1. Simon Shearer
Senior Systems Specialist – SmartPlant
Foundation
Resume
SUMMARY
Senior Systems Specialist, working as part of the Global Engineering Systems group to
support the development and maintenance of the SmartPlant Foundation Standard Build for
Electronic Document and Data Management System (EDDMS), this includes support for the
integration with the SmartPlant Enterprise suite of tools, AVEVA NET and other
WorleyParsons project delivery systems. Provide support to locations with the set-up and
configuration of SmartPlant Foundation and AVEVA NET to meet project and customer
specific requirements.
EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present Senior Systems Specialist – Engineering Data Management, WorleyParsons,
Houston
Relocated to the Houston office to join the Global Engineering Systems, Engineering Data
Management Team.
Responsibilities include the development, configuration, set-up and support of the
WorleyParsons Standard Electronic Document & Data Management System (EDDMS),
utilizing SmartPlant Foundation 2009/2014 (SPF & SPO/E) including its interfaces with other
WorleyParsons project delivery systems for Project Controls and Procurement. Providing
technical support and guidance for the interfaces between the WorleyParsons standard suite
of project delivery systems including the SmartPlant Enterprise suite of tools.
Implementing, configuring and supporting SPF 2007/2009/2014 as the Document
Management and Data Management hub for various projects, both large and small, across
the globe. Working closely with the clients of these projects to ensure that the company
standards were followed while also accommodating the specific client requirements where
needed.
Assistance in the development, configuration, set-up and support of AVEVA NET 5.0 as the
Data Management hub for various projects.
Involved in the configuration of the Data Centric Project Execution/Delivery environment for
WorleyParsons. Preparation and development of the project plans (Microsoft Project) for the
Data Centric Project Execution Strategy. The implementation and configuration of the data
warehouse core software. The environment consists of integrating the SmartPlant suite of
tools (SmartPlant Enterprise) using SmartPlant Foundation 2014 (SPF) and SmartPlant for
Owner Operators 3.2 (SPO/E) as well as AVEVA NET 5.0 as the two core systems for the
environment.
Development and implementation of migration plan and templates for transferring the data
and configuration from SmartPlant Foundation 2007 projects (local and remote assignments)
to the SmartPlant Foundation 2009/2014 platform.
Development of an interface to allow the SPF Document Management build to be integrated
with Bluebeam software for the purpose of Red Line Markup.
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Senior Systems Specialist – SmartPlant
Foundation
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Developed interfaces to connect both AVEVA NET and SPF to the in house Master Tag
Register (MTR) tool for the importing of tags. The interface connects to the exposed OData
Layer to retrieve tag data.
Development of reports and reporting dashboards that sit above SPF and AVEVA NET using
Microsoft Reporting Services and Power BI connected to the Microsoft SQL Databases
(2010/2012) and Oracle Databases (10g/11g).
2007 – 2012 Systems Analyst – Project Delivery Systems, WorleyParsons, London
Relocated to the London office to focus on migrating the WorleyParsons Standard SPF build
from Version 2007 to version 2008 as the software had undergone a complete rewrite
using .NET technology. Continued to coordinate the global team for the ongoing support and
configuration of SPF.
Also involved in implementing and supporting SPF in the UK region for various onshore and
offshore projects.
Activities include extending the capability and functionality of SPF both programmatically,
using .NET C#/VB, and via configuration of the tool.
Pioneered the development of an Interface Management layer to sit on top of SPF and
leverage its technology. The purpose is to simplify and manage the flow of information when
executing large projects involving many different contractors and suppliers.
2004 – 2007 Systems Analyst – Business System Group, WorleyParsons, Melbourne
Implementation and support of SmartPlant Material (Global Materials Management System).
Report generation using Oracle Reports Builder for forms and .NET C# for the development of
an intranet web based reporting system.
Responsible for implementation and rollout of SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) for Document
Control and integration of The Engineering Framework (TEF) tools globally. Implementations
were local to remote locations and involved extensive travel to various locations Australia,
Middle East, Africa and the USA. Implementations consisted of liaising with local personnel,
establishing product configuration requirements, formulating and submitting costs, managing
budgets and defining the overall global strategy for product rollout and support.
1999 – 2004 IT/IS Support – WorleyParsons & ABB Joint Venture, Melbourne
Responsible for data Maintenance and programming of Global Materials, Management
System, generating Reports for management covering different aspects of the business in
areas of costing, materials etc. Intranet development. Internet Information Server 4.0 & 5.0
configuration and maintenance.
SQL Server 7 & 2000 configuration and maintenance. SQL Database Design and support.
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) configuration and maintenance. Development
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Senior Systems Specialist – SmartPlant
Foundation
Resume
of various in-house programs/utilities to perform specific tasks using Activex, Visual Basic,
HTML, VB Script, Javascript, and VB.NET, C #as either standalone or Intranet based.
Network support of NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Server. Co-ordinated migration of
the network from NT4 domain to Windows 2000 Active Directory.
Development of Subsea and Pipelines Intranet using HTML, VBscript with data stored on SQL
server backend.
Create various intranet based company questionnaires using HTML, Javscript and Vbscript
using SQL backend.
Created eMatch, an intranet based asset/staff register linked to SMS matching staff and
hardware locations anywhere within the company. Only IE5.5 compatible using HTML,
Javascript, VB Script with SQL backend
1994 – 1997 Information Systems Administrator – WorleyParsons, New Zealand, New Plymouth
Responsible for the strategic development, resourcing, operability and maintenance of all
computer network and telecommunications hardware and software resources.
Online support for Computer (software/hardware) and Telecommunications, including fault
finding and any assistance on the running of software in-house. Maintenance of the
Company’s Software Library. Network security and Virus protection. Generating Reports for
management covering different aspects of the business in areas of costing, materials, IT etc
Using Crystal Reports software to access data from many different sources.
Development of procedures to cover all aspects of network IS/IT infrastructure. Evaluation,
procurement and installation of New Zealand Worley Limited’s PABX system. Set-up and
installation of the network. WAN/LAN design Novell 3.1 - 4.11 Network support for both
hardware and software.
Set-up and maintenance of the Corporate Intranet. 3D Rendering and Animation of additions
to the Marsden Point Oil Refinery.
EDUCATION
Communication Skills, Taranaki Polytechnic, 1985
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/SPECIALIST COURSES
Microsoft .NET Programming Languages C#/VB.NET/ASP/ASPX/HTML/JavaScript
Oracle/SQL Database Management, TSQL/PL/SQL scripting/query and development
Report design using PowerBI/Microsoft Reporting Services/.NET/Crystal Reports
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4. Simon Shearer
Senior Systems Specialist – SmartPlant
Foundation
Resume
SmartPlant Foundation Introduction and Administration (TSPE2142), 2005
SmartPlant Foundation Modeling and Mapping (TSPE3242), 2005
SmartPlant Foundation Configuration & Administration II (TSPE3342), 2005
Novell 4.1 Administration & Advanced Administration, 1995.
Demystifying LANS Seminar, 1994
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