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Since 1983 Don has a background in Cables, Pipelines, Umbilicals and fibre-optic cable infrastructure projects. Involved in subsea based projects worldwide providing him with unique knowledge of marine equipment, plant and marine operations on communication power cables, fibre optic systems, production and work-over umbilicals, components and pipeline networks.
As a Package Manager and independent consultant operating worldwide he has developed and worked with both marine and terrestrial network systems and equipment to meet the needs of large clients operating in the Oil and Gas, Renewables and Telecommunications sector.
Prior to 2000 he was operating as an independent project manager/engineer on various projects working with survey, pipeline and telecommunications companies in the marine and terrestrial environments.Duties would always include the management of contract and financial aspects of the package/project, responsible for HSSE deliverables and selection and management of contractors. Cable manufacturing specification and monitoring, working with certifying bodies and Marine Warranty entities. Worked with most of the cable manufacturers where valuable knowledge was acquired regarding the manufacturing processes and ITPs. The secondary protection processes were developed and modified to suit soil conditions. Included plough, jetting and the use of rock berms to suit the conditions.
As a Package Manager and independent consultant operating worldwide he has developed and worked with both marine and terrestrial network systems and equipment to meet the needs of large clients operating in the Oil and Gas, Renewables and Telecommunications sector.
Prior to 2000 he was operating as an independent project manager/engineer on various projects working with survey, pipeline and telecommunications companies in the marine and terrestrial environments.Duties would always include the management of contract and financial aspects of the package/project, responsible for HSSE deliverables and selection and management of contractors. Cable manufacturing specification and monitoring, working with certifying bodies and Marine Warranty entities. Worked with most of the cable manufacturers where valuable knowledge was acquired regarding the manufacturing processes and ITPs. The secondary protection processes were developed and modified to suit soil conditions. Included plough, jetting and the use of rock berms to suit the conditions.
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United Kingdom
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German
Fluently
English
Fluently
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2009 - ?
freelance
Principal Consultant/Project Manager
Intertek Energy and Water Consultancy Services.
and others. Based on an Ad Hoc as required basis.
Principal Consultant/Project Manager. Provides technical support to bid and ITT process within Intertek.
Selected as 'expert witness' to a legal review of a cable installation project, providing a technical response to the contractors installation and remedial process.
Project/Construction Manager of a US cable system in San Francisco Bay that is undergoing remedial works as part of a long term program. The works include survey, diving and cable protection. Tasks include the selection and management of the sub contractors, advice and documentation to the client and the review of results and final reports. Overseeing of the remedial works and strategic plan for repairs and OMM.
Project Manager of a single interconnector cable in Vietnam. The owners engineer role calls for the review of the contractors documentation and works schedule, and the supervision of the contractor during cable manufacture and installation, shore ends and HDD works. Reporting to the client (Vietnam national electric company) is a large portion of the role.
Principal package manager to Mutual Energy for the design and installation of two additional cables (marine and land), land cable and HDD works in NI for the Moyle Interconnector system that connects Northern Ireland and Scotland. This strategically important system is being upgraded with two additional cables to interconnect the converter stations in NI and Scotland. The role extends from planning into delivery via an owners engineer role. The public procurement exercise has been ongoing for more than 12 months and is focused heavily on contractor selection, service assessment and ensuring that the procurement process complies with legislation.
Principal Consultant. Seconded into London Array as Cable Package Manager for the procurement and installation of subsea export and array cable for the London Array Offshore Wind Farm.
Principal Consultant/Project Manager. Provides technical support to bid and ITT process within Intertek.
Selected as 'expert witness' to a legal review of a cable installation project, providing a technical response to the contractors installation and remedial process.
Project/Construction Manager of a US cable system in San Francisco Bay that is undergoing remedial works as part of a long term program. The works include survey, diving and cable protection. Tasks include the selection and management of the sub contractors, advice and documentation to the client and the review of results and final reports. Overseeing of the remedial works and strategic plan for repairs and OMM.
Project Manager of a single interconnector cable in Vietnam. The owners engineer role calls for the review of the contractors documentation and works schedule, and the supervision of the contractor during cable manufacture and installation, shore ends and HDD works. Reporting to the client (Vietnam national electric company) is a large portion of the role.
Principal package manager to Mutual Energy for the design and installation of two additional cables (marine and land), land cable and HDD works in NI for the Moyle Interconnector system that connects Northern Ireland and Scotland. This strategically important system is being upgraded with two additional cables to interconnect the converter stations in NI and Scotland. The role extends from planning into delivery via an owners engineer role. The public procurement exercise has been ongoing for more than 12 months and is focused heavily on contractor selection, service assessment and ensuring that the procurement process complies with legislation.
Principal Consultant. Seconded into London Array as Cable Package Manager for the procurement and installation of subsea export and array cable for the London Array Offshore Wind Farm.
Design, Project Manager, Procurement, Management, Service, Support, Offshore, Supervision, Assessment, SAN, Energy, Energy, Manager
2017 - 2017
job
Senior Project Manager
unknown.
Employed to oversee 4 concurrent projects, all within the SSEN team and network. Employed to manage an annual survey of 48 cables and assess their condition and position. Also the replacement of three cables in Shetland that proved to be monumental in the amount of pre preparation required to make the project work. There was also a long directional drill of 2kms to be planned and prepared for. All of the above called for the selection on Contractors, management of HSE and the preparation of Contracts etc, including the design and purchase of cables as appropriate.
Recently employed as a Cable Package Manager Sept 2017 - Dec 2017 for the Kinkardine Project. The project did not move forward beyond ITT stage. During this period utilised time to create PQQ and ITT documents is preparation for moving forward.
Recently employed as a Cable Package Manager Sept 2017 - Dec 2017 for the Kinkardine Project. The project did not move forward beyond ITT stage. During this period utilised time to create PQQ and ITT documents is preparation for moving forward.
Design, Project Manager, Contracts, Management, Network, Contracts, Manager
2016 - 2017
job
Cable Package Manager
unknown.
on the Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Project. The project is the first of its kind utilising 66kV cables along with Gravity Base Foundations.
Duties include all aspects of the management and development of the cable design, manufacture and installation of the Export and Array cables. Day to day operations include the selection and management of package contractors and the execution of the works to the contact requirement. The brief included the design and management of the shore end including full restoration to a very brief,
This was a fast turnaround high output project, driven by the desire to achieve ROCs. The budget control and Speed of reaction and turn around was of particular importance. The project achieved ROCs and is operational.
Recently employed with ARUP, representing Blue Transmission during the Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm Export Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 cable installation works. Duties included liaison with the onshore and offshore contactors to maintain a safe working environment for the protection of the Sheringham Shoal cables. Attendance on site during operations, review and comment on documents and procedures and reporting to Blue Transmission on a daily basis.
Duties include all aspects of the management and development of the cable design, manufacture and installation of the Export and Array cables. Day to day operations include the selection and management of package contractors and the execution of the works to the contact requirement. The brief included the design and management of the shore end including full restoration to a very brief,
This was a fast turnaround high output project, driven by the desire to achieve ROCs. The budget control and Speed of reaction and turn around was of particular importance. The project achieved ROCs and is operational.
Recently employed with ARUP, representing Blue Transmission during the Dudgeon Offshore Windfarm Export Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 cable installation works. Duties included liaison with the onshore and offshore contactors to maintain a safe working environment for the protection of the Sheringham Shoal cables. Attendance on site during operations, review and comment on documents and procedures and reporting to Blue Transmission on a daily basis.
Design, Budget, Management, Safe, Turnaround, Offshore, Development, Manager
2014 - 2014
job
Manager
ITT.
Responsibilities include the production of all BAFO documentation related to the current ITT for an EPC contractor. Personally responsible for all geophysical and geotechnical works, design and supervision of the 2 x HDD bores and the shore side cable. Support to two of the package managers allow input into the design and selection of the Sub Station and foundation design. The cable installation regime and routing of the cables is underway as is the structural limitations due to the seabed, Weekly meetings both internally and with the two remaining EPC contractors is allowing engineering design decisions to move forward to a final design.
The Export Cable selection and installations is driving the need for additional studies and information, as the responsible person for the Export cables, day to day management of the information flow etc, is within the brief.
Employed by ARUP 2014 to support operations on an Ad Hoc basis. Recently supported and supervised the Shore End HDD operations for the Dudgeon project. The brief was to ensure that the Dudgeon operation did not encroach on to the previously installed and live Sheringham Shoal cables. Attention has now moved to the construction of the TJB's and the onshore drill beneath the Sheringham Shoal cables.
Works are now complete on the project.
The Export Cable selection and installations is driving the need for additional studies and information, as the responsible person for the Export cables, day to day management of the information flow etc, is within the brief.
Employed by ARUP 2014 to support operations on an Ad Hoc basis. Recently supported and supervised the Shore End HDD operations for the Dudgeon project. The brief was to ensure that the Dudgeon operation did not encroach on to the previously installed and live Sheringham Shoal cables. Attention has now moved to the construction of the TJB's and the onshore drill beneath the Sheringham Shoal cables.
Works are now complete on the project.
Design, Management, Engineering, Support, Supervision, Production, Manager
2009 - 2013
job
cable and installation specialist
London Array Limited.
on the 175 Turbine, 150kV London Array project, providing support to the Project Manager on cable and cable installation and burial activities. Holds responsibility for the entire cable installation package documentation, through tender, tender clarification and contract award phase and on to installation procedure documentation.
Responsible for resolution of engineering issues on a weekly basis and the resolution of all technical issues via a weekly technical meeting with the installation contractors.
Interface duties include responsibility for all project engineering interfaces between internal packages and contractors and packages. This duty includes the management of the 3rd party cable crossing agreements and the approval of design and commercial content.
Engineering support to the Senior Package Manager continues with the sole responsibility of the review of contractors/installers documentation, checking of calculations and engineering design detail, return and follow-up of comments and the eventual dissemination of details to other packages within the project.
Focus is on the shore end installation, where responsibility has been assumed for the entire shore end activity including the day to day management of the installation contractor, the management of all CDM and site related HSE issues and the procurement of permits and consents related to both onshore and offshore activities. Completion of 4 HDD bores and ducts, and the removal of both archaeological and UXO threat to the cable. Now engaged in terminations works in the joint pits and the completion of tasks to contribute to commissioning.
Fully involved in the onshore pre wiring of the two sub stations. This included the design and component selection for the design of the pre wiring (14 array cables) of the system from JB at the hang off location to the GIS. Option of pre wiring estimated to have saved up to 40,000 offshore man hours.
Role also called for management of the Marine Warranty Surveyor and the associated documentation process that goes with obtaining MWS approval. The management of Client Representatives and the day to day handling of the same with engineering support and assistance. The Management and inspection of vessels and equipment ,and the control of HSSE related activities throughout the design and installation phases of the project.
Assisting with export cable asset sale to OFTO providing engineering support to Company lawyers and Project Manager. Duties include the resolution of technical issues and responses to questions from the purchasers engineers.
Engaged in the transfer of technical assets to the O & M team. Production of Export Cables documentation and assistance with the production ofan O&M procedure and process, the identification of physical risk to the cables and assets, and the provision of risk mitigation and procedures for resolution of asset failure etc.
Responsible for resolution of engineering issues on a weekly basis and the resolution of all technical issues via a weekly technical meeting with the installation contractors.
Interface duties include responsibility for all project engineering interfaces between internal packages and contractors and packages. This duty includes the management of the 3rd party cable crossing agreements and the approval of design and commercial content.
Engineering support to the Senior Package Manager continues with the sole responsibility of the review of contractors/installers documentation, checking of calculations and engineering design detail, return and follow-up of comments and the eventual dissemination of details to other packages within the project.
Focus is on the shore end installation, where responsibility has been assumed for the entire shore end activity including the day to day management of the installation contractor, the management of all CDM and site related HSE issues and the procurement of permits and consents related to both onshore and offshore activities. Completion of 4 HDD bores and ducts, and the removal of both archaeological and UXO threat to the cable. Now engaged in terminations works in the joint pits and the completion of tasks to contribute to commissioning.
Fully involved in the onshore pre wiring of the two sub stations. This included the design and component selection for the design of the pre wiring (14 array cables) of the system from JB at the hang off location to the GIS. Option of pre wiring estimated to have saved up to 40,000 offshore man hours.
Role also called for management of the Marine Warranty Surveyor and the associated documentation process that goes with obtaining MWS approval. The management of Client Representatives and the day to day handling of the same with engineering support and assistance. The Management and inspection of vessels and equipment ,and the control of HSSE related activities throughout the design and installation phases of the project.
Assisting with export cable asset sale to OFTO providing engineering support to Company lawyers and Project Manager. Duties include the resolution of technical issues and responses to questions from the purchasers engineers.
Engaged in the transfer of technical assets to the O & M team. Production of Export Cables documentation and assistance with the production ofan O&M procedure and process, the identification of physical risk to the cables and assets, and the provision of risk mitigation and procedures for resolution of asset failure etc.
Design, Project Manager, Procurement, Management, Content, Engineering, Gis, Support, Offshore, Detail, Production, Calculations, UP, Manager
2006 - 2009
job
Project Manager
Oceanteam Power and Umbilicals.
Overall responsibility for planning and execution of allocated projects, and input into other company activities where required. Establishment of plans, procedures and progress of all management, engineering, installation and fabrication activities. Generation of all HIRAs/Hazops and RAs for the entire project process.
Managed projects and take necessary actions to deliver within the contract budget and to optimise project delivery and the schedule in order to ensure installation targets are met. Be conversant with the technical and commercial aspects of the project and to have a full understanding of the scope of work, as provided by senior management and to identify potential variations in costs and the scope of work.
The projects called for the control of discipline engineers, and project services, for project activities, reporting and general engineering issues. Liaison with supply chain management & project services for all procurement and service requirements.
The Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm project called for the construction of a multi-functional installation barge that required the conversion of a dumb barge to a fully operation cable installation vessel. The scope of work was vast but included all of the above tasks and processes running in parallel with the project demands.
The installation of both infield and shore end cables (including supervision of two HDD bores) was required as part of the project scope. The cable insertion into I-Tubes and the hang off arrangements were key to delivery of the system installation.
Management of the various sub-contracts and vendors for the timely delivery and execution of the project was a given and was extended to cover site services at various ports during vessel build and mobilisation.
2006 Edmund an Zee (OWEZ) wind farm
Production of the installation and engineering documentation and selection of installation sub contractors for the project.
Managed projects and take necessary actions to deliver within the contract budget and to optimise project delivery and the schedule in order to ensure installation targets are met. Be conversant with the technical and commercial aspects of the project and to have a full understanding of the scope of work, as provided by senior management and to identify potential variations in costs and the scope of work.
The projects called for the control of discipline engineers, and project services, for project activities, reporting and general engineering issues. Liaison with supply chain management & project services for all procurement and service requirements.
The Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm project called for the construction of a multi-functional installation barge that required the conversion of a dumb barge to a fully operation cable installation vessel. The scope of work was vast but included all of the above tasks and processes running in parallel with the project demands.
The installation of both infield and shore end cables (including supervision of two HDD bores) was required as part of the project scope. The cable insertion into I-Tubes and the hang off arrangements were key to delivery of the system installation.
Management of the various sub-contracts and vendors for the timely delivery and execution of the project was a given and was extended to cover site services at various ports during vessel build and mobilisation.
2006 Edmund an Zee (OWEZ) wind farm
Production of the installation and engineering documentation and selection of installation sub contractors for the project.
Project Manager, Budget, Contracts, Procurement, Supply chain management, Management, Supply Chain Management, Service, Engineering, Offshore, Supervision, Production, Contracts, Manager, Processes
2005 - 2006
job
Project Manager
JDR Cable Systems.
Employed to manage all activities pertaining to the company's manufacture and installation of umbilicals and associated products. The role called for liaison and control of planning, design, purchasing and manufacturing elements on a day to day basis. Contact with third parties and client liaison and ultimate responsibility for all internal and external reporting. Schedule and cost control was a key element of the role as was HQSE activities including HAZOPS & HIRAS
Completed successful delivery of various IWOC, WOC and Power Cable projects for both shallow and deepwater locations. Completed products included terminations, stab plates and bend restrictors etc. Clients included SBM, BP, Norsk Hydro, FMC, Bluewater Engineering, Woodside and Conoco.
Completed successful delivery of various IWOC, WOC and Power Cable projects for both shallow and deepwater locations. Completed products included terminations, stab plates and bend restrictors etc. Clients included SBM, BP, Norsk Hydro, FMC, Bluewater Engineering, Woodside and Conoco.
Design, Project Manager, Engineering, Power, Manager
2002 - 2005
freelance
Project Manager/Consultant
Bradley Oil.
Participated in a number of sub sea related projects including the installation of a control umbilical in the Mediterranean, the recovery of a number of abandoned valve and PLEM parts and the deployment of a control cable in shallow water.
Assist in the planning of offshore mobilisation / demobilisation of project equipment. Holding daily project meetings and toolbox talks when offshore to maintain good communications with Vessel Superintendent and Client where applicable. The role called for the preparation of offshore operations installation manuals including the initiation and maintaining of drawings and calculations for inclusion in procedures / manuals.
Part of a team that successfully bid for and won a contract to build an African communications network. Don assisted with the initial design and proposal and has recently interviewed vendors for the proposed contract, created a set of proposal documents which include the marine survey installation and completion, and has been a key developer of the financial proposal raising funds for the project.
Bradley Associates - Don completed a feasibility study to deploy a submarine fibre optic system and a citywide wireless network into Beirut.
Recent visits to both the Aleutian Islands and Oregon have been successful in identifying the landing sites for the 'Polarnet' project. Don created a significant segment of the desktop study, and the draft engineering and survey procedures. The design of shore end components and installation procedures were created.
Assist in the planning of offshore mobilisation / demobilisation of project equipment. Holding daily project meetings and toolbox talks when offshore to maintain good communications with Vessel Superintendent and Client where applicable. The role called for the preparation of offshore operations installation manuals including the initiation and maintaining of drawings and calculations for inclusion in procedures / manuals.
Part of a team that successfully bid for and won a contract to build an African communications network. Don assisted with the initial design and proposal and has recently interviewed vendors for the proposed contract, created a set of proposal documents which include the marine survey installation and completion, and has been a key developer of the financial proposal raising funds for the project.
Bradley Associates - Don completed a feasibility study to deploy a submarine fibre optic system and a citywide wireless network into Beirut.
Recent visits to both the Aleutian Islands and Oregon have been successful in identifying the landing sites for the 'Polarnet' project. Don created a significant segment of the desktop study, and the draft engineering and survey procedures. The design of shore end components and installation procedures were created.
Design, Project Manager, Deployment, Network, Engineering, Developer, Wireless, Offshore, Calculations, Manager
2000 - 2000
job
Company Director
Waterland Technologies Ltd.
Director of a start up Telecommunications Company with specific responsibility for all marine activities. Responsibilities included the management of the marine services required to complete systems, which included the design and installation of cables in a variety of environments both terrestrial and marine. Management of Company equipment including a work class ROV and marine plough and supporting equipment.
Design, Management, UP
1999 - 2000
job
Project Manager for a global cable owner/carrier
360 Networks.
Responsible for marine operations in the UK. Including the establishment of the company in three UK locations. This included specific responsibility for survey and cable and marine engineering tasks associated with the routes (dual Atlantic crossing), and Shore Ends, subcontractor selection and management, vessel and equipment selection, marine operations and permit acquisition and implementation. Responsible for the installation of cables at the marine & terrestrial interface in both the UK, Ireland, Canada and the USA. Specific control over marine installation including survey, lay and burial operation and post lay ROV intervention works.
Don was responsible for the creation of marine positioning, installation and project documentation and its implementation throughout the project. Specifically responsible for route engineering, site investigation, including coring and report QC, final geophysical interpretation and management of contractors final report.
Don was responsible for the creation of marine positioning, installation and project documentation and its implementation throughout the project. Specifically responsible for route engineering, site investigation, including coring and report QC, final geophysical interpretation and management of contractors final report.
Project Manager, Management, Engineering, Implementation, QC, USA, Manager
1997 - 1999
job
Installation Project Manager
Alcatel Submarine Networks.
Responsible for operations on projects in China, Alaska and European waters. Worked on several of the largest inter connector projects creating global networks and opening emergent markets. Project Manager/Survey Co-ordinator responsible for all survey and geotechnical requirements for fibre optic cable installations including lay and burial, shore end installations (plough from beach and direct landings) post lay burial, crossing installations and all ROV related work. Also analysis and generation of technical, quality and contractual documentation plus interpretation, charting and final reporting, supporting the marine department on all survey/ROV related issues.
Project Manager, China, Manager
1992 - 1997
freelance
Consultant
Shell.
Total, Phillips, Allseas, Hereema, Saipem etc
During this period, as a freelance cable/pipeline engineer, projects were varied but included Installations, inspections and general other subsea related engineering tasks. This included Geophysical Site Surveys, Pipeline and Cable installations, ROV survey and inspection and various tasks associated with crossing installation and post lay trenching and ploughing. During this period several projects were completed including installation of pipelines and umbilicals in the Gulf of Mexico (Shell Leviatian Project). Platform tie-ins and cut to length procedures featured heavily during this project.
During this period, as a freelance cable/pipeline engineer, projects were varied but included Installations, inspections and general other subsea related engineering tasks. This included Geophysical Site Surveys, Pipeline and Cable installations, ROV survey and inspection and various tasks associated with crossing installation and post lay trenching and ploughing. During this period several projects were completed including installation of pipelines and umbilicals in the Gulf of Mexico (Shell Leviatian Project). Platform tie-ins and cut to length procedures featured heavily during this project.
Engineering, Surveys
1992 - 1992
job
Shipboard Project Manager
Stat Oil/European Marine Contractors.
Zeepipe project. Pipeline trenching operations and cable sub sea engineering. ROV, survey, acoustics and positioning along with accurate reporting and sub-contractor management featured heavily.
Project Manager, Management, Engineering, Manager
1990 - 1992
job
Shipboard Project Manager
European Marine Contractors.
Conoco CMS, Ranger and Statoil Europipe Projects. Ploughing and trenching operations. Route design and engineering for cables umbilicals and pipelines. Design of survey operations and local modification of procedures and routes were the order of the day.
Design, Project Manager, CMS, Engineering, Manager
1989 - 1990
job
Inspection Engineer/Surveyor
Various Companies.
Employed on marine projects ranging from pipelines to platform and jacket structures, cable route surveys and subsea installations.
Surveys
1983 - 1985
job
Marine Trenching Engineer
UDI.
Installing flexible flow lines and umbilicals and supporting tie-in operations. Post lay and simultaneous burial of all components.
My education
n/a
MBA, Mechanical Engineering Technology
MBA, Mechanical Engineering Technology
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