Danny Mackay
Aberdeen,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in mechanical systems operation and maintenance, LNG plant operations, and process control. Demonstrates strong safety leadership and hazard management skills, including SCO, COSHH, and fire control. Proven ability to lead teams effectively, coordinate staff, and manage emergency responses with fault diagnosis. Proficient in permit-to-work systems and Microsoft Office applications. Exceptional communication and customer service skills combined with a talent for project planning and execution. Adept at solving time-sensitive problems to safeguard life and property during gas emergencies. Experienced in risk assessment, knowledge sharing, priority management, crisis handling, employee training, and development. Committed to leveraging skills for continued professional growth within the industry.
Overview
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1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Team Leader / FCO
SGN
Caithness & Aberdeen, Scotland
2015.10 - Current
- Progressed from Apprentice to fully qualified Engineer and Team Leader over a 3-year period. Fully qualified for 7+ years.
- Operated and maintained off-grid LNG plants supplying gas to remote communities, performing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance.
- Led and trained teams during emergency callouts and maintenance programs.
- Carried out gas network maintenance, including service and main laying, repairs, odorising, and cathodic protection.
- Served on SGN’s nationwide safety committee, promoting safe systems of work.
- Delivered high standards of customer service in both domestic and commercial settings.
- Undertook additional responsibilities in support of plant technician duties.
- Maintained zero lost-time incidents across multiple years.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
- Gained extensive experience in LNG offloading operations and gas odorization systems.
- Developed strong leadership and mentoring skills within operational teams.
- Devised actionable plans towards achieving set business objectives within deadlines.
- Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
Education
HNC - Engineering Systems (Mechanical)
North Highland College UHI
Thurso 2017.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Mechanical systems operation and maintenance
- LNG plant operations and process control
- Safety leadership and hazard management (SCO, COSHH, Fire Control)
- Team leadership and staff coordination
- Emergency response fault diagnosis
- Permit-to-work systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and customer service
- Project planning and execution
- Drastic time limited problem solving to safeguard life and property in gas emergencies
- Risk assessment knowledge
- Knowledge sharing
- Priority management
- Crisis handling
- Employee training and development
Certification
- Full ACS (Domestic & Commercial)
- NCO Level 2 – Services and Mains
- SCO Permits to Work / Forms of Authority / Core
- REPS3, P9 Hot Tap, VSO2, Harness, Fire Control, SCBA
- Manual Handling, Confined Space, COSHH, First Aid, Working at Heights
- NRSWA, LOLER Awareness, Cathodic Protection Appreciation
- Environmental & Fatigue Awareness, GDPR, Data Protection
- Mechanical excavator up to 10 tonne (Novice), Safe Driving, Basic Electrical Appreciation
- (Full training record and certificates available upon request.)
Personal Attributes
- Highly safety-focused and methodical in all aspects of work.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Calm and decisive under pressure, with a proven record of handling emergencies.
- Adaptable, hands-on, and motivated to develop a career in offshore operations.
Affiliations
- Home music production
- Building and fixing computers
- Gaming
- Cars
Accomplishments
Amongst the top 10 engineers at SGN for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 fiscal years for providing 10/10 service to customers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HNC - Engineering Systems (Mechanical)
North Highland College UHI
2017.09 - 2018.05
Team Leader / FCO
SGN
2015.10 - Current