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Bradley Payne
Canvey Island,Essex
Summary
Experienced Terminal Technician with 10 years in LNG operations and strong expertise in cryogenic systems and valve maintenance. IOSH Managing Safely certified, demonstrating effective leadership in high-hazard environments. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for safe LNG ship offloading, executes risk assessments, and enhances operational reliability while mentoring junior technicians to promote safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Terminal Technician
Grain LNG Terminal
Kent
01.2017 - Current
- Operate and maintain LNG and cryogenic systems, including specialist cryogenic valve maintenance
- Play a key role in LNG ship offloading operations, ensuring safe transfer of product from vessels to terminal
- Led maintenance, shutdowns, and daily operations to ensure operational continuity and safety
- Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, and C&I teams to coordinate safe and efficient operations
- Support supervision of technicians and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Work within Permit to Work (PTW) systems ensuring safe and controlled task execution
- Plan and assist with plant isolations for maintenance and project activities
- Carry out advanced fault finding and contribute to plant reliability improvements
- Participated in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) for tanks, vessels, and vaporisers, enhancing safety protocols
- Work across propane and Air Products systems maintaining plant integrity
- Mentored and supported junior team members, fostering skill development and operational efficiency
- Ensure full compliance with COMAH regulations and site procedures.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within the facility and support lifting operations, including crane-related activities
Oil & Gas Technician
Coryton Oil Refinery
Essex
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Executed mechanical maintenance, fabrication, and installation tasks to ensure optimal refinery operations
- Facilitated safe and efficient refinery operations through adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Gained expertise in fabrication, welding, and mechanical fitting through hands-on experience in various projects.
- Studied plant systems, shutdown processes, and maintenance activities to improve operational efficiency.
- Worked within high-risk environments adhering to strict health and safety procedures
Education
EAL
Canvey IslandSkills
- LNG offloading
- Cryogenic systems
- Cryogenic valve maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability
- Shutdown coordination
- PTW systems
- Plant inspections
- Valve maintenance
- Gas monitoring
- Root cause analysis
- Risk assessment
- Safety leadership
Certification
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Permit to Work (PTW) Trained
- Confined Space Entry
- Gas Monitor Awareness
- Relief Valve Maintenance
- Valve Maintenance
- Cryogenic Valve Maintenance Training
- Actuator Training
- Forklift & Crane Operation (Experienced)
Accomplishments
- 9 years continuous service in LNG terminal operations
- 10 years’ experience in oil refinery operations (Coryton)
- Extensive experience in LNG ship offloading and transfer operations
- Strong safety leadership supported by IOSH Managing Safely certification
- Key contributor to plant shutdowns, isolations, and maintenance campaigns
- Experience supporting PSSR inspections across critical plant equipment
- Proven ability to work effectively within multi-discipline teams (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Demonstrated leadership and readiness for supervisory roles.
Custom
Available upon request
Interests
Timeline
Senior Terminal Technician
Grain LNG Terminal
01.2017 - Current
Oil & Gas Technician
Coryton Oil Refinery
01.2006 - 01.2016
EAL