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James Watchorn, Projects Director/Interface Manager

James Watchorn

Projects Director/Interface Manager·ThermoDesign Engineering,

Bahrain

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 30 years, 5 months

Projects Director/Interface Manager

January 2024 - Present

ThermoDesign Engineering,

Manama, Bahrain

January 2024 - Present

Cultivating client and vendor relations for over 250MM of ongoing EPCC projects in the region, whilst formulating new
strategies to enhance facility and gathering system installations and optimise cash flow for the project. Maintaining continuous
communication with clients regarding all active and potential projects. Reorganising and restructuring engineering and
construction teams to boost efficiency and ensure optimal delivery to the primary client. Facilitating the execution of a significant
Tri-Party agreement with the client and multiple vendors to sustain key projects. Leading interface communications with the client
executive team, addressing reporting, budget control, and concerns.
Company industry:
Construction & Building

Director

November 2022 - Present

Petrosmart Services

Al Muharraq, Bahrain

November 2022 - Present

Working with regional clients for energy transition projects and assessing the suitability and cost for Organic Rankine Cycle waste heat to power systems, particularly for gas-driven reciprocating compressor stations. Studying the potential for Hydrogen and Green Ammonia opportunities in the region, focusing on acceptable payout periods for modular systems. Providing technical support for oil and gas production optimization opportunities utilizing multi-phase pumps to lower pressures on mature oil fields in Bahrain.
• Waste heat to power system analysis and proposals
• Green hydrogen and Green ammonia system analysis and proposals
• Multi-phase pumping systems for brownfield oil and gas production optimization and reserve recovery
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Director

January 2022 - Present

PetrosmartServices Consultancy,

Manama, Bahrain •Hybrid

January 2022 - Present

Working with clients across GCC countries to help optimize production and introduce new technologies for maximizing reserve
recovery, reducing OPEX/CAPEX, and finding new ways to improve efficiency.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Operations Manager

June 2018 - November 2022

ChampionX

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

June 2018 - November 2022

Working with clients across MENA to help with identifying appropriate artificial lift solutions and then helping to manage the design, procurement, and installation activities associated with these systems. Building teams to execute these activities and supplying all reporting requirements both operationally and financially. Managing all technical documents and reporting as well as organizing HAZOP/CWOP reviews with all parties to ensure safe and successful project delivery. Organizing pre and post-installation reports both internally and externally as well as RCFA when required. Providing After Action Reviews (AAR) and CI initiatives from post-installation reporting.
Key Projects
• First tubing rod lift installation under pressure 10K, 3.5% H2S - Saudi Arabia
• Plunger Lift Installations - Saudi Arabia
• Chemical Inhibition for both wellbore integrity and pipeline optimization - Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
• Tender document preparation to 50MM in the ME region
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Business DevelopmentManager

January 2018 - January 2022

ChampionX,

Manama, Bahrain •Hybrid

January 2018 - January 2022

Working with clients across MENA to identify appropriate artificial lift and corrosion inhibition solutions, and then managing
the design, procurement, and installation activities associated with these systems. Building teams to execute these activities
and supplying all reporting requirements, both operationally and financially. Managing all technical documents and reporting.
Organizing HAZOP/CWOP reviews with all parties to ensure safe and successful project delivery. Organizing pre- and post
installation reports both internally and externally, as well as RCFA when required. Providing After-Action Reviews (AARs) and CI
initiatives from post-installation reporting.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Technical Engineer

January 2016 - June 2018

weatherford

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - June 2018

During my time at WFT, I had two distinct roles. Senior technical engineer was my first role providing collaboration with clients to choose the proper equipment for well planning and doing training at the global training center in Abu Dhabi and at KFUPM. My second role with WFT was account manager for the Unconventional Resources group within Saudi Aramco. Here I lead a team of product line managers and worked to help them build strategies to expand sales with their clients. I was responsible for budgeting/forecasting and reporting revenue for my team. Building relationships internally and with clients was also a key part of this position.
Key Projects
• First casing plunger installation - Saudi Arabia
• ALS Matrix creation - Bahrain
• Re-organize multi-disciplined sales team for improving client relations and growth opportunities
• Speaker with CIPR Colloquium, SPE Young Professionals Academy, and instructing at WFT Global Training Center Abu Dhabi
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

AccountManager – Artificial Lift Systems

January 2016 - January 2018

Weatherford,

Dammam, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2016 - January 2018

Account manager for the Unconventional Resources group within Saudi Aramco. Here, I led a team of product line managers
and helped them develop strategies to expand sales with their clients. I was responsible for budgeting/forecasting and reporting
revenue for my team. Building relationships internally and with clients was also a key part of this position.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Engineering Consultant– UnconventionalResources

January 2015 - January 2016

SaudiAramco,

Dammam, Saudi Arabia •Hybrid

January 2015 - January 2016

Working with the Technical Services Unit (TSU) within Saudi Aramco on a variety of different projects for planning field
development of their recent Unconventional Resource plays. Responsibilities included delivering reports on field development
planning, wellbore design, completion design, facilities and metering design, artificial lift strategies, and water management.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Operations Manager

January 2013 - January 2015

NZEC,

New Plymouth, New Zealand

January 2013 - January 2015

Responsible for planning and executing a multi-well program, including the drilling, completion, equipping, and tie-in of these
wells. This entailed building a team to execute these varied tasks and managing all cost estimating, budgeting, and reporting of
activities. During this time, I also managed all other NZEC-owned production and facilities, including heavy oil, liquid-rich gas, and
conventional production.
Company industry:
Accounting

Production and Facilities Manager

January 2011 - January 2013

TAG Oil

New Plymouth, New Zealand

January 2011 - January 2013

Managing the design, procurement, and installation of oil and gas facilities to bring new production online quickly. Working closely
with EPC contractors to deliver these projects and supply accurate reporting on costs and project delivery.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Petroleum Engineer

January 2010 - January 2011

Origin Energy,

New Plymouth, New Zealand

January 2010 - January 2011

Hired for optimizing mature assets and reactivating shut-in production. These tasks included preparing and presenting
reactivation plans and cost estimates to technical committees for approval and then executing the activities. I also supported
offshore assets for regular PLT work and monitoring. I was also involved in an exploration project for a thermal waterflood pilot
and served as MOC coordinator, tracking and reporting any changes to the development.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Senior Petroleum Engineer

January 2009 - January 2010

Iteration/Chinook Energy,

New Plymouth, New Zealand

January 2009 - January 2010

Responsible for daily operations on 12 different assets and managing all field staff to optimize oil and gas production. Working
closely with exploitation and geological teams to find new opportunities to add production and reduce OPEX. Building reports and
cost estimates to gain approval through technical committees and JV partners to execute these plans. Once approved, I would
proceed with planning, execution, and reporting of the operational and financial details for these projects.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Vice President, Engineering and Operations

January 2007 - January 2009

Pegasus Oiland Gas,

Calgary, Canada

January 2007 - January 2009

Coordinating all operations and engineering activities to successfully deliver the capital and operational budgeted plans for the
company. Collaborating closely with all teams and JV partners to ensure accurate planning, reporting, and execution of the
annual work plan. Corporate budgeting and reporting were key responsibilities in my role, ensuring the successful execution of
the intended activities.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Operations Manager

January 2005 - January 2007

Morpheus / Orleans Energy,

Calgary, Canada

January 2005 - January 2007

Coordinating all operations related to well completion and well site equipping and pipeline tie-in work in an extremely fast-growth
environment. Detailed preparation for the design, licensing, and installation of key facilities and pipelines to manage rapid gas and
oil expansion in new fields.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Operations Engineer

January 2002 - January 2005

DefiantEnergy / Advantage Energy,

Calgary, Canada

January 2002 - January 2005

Coordinating all operations related to well completion and well site equipping and pipeline tie-in work in an extremely fast-growth
environment. Detailed preparation for the design, licensing, and installation of key facilities and pipelines to manage rapid gas and
oil expansion in new fields.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Site Engineer / Facilities Engineer

January 2000 - January 2002

BP Canada Energy,

Grande Prairie, Canada

January 2000 - January 2002

Provide daily site engineering support for new projects in remote areas of Canada. Receiving and reviewing installation packages
and supervising contractors for well site facility and pipeline construction.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

EIT/Production Engineer

January 1996 - January 2000

Enerplus Resources,

Calgary, Canada

January 1996 - January 2000

An engineering internship that led to full-time employment. I managed 15 oil and gas properties, focusing on reducing OPEX and
increasing production.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Education

university of calgary

May 1998

May 1998

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Canada

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Skills

Oil and Gas
Expert
Oil and Gas
Expert
Drilling Engineering
Expert
Drilling Engineering
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Petroleum Engineering
Expert
Petroleum Engineering
Expert
Upstream
Expert
Upstream
Expert
petroleum engineering
Expert
petroleum engineering
Expert
Technical Writing
Expert
Technical Writing
Expert
Project planning and delivery
Expert
Project planning and delivery
Expert
Planning and scheduling
Expert
Planning and scheduling
Expert
Budgeting and cost control
Expert
Budgeting and cost control
Expert
Engineering Management
Expert
Engineering Management
Expert
energy transition
Expert
energy transition
Expert
ARTIFICIAL LIFT
Intermediate
ARTIFICIAL LIFT
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
DRILLING
Intermediate
DRILLING
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
Intermediate
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
Intermediate
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Intermediate
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
Intermediate
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
Intermediate
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
Intermediate
SELF MOTIVATION
Intermediate
SELF MOTIVATION
Intermediate
TECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
TECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Intermediate
Oil and Gas
Expert
Oil and Gas
Expert
Drilling Engineering
Expert
Drilling Engineering
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Petroleum Engineering
Expert
Petroleum Engineering
Expert
Upstream
Expert
Upstream
Expert

Languages

English
Native Speaker

Memberships

APEGA

P.Eng.

January 2000

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ProfessionalEngineer (PE)
Professional Engineer - APEGA
Jan 2000

Hobbies

  • Hobbies and interests
    Fishing / Boating / Scuba and snorkeling BBQ and Smoking of fine meats Self-development – Learning and developing myself professionally, keeping abreast with sector-specific current affairs and global factors which affect them Traveling – Experiencing different countries, understanding cultures, and different environments