3850 Lancaster Road
Danville KY 40422
859-940-2111
K. Stephen Machin-Smith
Education and
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Engineering) (Sheffield Hallam University)
John Brown Prize for Excellence
ONC in Engineering (Rotherham Technical College)
Skills & Knowledge Understanding of pumps and pumping systems
Knowledge of Operations and Maintenance of Aero-derivative and Industrial Gas Turbines
Knowledge of Fluid mechanics as applied to process systems
Knowledge of Operation and Maintenance of Nuovo Pignone gas Compressors
Understanding of Fuel Oil Storage and Transportation Systems Knowledge of International piping Standards
Experience of Pipeline Pigging in clean systems
Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems
Competent with AutoCAD LT
Excellent command of written English
Excellent report writer
Above average user of Microsoft Office Applications
Work Experience: 2004-Present – Technical Operations Manager GPSS
Creation of pipeline pressure testing and pigging schedules and procedures.
Preparation of work scopes for pipeline nitrogen clearances and other special pigging. Selection of contractors and supervision of these operations
Optimisation of plant operations. Design and implementation of plant modifications.
Participation in HAZOP studies
Maintenance of site records with particular reference to Key Drawings
Performance testing of pumping systems.
Troubleshooting of Process and Rotating Equipment problems.
Specification of maintenance and repair procedures for mechanical equipment.
Replacement Equipment specification.
Creation of pipeline record system
Investigations into stock discrepancies
Understanding of the effects of Engineering Works on fuel quality
Creation of Proof Check Schedules to comply with COMAH regulations as part of the Operations and Maintenance Manuals production
Sole responsibility to provide SCADA training for operators
Perform Duty Manager role on a rotating schedule
2000-2003 - Operations Engineering Supervisor – Saudi Aramco
Supervisor of the Design Unit providing engineering design for plant modifications. A team of 50 people with Design Engineers, Designers and Draughtsmen.
Review of design requests and assignment of work to appropriate engineers.
Review and approval of design work and design package issue.
Developing of employees’ skills.
Interviewing and selection of prospective employment candidates.
Employee appraisals using SAP application.
1992-2000 - Operations Engineer – Saudi Aramco
Engineering support to operation of offshore oil producing facilities. Commissioning, troubleshooting and optimisation of rotating equipment including gas turbines, pumps, compressors and generators.
Preparation of specifications for new equipment. Analysis of spare parts requirements.
Studies of operating and maintenance practices and procedures. Evaluating proposals for technical and economic feasibility. Engineering liaison on new projects.
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