Andrew Walker has over 15 years of experience in maintenance roles for the oil and gas industry. He has a proven track record of leading complex maintenance projects safely and on budget. Some of his key achievements include developing an improved asset inspection program using remote methods, reducing risks and costs, and eliminating plant vulnerabilities to avoid potential production delays. He is skilled in planning, budgeting, contractor management, and ensuring work is completed safely and on schedule.

1. Andrew Walker
25 Bankhead Road, Aberdeen. AB25 1TU
Telephone: 07525 187 527 (Mobile)
Email: walksville@me.com
Professional Profile
A quality and safety focused Maintenance Professional in the oil and gas industry with
considerable experience acquired in various challenging, offshore environments. Skilled in
managing the planning and execution of complex workscopes with a practical approach to
solving any problems that may arise. Works collaboratively with onshore and offshore
resources and external suppliers to enable the delivery of project objectives, even in
situations of intense pressure.
Career Summary
Asset specific Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for high complexity maintenance work on
static and rotating equipment. Accountable for the planning, execution and closeout for
preventive, breakdown and corrective maintenance.
On-Call Resource Unit Lead within the Regional Onshore Incident Management Team
responsible for tracking and communicating the status of on-scene crisis and response
resources during major incidents.
Key Achievements
Leading the development and execution of an improved, stable, asset vessel inspection
programme by the use non-intrusive and remote inspection methods where appropriate
resulting in significant reduction of exposure to personal risk and equipment downtime
equating to cost savings of £250K in 2015-2016
Leading the planning and delivery of defect elimination campaigns on critical utility
equipment, eliminating a plant vulnerabilities equating to a potential production deferral of
220 Mboe in 2015-2016
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2012-Present BP
Maintenance Specialist

2. Responsibilities
Work Management Compliance and HSE:
• Demonstrating personal leadership and exemplary safety behaviours at all times and
ensuring work is planned and executed with full compliance to Site Safety Standards
• Liaising with engineering team(s) to create quality activity Statement of Requirements to
ensure that a defined scope of work is issued to contractors in line with project
milestones.
• Ensuring work is planned in compliance with practices and procedures contained within
the Operating Management System.
• Creating quality work packs for planned maintenance work with applicable GOC
certification prepared in accordance with Technical Integrity procedures and project
delivery milestones.
• Initiating and technically reviewing the appropriate level of Management of Change for
any changes to plant and equipment before putting into service.
• Leasing with the Maintenance Scheduler and Planning team to develop a stable plant
Maintenance and Intrusive Inspection 20Q schedule ensuring the activity set meets the
required project milestones.
• Participate in area planning meetings to provide assurances on project delivery
(8Q/12W/6W) to the wider teams and alignment with area priorities.
• Leading Deep Dive Sessions along key internal and external stakeholders to give
assurance on job readiness and After Action Reviews to ensure key lessons are
recorded to drive continuous improvement.
Sub-contractor Management:
• Reviewing maintenance contractor reports to ensure appropriate follow up corrective
work-orders are inputted into the CMMS and scheduled accordingly.
• Ensuring that maintenance work scopes executed by the contractor are fully aligned with
expectations of safety standards, quality and performance
• Providing feedback on Contractor and Supplier performance to the Contract Managers
via informal and formal Supplier Quality Management input
• Providing input to contractor monthly meetings and Quality Performance Reviews
Maintenance Improvement:
• Reviewing of Planned Maintenance Routine content for correctness to ensure activity
optimisation.
• Identifying gaps in critical spares and ensuring Material Management teams address
shortfalls
Financial Accountability:
• Budget Responsible Officer for the asset maintenance budget
• Development of the 8Q asset specific work plan and budget forecast.
• Management of the maintenance budget within DoFA limits to maintain accurate Value
of Work Done and commitment forecast within year.
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3. Single Point of Accountability (SPA) to facilitate successful delivery of the workscope during
the execution phase of a federal project for a major oil and gas exploration company
Key Achievements
Successfully meeting all project objectives by developing an effective execution strategy
tailored to individual assets
Responsibilities
• Fully accountable for the management of change control for the installation of new
equipment and modification of existing plant
• Collaborating with onshore and offshore planning teams to coordinate execution
campaign visits taking into account other project workscopes
• Responsible for the development of asset-specific executive work packs and on-site
procedures for ISSOW
• Actively involved in the development and implementation of competency training for
platform technicians.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials in accordance with
Planning Gate Criteria and Safe Operating Practices
• Ensuring the alignment of the project with FEED teams in new developments to increase
visibility and facilitate the resolution of technical queries
• Effectively communicating technical information and learning from the project to assist
future construction activities whilst enabling ongoing maintenance of the assets
2005-2010 PETROFAC ATLANTIC RESOURCING
Mechanical Technician
• Undertaking a number of ad hoc assignments in all sects of the North Sea during breaks
from University including on production platforms, refineries, terminals, semi-
submersibles, FPSO’s and drilling jack-ups
• Working effectively as part of a team during planned shutdowns and providing holiday
cover for core crew mechanics
2002-2004 CONOCO PHILLIPS
Mechanical Technician
• Undertaking planned maintenance as well as attending breakdowns on normally
unmanned installations
• Playing a key role as Helicopter Landing Officer / Coxswain tasked with coordinating the
safe transportation of colleagues between the main and unmanned platforms
• Additionally acting as a Production Technician with the core crew on the main installation
to maintain optimum plant availability
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2010-2012 PETROFAC ATLANTIC RESOURCING
Project Maintenance Engineer

4. Education and Qualifications
MSc: Oil & Gas Engineering (2011), Robert Gordon University
BEng (Hons): Mechanical Engineering (2009), University of Aberdeen
NVQ: Mechanical Maintenance Level 3 (2002)
HNC: Mechanical Engineering (2002)
Certification
 Full current UK Offshore Certification, Medical and MIST
Equipment Knowledge
 Gas Turbines (Rolls Royce RB211/Avon/Olympus, Ruston TB5000 and Solar Titan 130
Saturn/Mars)
 Diesel Engines (Caterpillar Power Generation, Arrow, Lister and Aggreko)
 Process Compressors (Dresser Rand)
 Air Compressor and Drier Packages
 Submersible Pumps
 Process and Chemical Injection pumps
 Pulsation Dampers and Accumulators
 Process Vessels and Heat Exchangers
Key I.T. Skills
 CMMS (MAXIMO), Bi-Cycle, ISSOW, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and
Outlook
Technical Skills
 Lifting Appreciation
 Pressure Vessel Design and Operation
 Work Management Standardisation.
 Guidance on Certification (GOC)
 Operational Risk Management
 Dresser Rand – Centrifugal Compressor Operation and Maintenance
 John Crane – Dry Gas Seals
 John Crane – Advanced Mechanical Seals
Leadership Skills
 Safety Culture Leadership
 Process Safety Leadership
 Courageous Conversations
 Effective Planning
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