Roddy Harper
@roddyharper
Production Technician at Altera Infrastructure, contributing to FPSO commissioning and the safe achievement of first oil and first gas.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At Altera Infrastructure, I work on the FPSO Kong in Côte d'Ivoire, monitoring topsides utilities, production wells, and gas compression systems. I contribute to safe plant operations, shutdowns, start-ups, and operational readiness.
I was selected for the FPSO commissioning and start-up team, where I supported system testing, functional checks, and start-up operations. This work contributed to commissioning process systems and achieving first oil and first gas safely.
At Aramco, I delivered operations training in the Southern Area of Saudi Arabia. I taught process systems and safety, assessed practical competence on simulator equipment, and evaluated trainees through in-person and online assessments.
Across roles at Spirit Energy E&P, Teekay Petrojarl, Wood, Global Resources, and Stork Technical Services, I worked in offshore production operations, maintenance, and shutdowns. My experience includes process and utility systems, isolations, gas testing, permits to work, and mentoring trainees.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Working on the FPSO Kong as an Area Operator, responsible for monitoring and controlling topsides utilities, production wells, and gas compression systems. Selected as a member of the commissioning and start-up team, contributing to successful commissioning and safe achievement of first oil and first gas.
Operations Skills Trainer
Aramco
Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year)
Delivered training programs to operations personnel in the Southern Area, identifying training needs, developing materials, and evaluating program effectiveness. Taught oil and gas safety, process operations, and DCS basics.
Production Technician
Spirit Energy E&P
Aug 2020 - Jun 2023 (2 years 10 months)
Acted as area operator on the AP1-CPC platform in Morecambe Bay, monitoring and controlling topsides utilities, wells, and gas compression equipment. Oversaw planned and unplanned shutdowns and start-ups, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
Production Technician
Teekay Petrojarl
May 2018 - Aug 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Responsible for topsides process, gas lift, water injection, and utilities on the Voyageur Spirit FPSO. Monitored and controlled plant and process to achieve hydrocarbon export targets safely and efficiently.
Worked on the Chrysoar Lomond Platform, responsible for Lomond Process, Erskine Production Module, and utilities. Monitored and controlled plant and process, ensuring safe and efficient operation and compliance with environmental policies.
Production Technician
Global Resources
Feb 2014 - Dec 2014 (10 months)
Monitored and controlled plant and process on the North Sea Producer Maersk FPSO, ensuring safe and efficient operation to achieve hydrocarbon export targets. Oversaw planned and unplanned shutdowns and start-ups.
Operator / Fitter / RPS
Stork Technical Services
Jan 2006 - Dec 2013 (7 years 11 months)
Led multi-disciplined teams in offshore operations, overseeing vessel entry scopes, cleaning duties, and retro-jetting activities. Managed LSA contaminated material and ensured safety compliance during shutdowns.
Provided senior and technical support analysis for BT Global Services.
Labourer
Caithness Scaffolding Ltd
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as a labourer during a summer job.
Provided support analysis during a summer job.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Scottish Qualifications Authority
SQA L&D9DI, Assessing Competence
Assessing Competence qualification completed in 2024.
City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate, Assessing Vocational Achievement
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement completed in 2024.
Aramco
Train the Trainer, Training
Train the Trainer program completed in 2023.
Open University
Assessing Risk in Engineering, Engineering Risk Assessment
Assessing Risk in Engineering course completed in 2020.
Robert Gordon's University
Introduction to Sub-Sea Engineering, Sub-Sea Engineering
Introduction to Sub-Sea Engineering course completed in 2014.
City & Guilds
Level 3, Petroleum Processing Technology
Level 3 Petroleum Processing Technology Series completed in 2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
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