Sam Foulkes

• Safely and successfully manage team of 6 mechanical Fitters to meet project schedules and milestones
• Daily ITR Sign off in CMMS/Completion Management System
• Daily Planning and scheduling of commissioning activities with respect to subsystem/system priority
• Commissioning test pack, ITP and ITR preparation and completion.
• Perform maintenance, repairs and replacement of fixed plant equipment -rotating & stationary equipment, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing critical assets during various stages of commissioning.
• Liaise with inter-departmental supervisors to provide direction and support to workers so as to achieve targets and deadlines.
• Undertake safety and hazard assessments and ensure employees comply with OHS requirements.
• Interpret complex drawings, diagrams and specifications and determine suitable materials.
• Conduct inspections and investigations of equipment to rectify issues and failures.
• Carry out shift cover duties at different stages of commissioning as required.
• Prepare and maintain commissioning records of site observations, testing processes and checklists.
• Prepare and maintain daily shift commissioning activity progress report

Worked on the Waitsia Gas Project in Construction and commissioning

• Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
• Plan the daily workload and utilizing the workforce to meet scheduled deadlines
• Responsible for setting expectations and accountability in the areas of safety, productivity, cost and engagement
• Able to give technical advice required to solve operating and maintenance problems
• Perform onsite Bolting, Torque and tensioning services on various applications such as Flanges, Heat exchangers, Pumps, Turbine casings, Valves.
• Perform Onsite in-line Flange facing Machining Operations
• Supervised installation and maintenance of pumps, turbines, and other rotating equipment
• Carried out periodic inspection and maintenance of rotating equipment to identify any potential issue
• Ensured complete compliance with safety protocols and ensured accuracy at all times
• Analyzed and monitored the performance of equipment and ensured optimal performance of machines
• Read and Interpret P&ID and ISO drawings.
• Perform Hydro / Pneumatic testin on process pipework to relevant International and Australian Standards

• Ensure the environmental, health and safety requirements of the organization are complied with in the service /repair workshop. To
• organize day by day activities within the workshop and to allocate the necessary labour for the current workload
• Ensure robust quality control, dispatch of parts to customer are in line with the project requirements, including the creation of dispatch documentation and packing list requirements
• Internal workshop meetings to set priorities, eliminate issues and liaise between internal departments on future requirements
• Prepare the workshop health and safety documentation including risk assessments and method statements
• Work with project delivery teams and technical departments to ensure that accurate technical information is prepared for the work stations.
• Managing and organizing plant and equipment to support the workshop activity
• Production of workshop activity programs including utilization and productivity indicators
• Day to day man management of workshop staff including PEDP, training and competency maintenance
• To ensure that workshop activities are completed on time, within budget and guarding against margin erosion
• Ensure that the company image is protected at all times. ⎯ To ensure that the appropriate Quality, Health and Safety and environmental procedures are applied at all times during workshop operations.
• Attendance of meetings internally with Engineers and project delivery teams to update and monitor the progress of WIP and shutdown plans
• Attend close out and lessons learned meetings then apply corrective actions for future projects
• Attendance of meetings externally with suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure continuity on the supply of materials, plant and equipment
• Maintain internal operational documentation and traceability ⎯ Ensure that Health and safety requirements in terms of near miss reporting and recording/accident management are maintained and submitted in a timely manner

• Ensure constant improvement of safety, performance and quality standards.
• Ensured workshop operations were in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
• Assist with developing the workshop layout and processes to cope with the increasing variation of work scopes & equipment types.
• Ensure all equipment PMR’s are detailed, and findings recorded.
• Maintain documentation and records for all assets and manage a full Equipment Maintenance System/Data Base.
• Liaising with clients, third party sub-contractors on all Eftech’s work relating to the PPU business.
• Keeping all equipment maintained and serviced ready for weekly load outs. ⎯ Keeping All equipment Certification up to date.
• Perform Training to all staff on equipment use before personal are sent to site. ⎯ Participate in weekly and monthly management meetings.
• Ensured compliance with industry safety guidelines.
• Prepare training and risk awareness programs.
• Provide Estimates and quotes to Clients for new equipment. ⎯ Plan Shutdowns and Procure spares.
• Developed and implemented safety protocols for the workshop.
• Hired, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated employees as necessary.

• Working as a supervisor to 15-20 non-western technicians and 10 Local Iraqi nationals in valve overhaul and instrument calibration.
• I worked closely with British Petroleum and Basra Gas, providing preventative maintenance, and immediate breakdown response. Working with these clients I built up a good reputation with Plant shutdown managers, from the Cluster Pump Stations to the degassing stations.
• I gained a very good knowledge of all the degassing stations and how the process on these sites works.
• Overhauling valves, where parts have been damaged and procuring OEM spares as needed.
• Provided Clients with quotations for new spares and provide engineering alternatives if spares are not available
• As part of improving process output, I have worked with clients providing site surveys showing them where they have bottle necks, providing new equipment or working with design engineers to retrofit a valve with a more efficient trim.
• Assisted with troubleshooting technical problems encountered during production processes.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

• Maintenance technician working on Process and control valves, Pumps, vessel strip down and inspections. I was the lead of all valve repairs on the Major shutdowns and responsible for all procurement of valve spares. Yearly Shutdowns would include the overhaul of 100 PSV’s, 200 Mechanical valves and 150 Control valves
• Overhaul of all linear and rotary control valves including setup and calibration of pneumatic, analogue and smart positioners.
• Overhaul of ESDV valves including full strip-down and repair of actuators. Calibration and setup of Partial stroke positioners.
• Overhauling and troubleshooting of centrifugal, reciprocating, screw vane pumps
• PPM & corrective maintenance of centrifugal pumps Machining of impellers and manufacturing of new wear rings
• Repair and installation of mechanical seals
• Install and commission Pump skids using laser alignment equipment.
• Conduct on-site machining operations including milling, turning, and boring to repair and maintain industrial equipment and components.
• Perform precision measurements using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to ensure accurate machining tolerances.

• Assisted higher level fitters in more complex tasks when required.
• Replaced worn bearings in electric motors with new ones by dismantling the motor casing and assembling it again after replacing the bearing.
• Tested mechanical assemblies and equipment for proper performance.
• Cut threads on bolts using taps and dies set according to size specified in drawing.
• Inspected parts for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Removed rust from metal surfaces with wire brush or other abrasive material.
• Performed regular maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Fabricated new parts from sheet metal according to customer specifications.
• Connected hydraulic lines between components like pumps, cylinders, ensuring that all connections are tight enough.
• Performed preventative maintenance on equipment regularly.
• Maintained records of maintenance activities performed on each machine and equipment.
• Cleaned up work area at end of job to ensure safety standards are met.
• Diagnosed problems in mechanical units and took corrective action where necessary.