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CHRIS STUART

Coolum Beach

Summary

Resourceful individual with 20+ years of active Oil & Gas, mining and heavy industrial experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Familiar with AS3000, AS3008, AS3012 & AS60079 series. Supervision and technical support roles. Preparation, implementation, and continual management of Safety policies & procedures. Cost control, document control, forecasting, & reporting. Incident investigation and reporting. Coaching & mentoring – Apprentices, green tradespeople, national employees. Forecasting manpower & materials. Planning & scheduling of maintenance campaigns. Organise & manage labour, equipment & plant to execute works. History of building strong relations with clients, vendors and within other departments. Vendor Surveillance and reporting. Management of client teams (Engineering & Operations). Intermediate computing skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Utilise various Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Assist in the development of SWMS’s, JHA/JSA/JSEA’s, ITP’s & EEHA ITR’s. Construction, quality inspections, commissioning & start up (CSU), operations and maintenance. Offshore Hook Up & Commissioning (HUC). Offshore Construction - electrical, instrumentation (E&I) & control installation and commissioning. Offshore Drilling - Rig Electrician. Onshore LNG plants – ConocoPhillips Darwin LNG, Chevron Gorgon LNG (HHI module yard.) Cont’d – Shell QCLNG, Woodside Northwest Shelf LNG, Inpex Ichthys LNG. Hazardous Area Installations and Inspections (EEHA/HAE). Project QA/QC Inspection, reporting and vendor package monitoring. Preparation and implementation of Isolation Management Plan. Preparation and implementation of Permit to Work Procedures. Preparation and implementation of preservation programs. High Voltage Operator/Switching Authority. Permit control & Isolation control. High Voltage testing & commissioning. Power plant construction and commissioning (Diesel and Gas fired). Fire & Gas detection & alarm systems installation and commissioning. UPS Systems installation, commissioning, and testing. Safety monitoring and emergency shutdown systems (SIS, ESD). PLC commissioning / fault-finding. HVAC inspection / commissioning. GE Gas Turbine Compressor & Generator commissioning and start up. Water treatment plant construction and refurbishment. IIF – Incident and Injury Free Start Up implementation. Emergency responder/Fire Team Member. Senior First Aider. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Supervisor – (Site Permit Control Officer / Permit Authority)

FGJV - WEBUILD CLOUGH
07.2022 - Current
  • Department and site supervision ensuring all crew members (up to 150 personnel) adhere to strict project, client and government health, safety and environmental guidelines and legislation
  • Technical support and guidance for production crew
  • Create and introduce Preventative Maintenance Schedule
  • Detailed planning and supervision of sub-contractors carrying out construction and commissioning activities at multiple sites whilst adhering to strict scheduling
  • Documentation control (redline mark-ups, ITR/ITP, vendor datasheets etc)
  • Create and introduce stock control system
  • 6 & 12 monthly forecasting
  • Create and submit procurement documentation
  • Overseeing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
  • Planning & Scheduling
  • Permit to Work application preparation, authorisation & control
  • Liaising & coordinating between departments as well as with client, government agency, and union officials
  • Performance review and management
  • Periodic review of both project JHA and SWMS documents
  • Assist in on-boarding process including resume review
  • Cost control and forecasting
  • Implemented Preservation Schedule
  • Managed / maintained training schedule and competency register
  • Managed crew accommodation & travel requirements

EEHA Supervisor / Inspector

A.J. STACK SOLUTIONS (AJSS)
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • EEHA rectification works, SANTOS Permit to Work preparation & application
  • EEHA detailed inspections, mentor and guide PNG nationals – Up to 10 tradespersons and apprentices, providing feedback to enhance their technical skills
  • Plant surveillance (EEHA & general E&I safety / compliance)
  • Updating database (pre-works for data population in client dossier & EEHA register)
  • Updating punch list
  • Daily communications with client
  • Review and approve EEHA ITR’s
  • System/sub-system walk-downs

High Voltage Technician

MONODELPHOUS
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • HV Transformer testing – Ductor testing before disassembly and after reinstatement on both primary and secondary sides
  • Polarisation Index (PI) testing
  • Dielectric Absorption Ratio (DAR) testing
  • Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) testing
  • Transformer protection testing (Oil temperature, winding temps, oil level, oil pressure, rapid pressure rise etc.)
  • Datasheets redline markups

Operations Supervisor / Performance Coach

FIRCROFT / ARROW ENERGY
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to all staff and contractors to ensure the embedment of the Assist & Assure program to improve current QA/QC & technical processes as well as Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems
  • Isolation & PTW control

Operations Supervisor / Performance Coach

AIRSWIFT / ARROW ENERGY
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to all staff and contractors to ensure the embedment of the Assist & Assure program to improve current QA/QC & technical processes as well as Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems
  • Isolation management & PTW control
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.

Self-employed

Self-employed
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Setting up family business (developing business and safety plans, costings, procurement & advertising)

Electrical QA/QC Inspector

ENERMECH
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Conduct QA/QC inspections and testing ensuring electrical installations comply with AS/ NZS 3000 and project specifications
  • Isolation coordination and Permit control
  • QA/QC on HVAC systems and exhaust ventilation

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Commissioning Technician

SNC- LAVALIN (KENTZ)
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Carry out electrical commissioning activities to ensure fault free start up whilst adhering to industry standards and Contractor & Company permitting systems
  • GE Gas Turbine Compressor CSU, including auxiliary equipment
  • HVAC inspection & commissioning
  • Carry out tasks in a safe manner adhering to project safety requirements

Lead - EEHA Inspector

SNC- LAVALIN (KENTZ)
09.2015 - 02.2018

Conducted detailed EEHA and E&I QA/QC inspections of vendor supplied and locally installed equipment for Ichthys LNG Project, ensuring installations are compliant to Australian Standards AS/ NZS 3000, AS/ NZS 60079 and project specifications

  • Provided technical assistance and mentoring
  • Assisted with work pack development and management
  • Permit to Work preparation and application
  • Develop SWMS’s & JHA’s and ensure work crews operate in a safe and efficient manner adhering to strict Kentz, JKC and Inpex HSE standards
  • Review EEHA ITR’s
  • System/sub-system walk-downs and punch list development

E&I Supervisor – EEHA/QC Inspector

DCR INSPECTION SERVICES
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Coordinating with module fabricator to monitor and revise inspection schedule, EEHA inspections of TEG / MEG units and well-head separator skids ensuring installations are compliant to Australian Standards AS/ NZS 3000, AS/ NZS 60079 and project specifications
  • Carry out inspections in a safe manner adhering to strict Aker, QGC & BGC HSE standards
  • Mentor and support Chinese national workforce in both HSE and quality departments, providing guidance and feedback to enhance their technical skills
  • Review and approve EEHA ITR’s
  • System/sub-system walk-downs and punch list development
  • Audit module fabricators safety and inspection procedures and reporting

EEHA Supervisor / Coordinator

SPECIALIST ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GROUP
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • EEHA inspecting / auditing (field & documentation audits)
  • EEHA Dossier compilation/ITR reviews, liaising with client representatives and manufacturers / suppliers to establish best practice systems
  • Work pack development & closeout
  • Preparing and overseeing remedial work groups and inspection crews to ensure health & safety and best practice is adhered to
  • Managed 150+ tradespeople

EEHA / E&I QA/QC Inspector

MENTOR / CLOUGH (KELLOGG JOINT VENTURE- GORGON)
10.2012 - 05.2014
  • Conduct detailed EEHA and E&I QA/QC inspections of vendor supplied packages and of locally completed installations for Gorgon LNG Project, ensuring the installations are compliant to Australian Standards AS/ NZS 3000, AS/ NZS 60079 and project specifications
  • HVAC inspections
  • Reviewing vendor ITR’s
  • Workforce forecasting & estimating
  • Guide & mentor 50+ Korean national workforce, providing guidance and feedback
  • Conduct works in a safe manner adhering to site and project safety requirements and be an example to the local work force to help to improve HHI module yard safety focus IIF and FFS
  • System/sub-system walk-downs and punch list development
  • Adhere to the strict project, state & federal quarantine procedures

Permit to Work Coordinator

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
01.2011 - 09.2012
  • Co-authored the projects’ Isolation Management Plan & Permit to Work Procedures
  • Identify & Isolate / control hazardous energies, chemicals, radiation and mediums to ensure a safe work area is provided for all construction and commissioning activities
  • Responsible for the effectiveness and implementation of the Isolations (LOTO) & Permit to Work systems, carry out / witness HV, LV, ELV isolations so that the 1200+ workforce can safely carry out construction and commissioning activities

Leading Hand - EEHA / E&I

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
09.2010 - 01.2011
  • Electrical and Instrumentation installation/construction and Pre-Commissioning
  • System / sub-system walk-downs and punch list development
  • Instrument Loop Testing
  • Isolation & PTW control
  • EEHA identification & area/drawing mark up
  • Take part in development of SWMS’s and JHA’s

Lead Rig Electrician

MAERSK DRILLING
05.2009 - 12.2010
  • Develop JHA’s and other safety plans & procedures for rig new to Australian waters
  • Electrical Isolation & Permit to Work control
  • General day to day duties (attend to breakdowns, scheduled preventative maintenance adhering to company CMMS procedure)
  • Workforce & material forecasting & estimating
  • Install and commission various equipment (shakers, mud pumps, draw works)
  • Upgrade Hill Graham SCR and ballast control system
  • EEHA Light and Power upgrade to ensure installation to Australian Standards
  • Carry out SAT for all new E&I equipment
  • Updating HAE Register/Dossier
  • Review/accept contractor ITR’s for works carried out during dry-dock / yard upgrade
  • Supervise & mentor rig Assistant Electricians
  • System / sub-system walk-downs and punch list development

EEHA Supervisor / Rig Surveyor

RIG INSPECTION SERVICES
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • Take part in development of SWMS’s and JHA’s
  • Workforce & material forecasting & estimating
  • EEHA inspections & rectification works
  • Site acceptance testing (SAT) for all new electrical equipment
  • Sourcing equipment certificates
  • Producing & updating the hazardous area equipment register/dossier including drafting/implementing EEHA ITR’s

EEHA Inspector

TRANSFIELD-WORLEY
05.2010 - 05.2010
  • Safely conduct detailed EEHA inspections, updating hazardous area equipment register/dossier
  • Review and approve EEHA ITR’s
  • Coordinate with other departments and opposing shift

Lead Rig Electrician

GRN/ MAERSK DRILLING
04.2009 - 05.2009
  • Take part in development of SWMS’s and JHA’s
  • Hazardous Area (EEHA) equipment upgrade
  • Installation and commissioning of new Iron Roughneck HPU
  • Electrical Isolation & Permit to Work control
  • HVAC upgrade (installation & commissioning)
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Helicopter landing / warning systems installation & commissioning
  • Supervise & mentor rig Assistant Electricians

EEHA Inspector / Installer

FIRCROFT- (CLOUGH-AMEC JOINT VENTURE)
03.2009 - 04.2009
  • Take part in development of SWMS’s and JHA’s
  • Drilling platform positioning systems
  • Fire & Gas Emergency Shut Down System
  • Install & commission communication systems (data, and fibre optic)
  • EEHA installations as well as Detailed Inspections
  • PTW preparation, application & control

Leading Hand E&I

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
12.2008 - 02.2009
  • Electrical and Instrumentation installation/construction and Pre-Commissioning
  • Instrument Loop Testing
  • EEHA identification & area/drawing mark up
  • Take part in development of SWMS’s and JHA’s

Leading Hand E&I

DOWNER ENGINEERING
01.2007 - 11.2008
  • Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls commissioning
  • Isolation & permit control
  • PTW preparation & application
  • HVAC commissioning
  • EEHA installations and inspections
  • Take part in development of SWMS’s and JHA’s
  • Electrical cabling (HV & LV) various lengths up to 2,000m
  • Infrastructure installation
  • Field equipment installation
  • Assisting HV vendor (ABB) to test and commission HV systems
  • Profibus / Modbus installation and commissioning

Leading Hand E&I

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
08.2006 - 01.2007
  • Electrical and Instrumentation construction works including infrastructure and cable installation, cable terminations and pre-commissioning testing.

Leading Hand E&I

BECHTEL
01.2005 - 07.2006
  • LNG plant construction, commissioning & start-up
  • Permit and isolation control, installation, and termination of field equipment, cable ladder, conduit
  • Electrical cabling (HV & LV) various lengths up to 2,500m
  • Termination of instruments and control cables
  • Installation and commissioning of the fire & gas detection and alarm system
  • EEHA installations
  • EEHA Detailed Inspections

Electrician

GOODLINE / O’DONNELL-GRIFFEN
09.2004 - 12.2004
  • Conveyor systems installation
  • Installation and commissioning 7 x Caterpillar 3516 generating units
  • Electrical construction works on new bauxite wash plant, powerhouse, conveyor systems, stackers, and refurbishment of existing plant

Electrician

UNITED-KG
05.2004 - 09.2004
  • Install ladder, conduit, field equipment installation and termination (E&I), Electrical cabling (HV & LV) various lengths up to 1,500m
  • HVAC installation & commissioning
  • Terminating SWA instrument & control cables as well as screened SWA VSD cables and other LV cables in field and substations
  • HV testing - assisting vendor
  • Installation and commissioning of conveyor systems

Apprenticeship Electrician

GROUP TRAINING AUSTRALIA
09.2000 - 05.2004
  • Working on various projects around Queensland and New South Wales including gas compression stations, underground coal mining, chemical and plastic extrusion plants, crusher plants and stadium construction
  • Also spent time building & modifying MCC’s / switchboards for various industries

Education

Double Diploma of Quality Auditing + Project Management -

College of Adult Learning
Melbourne, VIC
09.2024

Certificate IV in Engineering Higher Engineering Trade - Instrumentation

Curtin University
Perth, WA
01.2006

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician -

TAFE Queensland
Multiple
01.2004

Senior Certificate -

Padua College
Brisbane, QLD
01.1997

Skills

  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical Installation
  • Control systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Technical Guidance
  • Electrical Code Knowledge
  • Installation planning
  • Crew oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Site Safety
  • Lockout and Tagout
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

  • VIC Electrical License
  • NT, QLD & WA Electrical Fitter Mechanic License
  • Current Queensland H.R. Driver’s License
  • BOSIET- Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training- OPITO approved
  • Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
  • Fire Team Member-Offshore
  • MSAPMPER300C - Issue Work Permits
  • MSAPMPER200C - Work in accordance with an Issued Permit
  • HV Operator (High Voltage)
  • CPR & LV Rescue
  • Certificate IV Electro-technology Explosion-protection
  • High Risk Licence - Elevated Work Platform
  • 30215QLD - Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)
  • MNMG 237A - Working Safely at Heights
  • SAP maintenance training
  • Certificate II - Workplace Health & Safety Representative
  • MSAPMOHS217A Gas test atmospheres
  • MSAPMPER205C Enter confined space.
  • PMASUP236 - Operate vehicles in the field (4x4 operator training)
  • Industry Safety Induction (ISI)
  • UEES00174 Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set
  • UEEECD0007 Apply work health & safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

Phone

0418 871 248, +61 418 871 248

References

  • Matthew Sculley, +61(0) 419 575 632, Superintendent – SNC Lavalin- Kentz
  • Jason Smith, +61(0) 412 620 644, Director – DCR Inspection Services
  • Richard Darby, +61 (0) 477 917 502, Superintendent – Arrow Energy

Timeline

EEHA Supervisor / Inspector

A.J. STACK SOLUTIONS (AJSS)
12.2023 - 02.2024

Electrical Supervisor – (Site Permit Control Officer / Permit Authority)

FGJV - WEBUILD CLOUGH
07.2022 - Current

High Voltage Technician

MONODELPHOUS
06.2022 - 06.2022

Operations Supervisor / Performance Coach

FIRCROFT / ARROW ENERGY
09.2020 - 05.2022

Operations Supervisor / Performance Coach

AIRSWIFT / ARROW ENERGY
01.2020 - 05.2020

Self-employed

Self-employed
07.2019 - 12.2019

Electrical QA/QC Inspector

ENERMECH
03.2019 - 06.2019

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Commissioning Technician

SNC- LAVALIN (KENTZ)
03.2018 - 07.2018

Lead - EEHA Inspector

SNC- LAVALIN (KENTZ)
09.2015 - 02.2018

E&I Supervisor – EEHA/QC Inspector

DCR INSPECTION SERVICES
10.2014 - 08.2015

EEHA Supervisor / Coordinator

SPECIALIST ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GROUP
06.2014 - 10.2014

EEHA / E&I QA/QC Inspector

MENTOR / CLOUGH (KELLOGG JOINT VENTURE- GORGON)
10.2012 - 05.2014

Permit to Work Coordinator

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
01.2011 - 09.2012

Leading Hand - EEHA / E&I

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
09.2010 - 01.2011

EEHA Inspector

TRANSFIELD-WORLEY
05.2010 - 05.2010

EEHA Supervisor / Rig Surveyor

RIG INSPECTION SERVICES
01.2010 - 07.2010

Lead Rig Electrician

MAERSK DRILLING
05.2009 - 12.2010

Lead Rig Electrician

GRN/ MAERSK DRILLING
04.2009 - 05.2009

EEHA Inspector / Installer

FIRCROFT- (CLOUGH-AMEC JOINT VENTURE)
03.2009 - 04.2009

Leading Hand E&I

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
12.2008 - 02.2009

Leading Hand E&I

DOWNER ENGINEERING
01.2007 - 11.2008

Leading Hand E&I

UNITED GROUP RESOURSES
08.2006 - 01.2007

Leading Hand E&I

BECHTEL
01.2005 - 07.2006

Electrician

GOODLINE / O’DONNELL-GRIFFEN
09.2004 - 12.2004

Electrician

UNITED-KG
05.2004 - 09.2004

Apprenticeship Electrician

GROUP TRAINING AUSTRALIA
09.2000 - 05.2004
  • VIC Electrical License
  • NT, QLD & WA Electrical Fitter Mechanic License
  • Current Queensland H.R. Driver’s License
  • BOSIET- Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training- OPITO approved
  • Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
  • Fire Team Member-Offshore
  • MSAPMPER300C - Issue Work Permits
  • MSAPMPER200C - Work in accordance with an Issued Permit
  • HV Operator (High Voltage)
  • CPR & LV Rescue
  • Certificate IV Electro-technology Explosion-protection
  • High Risk Licence - Elevated Work Platform
  • 30215QLD - Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)
  • MNMG 237A - Working Safely at Heights
  • SAP maintenance training
  • Certificate II - Workplace Health & Safety Representative
  • MSAPMOHS217A Gas test atmospheres
  • MSAPMPER205C Enter confined space.
  • PMASUP236 - Operate vehicles in the field (4x4 operator training)
  • Industry Safety Induction (ISI)
  • UEES00174 Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set
  • UEEECD0007 Apply work health & safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  • UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

Double Diploma of Quality Auditing + Project Management -

College of Adult Learning

Certificate IV in Engineering Higher Engineering Trade - Instrumentation

Curtin University

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician -

TAFE Queensland

Senior Certificate -

Padua College
CHRIS STUART