1. ALAN GOTHORP
Tel:0413023492 Email:ALANGOTHORP@bigpond.com
PROFILE
A ProcessController/Technicianwith19year's experience of safelyandefficientlyperformingall
dutiesassociatedwiththe operationandmaintenance of anumberof keyunitsat a 102,000 barrel
perday refinery.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• Certificate IV inProcessPlantTechnology(PMA40113)
• Certificate IIIinGas 1994-1996Supply IndustryOperations(UEG30211)
• FitterandTurner Trade Certificate (Toolmaker)
• SeniorCertificate(DakabinState High)
LICENCES
• AdvancedBoilerOperation(BA)
• Turbine Operation(TO)
• ForkliftTruck(LF)
• BoomElevatedWorkPlatform(WP)
• Non-Slew Mobile Crane (CN)
• Dogging(DG)
• IntermediateRigging(RI)
• General SafetyInductionIndustryWhite Card
• MSIC Card (Maritime SecurityID)
• DriverLicence (O)
TRAINING
• BP DriverTrainingCourse
• AdvancedExteriorFirefighting1
• Undertake FirstResponse toFire Incedents
• AdvancedFirstAid

2. • AdvancedResuscitation&AutomatedExternal Defibrillation
• Operate BreathingApparatus
• D ClassSuitTraing Chemical ResistantSuitwithSCBA
• ISO14001 EnviromentManagment
• HydrofloricAcidTraining
• H2S HydrogenSulphideTraining
• PerformHighRiskWork
• Hazardouse AreaQualified
• ConfinedSpace Training
CAREER HISTORY
BP (BritishPetroleum)
BulwerIslandRefinery
PROCESS CONTROLLER/TECHNICIAN 2004-Present
• Safelyandefficientlyperformall dutiesassociatedwiththe operationof the refineryunits
including:
• Crude DistillationUnit
• VacuumDistillationUnit
• Alky
• RCU (ResidualCrackingUnit)
• VapourRecoveryUnit
• NapthaSplitter
• JetMerox
ProcessController
• Control RoomPanel Operator
• Control the refineryonDCS/DMCbasedscreensfor8 years
• Manage startups and shutdownsonControl Panel.
• Manage and adaptto unexpectedupsets,outagesandequipmentfailures.
• Have a detailedunderstandingof all operatinglimitsandemergencyprocedures.

3. • DirectfieldbasedTechniciansviatwowayradiocommunication.
• Make all normal operational andproductqualityadjustments.
ProcessTechnician
• Comprehensivelytestthe atmosphere forexplosive limitsandthe toxicitylevelsof life
threateninghazards.
• Control of Work and Permitting.
• Organise Personal ProtectiveStandardsand equipment.
• Participate inHAZOPandProcessSafetyforums
• Organise simultaneousworkfrontsforthe safe executionof all formsof work,including
spark potential,welding/grinding,ConfinedSpace Entry,Overheadlifts,excavationetc.
• Ensure zeroenergy sourcesbefore allowingmechanical maintenance.
• Hands onshutdown/start up operationsinthe field.
• Procedure writing,taskadministration.
• Front line emergencyresponse - Fire fighter.
• FirstAidResponder.
• Rotatingshiftwork.
• Continuoustraining,both personal andvirtual.
• Liaise withoutside contractors
Maintenance Fitter
2001 – 2004
• LeadingHand/ Supervisor
• General RefineryShutDownWork
• Pumpand Seal Overhaul FaultFinding
• Compressor Overhaul
• PumpInstallationandCommissioning
• Mechanical and LaserAlignment
• Heat ExchangerOverhauls
• Relief Valve Overhaul andSetting/Testing
• Turbine Overhauls
• General Machining/WeldingFabrication
• Turbine Overhauls
Macdonald`sCoordinatedEngineering (BP Contractor ) 1996-2001
• As Above (Maintenance Fitter)
George & Courtier 1994-1996
• FitterandTurner (Lathe and MillingOperations)
• CNC/NCProgrammer(Mazak)
Electro Mechanical Carbon Pty Ltd
1993-1994

4. • FitterandTurner
• DevelopmentandProjectRoles
Amcor Group ( Containersand Packaging )
1989-1993
• Apprentice Toolmaker
• MaintainingandModifying of Equipment andTooling
• Runningof ProductionBlowmoulding Machines
Referees
Available onRequest