Brandon Clark
Wrekenton,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Experienced pipeline engineering designer with expertise in pressure relief valve sizing (API 520), CAD design (AutoCAD) draughting P&IDs, and general arrangements. Proficient in AutoCAD 3D, material selection, and BOMs. Skilled in DNV PHAST gas dispersion modelling, DNV gas vapour liquid equilibrium calculator, HAZID and HAZOP studies, risk assessment techniques, technical reporting, and project coordination. Adept at documentation using MS Office and SharePoint with familiarity in various CAD software.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Engineer
DNV, Spadeadam Research and development Centre
2021.01 - 2026.02
- Carried out large scale R&D projects throughout whole life cycle, from bidding and proposal stage, design, procurement and build phases, through to testing, data analysis, reporting, and decommissioning of test facilities.
- Designed, built and tested bespoke hydrostatic pressure testing facilities capable of -46C and 1600 barg.
- Helped design, build and carried out testing on a hydrogen flow facility. Experience with hydrogen and hydrogen/ natural gas blends.
- Conducted ISO-compliant testing and Rapid Crack Propagation assessments for plastic pipe materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct of hazardous, fire and explosion testing research for clients to improve industry safety and knowledge, multiple projects investigating the use of hydrogen in existing pipelines and infrastructure.
- Produced technical drawings, design documentation and specifications for new and existing facilities, while developing demonstration facilities for DNV hazard awareness courses to enhance client understanding.
- Have led and worked within a diverse multidisciplinary team of project managers, scientists, operatives and technicians to carry out projects to completion.
- Liaised with clients and stakeholders to design bespoke engineering solutions, addressing specific project requirements and improving client satisfaction.
Education
1st Class Meng - Chemical engineering
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2016.01 - 2020.01
Skills
- Pipeline engineering design
- Pressure Relief valve sizing (API 520)
- CAD Design (AutoCAD) draughting P&IDs, general arrangements
- CAD: AutoCAD 3D
- Material selection and BOMs
- DNV PHAST Gas dispersion modelling
- DNV Gas Vapour Liquid Equilibrium Calculator
- HAZID and HAZOP studies
- Risk assessment techniques
- Technical reporting
- Project coordination
- Documentation: MS Office, SharePoint
- Familiarity with cad software
Certification
- NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Process Safety Management
- IOSH Managing Safety Certificate
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- Medical Gases Training
- Fire Team Response Training
- Hazard Awareness Course – Fires, Explosions and Hydrogen Safety
- IChemE Member, working towards chartership
- Full UK Driving License
Timeline
Project Engineer
DNV, Spadeadam Research and development Centre
2021.01 - 2026.02
1st Class Meng - Chemical engineering
Newcastle University
2016.01 - 2020.01