David Darr has over 18 years of experience in process engineering, project management, and commissioning roles in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and is a Professional Engineer. His career highlights include successfully managing the commissioning of the $1.3 billion OGD2 project in the UAE and leading innovative commissioning solutions for projects in Australia. Currently he works as a Commissioning Engineer for Woodside Energy focused on LNG developments.

1. Curriculum Vitae of DAVID A. DARR
Curriculum Vitae of
DAVID A. DARR
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Dual – Australia/Canada
Telephone: +61 4 39 939 268 (mobile)
E-mail Address: david.anthony.darr@gmail.com
LinkedIn URL: http://au.linkedin.com/in/daviddarr
Professional Experience: 18 years (Australia, UAE, Canada)
QUALIFICATIONS
 Professional Engineer, Association of Professional Engineers NS, Canada / IEAust qualified
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical), Technical University of Nova Scotia, Canada [1997]
SUMMARY
I am a versatile, dependable, delivery-oriented professional engineer with a good balance of technical
(Process / Mechanical) and project management skills. Having successfully managed a team during
the commissioning phase of the US$1.3 billion OGD2 Project in the UAE, I am well suited to leading a
team, as well as being part of one. I have demonstrated excellence and composure in challenging
situations on many occasions in my professional career.
A snapshot of my work experience is tabulated below; details on following pages.
Company Department / Country Role Timeframe
Woodside EnergyLtd. Developments Commissioning /Completions &
Start Up Engineer
Oct 2013 – Mar 2015
DevelopmentPlanning Senior DevelopmentEngineer Sep 2012 – Oct 2013
NRB Hook Up & Commissioning ASV Coordinator / Project Eng. Oct 2011 – Sep 2012
Pluto Hook Up & Commissioning Hook Up & Commissioning Eng. Jul 2009 – Oct 2011
NWSV Onshore Projects Project Engineer – LNG Projects Jun 2008 – Jul 2009
Transfield Worley (TW) TW – Woodside (TWW) Alliance Process Engineer – FEED /
Detailed Design /Ops Support
Jun 2003 – Jun 2008
Clough Engineering Hydrocarbon Facilities Division Process Engineer - Design Aug 2002 – Mar 2003
Technip – Bechtel JV OGD2 – Habshan,U.A.E. Commissioning SupportEng. –
Handover Coordinator
Jun 2000 – Apr 2002
VECO Engineering Abu Dhabi,U.A.E. Process Engineer Apr 1999 – Jun 2000
Sharjah Oil Refinery Sharjah,U.A.E. Refinery Planning Engineer May 1997 – Mar 1999
NSDOT / NSDOE /
PWGSC
Nova Scotia, Canada Technical Assistant 1993 – 1997
(Pre-Graduation)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct 2013 – Mar 2015: WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD. (WEL)
Developments Group - Perth
Commissioning Engineer reporting to Team Leads/Commissioning Manager
 Successfully led commissioning activities and involved in preparation and/or execution of key
scopes – NRA Wet Deluge Performance Testing post-cutover to NRB Firewater Pumps,
Performance Testing of NRA Helideck Foam skids, monitors & hose-reels; NRB FWP
Performance Testing post-gear box and drive train change-out, GWF-1 T200 Consolidated
Leak Testing, Okha Lambert Hermes Dual Purpose Flowline Conversion to Gas Lift.
 Conversant in Completion Management Systems (CMS) such as ProControl, Orbit and
WinPCS.
Key Achievement: Ensured the success of the Okha FPSO’s “Lambert Hermes Dual Flowline
Conversion” project by producing a concise and articulate one page ‘Construction & Commissioning
Logic Block Diagram’ (CCLBD), in under two weeks, to provide much needed clarity and assurance to
key stakeholders involved in this complex, multi-discipline, fast track, value-add project. The Project
Delivery Manager recognized my efforts, by emailing the document upwards and across the entire
Business Unit, highlighting its significance in meeting the organization’s business objectives.
Sep 2012 – Oct 2013: WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD. (WEL)
Offshore Development Planning - Perth
Senior Development Engineer reporting to Facilities Development Lead
 Opportunity leader for Vincent FPSO Fuel Gas Alternatives study and Okha FPSO Gas
Replacement Options study; Responsibilities included progressing both opportunities from
Assess phase through to Develop (BoD approval) including budget & schedule preparation,
framing, economics assessment and Project Initiation Note (PIN) preparation through to
approval. Successfully delivered both Vincent & Okha Opportunity PINs, by gaining approval to
progress from Senior Vice President of WEL Developments.
 During Q4 2012 – Q1 2013 was involved in Select phase for the Cimatti to Enfield tieback
opportunity; Responsibilities included contractor (Fluor) management and/or multiple
stakeholder engagement for Methanol Storage & Logistics study (including Methanol Only
option), Impact of Cimatti on Enfield H2S Levels, and, Installation of Online Topsides
Multiphase Flowmeters (MPFM) and H2S & Sand Sampling points on the Nganhurra production
flowlines.
Oct 2011 – Sep 2012: WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD. (WEL)
NRB Hook Up & Commissioning - Perth
Project Engineer / ASV2 Coordinator reporting to HUC Manager NRB
 Under the guidance of Offshore & Onshore HUC managers, liaised with key Woodside
stakeholders and Prosafe Offshore to ensure that all interface issues pertaining to Prosafe’s
contractual obligations, ASV conversion & upgrade, helideck suitability/readiness, IT/Telecoms
requirements, catering, IR issues, mooring & supply vessels, safety cases, HSE & QA/QC
requirements, critical documentation, licenses & permits, ASV2 start-up, pre-mobilization and
transition planning from ASV1 to ASV2 were properly managed and addressed in order to
achieve agreed cost and schedule targets.
 Other responsibilities included various aspects of project execution planning & reporting,
contingency planning & risk assessment, materials & vendor services management &
coordination, cost control and budgets, package engineering and temporary equipment
coordination.

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Jul 2009 – Oct 2011: WOODSIDE BURRUP PTY LTD. (WBPL)
Pluto Offshore - Perth
HUC / CSU Project Engineer reporting to Hot Commissioning Manager &
Platform Delivery Manager
 Integral part of the Pluto Offshore team from Hook Up and Completions (HUC) phase through
to Ready for Start-Up (RFSU).
 Responsibilities included various aspects of project execution planning & reporting,
contingency planning & risk assessment, materials & vendor services management &
coordination, cost control and budgets, package engineering and temporary equipment
coordination; Also responsible for development of Flow lines and Trunk line Pigging Logistics
Plan.
Key Achievement: Spearheaded the effort to introduce an innovative method of leak sealing of flange
joints by conducting a trial using high pressure sealant (Alchemy) in purpose built clamps (Furmanite)
as part of the Pluto Offshore risk mitigation plan for initial pipeline and topsides pressurization with
Domgas. The effort included global liaising with vendors, preparing a Key Decision Log (including
economic analysis and stakeholder approvals), fabrication of purpose built clamps, and testing of new
sealant, all in a matter of 10 weeks.
Jun 2008 – Jun 2009: WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD. (WEL)
NWSV Onshore Projects - Perth
Project Engineer reporting to Project Manager
 Projects worked on - Vapour Return Line and Concurrent Loading & Cooldown (Develop
phase).
 Responsibilities included liaising with the contractor WorleyParsons on various engineering
issues from project planning & execution through to completion including tender
preparation/evaluation/award, cost estimation/evaluation, project risk analysis and schedule
development.
 Gained valuable knowledge & insight into the running of “fast-track” projects (~AU$100million)
from the client’s perspective, having previously worked as the “contractor”.
Jun 2003 – Jun 2008: TRANSFIELD - WORLEY / WOODSIDE (TWW) ALLIANCE
Brownfield Projects – Perth
Process Engineer reporting to Chief Process Engineer
 Investigation of equipment operability issues relating to the Sulfinol - activated MDEA solvent
change-out for LNG Trains 1-3 (Karratha based from June 2003 to October 2004);
 Developing emergency pipeline depressuring procedures for all NWS pipelines in accordance
with ERP04 Pipelines Emergency Response Plan;
 Performing de-bottlenecking studies such as operating NRA at reduced operating pressure
(ROP);
 Providing process design support on following major projects: Cossack Pioneer Gas Lift
Expansion, Goodwyn-A Low Pressure Train and NR2 Project;
 Commissioning support for GWA LP Train project including dynamic modeling of export
compressor start-up;
 Responsible for preparing a detailed analysis report for the GWA LP Train Performance Trial
conducted March 2007 including separation, gas compression, dehydration, gas/condensate
flow metering and utilities.
 Seconded to WEL as Facility Process Engineer for the Cossack Pioneer FPSO from June to
October 2007 – responsibilities included Operations support including troubleshooting and
process optimization; WEL projects support including Cossack Pioneer Refurbishment (CPR)
project.

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Key Achievement: Investigated and identified the root cause of recurring export compressor trips on the
Cossack Pioneer FPSO; this involved a detailed analysis of process trends and investigation of the
overall system operation, particularly the operation of the pilot PSVs on compressor discharge.
Aug 2002 – Mar 2003: CLOUGH ENGINEERING LTD.,
Hydrocarbon Facilities Division – PNG Refinery Project
Process Engineer reporting to Senior Process Engineers
 Providing process support for the PNG Refinery project including heat & material balance
development, pump / control valve / PSV sizing calculations.
Jun 2000 – Apr 2002: TECHNIP-BECHTEL JOINT VENTURE,
Onshore Gas Development – Phase 2 (OGD2), Habshan, UAE
Commissioning Support Engineer – Project Handover Coordinator
reporting to Site Manager / Senior Commissioning Managers
 Actively involved in various stages of the US$ 1.3 billion OGD2 project including internal
inspections of vessels, columns, heat exchangers, pre-commissioning of process piping and
motor no-load/load runs from Mechanical Completion (MC) through to Provisional Acceptance
(PAC) of the entire facility by client GASCO;
 Spearheaded the effort by Ready for Commissioning (RFC), Punch list and Project Discipline
Handover teams by developing a clear & concise system of tracking commissioning and
performance test run progress to include each individual system status through MC, RFC,
Ready for Test Run (RFTR) and PAC milestones;
 Effectively managed all Pre-commissioning & Commissioning (PC&C) documentation through
close coordination with discipline lead engineers and QA/QC department;
 Liaised with client and client appointed management teams regarding contractual issues
pertaining to final handover of project deliverables.
Apr ‘99 – Jun 2000: VECO ENGINEERING LTD. (previously QUANTEL Canada), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Process Engineer reporting to Project Engineer / Project Manager
 Provided technical support relating to the design/evaluation of de-bottlenecking, upgrading and
modification projects for various clients in the oil & gas industry in and around Abu Dhabi.
Actively involved in the following projects:
o Effluent Water Disposal System (Front End Engineering Design / Detailed Design), Zirku
Island, Abu Dhabi - Zakum Development Company (ZADCO)
o Effluent System Upgrade (Pre-commissioning), Umm Al Nar Refinery - Abu Dhabi National
Oil Company (ADNOC)
o Feasibility Study of Gas Turbine Components due to Aging / Obsolescence at Asab, Bab,
Buhasa & Ruwais - Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd. (GASCO)
o Hazardous Area Classification Review, Zakum West & Central Super Complexes
comprising 9 offshore platforms - Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA–OPCO)
May ‘97 – Mar ‘99: SHARJAH OIL REFINING CO. LTD., Sharjah, UAE
Refinery Planning Engineer reporting to General Manager
 Developed linear programming models of the Refinery’s operating phases using PIMS
(Process Industry Modeling System);
 Assessed potential crude slates using PIMS & PassMan (Crude Assay Manager);
 Carried out refinery modeling exercises and “what-if” simulations of various compatible
feedstock into finished products blends to evaluate economic and process feasibility;
 Coordinated construction activities with regard to changes in P&IDs, PFDs and plot plans
necessitated by process and environmental concerns.

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PRE-GRADUATION EXPERIENCE
1997 Technical Project TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF NOVA SCOTIA (TUNS), Canada
ETHYLENE FROM NGL - Completed a project investigating the potential of establishing a small-scale
ethylene / propylene facility in the nearby area. The plant would process NGL (Natural Gas Liquids)
from the Venture gas field off Sable Island, Nova Scotia. A comprehensive process and plant design
report was prepared, including a thorough market study conceptual design, preliminary engineering,
system integration & optimization, environmental impact and HAZOP study. Process operation of the
plant was simulated using Aspen Plus. I was mainly responsible for designing the reactor. The project
proposals and feasibility study were well received.
1996 University Work Term (4 months) - NOVA SCOTIA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT, Canada
Researched and compiled a detailed Water Quality Monitoring (WQM) information package to provide
guidelines for WQM volunteers in the province of Nova Scotia.
1995 University Work Term (8 months) - PUBLIC WORKS & GOVERNMENT SERVICES, Canada
Assisted in environmental assessments, ground water sampling, well installation, slug testing and
surveying at various sites in the province of Nova Scotia; Familiarized with various instruments used in
testing soil samples for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) & Lower Explosive Limit (% LEL);
Developed ground water contour maps from monitor well logs and water table elevations; Successfully
completed an assigned (groundwater monitoring) project at a particular site which included on-site
sampling, bi-weekly progress reports and a concluding recommendatory report which was well
received.
1994 (4 months) - NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, Canada
Assisted senior Emergency Response personnel in coordinating and compiling Assessment &
Remedial reports for contaminated sites; Reviewed and assessed Contingency & Emergency
Response plans for various industrial organizations; Developed an initial draft “Sampling Protocol &
Close-out Sampling Procedures” report for implementation consideration by NSDOE.
1993 (4 months) NS DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS, Canada
Successfully completed a project designing snow plow blades; Redesigned and tested the “nose piece”
of particular snow plow model for a possible 50 % cost saving; Compiled specification sheets for
machines & machine parts to be ordered / fabricated.
COURSES ATTENDED SINCE GRADUATION
 Leadership for High Performance – Informal Leaders & Supervisors (LHP-1), Hay Group, [2014]
 Excellence in Field Development Planning, [2013]
 Health & Safety in Design, [2013]
 Introduction to OPREP and Opportunity Framing, [2013]
 Introduction to Project Management, Perth, [2011]
 Influencing for High Performance, Perth, [2011]
 Production Process and Emergency Systems in Oil & Gas Installations, [2005]
 Control and Operations of Centrifugal Gas Compressors, [2005]
 HAZOP Leadership, Woodside Karratha, [2004]
 ISO 9000 - Awareness & Implementation, UAE [2000]
 Process Industry Modelling System (PIMS) / PassMan, Aspen Tech UK Ltd. [1998]