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James Hastings, Group Operations Manager

James Hastings

Group Operations Manager·Rigmar Services LTD

United Kingdom

Diploma, Engineering and design of welded structures

Work experience

Total years of experience: 32 years, 1 months

Group Operations Manager

November 2013 - May 2014

Rigmar Services LTD

United Kingdom

November 2013 - May 2014

November 2013 - Present
Rigmar Services LTD
International Base
Greenwell Road
Aberdeen
AB12 3AX

Position: Group Operations Manager
Responsibilities: In charge of all company operations including Rig repair on Jack Ups and Semi
Submersibles, Subsea and petrochemical divisions, responsible for planning, budget monitoring,
staffing and general day to day running of all construction activities and company development.
Job role:
Management

Senior Project Manager

April 2013 - November 2013

Global Energy Services

April 2013 - November 2013

April 2013 - November 2013
Global Energy Services
Nigg Energy Park
Nigg
Ross-Shire
Scotland

Position: Senior Project Manager
Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for all Repair/upgrade and refurbishment for FPSOs and
Drilling rigs in Nigg Yard and Invergordon Yard, involving topside module upgrades and installation,
engine and thruster replacement, hull modification and repair, crane replacement, pontoon
extensions, and complete dry docking refits of various rigs and FPSOs, overall charge of development of bid, budget, planning and execution of works.
Company industry:
Electric Power Production & Transmission
Job role:
Management

General Manager Engineering & Construction

December 2011 - March 2013

London Mining Company

December 2011 - March 2013

December 2011 - March 2013
London Mining Company
Motor Main Road
Wilberforce, Freetown
Sierra Leone

Position: General Manager Engineering & Construction
Responsibilities: Planning, budgeting and construction of Phase 1B plant at Marampa site Sierra
Leone, this encompassed third party design verification, civil engineering works and ultimately the construction of a Wet high intensity magnetic separation plant to increase existing production of
iron ore by an additional 1.5 MTPA.
Company industry:
Mining & Quarrying
Job role:
Management

Senior Project Construction Advisor

August 2011 - December 2011

London Mining Company

August 2011 - December 2011

August 2011 - December 2011
London Mining Company
Motor Main Road
Wilberforce, Freetown
Sierra Leone


Position: Senior Project Construction Advisor
Responsibilities: Hired on a short term contract to advise on completion of the Marampa open cast
iron ore project. Undertook the following, Overall construction analysis in context of critical path,
including detailed trend analysis, identification of bottlenecks, equipment and material shortages.
Establishment of high level risk register to identify major risks in achieving completion on time,
highlighting mitigation actions,
Monitoring technical compliance, Providing engineering evaluation and assistance, cost control through monitoring and assisting in resource allocation, Review of major purchases across the project.
Company industry:
Mining & Quarrying
Job role:
Other

Project Director

March 2010 - August 2011

Waste2Energy Engineering Ltd

United Kingdom

March 2010 - August 2011

March 2010~ August 2011
Waste2Energy Engineering Ltd
Hestan House, Crichton Business Park
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4ZZ

Position: Project Director
Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for execution of all projects globally, Involving the design,
fabrication and installation and commissioning of Batch oxidization plants. Heading up the project
management team and the engineering support division.
Party to all contract negotiations and bidding work ups and budgets, planning contract execution
schedules and being charged with creating a fully functioning project management team capable of executing multiple projects simultaneously.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Management

Fabrication Hook up & Commissioning Manager

April 2009 - February 2010

Teknica

United Kingdom

April 2009 - February 2010

April 2009 ~ Feb 2010
Teknica/Tecnomare Mellitah oil & Gas
Hadrian Yard
Wallsend
Newcastle Tyne & Wear
NE28 6HL

Position: Fabrication Hook up & Commissioning Manager
Responsibilities: Clients representative heading up an onsite engineering team for the overseeing of the fabrication, construction and commissioning of two gas recovery modules and two Sub Sea
templates for installation offshore in Libya. Responsible for monitoring all aspects of construction and verification activities in conjunction with the verification body ( Germanisher Loyd's)
Day to day liaison activities with the contractor SLP Engineering to ensure product quality and adherence to schedule and contract delivery requirements.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

October 2008 - April 2009

Aker Solutions LTD

October 2008 - April 2009

October 2008 ~ April 2009
Aker Solutions LTD
Aurora House
Blackness Road
Altens Industrial Estate
Aberdeen AB12 3LH


Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Head of the onshore engineering and support team for the topside refurbishment of the Janice Alpha F.P.U. Offshore North Sea. This included supervising the design and integration of various structural and piping system elements including new subsea umbilical system and flexible risers required for the upgrade of the installation and various class issue requirements with Loyd's and D.N.V
Also planning and implementation of shutdown work and all operational daily requirements from the client (Maersk)
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Offshore Construction Manager

April 2008 - October 2008

Gapton Hall Industrial Estate

United Kingdom

April 2008 - October 2008

April 2008 ~ October 2008
Amec Jacobs & Stork
Phase 3 Building, Edison Way
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0NG

Position: Offshore Construction Manager
Responsibilities: Initially planning the required works through the offshore survey team for the upgrade of Shells Leman field installations in the southern sector of the North Sea. Then heading the entire construction team offshore for the 2nd Phase of Leman Field upgrade project for Golf,
Foxtrot and Echo installations. Upgrades include new sand separators, boat landing stations, Also
major secondary structural works and new mechanical tie ins and piping system upgrade including
sub sea piping upgrade and new risers.
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Engineering/Construction Manager

December 2007 - April 2008

Shaw Group International Services Ltd

December 2007 - April 2008

December 2007 - April 2008
Shaw Group International Services Ltd
Olefius ll - EBSM Project
Ahmadi - 61008
Shuaiba Industrial Area
Shuaiba Kuwait

Position: Engineering/Construction Manager
Responsibilities: Managing the construction of the 2nd phase of work on the construction of an
Ethylene, Styrene, Benzene, Monomer plant for Fluer Daniels. from civil works, installation of vessels, plant and equipment, piping and all ancillary systems up to mechanical completion.
Monitoring all subcontractors and planning and implementation.
Job role:
Engineering

Offshore Construction Manager

February 2007 - November 2007

Gapton Hall Industrial Estate

United Kingdom

February 2007 - November 2007

February 2007 ~ November 2007
Amec Jacobs & Stork
Phase 3 Building, Edison Way
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0NG

Position: Offshore Construction Manager
Responsibilities: Initially planning the required works through the offshore survey team for the upgrade of Shells Leman field installations in the southern sector of the North Sea. Then heading the entire construction tem for the Leman Alpha, Bravo and Charlie platform upgrades inclusive of sub sea tie in co ordination of a new 36" riser and ESDV installation to the Alpha platform. Also
major secondary structural works and new mechanical tie ins and piping system upgrade.
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Project Manager

October 2006 - January 2007

Project Services Network

United Kingdom

October 2006 - January 2007

October 2006 ~ January 2007
Project Services Network
Ras Shukier
Gulf Of Suez
Egypt.

Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of onshore coordination and offshore construction
activities for the Badri and Morgan 36 Rehab project for B.P./ Gupco.
Liaison with Cairo office and onsite with B.P representatives, and the planning and implementation of the workscope. Also responsible for the scheduling and co ordination of the shutdown programs for both installations.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

August 2005 - September 2006

Market Street

United Kingdom

August 2005 - September 2006

August 2005~ Sept 2006
Petrofac Facilities Management.
62 Market Street
Aberdeen.

Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Responsible for the construction and hook up of a new gas compression module for the Montrose Alpha platform. Overall charge of budget, planning, implementation, pre
commissioning and handover to client. In close liaison with sub contractor to provide sub sea tie
backs and three 5KM flexible risers and umbilical contol systems to the module.
Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Management

Shipyard Operations Manager

September 2004 - June 2005

Nigerdock Nigeria plc

France

September 2004 - June 2005

September 2004~June 2005
Nigerdock Nigeria plc:Snake Island, Apapa, Lagos.


Position: Shipyard Operations Manager
Responsibilities: Overall charge of managing shipyard operations including, during initial takeover to rationalize the workforce and obtain greater standards of quality, productivity and to reduce
expenditure and overhead costs.
Also responsible for budget control and marketing.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Other

General Manager

June 2003 - July 2004

West African Ventures Ltd

France

June 2003 - July 2004

June 2003~ July 2004
West African Ventures Ltd: D.P. Base, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Position: General Manager.
Responsibilities: To construct, tool and operate a fabrication hall, jetty and loadout facility capable of construction of offshore structures including jackets, topsides, pressure vessels, subsea
templates and all peripheral aspects of construction for the offshore/onshore construction
industry. Responsible for all civil engineering construction work, purchasing the appropriate heavy
machinery and recruitment of all management, engineering staff and operational personnel.
Formulated marketing strategy and pre qualification for A.S.M.E and ISO 9002 certification.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Management

Head of operations for all aspects of company business

February 2002 - March 2003

Newco Marine Inc

February 2002 - March 2003

Feb: 2002~ Mar: 2003 Newco Marine Inc: La Porte Texas.U.S.A.

Position: General Manager: Responsibilities: Head of operations for all aspects of company business, including cost control, bid and estimating review,
Buisness strategy and marketing and overall responsibility for ship repair operations and water
treatment plant contracts, also all works associated with oil and petrochemical process plant
maintenance and L.N.G. process contracts. reporting directly to the company president of the company.
Job role:
Other

Project Manager

June 2000 - February 2002

Baltimore Marine Industries

United States

June 2000 - February 2002

June 2000 ~ Feb 2002. Baltimore Marine Industries. Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.

Position: Project Manager.
Responsible for all incoming ship repair contracts. From small commercial repair work to large
Military Sealift Command drydockings. Overall control of a large supervisory, planning, estimating and cost control team, directly responsible to the president of the company. And was directly
responsible for $26.5 million dollars of successful repair and maintenance contracts.
Job role:
Management

Construction Superintendent

January 1999 - May 2000

Brown& Root / Aoc International Ltd

January 1999 - May 2000

Jan 99~ May 2000 Brown& Root / Aoc International Ltd

Position: Construction Superintendent.
Total Oil Marine UK Dunbar Platform.
Directed offshore preparatory work for the installation of a new multi phase pump module for
Total Oil Uk, on the Dunbar platform North Sea sector 22/10.Overall responsibility for all piping /
mechanical /stuctural works pre /post module installation, involving installation of new
hydrocarbon header pipework, receptor nodes and ancillary equipment for new module, through to eventual hook up and commissioning, after successfully completing the heavy lift and hook up
phase of the multi phase pump and gas export module.
Job role:
Management

Construction Superintendent

April 1998 - December 1998

Brown&Root. Chevron Alba Platform

April 1998 - December 1998

Apr98-Dec98. AOC/Brown&Root. Chevron Alba Platform.

Position: Construction Superintendent.
During phase 2 L.T.F.D. Project, overall responsibility for hook up and commissioning of new
hydrocyclone, water injection and gas import/export add on mini modules, also controlling
engineering backup team, daily scheduling of sub contract labour and vendor requirements.
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

February 1997 - March 1998

Ryalstorm Ltd

Ireland

February 1997 - March 1998

Feb 97-Mar98. Ryalstorm Ltd.Harland & Wolff Ltd Belfast.

Postion: Operations Manager.
Self employed as construction manager for the conversion of the Bideford Dolphin accommodation
rig to drilling semi sub. Responsible for all day-to-day running of project budgets, target schedules, and sub contractor requirements, also auditing and upgrading existing efficiency and staffing
structure. I then took over as Construction Manager on the new build drill ship CR Luigs for
Transocean.
Job role:
Management

Technical and Supervisory Advisor

October 1996 - January 1997

AOC. International Ltd

October 1996 - January 1997

Oct 96-Jan97. AOC. International Ltd.
Position: Technical and Supervisory Advisor.

Sub contracted to Harland & Wolff shipyard to instruct management and supervision in offshore
standards of workmanship supervisory skills and safety management systems during their first
F.P.S.O.tanker to drill ship conversion.
Job role:
Other

Multi Discipline General Foreman

September 1995 - October 1996

AOC. International Ltd

United Kingdom

September 1995 - October 1996

Sept 95- Oct 96. AOC. International Ltd.

Position: Multi Discipline General Foreman.
Responsible for all trades during refurbishment of topside L.T.F.D.project Shell Brent
Charlie.Major reconstruction of platform including replacement of 6000 tonne accommodation
module new gas compression module and pig launchers, also complete upgrade of fire main and gas
lift pipe work.
Job role:
Other

Piping/Structural General Foreman

May 1994 - September 1995

AOC. International Ltd

May 1994 - September 1995

May94-Sept95. AOC. International Ltd.
Position: Piping/Structural General Foreman.
Employed on Shell Brent Alpha, supervising all structural/piping modifications and refurbishment to accommodation module, lifeboat stations, hydrocarbon systems and major modifications to
primary,
secondary and tertiary steelwork.
Job role:
Other

Structural General Foreman

May 1993 - April 1994

AOC. International Ltd

May 1993 - April 1994

May93-Apr94. AOC. International Ltd.
Position: Structural General Foreman.
Employed on Shell Nelson platform hook up.Onshore in module yard job carding contractor
incompletion and carry over scope for offshore to eventual hook up in the North Sea supervising a
large engineering/ supervision team and workforce.
Job role:
Other

Construction Superintendent

February 1992 - February 1993

AOC. International Ltd

February 1992 - February 1993

Feb92-Feb93. AOC. International Ltd.
Position: Construction Superintendent.
Piper B, hook up responsible for all aspects of srtuctural/piping and mechanical works. Monitoring
job card efficiency, productivity and rectification of problems appertaining to the general smooth
running of the hook up. Also part of the project management team closely involved in client liaison during all on/offshore production meetings.
Job role:
Management

Construction Superintendent

July 1990 - February 1992

Redpath Engineering Ltd

July 1990 - February 1992

Jul90-Feb92. Redpath Engineering Ltd.Sellafield, Cumbria.

Position: Construction Superintendent.
Employed in the construction of a nuclear reprocessing plant for British Nuclear Fuels. In charge of construction i.e.piping, mechanical & structural.Co-ordination between trades, attaining various on
site, in house targets, identifying and rectification of any productivity and time loss problems.
Intense client liaison activitys, planning &general smooth running of all aspects of construction.
Job role:
Management

Construction Superintendent

April 1990 - July 1990

AOC International Alba

United Kingdom

April 1990 - July 1990

Apr 90 - Jul 90 AOC International Alba gate Dyce Aberdeen

Position: Construction Superintendent.
Responsible for structural aspects of load out and hook up of Shell Kittiwake platform, from latter
job carding stage to post commissioning and hand over to client, also jobcarding incomplete works on the loading buoy in Loch Carron for float out and sub sea hook up to platform.
Job role:
Management

Structural Supervisor

January 1990 - April 1990

AOC./Balfour Kilpatrick Joint Venture

January 1990 - April 1990

Jan90-Apr90. AOC./Balfour Kilpatrick Joint Venture.

Position: Structural Supervisor.
Working at B.P.Wytch Farm oil development, Dorset.Co-ordinating pipe work and structural
interfaces, for construction and installation of LOX, L.P.G. and L.N.G. tanks also responsible for hydro, air test, N.D.T.
commissioning and handover to client.
Job role:
Engineering

Structural/Piping/Mechanical/Supervisor

April 1989 - January 1990

AOC. International Ltd

April 1989 - January 1990

Apr89-Jan90. AOC. International Ltd.
Position: Structural/Piping/Mechanical/Supervisor.
Working at Totals St. Fergus refinery installing underground pipelines "Born" oil heating vessels,
hydrocrackers and 150.000 gallon capacity L.P.G. and L.N.G. "Dished end" tanks both single and double skinned construction using stainless, cunifer and "super cobra" M.I.G andT.i.g.welding
techniques and associated stress relief.
Job role:
Other

Structural Supervisor

November 1988 - April 1989

AOC/Peterhead Engineering

November 1988 - April 1989

Nov88-Apr89. AOC/Peterhead Engineering.
Position: Structural Supervisor.
Constructing modules for B.P.cyclar P.DU, Grangemouth.Supervising initial tank construction
55.000 Gallon spherical L.P.G and 100, 000 gallon L.N.G. dished end tanks, pipework, pumps and all
ancillary equipment from conception through commissioning and handover to client stage.
Job role:
Engineering

Structural Foreman

September 1988 - October 1988

AOC. International Ltd

September 1988 - October 1988

Sept88-Oct88. AOC. International Ltd.
Position: Structural Foreman.
Carried out minor refurbishment work on test separator and nav aid platforms on Shells Auk alpha
installation. ( north sea) also refurbishment of accommodation module.
Job role:
Engineering

Multi Discipline Foreman

December 1987 - September 1988

Peterhead Engineering Ltd

December 1987 - September 1988

Dec87-Sept88. Peterhead Engineering Ltd.
Position: Multi Discipline Foreman.
Supervised construction of stainless steel vessels for paper pulping preparation, ranging from 40.000 gallon feed hoppers to 100.000 gallon containment vessels. All were rolled, set and
fabricated on site to very stringent tolerances utilising plasma arc, M.I.G. T.I.G. and M.M.A.
technique's.
Job role:
Other

Junior Engineer. (Structural)

November 1979 - January 1980

Grootcon Holland Ltd

November 1979 - January 1980

Nov79-Jan80. Grootcon Holland Ltd.
Position: Junior Engineer. (Structural)
Working in Grootcons fabrication yard layout and dimensional checking of heavy plate modular
construction for the offshore industry, investigate and rectify technical queries.
Job role:
Other

Junior Engineer (Structural)

August 1979 - November 1979

Strathclyde Process Engineering ltd

August 1979 - November 1979

Aug79-Nov79. Strathclyde Process Engineering ltd.


Position: Junior Engineer (Structural)
Fabshop pressure vessel and heat exchanger construction, layout and dimensional control.
Job role:
Engineering

Served my apprenticeship during this period

January 1974 - July 1979

Troon Ayrshire

United Kingdom

January 1974 - July 1979

January 74- July 79. Served my apprenticeship during this period as a Marine Engineer with Ailsa
shipbuilders Troon Ayrshire. Initial training was with Govan shipbuilders, Glasgow, industrial
training board. My technical qualifications were gained at Kilmarnock technical college through city & guilds. My Higher National Diploma Was gained at Anniesland technical college, Glasgow. My
four part city & guilds were passed with credit and I gained a pass with distinction in my H.N.D.

Professional references can be supplied on request,

Best Regards,
Job role:
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Education

Anniesland College Glasgow

December 1978

December 1978

Diploma, Engineering and design of welded structures

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 98%

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