Christopher Walter
Penicuik
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management and team leadership, specialising in scaffold provision, coatings, PFP, insulation, certified inspection, fabric maintenance, repair maintenance of piping and structural work. construction, vendor and service contractor control. Demonstrates proficiency in health and safety management, asbestos inspection and management, supported by NEBOSH General Certificate and P402, P405 certifications. Proven track record in budget control, cost reduction, and performance improvement through technical document interpretation and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to driving operational excellence with a Safe and timely conclusion.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Campaign Delivery Supervisor / Maintenance & Ops Supervisor
Apache North Sea Limited
2022.12 - 2026.02
- Led liquidation of campaign scopes, including construction, repair maintenance, fabric maintenance, preventative and corrective maintenance and vendor servicing. At all times ensuring safe, timely, and effective execution
- Managed offshore preparation for upcoming campaigns, maintenance coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and vendors
- Provided cross-functional leadership across technical, operational, and safety functions
- Ensured safety-critical maintenance PMs and corrective actions were completed within SAP timeframes
- Chaired weekly planning meetings with management and external stakeholders
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, refining processes and tools to increase efficiency and safety performance
- Consistently met demanding schedules by coordinating effectively among various stakeholders involved in the delivery chain.
Field Services Coordinator
Apache North Sea Limited
Aberdeen
2007.08 - 2022.12
- Oversaw daily operations across five assets for services including scaffolding, rope access, fabric maintenance, industrial cleaning, and asbestos removal
- Delivered projects and planned maintenance on time and within budget
- Coordinated platform turnarounds, reducing critical path times and achieving significant cost savings
- Developed and implemented offshore base for LSA decontamination, eliminating third-party contractors
- Created comprehensive scaffold database, improving stock control and reducing manpower costs
- Strengthened performance management framework, improving delivery and safety culture
Onshore Project Engineer
Bilfinger Salamis
Aberdeen
2006.02 - 2007.08
- Prepared work packs, tracked progress, and managed plans for project and campaign efficiency
- Coordinated offshore fabric maintenance campaigns and maintenance programs
- Built and maintained client relationships to achieve targets
- Managed platform turnarounds, including access provision and vessel overhauls
- Collated data for monthly Key Performance Indicators
Offshore Services Supervisor
Bilfinger Salamis
Aberdeen
2004.05 - 2006.02
- Managed multi-trade offshore team for Tweedsmuir subsea tieback topsides construction and commissioning
Site Manager
Palmers Scaffolding
Cockenzie/Longannet Power Station
1999.01 - 2002.05
- Led site teams for maintenance and boiler outages across two power stations
Various Management/Supervisory Roles
Various Locations
1994.01 - 1999.01
- Held management and supervisory roles onshore/offshore, including assignments in the Far East and Middle East (details available on request)
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
Open University
GCSEs - undefined
Penicuik High School
Skills
- Project Management & Team Leadership
- Advanced Scaffold Inspection (CISRS)
- Coatings, PFP, Insulation Inspection (ICORR & NACE)
- Health & Safety Management (NEBOSH General Certificate)
- Asbestos Inspection & Management (P402, P405)
- Budget Control & Cost Reduction
- Performance Improvement
- Technical Document Interpretation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Certification
- NEBOSH General Certificate, Health & Safety – ROSPA, 2010
- NVQ Level 3, Advanced Scaffold Inspection – National Construction College, 2010
- P402 (Asbestos Inspection), P405 (Asbestos Management) – Ethos Environmental, 2011
Additional Training
- Safe Isolation & Reinstatement of Plant (SIRPS)
- Piping & Instrument Diagrams
- GO Completions
- Control of Work
- Process Safety
- Pressure & Leak Testing
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Authorized Gas Tester
- Confined Space Entry
- Manual Handling
- Corrosion Awareness
- HAVS
- Lifting Operations
- NORM Awareness
- Well Integrity
Disclaimer
References available upon request
Timeline
Campaign Delivery Supervisor / Maintenance & Ops Supervisor
Apache North Sea Limited
2022.12 - 2026.02
Field Services Coordinator
Apache North Sea Limited
2007.08 - 2022.12
Onshore Project Engineer
Bilfinger Salamis
2006.02 - 2007.08
Offshore Services Supervisor
Bilfinger Salamis
2004.05 - 2006.02
Site Manager
Palmers Scaffolding
1999.01 - 2002.05
Various Management/Supervisory Roles
Various Locations
1994.01 - 1999.01
GCSEs - undefined
Penicuik High School
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
Open University