Ashley Garner
Process First Line Supervisor
94 Beech Crescent, Hythe, Southampton
Summary
Skilled safety-conscious Process first line supervisor with 10+ years' Refinery experience, including 8+ years experience in process operations within Fawley Refinery. Skilled in process operations, shift leadership, permit-to-work systems, and emergency response. Proven record of safe, efficient shift operations in high-risk environments. Motivated, adaptable, and eager to progress from a Trainee Process Operator into leadership roles with ExxonMobil.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Process First Line Supervisor
Briggs Marine
2021 - Current
- Supervise marine terminal shift operations and lead safe product transfers (LPG, oils, chemicals).
- Manage permits for hot work, confined space entry, and equipment isolation.
- Ensure compliance with ExxonMobil safety standards and environmental protection.
- Conduct safety meetings, hazard reporting, and emergency response drills.
- Enhancing field standards / Developing operator thought process.
- Leading Oil spill response situations as per oil spill contingency plan.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to share ideas for process optimization and innovation.
Terminal Operator (Process Operator)
Briggs Marine
2017 - 2021
- Operating process equipment to safely transfer products to ship from the refinery.
- Preparing process equipment to Exxonmobil standards.
- Assisted with operator training and berth equipment upkeep.
- Completing structured rounds / reporting equipment not functioning adequately.
- Managing mitigations for safety critical equipment when out of service.
Mechanical Technician
CBRE Facilities Management
2015 - 2017
- Maintained steam heating systems and plant equipment.
- Plumbing installation and maintenance within the Fawley site.
- Improving refinery facilities.
Tank Cleaner / Jetting Operative
Veolia Environmental Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Hydrocarbon tank cleaning & UHP jetting.
- Safety standby during confined space entry.
Plumbing & Heating
Plumb Fit
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Installing domestic plumbing & heating systems.
LPG Filling Operative
Flogas
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Handling LPG cylinder filling in high-risk environment with strict safety compliance.
Education
GCSEs -
Applemore College / Brockenhurst College
Southampton, United KingdomSkills
- Refinery & Marine terminal operations
- Shift team Leadership
- Safety-first mindset (LPS, IOSH)
- 12-hour day/night shift experience
- Risk assessments & incident reporting
- Computer literate & numerate
- Confident at height & confined spaces
Certification
IOSH Working Safely
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Tank Cleaner / Jetting Operative
Veolia Environmental Services
01.2013 - 01.2015
Plumbing & Heating
Plumb Fit
01.2011 - 01.2013
LPG Filling Operative
Flogas
01.2010 - 01.2011
Process First Line Supervisor
Briggs Marine
2021 - Current
Terminal Operator (Process Operator)
Briggs Marine
2017 - 2021
Mechanical Technician
CBRE Facilities Management
2015 - 2017
GCSEs -
Applemore College / Brockenhurst College