Paul Robertson
Dunfermline,Scotland
Summary
Highly experienced Pipefitter with extensive knowledge in pipe fabrication, installation, and testing within the oil and gas sector. Skilled in working with diverse teams and executing projects in remote locations, prioritising safety and adherence to ASME and API standards. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and leading by example in supervisory roles, ensuring effective communication and time management.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
48
48
years of professional experience
Work history
Piping Installation Manager
Babcock International
Rosyth Dockyard
2024.09 - 2026.08
- Installed all pipework on the new Class T31 Royal Navy war ships. Leading the piping team with assistance of two supervisors, two foremen and a work team of 36 pipefitter. Monitored and maintained daily safety requirements, enforcing good safety practices through daily visits to all work site fronts and conversations with the front-line workforce. Planned and oversaw the fabrication and delivery of all tested and completed pipe spools to the installation crews, in accordance with the ship's weekly construction and installation programme. Interacting with material planners to ensure additional installation items are delivered and at hand, such as required fixtures and fittings, Valves, Clamps and supports, to maintain efficient completion of weekly target KPIs. Approved and documented piping modifications based on red-line drawings, forwarded lessons learned to engineering and planning, and noted all technical queries and approved responses to enhance project execution. Daily interaction with Scaffolding , Rigging and Painting leads to ensure a two-day look-ahead is understood and prioritized by each support team, removing any frustration from the front-line work crews .Purchase and supply the work crew with requested power Tools , such as numerous battery operated hand tools , reducing the need for electrical power source .Low level Self-assembly scaffolding work decks, Reviewing and proving completed work packs with assistance from site surveyors and QA/QC , prior to signing off completed systems to Commissioning team. Overseeing department monthly safety and Feed back meetings with work crew, noting and resolving any raised safety or work-related issues in a timely manner, showing care and leadership
- Provided technical guidance to junior installers, enhancing their competency levels.
- Cultivated a supportive work environment that motivated team members to achieve higher productivity levels.
- Engaged in regular collaboration with the sales team to clarify and address specific client needs.
Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor
Bilfinger
Cowdenbeath, Scotland
2022.03 - 2024.08
- Oversaw daily maintenance work, including piping, plate and pipe support fabrication, welding, and plant mechanical maintenance needs, ensuring compliance with safety standards while supervising a crew of 20 in fabrication workshop. Planned daily and weekly work schedules, raised and approved permits, allocated work, verified quality, and ensured adherence to FEP pipe fabrication specifications and welding procedures. Coordinated NDT inspections on and off-site with third-party inspectors, scoped planned fabrication activities, and supplied drawings to mechanical planners. Managed hydro testing requirements in fabshop and on-site, updated site work schedule software, and compiled maintenance completion hand-offs for finished work scopes.
- Worked at ExxonMobil FEP Mossmoran Plant, contributing to maintenance operations and project execution.
- Operated Barefoot Bay Loading Station, facilitating loading processes and ensuring operational efficiency.
Pipefitting / Fabrication site supervisor
Norman and Thompsons
Hillend Industrial estate, Scotland
2021.01 - 2022.02
- Supervised fabrication workshop and off-site locations, ensuring accurate measurement and fabrication of pipe and plate work to meet project specifications.
- Coordinated with contractors to integrate services, facilitating smooth project execution and minimising disruptions.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations, maintaining an accident-free work environment.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
Construction and Maintenance Manager
IMI
Kome, Central Africa
2017.01 - 2020.07
- Undertaking management role, responsibilities and accountability, overseeing all Construction and Maintenance work requested by Client (ExxonMobil), to maintain production and running of large plant and production field, with numerous manifold sites. Oversaw daily operations for 85 national IMI direct workers, including 35 skilled Filipino workers, ensuring efficient completion of construction and maintenance tasks. also utilizing 120 semi and un-skilled local Chadian sub-Contractors. Accountable for all Construction and Maintenance daily safety and proactive work duties, overseeing all work planning and completion. Designing, cost estimating and overseeing daily pipefitting and fabrication of requested and acquired items by all ESSO departments and contractors. Reviewing all site generated drawings and designs , attending daily meetings with Client management on existing and planned work activities , attending and communicating with Site management on daily basis with progress and daily planning and permit meetings , discussing following day's work activity , SIMOPs and priority work activities. Responsible for the overall safety of all direct and contracted work workers , working under the IMI -Contractors umbrella. Overseeing and chairing daily update and progress meeting with first line supervisors, to gain progress and planned work activities. Planning of all work, with 7 / 14 day look ahead. Maintaining and completing clients identified weekly KPI work activity. Managing all work associated with – Mechanical, Fabrication, Scaffolding / E&I / Rigging, Civil and Earthworks. also, all general plant and field maintenance activity, utilizing the allocated IMI and sub-contracted work force. Reviewing and signing all documentation, associated with completed Hand over work activity, time sheets and personnel appraisals, identified and requested additional workforce as needed. Overseeing all sub-Contractors documentation for invoicing and cost estimating. Undertaking daily site visits to show a management presence in enforcing a safety culture, showing leadership and commitment from the leading role
- Managed EEPCI project coordination
- Advised on equipment upgrade for improved productivity.
- Responded promptly to breakdowns, maintained high service uptime.
- Performed routine checks to ensure optimal machine performance.
Piping Supervisor
AMEC – Chilling Project – Grangmouth
Burntisland, Scotland
2015.11 - 2016.12
- Started original position as shop floor pipefitter, fabricating all diameters of pipe and materials. Appointed as supervisor, overseeing the fabrication, testing and installation of all pipework required to complete the 4 x AMEC PAU modules. Overseeing all Daily requirements of Carbon and Stainless-Steel pipe work from 1” to 30”. Supervising the fabrication work in the fab shop, testing and installation needs, including all pipe supports (Cryogenic Shoe Supports) Work force of 40 x Pipefitter. On completion of each Module. Overseen the re-instatement work and commissioning of each system(s) prior to obtaining Client's signatory approval and sign off, allowing the Module to depart the large Rig yard the largest module being in excess of 400 hundred Ton. consisting of 4 x levels. Each module was transported on to Floating Barge and shipped 20 miles up the Forth River to its final location at BP's Grangemouth Oil refinery.
- Commissioned newly installed piping systems successfully after rigorous testing rounds.
- Resolved issues related to piping installations promptly, mitigating potential project delays.
- Directed team of pipefitter with clear instructions, achieving timely task completion.
- Optimised operations at Bifab fabrication yard, ensuring streamlined workflow in pipe fabrication.
Construction Advisor/ Superintendent (ESSO - Contract Hat)
EEPCI project (ExxonMobil)
Kome, Central Africa
2005.09 - 2015.04
- Oversaw the sub-contractor executing the daily construction activities safely and within the work schedule, completing the required work in the expected time frame and within the allocated funds. Currently we have completed over 900 new Oil wells in the past 10 years. Successfully completing all the fabrication. Installation, Testing, Hook up and commissioning. Overseeing the management of all projects out with the Normal Well hook ups, this includes new Water injection Manifold / Gathering and production stations, New large field developments, increasing the production of Oil, Major Up Grades to existing Brown field Facilities, such as Crude Oil firing project, Polymer Injection, Gas compression, Hot Tapping program. Managed Sub-Contract supervisors and multi-discipline work crews daily, ensuring client work schedules were met through effective cost control, planning, and scheduling. Utilizing various trades to complete the work, such as … Flow line / Piping / Mechanical / Commissioning / Electrical / Overhead line / Instruments / Civil & Earth works / Rigging and Lifting / Scaffolding and HSE …Also have a Project Warehouse that facilitates our material needs. The work crews consist of Multinational and Ethnic Trades of all religion. Achievement in 2014 of completing 10 years LTI free with over 20,000,000-man hours worked accident / incident free. Reviewed and endorsed the daily permits, taking all necessary safety initiatives to mitigate any unsafe acts or actions that could cause an incident; this included a daily review of any SIMOPS work activities. Attended numerous daily management meetings with site personnel and Houston via conference calls to discuss progress, productivity, and costs on all project work. Compile weekly Project Progress reports, stating progress from execution and safety direction, also cost controls information. On Productivity measurement. Burnt hours and spent costs, actual progress versus projected progress. Electronically review and endorse all Construction work permits for following day's activities Oversee all Local Sub-Contract agreements, from agreed Work scope and cost estimates to / review / approval and execution, ensuring all Subcontractors meet and maintain the ExxonMobil standard of execution and specs. Chaired bi-monthly sub-contract meetings to measure the progress and capabilities of our contractors. Compiled and endorsed the construction weekly safety meetings, presenting numerous lifesaving action items and disruptions to the workforce, emphasising the need for every worker to go home safe. Compiled new procedures and work aid documentation to guide the site execution crew in the correct use and operation of all tools and equipment, mitigating safety issues. Had Esso DOAG signature approval, which was required to complete the daily Production levels and safety of the Construction work force on the project.
- Managed operational activities at ESSO to ensure effective project delivery.
- Coordinated site logistics to ensure efficient workflow and operational continuity.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure project compliance with industry standards.
- Cultivated a positive team environment through effective leadership and encouragement.
Onshore Fabrication / Construction Supervisor (Contractor)
Abayak Fabrication Workshop MEGI base (ESSO)
Malabo
1999.01 - 2005.08
- Managed all onshore construction activities, coordinating daily fabrication and maintenance logistics to meet client requirements.
- Oversaw on-site team operations, maintaining high levels of productivity.
- Enforced compliance with health and safety regulations to enhance on-site safety protocols.
- Conducted training sessions to improve worker skills and performance.
Pipefitter, Armada, Britannia, and E.T.A.B.s
Cowdenbeath Workshop
Cowdenbeath, Scotland
1996.01 - 1999.01
- Assisted with engineering and pipe design using 3D module software, ensured no pipe clashes, reviewed isometrics, implemented job cards and work packs, fabricated pipes on shop floor, completed pre-weld inspections, and minimised weld defects and re-fabrication needs.
- Reviewed blueprints carefully to facilitate effective execution of intricate piping designs.
- Carried out accurate cutting of pipes to fulfil project demands.
- Identified and resolved technical issues promptly to reduce operational downtime.
- Company; Kvaerner Redpath Engineering Ltd.
Pipefitter / Piping supervisor
Oil Rig Hook-Ups, Shutdowns, North Sea
1991.01 - 1996.01
- Worked as pipefitter and occasionally as supervisor, fabricating pipe to drawings and measuring/fabricating on-site pipe modifications. Completed hydro testing and installation of all diameter pipe using hand tools and torque gear. Supervised personnel on dayshift and night shift for 24-hour operations. Oversaw adhoc piping crews on platform upgrades, issued work packs, ensured compliance with final inspection standards, and managed installation of all sizes of pipe, deluge systems, and gas compression, including suction and discharge pump tie-ins, with sign-off on various documentation.
- Collaborated with A.P.G., AMEC, and AOC International to facilitate project success.
Pipe fitter / Fabricator BP-, Exxon, and British Gas.
Grangmouth BP, Mossmoran –Exxon, Westfield –British Gas.
Inverkeithing, Scotland
1989.01 - 1991.01
- Fabricated and installed piping and materials of all diameters during plant construction and upgrades, ensuring precise assembly on compressed gas and chemical modules to high measurement tolerances using carbon steel and high-grade stainless steel.
- Executed installation of piping systems in industrial projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards. systems for improved efficiency in industrial projects.
- Controlled inventory flow to minimise waste and reduce costs for pipefitting materials. of pipefitting supplies effectively, reducing waste and excess costs.
- Provided training to apprentices in pipe fitting techniques, enhancing their skills and knowledge. regularly in the best practices of pipe fitting, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Company: D.A.D. Munro's Ltd.
Pipe fitter / Fabricator
Narvida Appliances
1979.01 - 1989.01
- Read blueprints accurately for successful execution of complex piping layouts.
- Utilised power tools effectively during installation and repair processes, delivering precise workmanship.
- Completed apprenticeship at Narvida Appliances, gaining hands-on experience in appliance repair and maintenance while servicing distilleries, paper mills, food manufacturers, petrochemical plants, and Rosyth Dockyard.
- Adapted to various weather conditions to sustain high productivity levels in diverse work environments.
Education
City and Guilds Pipe work & welding Parts 1, 2 & 3 - English, Arithmetic, Engineering, Science/Art and Technical Drawing
Lauder Technical Collage
Dunfermline, Fife 1980.06 - 1984.07
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Safety Management
- Emergency Response Planning
- Training Development
- Flange Management
- Lokring fitter and inspector's certificate
Strengths
Experienced hard worker with previous overseas work history , working all aspects of Pipe design, fabrication, Testing and installation on high profile and financed projects, completing set time scales and budgetary spending, using supervisory and management skills to coach and manage multi disciplined trades and nationalities to meet client – end users satisfactory. Aware of unforeseeable changes from human- Technical- Planning – Engineering- Scheduling, I have knowledge, and skill sets to resolve issues, by communication, conversation, coaching and positive attitude, to ensure a positive outcome.
Timeline
Piping Installation Manager
Babcock International
2024.09 - 2026.08
Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor
Bilfinger
2022.03 - 2024.08
Pipefitting / Fabrication site supervisor
Norman and Thompsons
2021.01 - 2022.02
Construction and Maintenance Manager
IMI
2017.01 - 2020.07
Piping Supervisor
AMEC – Chilling Project – Grangmouth
2015.11 - 2016.12
Construction Advisor/ Superintendent (ESSO - Contract Hat)
EEPCI project (ExxonMobil)
2005.09 - 2015.04
Onshore Fabrication / Construction Supervisor (Contractor)
Abayak Fabrication Workshop MEGI base (ESSO)
1999.01 - 2005.08
Pipefitter, Armada, Britannia, and E.T.A.B.s
Cowdenbeath Workshop
1996.01 - 1999.01
Pipefitter / Piping supervisor
Oil Rig Hook-Ups, Shutdowns, North Sea
1991.01 - 1996.01
Pipe fitter / Fabricator BP-, Exxon, and British Gas.
Grangmouth BP, Mossmoran –Exxon, Westfield –British Gas.
1989.01 - 1991.01
City and Guilds Pipe work & welding Parts 1, 2 & 3 - English, Arithmetic, Engineering, Science/Art and Technical Drawing
Lauder Technical Collage
1980.06 - 1984.07
Pipe fitter / Fabricator
Narvida Appliances
1979.01 - 1989.01