Jonathan Rickard

Operation and optimisation of process equipment and utility systems in accordance with operating procedures and standards on the ITHACA Operating Management System. High level of environmental awareness compliance. Start-up and shutdown of equipment safely by using the relevant procedures. Performing Authority Delegate authorising work scope and verifying Permits and risk assessments. Stop the job when observing an unsafe act and questioning procedures and best practices. Entering of safety cards to capture unsafe acts/positive conversations contributing towards platform/field trends. Continuous Improvement - Run and actively participate in Thinking About Process Safety (TAPS) discussions whenever we deviate from a normal way of working.

• Oil, gas batch processing and utilities area operating. Carryout shift handover/written logs and toolbox talks.
• Performing Task risk assessments TBT’s, level 1 & 2 risk assessments ensuring the residual risk is ALARP.
• Preparing equipment for safe isolation and ‘Breaking of Containment’ using SIRPS (Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant), draining, flushing, purging. PBU’s and
• Proficient in Proscient and have a high CBT competence rate.
• Conduct diagnosis and repair of process and utility system upsets.
• Reinstatement of plant post maintenance work.
• Investigation and root cause analysis for process deferrals.
• Supervise Vendors during Shutdown/TAR work scopes and orchestrate projects as Performing Authority.
• Laboratory analysis and Chemical stock level monitoring. Ensuring we comply with Environmental legislation and standards.

• Being responsible in the event of an emergency and crisis management protocol

Using P&ID's to identify isolation's for planned maintenance, issuing Permit To Work and the main isolating authority.

• Preparing equipment for safe isolation and ‘Breaking of Containment’ using SIRPS (Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant), draining, flushing, purging. PBU’s and Authorised Persons Mechanical. Leak/service test equipment when commissioning equipment.
• Conduct plant handover including isolation and proving working in accordance with ISSOW standards.
• Laboratory analysis / Chemical injection systems and Chemical stock level monitoring. Ensuring we comply with Environmental legislation and standards.
• Proficient in the use of Proscient and DCS systems.
• Operating and managing such equipment as Compressors, Off Gas Systems, Separators, Filter Dryers, Air Compressors,

Lead Process Operator in charge of a shift on a top tier COMAH chemical plant based in

Seal Sands , In charge of the day to day safe running of the chemical plant, overseeing a

shift of 5 operators and numerous contractors and other trades that carry out maintenance

and ensure this is done in a correct and safe manor. Active member of the Emergency

Control Team when real events/emergency muster drills are carried out. Through this role I

liaise with management updating them of the current state of the plant and respond to any

issues that arise. From these meetings I will implement any changes in planning for the plant

such as adjusting distillations, filtering, reaction rates and final processing ready for

distribution. I was also the Health and Safety representative for my site, routinely meeting with higher management to highlight any safety concerns from the shift or present any new safety ideas that could benefit the company.