Andrew Paul Foster, Module Leader

Andrew Paul Foster

Module Leader

Babcock international

Location
United Kingdom
Education
Higher diploma, Adult Education
Experience
51 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :51 years, 8 Months

Module Leader at Babcock international
  • Great Britain (UK) - Coventry
  • My current job since September 2017

Tutoring Apprentices on Network Rail Apprenticeships; Joined Babcock at the end of September 2017, for the Network Rail contract, MRT (Module Responsible Tutor) SME for Producing mechanical assemblies, and Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment Units, training on modules, Working Safely in an Engineering Environment, Working Safely within Rail Engineering, Technical Drawing.

Senior Specialist at Sadara Chemical Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • January 2014 to September 2017

Scope: Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-up, H&S, and Maintenance for SADARA Chemicals.
 Specialist Area, Critical Equipment, Steam Turbines and Compressors.
 Producing, and Reviewing Documentation, and Systems for SADARA Chemicals, Hydrocarbons Unit comprising; Mixed Feed Cracker (Daelim) Aromatics (JGC), and Cryogenic Tank Farm and Feed Stock Tank Farm (Daewoo).
 Providing Engineering support for Rotating and Static Equipment for the Mechanical Maintenance Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, and Start-up Teams.
 Observing RFIs, Witnessing, Mechanical Completion, Run-In, Walk-Through, Commissioning & Start-up.
 Actively involved in Implementation of H&S Policy and Permit to Work System.
 Training and Presentations for H&S, Specific to Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Start-up of Critical Equipment.
 Mentoring and OJT Training for New Mechanical Maintenance Engineers.

Engineer: IQA, Assessor at Petrofac
  • Malaysia
  • November 2013 to January 2014

Performed pre-commissioning of learning units for delivery of learning and assessment to an initial 400 learners at the new INSTEP facility.
 Prepared, to BTEC IVQ Level 3 standards, classroom theory, practical skills OJT, in the workshop environment, and in the custom built operating plant.
 INSTEP Facility consisting of two Upstream and one Downstream Plant, live operational facility, learners working on three shift system, in preparation for location at offshore facilities on completion of 6 months live job training.
 Developed Maintenance/Operations Training Materials for two upstream trains, and one downstream facility, with associated equipment,
 Developed Training of HSE Policy and Permit to Work System.

Engineer: IQA, Assessor, Trainer at OLNG
  • Oman - Sur
  • August 2013 to November 2013

Develop Competency Matrix, Training Materials and Assessment Strategy and Documentation.
 Prepared Materials, during pre-commissioning to BTEC Diploma Level 3 standards, classroom theory, and workshop.
 Developed and Maintained Competency Matrix, Management of Change Adherence,
 Assessed & Managed Staff Training, Developing Maintenance/Operations Training Materials for LNG Trains, and associated equipment,
 Trained and Assessed Staff in Maintenance & Operations Procedures, Gas Turbines, Gas Engines, Reciprocating and Centrifugal Gas Compressors, and ancillary equipment.
 Developed and Implemented Training of HSE Policy and Permit to Work System

Trainer Consultant at Brunel
  • Nigeria
  • December 2012 to August 2013

Mech. Eng. Rotating: Ops. Trainer Consultant, Brunel Current 12-12-2012

Project: Shell Petroleum Development Corporation, Nigeria, Warri, & Port Harcourt.
Scope: AGG Utilization greater that 90% and Reduce Flaring, Policy. AGG Gas Compressor Stations, at multiple AGG & Flow Stations across South Western & Eastern Nigeria.
• Member of the Associated Gas Gathering Improvements Team (multinational),
• Developing and Maintaining Competency Matrix, Management of Change Adherence,
• Assessing Managing Staff Training, Developing Maintenance/Operations Training Materials for AGG and Crude Flow Stations, and associated equipment,
• Training and Assessing Staff in Maintenance & Operations Procedures, Gas Turbines, Gas Engines, Reciprocating and Centrifugal Gas Compressors, and ancillary equipment.
• Complying and Implementation HSE Policy and Permit to Work System.

Lead Superintendent at Manifa Co-Generation & Main Substations Project. Eastern Province
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • March 2012 to December 2012

Lead Superintendent: Static/Rotating Equipment, Sepam Mar. 2012 - Dec. 2012
Project: Manifa Co-Generation & Main Substations Project. Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Scope: Green Field, Mechanical Equipment, Main Substations, GOSPs, HRSG, MACC, Siemens Steam Turbines & Mitsubishi Gas Turbines, Main Boilers, Condensate, Fire Fighting, Piping and Static Equipment.
• Coordinated & Controlled Installation of Mechanical Static, Rotating Equipment, Controlled Manning and Procurement, in a multinational environment. Monitored all mechanical work with relation compliance to quality and schedules, interfaced with QA/QC personnel to address quality issues, and progress.
• Oversaw the Construction Phase, providing a focus on safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Ensured compliance with specifications, procedures, and plans, controlled changes, e.g., scope, costs, etc.
• Reviewed & allocated manpower and equipment resources. Analyzed man power and schedule reports and implement corrective actions as required. Make sure craftwork assignments are in accordance with the established project execution plan and work practices.
• Provided safety monitoring, & leadership, Maintained effective labor relations, resolution of problems. Monitored workforce productivity, progress relative to schedule and maintained environmental compliance.

Package Manager at TigerSepam
  • Colombia
  • July 2011 to March 2012

Project: "Unit 002 FCCU Revamp 2011 Turnaround - "Cartagena Refinery Expansion".
Scope: Brown Field, Refinery Mechanical Equipment, Replacement, Upgrade, Revamp, Fit-Out.
• Managed the installation of all equipment within the Reficar Refinery, Cartagena, FCCU including Shut-down preparation, Shut-down, and start-up.
• Managed the Mechanical Package including manpower mobilization de-mobilization supervision, planning, health and safety, control of PTW permits and developed Commissioning, TOP Handover/Turnover System Documentation.
• Hand over to Client and end-user liaison with regard to Mechanical installations
• Monitored and maintained company procedures

Training Advisor at Arabian Gulf Oil Company
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • September 2002 to July 2011

• Liaised with External Training Institutions and Universities to provide training for Company Staff, Post Graduate, Managerial, University and Technical.
• Advised & Reported on Training Methods, Development and Direction, On - the - Job Training and Coordination.
• Advised & Reported on English Language Training, CEFR, and Visa Requirements for entry to the UK. Structured Instructional Design, Specification, Implementation of Training Courses.
• Created Competence Based Assessments, Assignments, Procedures, Recording System.
• Creation of Personal Development Program, Maintenance and Operations.
• Developed, Administered and Maintained the Training Department Database (Company Staff, Students (internal/external), Training Courses (internal/external), ELT, Training Vendors, Course Syllabi).
• Scheduled and Coordinated Trainers and Training Courses.
• Specified Capital/Revenue Budget Purchases of Training Equipment and Computer Systems.
• Performed On - the - Job and Off Job Training, e.g. Information Technology, Computer Science, Vibration Analysis, Balancing, Alignment, Rotating Equipment, Static Equipment etc.
• Trained Libyan Post Graduates & Libyan Nationals in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and IT, within HNC/HND Curriculum & within City & Guilds and Pitman Institute IT Curriculum.

Senior Training Specialist at Arabian Gulf Oil Company
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • January 1996 to September 2002

Senior Training Specialist, Arabian Gulf Oil Company Jan. 1996 - Sep. 2002
Analysed, Designed, and Implemented On - The - Job Training System. Prepared Task Assessment and Competence Assessment, Coordinated and Supervised OJT Trainers, Verified Assessments. Performed Task Analysis, Skills Requirements in line with Training Objectives. Coordinated and Supervised OJT Trainers. Trained Post Graduates in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. Trained Libyan Employees in City & Guilds Curriculum.

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Specialist at Mechanical Maintenance, Arabian Gulf Oil Company
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • November 1988 to January 1996

Mechanical Maintenance, Arabian Gulf Oil Company Oct. 1980 to Nov. 1988
Jul. 1986 Senior Mechanical Maintenance Specialist
Provided Support and Assistance to Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, during this period spent one year as Stand-in Pipeline Maintenance Supervisor, also three months as Preventive Maintenance Planner, responsibilities wide-ranging and diverse, including Design/modification of systems for production plant and equipment. Managed the Quality Surveillance (QA/QC) (HSSE) of (EPC) contractors works for Maintenance Contracts, from the initiation to mechanical completion and hand over to Maintenance/Operations.

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Arabian Gulf Oil Company
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • November 1982 to November 1988

Supervised Mechanical Maintenance Section, 200 Staff Members, Department Sections Machine Shop, Rotating Equipment, Static/Mobile Equipment Diesel etc., Kenworth Trucks Section, Refinery Sarir Oil Field, Gas Plant in Remote Desert Location, Sarir Oil Field Production Capacity up to 450, 000BPD, and Pipeline Booster Stations.

Senior Rotating Equipment Technician at Arabian Gulf Exploration Company
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • September 1981 to November 1982

Supervised Operations, Maintenance & Camp Services in Remote Stations, Coordination of Rotating Equipment Maintenance, 50 Staff Members, Gas/Oil/Diesel Turbines, Centrifugal, Positive Displacement Pumps, Compressors, Fin Fans Mobile and Static Equipment, On Condition Monitoring, Fault Diagnosis and Recommendations in Remote Desert Location, GOSP, Refinery, Gas Plant, and Pipeline Booster Stations.

Rotating Equipment Technician at Arabian Gulf Exploration Company
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • October 1980 to September 1981

Repaired and Maintained Rotating Equipment, under Preventive/Predictive/On Conditioning Monitoring Maintenance Systems. Gas/Oil/Diesel Turbines, Centrifugal, Positive Displacement Pumps, Compressors, Fin Fans Mobile and Static Equipment, in Remote Desert Locations, GOSP, Refinery, Gas Plant, and Pipeline Booster Stations.

Maintenance Technician at Joseph Sykes Bros. UK
  • United Kingdom
  • August 1977 to October 1980

Speciality Wire Manufacturers, Maintained Wire Drawing, Cleaning and Coating Equipment, Specialist in Operation and Maintenance of Boiler and Steam Supply System, maintained contract for Scheduled Overhead Crane Maintenance.

Maintenance Technician at GR- Stein Refractors
  • United Kingdom
  • November 1976 to August 1977

Maintained Refractory Brick Production Equipment, including Stone Crushers, Mechanical Packers, Hydraulic Presses up to 500 tons, produced brick moulds to specification for Hydraulic Presses.

Manufacturing & Commissioning Technician Longwood Engineering, UK at Sewerage and Water Treatment Equipment
  • United Kingdom
  • November 1973 to November 1976

Manufacturing & Commissioning Technician Longwood Engineering, UK Nov. 73 Nov.76
Manufactured, Installed and Maintained, Sewerage and Water Treatment Equipment, involved in the Design, Production and Testing of an new type of Slurry De-Watering System, involving meetings with chief designer, customers, suppliers, and trade shows.

Manufacturing & Commissioning Technician at Sellers Engineers
  • United Kingdom
  • October 1972 to November 1973

Manufactured, Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Carpet and Cloth Finishing Machinery, performed Roller Straightening and Alignment, Cutter Blade Roller Balancing.

Education

Higher diploma, Adult Education
  • at Training Qualifications UK
  • August 2020

Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training 20 Pass. Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training 20 Pass Theories, principles and models in education and training 20 Pass Wider professional practice and development in education and training 15 Pass Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area 15 Pass Inclusive practice 15 Pass Teaching in a specialist area 15 Pass

Higher diploma, IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
  • at RRC International
  • March 2016

Every manager should have an understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to health and safety. This flexible course is ideal for getting managers up-to-speed on the skills they need to tackle safety and health issues in the workplace. A practical programme, full of step-by-step guidance, Managing safely has a sharp business focus. The hands on, jargon-free format engages and inspires, and has helped a huge range of businesses to raise standards of safety and health.

Diploma, IOSH Working Safely Certificate
  • at RRC International
  • January 2016

Working safely is a one-day course for people at any level, in any sector, that need a grounding in health and safety. Ideal for introducing staff to why health and safety is important, Working safely shows how everyone can make a difference to their own well-being and that of others through everyday behaviours. Fun and interactive, the course focuses on best practice rather than legislation.

Bachelor's degree, NEBOSH, Level 6, International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
  • at RRC
  • January 2015

NEBOSH, Level 6, International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Diploma, NEBOSH, Level 3, International Certificate in Construction Health & Safety
  • at RRC
  • May 2014

NEBOSH, Level 3, International Certificate in Construction Health & Safety

Diploma, NEBOSH, Level 3, International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety
  • at RRC
  • November 2013

NEBOSH, Level 3, International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety

Diploma, Level 4, Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) (NCFE)
  • at GHT
  • October 2013

Internal Quality Assurance Award Level 4 Education and Training

Bachelor's degree, Information Technology and Computer Science
  • at Open University
  • December 1995

* BSc. Bachelor of Science Degree First Class Honours

Diploma, Full C&G Mechanical Engineering Technicians Certificate
  • at City & Guilds
  • September 1972

* Full C&G Mechanical Engineering Technicians Certificate Distinction

Diploma, E.I.T.B. First Year Off-the-Job Training Certificate.
  • at E.I.T.B.
  • September 1969

E.I.T.B. First Year Off-the-Job Training Certificate.

High school or equivalent, General Certificate Secondary Education
  • at Yorkshire Council for Further Education
  • September 1968

General Certificate of Secondary Education

Specialties & Skills

Oil and Gas
Computer Skills
Staff Training
Maintenance Management
Construction & Property
CONTRACTS
DATABASE
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
PIPELINE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
TRAINING
teaching

Languages

English
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate

Memberships

British Computer Society, BCS
  • Chartered Member CITP
  • September 1990
The Society of Education and Training SET
  • Member
  • October 2013
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME
  • Member
  • August 2011
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health IOSH
  • Graduate Member GradIOSH
  • January 2014

Training and Certifications

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Training Qualifications UK
Date Attended:
August 2019
Duration:
1400 hours