Kern Murray
Larkhall,South Lanarkshire
Summary
- Veteran Team Leader, Production technician & Control room Operator with 14 years experience in the petrochemical industry. Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Holds reliable work history and meticulous record of attendance. I have developed and demonstrated expertise in areas such as, control of work (COW), permit to work management & Area authority, safe isolation & de-isolation, shutdown & startup coordination, PCS&DCS computer control systems, crude & vacuum distillation, document review.
I am also a trained fire warden, health & safety representative, control room emergency responded, First Aider & mental health First Aider. I am seeking a position in fast-paced work environment where knowledge of equipment, procedures and policies can be applied.
Currently working through self funded OPITO Petroleum open learning SVQ
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Shift manager (Production)
Norit Activated Carbon
Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
01.2025 - Current
- Trained staff on product knowledge, enhancing customer interactions.
- Monitored supply levels to proactively address shortages and maintain schedules.
- Minimised downtime through proactive equipment maintenance checks.
- Managed inventory control, significantly reducing wastage levels.
- Updated staff on internal policy changes for compliance and standardisation.
- Oversaw accurate cash management processes at shift's conclusion.
- Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
- Recruited new hires to strengthen team capabilities and performance.
offshore Production technician
Wood
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitored production equipment, notifying maintenance team of faults and inefficiencies.
- Collaborated with production teams to uphold productivity and performance standards.
- Performed walk rounds to monitor pressure, temperatures, levels, and flows for plant stability.
- Identified potential risks and assisted in creating practical solutions.
- Maintained accurate logs for operational records.
- Operated various processes, including wells, separation, LP and HP gas compression, and chemical injection.
- Minimised downtime by resolving routine production issues independently.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations regarding hazardous substances.
Control Room Team Leader
Argent Energy UK Ltd
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
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- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Made reasoned and responsible decisions in solving plant problems, considering relevant factors and risk.
- Carefully monitored operations through siemens pcs scada system.
- Produced clear and concise reports for daily department monitoring.
- Interpreted documents, instruments and data results of laboratory analyses to inform production planning.
- Monitored instruments and indicators to identify potential hazards.
- Trained and supervised new team members to comply with standard practices and safety requirements.
- Controlled process start-up and shut-down with adherence to documented procedures.
- Operated electronic or computerised control panels from central control room
- Enforced safety protocols and PPE use to reduce safety hazards.
- Managed equipment usage and coordinated resources to allow for equipment maintenance.
Production technician
Argent Energy UKLtd
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Set up production equipment, verifying correct functionality and calibration compliance to maximise production efficiency.
- Adjusted valves, pumps and controls to meet established parameters.
- Consistently followed company safety regulations, maintaining secure, low-risk working environments.
- Identified equipment malfunctions, arranging prompt repair to maintain production capacity and quality.
- Consistently met production objectives, maintaining adherence to schedules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Performed regular in-process tests, yield calculations, running checks and product sampling, ensuring production met predefined quality targets.
- Worked closely with production leads to ensure effective, efficient manufacturing and distribution processes.
- Performed cleaning activities across site to maintain safety and compliance.
- Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations, including appropriate use and disposal of hazardous substances.
- Provided recommendations to improve production process and quality control.
Skills
- BOSIET (with CA-EBS) and escape chute training 26/07/23
- MIST 28/07/23
- AGT (authorised gas tester) 01/06/23
- First aid 22/07/21
- Manual handling 30/07/19
- Safety Representative Training 02/05/19
- IOSH Working Safely 27/11/19
- Process Safety Awareness 14/07/20
- P&IDs, isolations and permit to work training 03/04/22 & 04/04/22
- Fire Warden Training 29/10/20
- BOMSA (boiler operating & maintenance safety awareness) 15/02/2023
- Health and safety compliance
- Standard Operating Procedures knowledge
- Team supervision
- Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management
Timeline
Shift manager (Production)
Norit Activated Carbon
01.2025 - Current
offshore Production technician
Wood
06.2024 - 09.2024
Control Room Team Leader
Argent Energy UK Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2024
Production technician
Argent Energy UKLtd
01.2010 - 01.2018