Neil Cooper

Chief Emergency Response Officer (2016 Job Title Change to Superintendent Emergency Response) / Dolphin Energy Limited – Ras Laffan / Qatar

PROFILE

Operational Fire & Emergency Response, Preparedness, Safety Compliance, Orientation and Training.

30 years extensive Oil & Gas / Chemical Industry experience in Operational Health & Safety. Offering a wide range of skills and knowledge in Emergency Response, Safety and Loss Prevention:-

Coordination and management of emergency response & Medical services and activities including fire-fighting and emergency interventions for Dolphin Energy’s Ras Laffan plant and offshore facilities. Providing technical expertise and support for emergency management and response in line with Dolphin Energy’s HSE Management System. Ensuring the development and implementation of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), Pre-Determined Action plans (PDA’s), to ensure adequate emergency preparedness arrangements are in place. Responsible for the development and management of third party contracts for emergency response, oil spill response, and associated life safety / critical equipment.

Head Of Emergency Response – Associated Emergency Response Management & Planning, Assessment and Training Needs Analysis

• Delegation Assignment for the Senior Field HSE Manager and the Superintendent Field Safety

Construction HSE during the Construction of DEL’s Onshore Gas Treatment Plant Stream 2, whilst operating under SIMOPS (2007) Safety and Management of activities during start up, commissioning and hand-over of the facility, post construction, as well as scheduled

Shutdown Work, Warranty Claims and associated facility Construction & further Improvement projects.

• Incident / Accident Investigation using TapRoot

• Effective Communication and Liaison with all departmental levels

• Compliance Auditor against established Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Management Procedures – Assessment, Development, Updates and Implementation, Business Continuity development

• Fire Certification compliance auditor and assessor

• Equipment & Services Assessments / Evaluation, Procurement and Budget Plans

• Process Hazard Analysis & Task Risk Assessment

Involved as site FHSE Fire and Safety subject matter expert for the expansion project and Construction of the DEL Condensate Tank Farm, and the construction of additional projects including 3 export gas compressors, molten sulphur line, and receiving tank, Industrial Waste Water Management Project (current), and fire water back up line.

STRENGTHS

• Familiar with UK / International Regulations and Guidelines

• Computers, Proficient in Associated Microsoft Programmes and Presentations

• Ability to work under own initiative, Trouble Shooting and Problem Solving capabilities

• Proactive, Forward Thinking and Hands on approach to many tasks, with an extensive knowledge of equipment Ability to multi-task.

• Highly Motivated and Business Focussed Team Player

• Ability to Lead & Manage varying Emergency Situations, Safely and Competently

• Accustomed to working under pressure and in extremely hazardous environments

• Recognise and Develop Team Strengths and Weaknesses, Coaching and Mentoring

• with subsequent procurement

PROFESSIONAL

• Institute of Occupational Safety & Health IOSH – Managing Safely

OPITO THUET

• Proboard Confined Space Rescue Technician Level 1 & 2 (Instructor Level)

• Proboard Rope Rescue (High Angle), Technician Level 1 & 2 (Instructor Level)

• TapRoot Advanced Investigation Team Leader

• Institute of Occupational Safety & Health IOSH – Working Safely

Credit - In R0SPA Health & Safety

• Authorized PHAPro Task Risk Assessment Team Leader

• Engineering and Communication Studies

• Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Certificate

• BSI for The Contract Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers

• HSE First Aid at Work

• NVQ’s Pitman Qualifications D32 & D33 Assessor Award

• Joint Oil and Industry Fire Forum Certificate of Fire Engineers

SUMMARY

• Head of Emergency Services - Qatar

• Fire & Safety Officer & H.S.E. Trainer - North Africa

• Fire & Safety Officer (Industrial) - United Kingdom

• Fire Officer (Local Authority) - United Kingdom

• Fire Fighter Support Trainer (International) - United Kingdom

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

• Cleveland Ambulance Service Ambulance Technician and BTLS Course

• Risk Assessment Course – Enabling me to carry out job specific and Equipment related Risk assessments

• Conflict Management Course – Managerial Styles and Solutions for varying situations and issues within the workplace

• Waste Management Course

• Pipeline Emergencies & Procedures

• COSHH / Hazchem - TTE Teesside U.K.

• Oil & Pollution Control Course - ICI Wilton U.K.

External Chemical Emergency Service levels 1,2 & 3 – covering the required standards for the carriage of dangerous goods, providing me with the skills and knowledge to deal with Emergency Calls and Incidents as well as auditing the compliance of external and internal chemical firms.

Security Industry Training Organisation - Part One

FURTHER CERTIFICATION

• Chemical Hazard Management

• B.T.E.C. Unit Skill Certificates in Engineering & Process Operation

• Security Officers Courses

• Understanding Quality Certificate

• Command and Control Procedures

• Toxic Refuge Surveyor to HSE Standards

• External Chemical Emergency Service levels 1,2 & 3 – covering the required standards for the carriage of dangerous goods, providing me with the skills and knowledge to deal with Emergency Calls and Incidents as well as auditing the compliance of external and internal chemical firms.

• Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health

• Diploma in Operations Management & Fundamentals of Operations Management

• Competency Assurance Management System

Career Resume`

2007- Present

Qatar Based - Head of Emergency Response – Chief Emergency Response Officer 2016 Job Title Change to Superintendent Emergency Response

2005 - 2007 National Oil Company – LIBYA - North Africa - Site Fire / Safety Emergency Response

• Zuetina Oil Company Fields including Marine Terminal, LPG. and remote Locations / Facilities

• Head of department, desert based HSE Fire/Safety Officer and Trainer, responsible for all Fire and Safety related topics with regards to Plant / Facility Construction and Expansion projects, Operations, Oil / Gas, Drilling activities in and around the field.

• 24 Hour Call Out for all Incidents and Accidents - Lead Emergency Response, planning, developing scenarios, procedures and exercises.

• Coordinate the Distribution and Maintenance of onsite Fire and Safety Equipment through Routine Maintenance Schedules and Audits.

• Instruction of new and existing firefighting teams in all aspects of the fire-fighters role in the oil and gas industry.

• Issuing of Permits and related Certificates, maintaining records, auditing compliance and providing Training for the Work Permit Systems.

• Emergency cover for all aircraft movements and safety at a remote airfield for Zueitina Oil and other surrounding oil companies personnel.

• Carrying out regular Safety inspections, of the, Plant and Camp facilities, Compressors, Drilling & Work over Rigs, Oil / Gas stations.

• Reporting activities on a daily / weekly basis Improvements, Safety Initiatives TBT’s, Project work and Incident and Accident reports.

• Delivered H2S Awareness & Breathing Apparatus modules for all Construction and ‘Work over Crews’

• Monitor and analyze site statistics on safety performance, provide improvement advice.

• Ordering of, all Fire and Safety equipment, as and when required to, enhance the firefighting capabilities and Safety of the field.

• Responsible for developing and introducing Safe Systems of Work including Accident Prevention / Incident Investigation

• Hazard Studies for Plant and Field Locations, Development of & Maintaining Oil Spill Response plans

1999 – 2005 I C I Chemical Industries. – U.K. (now SembCorp Asset Protection.) Station Officer – First Line Manager

• Providing 24hour Emergency Response as part of a professional uniformed organisation, within a Multi Occupied and diverse Chemical Industry.

Emergency Response: - Able to assess various situations and deploy crews and equipment accordingly for the closure of incidents in a safe and controlled manner using the principles of Dynamic Risk Assessment, includes liaison with customer and external Blue light services.

Safety and Training Officer for a multi-skilled and multi-disciplined workforce, also providing Training and Instruction for onsite Auxiliary Fire Crews. Emergency Response – Plan & Develop Major Exercises and Incident Controller Training

• The day-to-day running of an operational Fire Station including maintaining standards and discipline, carrying out Safety audits, , Risk Assessments, Safe Working Systems, Work Control Permits and vessel entry plans. Ensuring that the sites within the risk area are adequately protected and secured for loss or damage through Hazard Studies for plant locations.

• Accident / Incident Investigation, compiling and communicating Findings and Reports.

• Carrying out means of escape and Fire Audits of buildings and plant work, providing recommendations to action, working to HSE guidelines.

• Systems & Procedures: - Developing New and updating existing Operating Procedures to ensure compliance to the set Safety Standards.

• Complying with COMAH regulations, developing Fire Plans and risk assessment along with practical demonstrations and exercises giving tangible evidence to provide to the External Insurance Auditors.

• Experience in the Safe closure of Emergency Situations covering risks associated with Heavy Chemicals such as Hydrocarbons and Polar Solvents as well as the surfactants and pharmaceutical groups.

1999-2005 Local Authority Cleveland County Fire Brigade U.K. under the UK Government & Her Majesty's Fire Service Inspectorate

Retained Fire Officer

• Respond to all Incident Deployment Instructions, as directed by Fire Brigade Control, covering the Local Community for all Emergency Situations including First Responder for Medical Response - Basic Trauma Life Support

• Carry out Community Education in Fire Safety as part of the Fire Prevention and Safety Programme.

• Assist in the Development and Training of New Recruits and Existing Crews.

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments throughout the Community, providing knowledge, recommendations and detection equipment for Fire Prevention / Reduction.

• Participation in Accident, Incident and Environmental investigations and action outcomes, as agreed, on behalf of the department.

2002 – 2005 Serco International Fire Training Centre – U.K. - Instructor / Safety Officer Fire Ground Support (Part Time Role)

• Support training - Fire Fighting, Airfield and Oil Rig Fire Rescues and Incidents, emergency evacuation / helicopter landing officers deck safety

• Training for Chemical Emergency Response teams, responsible for organising various scenarios, relevant to each course requirement and for the Safety of Students whilst occupying the Fire Training Ground

1998 - 1999 I.C.I. Chemical & Polymers Wilton International - Sub Officer

1995 - 1998 I.C.I. Chemical & Polymers Wilton International - Leading Fire Fighter

1994 - 1995 I.C.I. Chemical & Polymers Wilton International - Fire Fighter

1988 – 1994 I.C.I. Chemical & Polymers Wilton International Loss Prevention / Site Protection Officer

Duties include: - Responding to Incidents, Fire Fighting, Site building patrol, Enforcing the Safety Rules and Regulations of the Site, attending Road Traffic Accidents, Thefts, Crimes and Traffic management

1986 – 1988 I.C.I. Chemical & Polymers Wilton International - Material Controller

1985 - 1986 I.C.I. Training Centre Wilton Site Foundation Course Engineering & Process Operation

Education: Colleges & School

• Redcar Technical College 1985 - 1986

• Longlands College 1986 - 1987

• Teesside Polytechnic 1993 - 1994

• Stockton and Billingham 1994 - 1995

• Tyne & Wear Fire Brigade College 2000 - 2001

• Lancashire Fire Brigade College Various Courses Attended Between: 1993 – 2005

1980 – 1985 Warsett School Linden Rd, Brotton, Saltburn-by the-Sea, Cleveland UK - Certificate of Secondary Education

Skills

Emergency Response, Occupational Health & Safety Management, HAZOP / HAZID, Risk Assessment, QHSE Internal Auditing, Incident Investigation, QHSE Training Programs, IMS Documentation, Emergency Management, Construction Safety, External Auditing / Benchmarking, HAZCHEM/ COSHH, HAZMAT, HSSE Management, Communication Presentation & Negotiation Skills etc.

About Me

• Age 47

• Marital Status Married

• Qatar ID No. 26982600324

• Telephone Number Office 00974 44920330 / Mobile +974 66942726

• Driving License UK Full / Qatar Light Duty Driving License

• Nationality British