Samuel LongJohn

Employer: Petrofac
Project: US$1.2 billion EPC of Khazzan Central Processing Facility Project, Sultanate of Oman
Client: BP

In this role, I oversee the mechanical commissioning department as the Lead Engineer. I am directly responsible for the mechanical commissioning deliverables on the project and report to the Commissioning Manager. A summary of the job responsibilities are listed below:

• Manage and plan mechanical commissioning activities including subcontractor and vendor scope of work.
• Coordinate the activities of the engineers and technicians in the mechanical commissioning team.
• Prepare commissioning procedures including Leak Test Procedure, Lube Oil Flushing Procedure and Piping Cleaning Procedure.
• Review subcontractor and vendor procedures and spare parts list.
• Undertake root cause analysis of equipment when required.

Project: EPSCC of Laggan-Tormore Development, Shetland Gas Plant, United Kingdom
Value: £1.5 billion
Client: TOTAL E&P UK
Contractor: Petrofac

In this role, I was responsible for commissioning mechanical packages and equipment, managing subcontractors and vendors, and planning mechanical commissioning activities on site. A summary of the job responsibilities are listed below:

• Liaise with engineering disciplines and client to ensure mechanical commissioning activities are executed promptly.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on site for mechanical equipment specifically air coolers and pumps.
• Plan and coordinate lube oil flushing activities for all compressor trains.
• Prepare commissioning procedures and review vendor documents ensuring they comply with Total standards.

Project: EPSCC of El Merk Central Processing Facility, Algeria
Value: US$2.2 billion
Contractor: Petrofac
Client: Anadarko and Sonatrach

In this role, I was responsible for planning and supervising the execution of mechanical commissioning activities related to the start-up of five trains of turbine driven compressors and auxiliary systems. A summary of the job responsibilities are listed below:

• Manage and plan subcontractor and vendor activities on site.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure mechanical activities are executed promptly.
• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities on the compressor trains.

Project: EPSCC for ASAB Full Field Development, Abu Dhabi
Value: US $2 billion
Contractor: Petrofac
Client: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO)

In this role I provided technical support in the engineering of rotating equipment packages for the project. A summary of the job responsibilities are listed below:

• Undertake root cause analysis of rotating equipment and provide support in resolution of site technical queries.
• Review engineering drawings, data sheets and vendor documents for rotating equipment.
• Review maintenance plan for rotating equipment and undertake root cause analysis of equipment when required.