision of engineering contractors.

December 2011 to June 2012

SBM Offshore Monaco – Shell Prelude FLNG Lead electrical engineer for Turret Mooring System. Design of electrical systems for Turret and Mooring System. Power distribution, switchgear, cabling lighting and electrical LER for Shell Prelude Floating LNG project. Interfacing with main contractor Technip.

August 2008 to

November 2011

ExxonMobil Houston USA: Senior Facilities Specialist. Investigation and design of facilities for Nigerian platform EPC 1A-B including load shedding, electric shock issues and pump vibration; Nigerian FPSO Erha additional injection and production; Supervision of design contractor Fluor in design of Russian Sakhalin Chayvo OPF Expansion (COE) project modular fabricated plant for Brownfield integration, supplementary power generation. MV, LV power distribution, load shedding and complex islanding. Successfully concluded 3+ year assignment to end of engineering.

December 2007 to May 2008

Marlin Offshore International Johor MalaysiaSearex IX drilling support tender refurbishment

Senior electrical engineer. Design of brown field upgrades to power generation, transformers, SCR and switchgear including short circuit and load calculations specification and procurement for refurbishment of 27 year old vessel. Completed 6 month contract.

March 2007 to December 2007

AMEC Jakarta Indonesia Sakhalin Energy Lunskoye A platform engineering support services and brown field modifications – Senior Electrical Engineer.Design of modifications to newly installed platform off Sakhalin Island including load determination and MCC modifications.

Jan 2007 to March 2007

Prosafe Production Services Pte Ltd. Singapore – Petrobras Gas FPSO Project – Lead Electrical Engineer - Design of power generation, distribution and electrical services and facilities for an FPSO for gas production service off the coast of Brazil. I left the project in good standing with drawings, specifications and bids issued in a relatively short time.

May 2006 to July 2006

SANTOS Indonesia, Batam Indonesia- Oyong 1 FPSO Project–Brownfield: Short term assignment - short circuit studies, protection studies and switchgear assessment & specification.

January 2005 to April 2006

Moving residence base and investment to Bangkok Thailand. Liquidating property assets in Australia.

Nov 2003 to Dec 2004

CUELThailand -Lead Electrical Engineer: Design of Topsides for new platform PLOCPP2 in Platong Field. Gas Turbine power generation, MV and LV distribution. Design Pearl Oil Thailand Jasmine wellhead platform LV power generation and distribution and electric submersible pumps.

April 2003 – August 2003

TECHNIP-COFLEXIP OCEANIA - Principal Electrical Engineer:

Conceptual design and bid support for SANTOS Mutineer Exeter FPSO project involving diesel power generation of 28 MW capacity and power distribution equipment, switchgear and cable.

July 2001 – April 2003

GRANHERNE, division of Haliburton Australia Pty Ltd - Principal Electrical Engineer:

FEED for ARCO China Inc. Yacheng Project – accommodation; Gas Compression; power generation; specifications, electrical load reports; generation - distribution design. Included assignment in China.

Conceptual designs - Woodside Enfield FPSO;Platforms and gas plant for Woodside Otway Project;

Chevron Thailand Maliwan field conceptual designs: Generation and distribution; cost estimating 5 Minimum Facilities Platforms, FPSO mods, Gathering/Hub Platform; technical and cost study into supply of power by submarine cable.

Jan 2001 – June 2001

TRI OCEAN ENGINEERING, Calgary, Canada - Lead Electrical Engineer: Design for Russian Sakhalin Island offshore facility PTA-B Molikpaq. Managed engineers, designers in production and drilling facility modifications; power generation, distribution systems new water-flood module.

Nov 1998 – Sept 2000

TRI OCEAN ENGINEERING, Perth, Australia - Lead Electrical Engineer: Resumed the North Rankin ‘A’ Drilling Facilities Refurbishment Project seconded to Atwood Oceanics. Design and procurement for drilling rig refurbishment on Woodside’s North Rankin ‘A’ Platform. Design leadership of the electrical and instrumentation group; 1700 kVAr compensator: upgrading of drilling power supply; implementation of drilling and pipe racker automation for supervisory control of drilling.

April 1998 – Nov 1988

KVAERNER OIL & GAS AUSTRALIA – Gorgon Project - Lead Electrical Engineer: Conceptual design philosophies, preliminary design, power studies and cost estimates. I had two electrical engineers reporting to me. The project lapsed because of lack of sales contracts. I was commended by my superior for the quality and productivity.

Nov 1996 – April 1998

TRIOCEAN ENGINEERING PERTH - Lead electrical engineer: Seconded to Atwood Oceanics North Rankin And Goodwyn ‘A’ Platforms Drilling Facilities Refurbishment. Proposals and detail design for drilling rig upgrades. Determination of electrical power generation and loads under drilling conditions. Procurement of 2 x 5 MVA transformers, power quality compensator, MCCs cables.

Managed Instrument and Controls Engineersin design of automation of drilling operations.

Sept 1996 – Nov 1996

SHEDDEN UHDE PERTH - Principal Electrical Engineer:

Perth office unsuccessful in sourcing major projects and there were no prospects so I left.

Dec 1995 – Sept 1996

G.I.S ENGINEERING PERTH - Project Engineer; Installation of electrical and instrumentation facilities on 1370km Goldfields Gas Transmission Pipeline Project. Planning; scheduling; material selection; and resolution of technical issues. The project was successful and profitable.

Aug 1995 – Dec 1995

TOUSSAINT AND RICHARDSONPERTH - Senior Electrical Engineer; Detail design and estimating for facilities associated with 132 KV substations, with a power system study, and with general design work for power distribution systems for mining and power generation industries.

June 1995 – Aug 1995

TRI OCEANAUSTRALIA – Electrical Engineer; North Rankin A Long Reach Well Drilling Upgrade Study: Determination of electrical loads and power generation for long reach well drilling.

March 1995 – June 1995

WMC PROJECTS AND ENGINEERING – Gas Conversion Project - Electrical Engineer:

Seconded by Tri-Ocean Australia - Purchase and installation of four 40 MW gas turbine generators for 4sites:Technical presentations on gas turbine projects; Scope, tender and technical supervision of -132kV substation modifications; Scope, tender and supervision for 27 MVA 132 kV transformer; Review of gas turbine vendor documentation; and Supervision of detail design contractor.

Dec 1994 – March 1995

WESTERN MINING KALGOORLIE NICKEL SMELTER - Senior Electrical Engineer:

Seconded by G.I.S pending WMC recruitment of a permanent staff for position.

Aug 1992 – March 1994

DAVY JOHN BROWN PTY LTD, Melbourne, Australia - Lead Electrical Engineer: Esso West Tuna Platform Project; two subordinate Electrical Engineers and four designers - power generation and distribution facilities for an offshore oil production platform 35000 Bbl/d concrete platform.

Specification, tendering, procurement and design for the following facilities: 2 Gas turbine generators 3.8 MW 6600V; Power distribution switchgear and transformers; Large dc power supply systems, UPS system and batteries; Cables; Lightning, emergency lighting.

Commended by both the client and Davy John Brown for performance in terms of quality, productivity and budget. Electrical was commended as best performing disciplines.

Nov 1991 – June 1992

DAWSON ENGINEERING, Perth - Lead Electrical Engineer: Integrity Study for Woodside Petroleum and possibly the Wanea project which were ultimately not awarded to Dawson.

Nov 1990 – Aug 1991

TRI OCEAN ENGINEERING, Canada - Lead Electrical Engineer: Cohasset and Panuke project - two well head platforms 8km apart; jack-up drilling rig with production facilities including additional gas turbine power generation. Managed 3 engineers and 4designers in the conduct of: New power generation specification and design; existing diesel power generation interface design; selection of equipment for high short circuit current levels; cable specification; short circuit current studies; detail design and material selection; interfacing with construction personnel at the construction site; preparation of design and operation manuals.

Sept 1987 – Nov 1990

WOODSIDE OFFSHORE PETROLEUM, Perth – Goodwyn A Offshore Gas Platform Design Project - Electrical Engineer and Lead Electrical Engineer: Company Electrical Engineer (client representative) supervising design contractor; then Lead Electrical Engineer in a combined Company/Contractor design team.

Direct responsibility for the favourable deal for trade-in of surplus gas turbine generators for new gas turbine generators; dealings with the gas turbine supplier achieving delivery to schedule.

Supervision of design contractor for preliminary and detail design; Prepare scope of work for design contract for electrical, fire and safety, instrumentation, and communications disciplines for design bid; Preparation of basis for design document in electrical, fire and safety, instrumentation and communications disciplines; analysis of prospective Subsea power cable; promotion of concept of high integrity power system within Woodside and to Joint venture managements; review and approval of electrical design.

June 1986 – May 1987

BHP ENGINEERING, Perth, Australia - Senior Electrical Engineer: Supervision of Electrical Engineers and designers for facilities associated with LNG plant and mining projects specifically: Design of lighting and power distribution associated with a control building, and blast resistant enclosures and flare towers of Woodside’s LNG plant; preliminary designs and feasibility studies for gold mines, lead-zinc mine and iron ore mines electrical power generation and distribution; design, specification and tender analysis for the Cadjebut lead-zinc mine in Western Australia turnkey power station of three 1000kW Caterpillar diesel generator sets and other generators sets.

Nov 1985 – May 1986

BRUNEI SHELL PETROLEUM, SendiranBerhad, Brunei - Design Electrical Engineer: Supervision of consultants and designers in projects for existing offshore platforms and onshore separation and storage facilities: Renovations to accommodation platform; Short circuit calculations and protection relay setting for three offshore platforms; Investigation and report on alternative energy sources for unmanned platforms; specification of switchboards for several projects.

June 1984 – Nov 1985

THAI SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY, Bangkok Senior Electrical and Instrument Engineer: Design, installation and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation facilities associated with an onshore oil production, separation, storage and transport facility. The position was contracted through Global Engineering International. The work involved the supervision of two Thai electrical engineers in the conduct of the following works: construction and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation facilities associated with a new 30,000 barrel per day oil separation plant; contract preparation award and supervision for a turnkey 22kV overhead transmission line; design and supervision of construction and commissioning of satellite onshore oil production plant of 700 barrels per day; reconditioning of power generation plant; Design of liquid metering systems for two test separator trains.

Jan 1984 – June 1984

WOODSIDE OFFSHORE PETROLEUMPerth Australia- Senior Electrical Engineer: Central engineering division design and finalisation of certification for an offshore gas/condensate platform.

Oct 1982 – Nov 1983

GLOBAL ENGINEERING, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Senior Electrical Engineer: Design of electrical facilities for offshore platforms and onshore production, process and storage facilities for oil and gas installations. Work involved engineering design and supervision of drafting and other discipline engineers as follows: HV Motors, HV switchgear, LV switchgear for an onshore water injection treatment plant; Emergency generator for an offshore platform; Electrical switchgear and cabling for a number of small projects on offshore platforms.

Feb 1979 – July 1982

WOODSIDE OFFSHORE PETROLEUM, PerthAustralia- Senior Electrical Engineer: (client representative) Seconded by Global Engineering International for electrical design of the North Rankin A offshore gas and condensate production platform. Responsibility in preliminary design phase for fire and safety design and HVAC design until specialist engineers recruited.

Creation of design philosophies and supervision of the design contractor involving: Gas turbine generators total capacity 12.5MW; MV switchgear, transformers and motors; LV power distribution, switchgear, cabling, batteries, lighting and hazardous area equipment; Philosophy and report on firewalls; philosophy and report on hazardous areas and natural ventilation; witnessing testing of power generation equipment.

Sept 1978 – Feb 1979

GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, London - Electrical Engineer: Preliminary design and costing for power generation for an onshore oil production plant in Oman; Preparation of contract and supervision of the contractor in a turnkey design and construct for a 33kV power transmission line in Oman; Preparation of design manual and design philosophies for the Gorm ‘C’ platform in the Danish sector of the North Sea.

May 1977-

Sept. 1978

GLOBAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, London - Electrical Engineer-Thistle Platform Offshore Construction and Commissioning: Thistle platform offshore UK. Construction and commissioning of offshore oil production platform which at that time was largest steel platform in the world. Power generation 2 x 32 MW gas turbines, 11 x 1 MW diesel generators for emergency and drilling service. MV 13.8 kV. 4.16 kV and 440V switchgear and distribution; transformers; HV Motors up to 8 MW, UPS and battery systems, MV and LV cables.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

PERIOD COMPANY POSITION

NOV 1973 – MAY 1977 GLOBAL ENGINEERING, SALE, VICTORIA ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – OIL&GAS OFFSHORE

AUG 1971 – NOV 1973 ATKINSON HOLLAND, UPPER THOMSON, VICTORIA ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – TUNNEL PROJECT

JAN 1969 – AUG 1971 COBAR MINES PTY LTD, COBAR, NSW ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – UG COPPER MINE

NOV 1966 – DEC 1968 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION, MELBOURNE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – AIRPORT FACILITIES

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