Henry Etuk
Bristol,United Kingdom
Summary
Lead Systems & Control Engineer with 12+ years of expertise in subsea control systems, technical assurance, and field operations leadership. Proven track record as a Technical Authority for high-integrity, safety-critical assets in the offshore and nuclear sectors. Expert in leading multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of complex system start-ups, high-level troubleshooting, and commissioning of hydro-mechanical and EC&I subsystems. Dedicated to mentoring junior engineers and driving HSE excellence in highly regulated environments
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Electrical and Control Design Engineer
EDF Energy Ltd
Bristol
2023.06 - 2026.04
- Design & Technical Authority: Act as the Lead Design Authority for high-integrity protection and control schemes, providing technical assurance and resolution for complex system queries, mirroring the Technical Authority requirements for subsea field operations.
- System Integration & SCADA: Lead the specification and design of SCADA automation and protection plans for 11kV distribution networks, ensuring seamless integration of control logic, HMI displays, and hardware subsystems.
- Lifecycle Documentation Management: Review and approve high-level engineering deliverables, including functional diagrams, configuration files, and termination diagrams, maintaining a "golden thread" of traceability from design to onsite execution.
- Commissioning & Operational Readiness: Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and onsite commissioning activities, providing the critical technical input needed for energisation plans and post-fault analysis to ensure safe system restoration.
- Safety leadership (ALARP & HSE): Drive the production of safety documentation and Risk Assessments in compliance with UK H&S legislation, ensuring all technical solutions meet the highest standards of operational safety.
- Stakeholder & Team Coordination: Lead multidisciplinary technical meetings and HAZOP workshops, coordinating with suppliers and partners to resolve design open points and optimise project delivery costs.
- Lead Configuration and Regulatory Compliance: Manage configuration control, contribute to ALARP justification, provide technical solutions relating to HV/LV system, drive production of relevant safety documentation and continuous improvement in compliance with UK H&S legislation such as Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Electricity at Work Regulation 1989, BS7671, IEC 61513, IEC 61508, IEC 60076, IEC 60947
- Lead Multi-disciplinary Team: Coordinate technical meetings with multi-disciplinary teams, HAZOPs workshop, drive positive outcomes with suppliers and partners through resolution of technical and design issues, optimise cost, and influence technical and asset management strategies.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Shelf Drilling Ltd
2014.07 - 2022.05
- Lead Field Operations & Technical Authority: Served as the primary technical lead for EC&I engineering across offshore drilling assets, overseeing the installation, system start-up, and calibration of complex control and power generation systems.
- System Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Directed high-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for HVAC/HVDC and hydro-mechanical equipment; implemented fleet-wide upgrades to improve system reliability and operational uptime.
- Engineering Documentation & Governance: Authored, reviewed, and approved critical engineering deliverables, including Engineering Estimates, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments, ensuring 100% compliance with IEC/BS standards and safety requirements.
- Multidisciplinary Leadership: Coordinated technical meetings and HAZOP workshops with cross-functional teams to resolve complex design and operational issues, optimizing asset management strategies for offshore environments.
- Mentorship & Capability Development: Led team leadership initiatives, including coaching technicians, conducting performance reviews, and managing the competence evaluation process to ensure a high-performing field engineering team.
- Technical oversight: Provided technical oversight and audit of external resources (including operational and construction projects) and ensure adequate risk assessment, compliance to company’s quality/safety process, and tracking/reporting on project progress
- Contractor & Stakeholder Management: Established and maintained strategic agreements with key service providers; provided technical oversight and auditing of external contractors to ensure alignment with company quality and safety processes
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Oiltset Services Ltd
2012.09 - 2014.07
- Lead System Calibration: Spearheaded the configuration and precision calibration of critical instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, and temperature), ensuring 99.8% system accuracy and operational reliability for high-pressure subsea testing environments.
- Operational Readiness: Managed the commissioning and testing of HV/LV power systems, reducing site start-up delays by 15% through the implementation of a more rigorous pre-deployment testing protocol.
- Hazardous Area Compliance: Oversaw the technical audit and upgrade of machinery to meet IEC 60079 standards, ensuring all electrical and control systems were certified for safe operation in explosive atmospheres.
- Hazardous Area Compliance: Oversaw the technical audit and upgrade of machinery to meet IEC 60079 standards, ensuring all electrical and control systems were certified for safe operation in explosive atmospheres.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical And Ekectronic Engineering
Coventry University, UK
Coventry05.2023
Skills
- Computer-Aided engineering
- Design strategy formulation
- Continuous improvement drive
- Project Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Electrical systems design
Timeline
Senior Electrical and Control Design Engineer
EDF Energy Ltd
2023.06 - 2026.04
Senior Electrical Engineer
Shelf Drilling Ltd
2014.07 - 2022.05
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Oiltset Services Ltd
2012.09 - 2014.07
Master of Science - Electrical And Ekectronic Engineering
Coventry University, UK