CHRIS OWENWeybridge, Surrey, UKowenc4@hotmail.com

07941 400 559 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/owenc4

PROFILEAn experienced process/mechanical engineer with strong leadership skills. A track record of delivering productivity improvements through both project implementation and organisational change. Achieves success through technical excellence, working with diverse cultures and backgrounds. Committed to operating safety, achieving zero incidents record through formal reviews and training of operating staff.

Technical lead for the Operations Process Group, covering 25 sites in Europe and the Middle East. Recognised for implementing novel technical solutions and driving behaviour change. Managed remote teams in four countries, working across disciplines in an environment of fast-paced change.

Previous experience in engineering consultancy, implementing projects for major oil and gas customers world-wide from concept development to site implementation. Strong international focus, speaking three languages and working in six countries.

KEY SKILLSProcess engineeringMechanical engineeringHAZID/HAZOP study chairCryogenic plant

Team leadershipSafety culture leadContinuous improvementCross-cultural influencing

Engineering consultancyPower generationMachineryOffshore oil & gas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEAir Products Plc, Hersham, Surrey, UK 2003 – 2015

Lead Process Engineer, Large Air Separation Unit Operations 2012 – 2015Responsible for the technical excellence of the Operations Process Group – 21 engineers in UK, Netherlands, France, Spain, Israel, and Poland.

Enhanced team performance and drove quality in the service delivered to the business through a programme of recruitment, mentoring, on-the-job and formal training.

Realised business benefits of $300,000 in the last year, by leading the development of capital improvement projects throughout the EMEA region from idea generation to final commissioning.

Enhanced operating safety in a process of continuous improvement, through safety reviews of operating sites (typically two a year, chairing or contributing), and a programme of safety training and hazard recognition on site visits.

Developed tools and work processes for performance monitoring of all Air Products’ operating plants in the EMEA region. Diagnosed and resolved shortfalls and safety issues to maximise business opportunity.

Principal Process Engineer, Large Air Separation Unit Operations 2007 – 2012Technical lead for process operations support, for 18 plants across Europe, directing and delivering enhancements and cost savings.

Raised the benchmark for safety through operating hazard reviews of plants, identifying and eliminating hazardous operating practices or situations through actively engaging operating staff.

Led the design, implementation and commissioning of $100,000 to $1m plant improvement investments, ensuring that promised benefits have been delivered and are sustained.

Minimised un-planned costs to the company through emergency response to equipment or process failures. Root-cause analysis and implementing safety programmes to avoid recurrence elsewhere in the fleet.

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Senior Process Engineer, Cryo-systems Design Department 2005 – 2007Responsible for production of all process deliverables from the project design team, and for performance of the finished plant.

Met budget and schedule as leader of design team in projects for: a 1,750T/day oxygen plant, 370T/day oxygen nitrogen, and argon plant, a 480T/day liquefier, and a 1,200T/day nitrogen generator.

Introduced novel technical solutions to reduce capital cost by up to $500,000. Verified effectiveness through computer modelling and works tests.

Met an exceptionally tight schedule in commissioning and testing a 370T/day oxygen plant with integrated liquefier in Tongxiang, China.

Senior Machinery Engineer, Cryo-systems Design Department 2003 – 2005Responsible for the technical specification, schedule and performance of rotating equipment in air separation plant projects.

Met or improved upon budget and schedule for machinery at air separation plants in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Consistently achieved required performance and efficiency in site tests.

Saved $250,000 capital by identifying and implementing novel machinery solutions for the compression equipment at a 370T/day liquefier in China.

Ove Arup & Partners, London, UK 1993 – 2003

Senior Consultant, Energy Division Successful delivery of the contracted service as team leader for consultancy projects to oil & gas clients world-wide, up to $1m fees. Consistently built excellent client relationships as the company’s representative on long-term placement in client offices, as resident engineer on construction sites, and as an expert witness to commercial disputes.

Completed FEED studies, detailed process/mechanical design and implementation, HAZOP’s and HAZID’s of new and operating plants, and diagnosis and correction of mal-performance at existing installations.

Successful commissioning of a 6MW natural gas transmission and compression facility, as lead mechanical engineer for detailed design, safety and operability reviews, site implementation and witnessed site tests.

Zero accident record as client’s representative on site for construction and commissioning of two clinical waste incinerators and a brewery steam systems (including power generation).

Exxon Chemical Ltd, Mossmorran, Scotland 1987 – 1993

Operations Machinery EngineerOperations support for machinery over half of this 700kT/year ethylene plant. Led stripdown and re-conditioning of steam and gas turbines, compressors, boiler feed pumps, and expanders.

QUALIFICATIONSChartered Engineer. Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. 2001

B.Eng (Mech), upper second class honours, University of Exeter, UK. 1983 – 1987

Fluent spoken and written German. Conversational Spanish and French.

INTERESTSMy hobby is making studio ceramics, using an engineer’s perspective to create art objects.

I develop my sales and client relationship skills selling work in the professional art market as part of my partner’s art consultancy.

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