Ryan Fordyce
Aberdeen
Summary
Hydrocarbon accountant with over 20 years of industry experience. Proven ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining high accuracy production/allocation data. Strong collaboration skills with cross-departmental teams, enhancing operational efficiency. In-depth knowledge of hydrocarbon processing from wellhead to sales, including experience in hydrocarbon analysis in a laboratory environment. Extensive experience with emissions calculation and reporting, particularly UK-ETS. Knowledge of and experience with various allocation and hydrocarbon accounting systems. Quick learner and team player committed to delivering quality results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Production Coordinator
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Ltd
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2015.09 - Current
- Perform daily/monthly allocation and hydrocarbon accounting activities in line with financial and commercial reporting obligations
- Maintain high standards of data verification and integrity in line with business controls for auditability.
- Focal point for emissions data, particularly UK-ETS to ensure compliance with regulations including participating in annual verification process.
- Focal point for Allocation & Production System changes and improvements, including developing calculation modules and reporting tools.
- Provide technical assistance to commercial teams including interpretation of TPA's and other commercial agreements.
- Collaborate with measurement colleagues to ensure highest level of metering accuracy and to address mis-measurements.
- Work closely with production engineers to ensure accurate well allocation.
- Maintain good working relationships with offshore operations colleagues
- Processing/validation of laboratory analysis data and maintaining sampling logs.
- Issue daily/weekly/monthly/annual production forecasts including gas and oil pipeline nominations.
- Deliver ad-hoc data and technical support to partners and internal stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize procedures including maintaining high quality process documentation and work instructions.
Technical Consultant (Hydrocarbon Accounting)
Intertek
Aberdeen
2012.07 - 2015.09
- One year placement at BG Group as a Hydrocarbon Accountant providing technical support to the Production Optimisation team during replacement of allocation and reporting system.
- Placement at CNOOC Petroleum as Production Co-ordinator within the Allocation & Measurement team. Despite the job title, this role was essentially as Hydrocarbon Accountant/Allocation Engineer.
Production Analyst
BP Exploration & Production
Aberdeen
2006.08 - 2012.07
- Ensured accurate publication of production reports and hydrocarbon accounts.
- Provided technical assistance to commercial teams.
- Collaborated with measurement teams to address metering discrepancies.
- Worked alongside petroleum engineers to support well allocation.
- Operated production allocation and hydrocarbon accounting systems including Energy Components.
- Analysed and verified daily, weekly, and monthly allocation figures.
- Generated monthly invoices aligned with gas sales contracts.
- Compiled monthly emissions reports for environmental purposes.
Allocation Technical Assistant
Rhomax Engineering
Aberdeen
2005.05 - 2006.08
- Assisted with daily receipt and extraction of production data.
- Supported data validation processes to ensure accuracy.
- Facilitated allocation processing tasks.
- Contributed to reporting activities.
- Performed all duties within a documented auditable SOX compliant environment.
Laboratory Analyst
Intertek
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2004.05 - 2006.04
- Conducted various analytical methods adhering to IP and ASTM specifications including density, kinematic viscosity, sulphur content, H2S content, distillation, water content, and oil in water content.
- Maintained UKAS accredited laboratory standards to ensure compliance.
- Assisted in the calibration of laboratory apparatus and equipment.
- Recorded all analysis results meticulously for auditing purposes.
Customer Services and Sales Assistant
Makro Wholesalers
Aberdeen
2003.03 - 2004.04
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
Laboratory Analyst
Intertek
Aberdeen
2002.06 - 2002.09
- Summer job
- Conducted various analytical methods adhering to IP and ASTM specifications including density, kinematic viscosity, sulphur content, H2S content, distillation, water content, and oil in water content.
- Maintained UKAS accredited laboratory standards to ensure compliance.
- Assisted in the calibration of laboratory apparatus and equipment.
- Recorded all analysis results meticulously for auditing purposes.
Catering Assistant
Tesco
Aberdeen
2001.04 - 2002.05
- Prepared high-quality meals for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
Education
BSc - Chemistry
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 2001.09 - 2004.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Highers
Bridge of Don Academy
Aberdeen 1995.08 - 2001.05
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Quick learning
Affiliations
- Playing guitar
- Listening to music
- Collecting vinyl records
- Going to the gym
- Spending time with family and friends
- Watching football and other sports
- Technology
Timeline
Production Coordinator
CNOOC Petroleum Europe Ltd
2015.09 - Current
Technical Consultant (Hydrocarbon Accounting)
Intertek
2012.07 - 2015.09
Production Analyst
BP Exploration & Production
2006.08 - 2012.07
Allocation Technical Assistant
Rhomax Engineering
2005.05 - 2006.08
Laboratory Analyst
Intertek
2004.05 - 2006.04
Customer Services and Sales Assistant
Makro Wholesalers
2003.03 - 2004.04
Laboratory Analyst
Intertek
2002.06 - 2002.09
BSc - Chemistry
University of Aberdeen
2001.09 - 2004.05
Catering Assistant
Tesco
2001.04 - 2002.05
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Highers
Bridge of Don Academy
1995.08 - 2001.05