Simon Alves
Boness
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in cross-cultural communication and agile leadership. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and achieve business objectives through strategic planning and operational excellence. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong background in oil and gas operations management. Committed to driving impactful projects and optimising resources in diverse environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Production Coordinator/ Production Advisor
Basrah Gas Company (JV Secondee)
Basra, Iraq
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Part of production programming team, managing various business aspects.
- Coordinated daily with LPG processing plants, upstream partners, and downstream shipping.
- Facilitated efficient gas and LPG delivery to local grid and export markets.
- Supported local team leadership and developed local personnel.
- Aided in managing operations and maintenance for 25 compressor stations to reduce production loss while addressing emissions and environmental concerns.
- Cultivated cultural awareness and initiated basic local language learning to enhance communication with local colleagues and external support contractors.
Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Shell UK
Curlew FPSO/ Gannet Platform
2014.01 - 2023.01
- Led operations, maintenance, and marine departments, ensuring cohesive functionality.
- Supervised marine department personnel, fostering knowledge growth and development.
- Managed budgets effectively for late-life assets, guiding efficient teams to deliver beyond expectations.
- Executed responsibilities within OIM role to ensure seamless operations and team support.
Technician/ Supervisor
Shell UK
Shearwater Platform
2002.01 - 2014.01
- Oversaw front line team operations, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives.
- Championed skill development initiatives to enhance team capabilities.
- Drove team-focused strategies to foster a culture of collaboration and growth.
- Led initiatives for new project commissioning and operational management for diverse systems.
- Oversaw responses to well integrity failures, ensuring effective management of high-pressure reservoir challenges.
- Mentored technicians, fostering development in high-pressure and low-temperature plant operations.
- Utilised extensive knowledge of process equipment and conditions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Operations Technician
Syngenta Chemicals
Grangemouth, Falkirk
1998.01 - 2002.01
- Assisted in maintaining health, safety, security, and environmental standards within organisation.
- Communicated effectively at all levels to support understanding of company requirements and procedures.
- Provided support for various aspects of health and safety compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management (In progress)
University of Lincoln
Lincoln 2025.01 -
Bachelor of Science - (Open)
Open University
2012.01 - 2016.01
Higher National Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2010.01 - 2012.01
Higher National Certificate - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Hull College
Hull 2006.01 - 2010.01
Higher National Certificate - Chemical Engineering
Forth Valley College
Falkirk 1998.01 - 2001.01
NVQ Level 3 - Hydrocarbon Operations & Control Room Operations
Scottish Vocational Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 - Complex Chemical Batch Processing
Scottish Vocational Qualifications
Skills
- Cross cultural awareness and experience
- Adaptability and resilience
- Agile leadership skills
- Communication and stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Composed under pressure
- OIM competency and experience
Affiliations
- Married father of 3 children, very family oriented. I coach my sons football team and enjoy the contrast from developing my team at work and the kids in the team.
- I am a keen homebrewer, taking my process experience into my home life.
- I enjoy keeping fit, going to the gym and swimming daily.
Certification
- Fully OIM competent within Shell UK.
- NEBOSH General Safety Certificate.
Languages
Arabic
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Management (In progress)
University of Lincoln
2025.01 -
Production Coordinator/ Production Advisor
Basrah Gas Company (JV Secondee)
2023.01 - 2026.03
Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Shell UK
2014.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science - (Open)
Open University
2012.01 - 2016.01
Higher National Diploma - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Teesside University
2010.01 - 2012.01
Higher National Certificate - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Hull College
2006.01 - 2010.01
Technician/ Supervisor
Shell UK
2002.01 - 2014.01
Higher National Certificate - Chemical Engineering
Forth Valley College
1998.01 - 2001.01
Operations Technician
Syngenta Chemicals
1998.01 - 2002.01
NVQ Level 3 - Hydrocarbon Operations & Control Room Operations
Scottish Vocational Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 - Complex Chemical Batch Processing
Scottish Vocational Qualifications