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Matthew Heath

Oil & Gas Professional
Perth

Summary

Highly respected oil & gas professional with a unique blend of skills that combine 20 years’ experience with global industry leaders and rounded qualifications including a Bachelor of Engineering, a dual Electrical & Instrument Trade and a Certificate III in Process Plant Operations. Proven track record of success in leading end-to-end projects from design, construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover to operations in highly challenging environments, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.


Recognised for technical expertise, attention to detail and being ‘hands-on’ to deliver safe, high quality and cost-effective projects on schedule. Able to develop, maintain and execute plans to maximise operational efficiency, productivity, profitability, and meet industry best practice and regulatory compliance to Australian and international standards.


Experienced in power generation, high voltage/low voltage power distribution, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), integrated control and safety systems (ICSS), and fire and gas systems. Strong understanding of the requirements for electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres (IEC-60079).


Committed to continuous improvement, with exceptional people management skills, to motivate teams and bring out the best in people. Safety focused with an eye for detail, bolstered from working in higher-risk environments such as oil & gas facilities and overseas fabrication yards.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

JIC Project Engineer

Chevron Australia
01.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded technical aspects of the JIC Project, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and best practices
  • Identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure project stability and success
  • Coordinated SIMOPS and operations interfaces to ensure safe execution across project activities

FPSO Brownfields Lead

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw the handover from Projects to Operations, ensuring the completion of project legacy, punchlist and warranty items
  • Interfaced with FPSO Operations Team on all aspects of potential modifications and Brownfield projects, including identification of issues, development of solutions, and management of offshore implementation activities
  • Assumed responsibility for breakdowns & emergent scopes as directed by management

FPSO Hook-up Superintendent | FPSO Hook-up Manager

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Promoted to the position of FPSO Hookup Manager after being recognised for strong execution and influencing skills
  • Owned the FPSO Hookup Plan, maintained multi-discipline oversight and directed subcontractor as required to achieve timely offshore hook-up
  • Provided accurate progress reports and ensured Onshore Management Team was kept abreast of key issues and decisions taken on site

Turret Integration Lead

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Redeployed to oversee Turret Integration which was on the Project critical path
  • Led a team of engineers, technicians, vendors, and operations personnel in an integrated and optimised approach to ensure mechanical completion and pre-commissioning targets were met
  • Leveraged previous Turret experience and pursued measures to improve the project schedule, ensuring it was realistic and maintained

ICSS FAT Lead | ICSS Commissioning Lead

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Accountable for standardisation and delivery of four ICSS packages for Inpex offshore facilities, including CPF, FPSO, Turret & SPS
  • Facilitated standardisation among the various EPC contractors, building trust through regular follow-up, clear communication, and effective leadership to ensure FAT’s were conducted in compliance with procedures, safely and efficiently to meet both operational needs and project timelines
  • Entrusted to oversee backend activities and successfully closeout the ICSS FAT at Yokogawa Singapore before moving onto the commissioning phase in South Korea

E&I Site Lead | Site Engineer

BP
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • As Site Engineer, I was responsible for managing multi-discipline interfaces between site activities and engineering efforts to ensure alignment with project timelines and construction priorities

Topsides Electrical Engineer

BP
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Oversaw electrical engineering activities, ensuring project compliance with specifications, regulations, codes, and standards
  • Provided technical advice on issues resulting from the management of change process through independent assessment of the risks/opportunity, review of key documents and technical arbitration

Commissioning Coordinator

Woodside Energy
01.2010 - 12.2011

E&I Site Lead

BP
01.2009 - 12.2010

Instrument Commissioning Lead

Apache Energy
01.2008 - 12.2009

Instrument Commissioning Lead

SBM
01.2007 - 12.2007

Electrical Commissioning Lead

MODEC
01.2007 - 12.2007

Operations Representative

Woodside Energy
01.2005 - 12.2006

Production & Maintenance Technician

Apache Energy
2001 - 2004

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

Curtin University of Technology

Electrical + Instrumentation Trade Certificate - undefined

CCI Training Services

Certificate III - Process Plant Operations

Australian Centre for Energy + Process Training (ACEPT)

Timeline

JIC Project Engineer

Chevron Australia
01.2024 - Current

FPSO Brownfields Lead

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023

FPSO Hook-up Superintendent | FPSO Hook-up Manager

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023

Turret Integration Lead

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023

ICSS FAT Lead | ICSS Commissioning Lead

INPEX Australia
01.2014 - 12.2023

E&I Site Lead | Site Engineer

BP
01.2011 - 12.2014

Topsides Electrical Engineer

BP
01.2011 - 12.2014

Commissioning Coordinator

Woodside Energy
01.2010 - 12.2011

E&I Site Lead

BP
01.2009 - 12.2010

Instrument Commissioning Lead

Apache Energy
01.2008 - 12.2009

Instrument Commissioning Lead

SBM
01.2007 - 12.2007

Electrical Commissioning Lead

MODEC
01.2007 - 12.2007

Operations Representative

Woodside Energy
01.2005 - 12.2006

Electrical + Instrumentation Trade Certificate - undefined

CCI Training Services

Certificate III - Process Plant Operations

Australian Centre for Energy + Process Training (ACEPT)

Production & Maintenance Technician

Apache Energy
2001 - 2004

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

Curtin University of Technology
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