Stephen Ferris is a highly skilled Technical, Regulatory & Standards Systems Lead Engineer with over 35 years of experience in quality roles. He has worked as an EPC Quality Manager, Project Engineering Manager, and Lead Auditor for several oil and gas projects. Ferris possesses strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills and experience managing quality assurance for projects worldwide. He is trained as an IRCA Lead Auditor and in Root Cause Analysis and Six Sigma.

1. STEPHEN FERRIS
Tel: +44(0)289081952
Mobile: +44(0)7850476944
Email stepheneferris@yahoo.co.uk
PROFILE
Highly skilled and experienced Technical, Regulatory & Standards Systems Lead
Engineer, EPC Quality Manager, Project Engineering Manager, RCA ISO 9001:2008 Lead
Auditor, Senior Quality Engineer and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, possessing a broad
knowledge of First and Second Party Audits. A resourceful and effective team member and a
dedicated and flexible individual who often works on own initiative. Excellent management and
communication skills, with an ability to train junior staff. A self-motivated, determined attitude is
capable of working under pressure to stringent timelines in highly demanding and changeable
environments.
KEY SKILLS
. IRCA Lead Auditor Trained.
. RCA Leader Trained.
. Manage Project Quality Assurance Engineers and System Engineers Worldwide.
. Solid leadership and organisational skills, adaptable and capable of multi-tasking.
. EPC Quality Manager for large value International EPC Subsea Project.
. Ran QMS system for multiple locations.
. Management of worldwide Fabrication yards worldwide in Europe, Norway and SE
Asia
. Implemented and designed new Supplier MRB process.
. Implemented new Pre Production Meeting process.
. API, ASME, ISO, DNV, ATEX, NEC and IEC conversant.
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Oil & Gas Projects:
. ENI 1506 Feb 12 – Sept 12
EPC Quality Manager – Responsible for the co-ordination and execution of quality deliverables
through worldwide network of Project Quality Engineers, provided the interface with the customer
on all quality matters for EPC Project in Angola, Delivering 18 XT systems, 7 Manifolds (MCS), 5
Subsea Distribution Units, Subsea and Topside Production Control System (PCS) and Workover
Riser and Control system (IWOC).
Led and coordinated the project’s Quality Plan. Coordinated Quality Surveillance Plan and Quality
Control Plan (Inspection and Test Plans) including a complete procedure index for internal
suppliers and Company Manufacturing Centers of Excellence.
Accountable for supplier Quality Plans, Inspection Test Plans, and Manufacturing Process Plans,
working in close coordination with the supply chain function. Perform QA audits and QA
implementation reviews in accordance with the quality audit schedule
Performed QA implementation and contract review prior to Contract signature
Monitored non-conformance handling and performed root cause analysis and initiated corrective

2. actions as required to maintain/correct quality deficiencies
Preformed audits and followed up findings from audits performed on the Project Management
Team and other project entities to ensure proper response and also ensured that audit findings are
closed out in an orderly and timely fashion.
Directly responsible to the Project Director for the day to day project quality deliverables. Liaised
with the System Engineering Manager on matters related to QA and Quality Surveillance
Perform Customer Satisfaction Monitoring and dealt with Customer Concerns and drove closure of
Customer Issue Resolution.
Be the interface with the customer and with third parties on quality matters
Develop and establish project specific EPC procedures, support development and revision of core
EPC processes and procedures.
EHS- lead by example, promote the EHS message, both externally and internally.
. Inpex Ichthys Sept 12 – July 14
Moved from ENI 1506 to be EPC Quality Manager for EPC Project in Western Australia, as part of
new EPC team to save failing project, delivering 26 XT systems, 5 Manifolds (MCS), 6 Subsea
Distribution Units, SCU, EPU, TUTU,1 Subsea Distribution Hub, Subsea and Topside Production
Control System (PCS) and 2 Completions Workover Riser (CWOR) and 2 Intervention Control
system (IWOCS).
Lead and coordinated the project’s Quality Plan.
Coordinated Quality Surveillance Plan and Quality Control Plan (Inspection and Test Plans)
including a complete procedure index for internal suppliers and Company Manufacturing Centers
of Excellence.
Accountable for supplier Quality Plans, Inspection Test Plans, and Manufacturing Process Plans,
working in close coordination with the supply chain function.
Responsible for Quality management of Worldwide Fabrication activities covering multiple
manufacturing sites in Europe, Norway and SE Asia.
Perform QA audits and QA implementation reviews in accordance with the quality audit schedule
Performed QA implementation and contract review prior to Contract signature
Monitored non-conformance handling and performed root cause analysis and initiated corrective
actions as required to maintain/correct quality deficiencies
Preformed audits and followed up findings from audits performed on the Project Management
Team and other project entities to ensure proper response and also ensured that audit findings are
closed out in an orderly and timely fashion.
Directly responsible to the Project Director for the day to day project quality deliverables.
Liaised with the System Engineering Manager on matters related to QA and Quality Surveillance
Perform Customer Satisfaction Monitoring
Be the interface with the customer and with third parties on quality matters
Develop and establish project specific EPC procedures, support development and revision of core
EPC processes and procedures.
EHS- lead by example, promote the EHS message, both externally and internally, assist EHS
Manager and conduct EHS duties when absent.
Ensured Regulatory compliance for all EU International Standards, Directives and Regulatory
requirements in relation to Pressure Equipment (PED), Lifting Devices and Electrical Equipment in
Hazardous Areas, are identified and action plans developed to identify compliance requirements
and certification to meet requirements for the import of products were met.
Identified misses in TRS compliance that could have led to fines and loss of Company reputation.

3. Ensured 3rd
Party Product Certification and Verification activities are being conducted by Project
teams at all sites, provided link with CA and provide advice and guidance on all 3rd
Party
requirements to meet Company WVS.
Identified schedule issues and proposed new processes including supplier schedules for
management of plans, new PPM process, new MRB process both Company and Supplier.
Chervon IDD, Inpex Ichthys, Chevron Lianza, Apache Julimar, ENI Ghana Jul 14 - Present
Lead Technical, Regulatory & Standards Project Engineering Manager responsible for ensuring
large value EPC Projects in SE Asia, Australia, Norway and Africa meet all International and In
Country Technical, Regulations and Standards.
Identify all International and Country of operation Regulations and Standards required for large
EPC high value projects to meet full compliance, covering Engineering, Operations, Commercial,
EHS, Quality, Sourcing and Logistics.
Liaison with Client on all TRS matters.
Responsible for mentoring System and Quality Engineers in compliance with all required
standards.
Liaison with Country Regulatory bodies.
Liaison with 3rd Party bodies.
Conducting Audits to ensure compliance with Regulatory requirements.
Ensuring that equipment delivered complies with all required Regulatory requirements.
Part of team evolving TRS process within Company.
Developing TRS procedures.
Assist in identifying Regulations for FEED activities.
Fully conversant with International Standards API, ASME,IEC, ISO, DNV.
Fully conversant with Australian, African, USA, UK , Norway and Indonesian Standards.
Train Engineers in Regulatory and Standard requirements.
35 years’ experience in Quality working in highly skilled Engineering Organization.
Implemented and designed new Supplier MRB process.
Implemented new Pre Production Meeting process.
Management QMS for busy Aviation Engineering Organization for 10 years.
Advised MD and higher management on all matters relating to Quality.
RCA Leader carried out CI investigation for internal and external audits. Identified serious gaps in
processes and procedures affecting engineering management.
IRCA Lead Auditor with 20 years’ experience carrying out first and second party audits of Major
aviation and Oil & Gas facilities, suppliers and external contractors.
Carried out Quality Assurance checks on infrastructures on fixed and remote locations.
Designed induction program for new employees that became best practice for Major Engineering
Organization.
Managed Technical Training Cell responsible for ensuring personnel trained on current Quality and
Documentation policies.
Quality Engineer responsible for in and final inspection of Duo check and Noz check Valves.
CAREER HISTORY
From 1982- 2007 Craftsman to Artisan Aircraft Engineer/QA Cell Manager
From 2007 -2009 Artisan Aircraft Engineer Warrant Officer

4. From 2010- 2011 AFCO Frontec Europe. Afghanistan.
From 2011- Sept 2011 Crane Stockman Valve Ltd.
From 2011- Jan 2012 SERCO.
From 2012 – Present GE Oil & Gas EPC Quality Manager.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
. IRCA Quality Auditor Trained.
. RCA Leader Trained
. Six Sigma Green Belt Trained.
. BTEC HND Aeronautical Engineering. 14 month duration
. Class 2 -1 Up graders Aircraft Technician. 6 months duration
. Education for Promotion 2 (NVQ Level 3)
. Senior Management Course. 6 week duration
. City & Guilds Graduate ship in Leadership and Management
. GCSEs in 7 subjects including Mathematics and English
STEPHEN FERRIS
Tel: +44(0)289081592
Mobile: +44(0)7850476944
Email HYPERLINK "mailto:Stephen.Ferris@ge.com" stepheneferris@yahoo.co.uk