Robert Black

Experience

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  Gr Stein Refractories

  Aug 1979 - Jan 1989

  Mechanical Fitter

  • Served apprenticeship as Mechanical Fitter.• Worked for a further 6yrs as fitter, maintaining steam raising systems, reciprocating compressors, various types of pumps, conveying systems, hydraulic / pneumatic systems.

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  BP

  Jan 1989 - Mar 2003

  • Responsible for optimisation of five petrochemical plants • Team Leader of a "one team" self managing team.• Led team in delivering safe and efficient operation of plant. • Played integral role within the commissioning team of the 1st industrial size bp/Innovene gas phase polymers plant.• Accountable for ensuring the smooth and safe daily operation of the plant in accordance with stringent health and safety procedures• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of both outside and DCS operations.

  • Shift Optimisation Leader

    Jan 2001 - Mar 2003

  • Shift Team leader

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  • Manufacturing Tehnician

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1996
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  INEOS Grangemouth / BP Grangemouth

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2014

  Shift Supervisor

  •Supervision of team delivering safe and efficient operation. .•On Scene Commander in the event of any incidents / Emergencies in area of responsibility •Carryout appraisals & identify training requirements for Shift Team.•D32/33 assessor to SVQ3, NVQ3•Coach technicians in all aspects of HSE management.•Authorised gas tester / verifier / instructor.•Ensure faults/breakdowns are prioritised and promptly progressed through to repair via maximo /primavera & planning meetings.•Responsible for implementing ESD over rides and mitigating same by TORA (trip over ride risk assessments) •Administrator and issuer of ISSOW (RAP).Area authority for Man Entry, Hot Work, excavation etc.•Lead / participate in TBRA (task based risk assessments)•COSHH assessor & ensure adherence to LOLER & Manual handling regulations.•Raise, investigate and carryout actions from near miss / actual loss incidents in recording/improving system Show less

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  Petrofac

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  IQA/Trainer/Assessor

  • Program development • Produce procedures and training material• Instruct/Assess trainees to VQ level 3 in oil & gas operations• Carry out IQA of VQ level 3 advanced diploma in oil & gas operations• Subjects covered include: o ISSoW o SIRP o Risk assessment o Handover o All offshore production operations o Utilities

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  INEOS Grangemouth

  Jan 2016 - now

  Shift Manager

  • Provides effective performance management ensuring safe and effective asset plan delivery is achieved.• Drives safety, housekeeping, compliance, emergency excerise programme and handover standards.• Manage and resolve operational/technical/behavioural issues affecting the efficient and safe running of the asset.• Generates and upholds a positive culture by leading by example, proactively supporting other members of the management team and reinforcing the key Ineos 20 Principles and Group Life Saving rules. • Prepares and delivers effective team briefings covering all aspects of : team and business SHE performance; team and individual competency and behaviour; adherence to site standards and procedures and ensures all team members understand their role in delivering the business plan.• Manages team competency ensuring all skills required are available in the team with training and competence plans up to date. • Identifies opportunities and takes ownership for improvement in procedures and systems to ensure continuous improvement in asset operations. • Provides assurance to the Plant Manager that all operational boundaries, routine checks and activities are completed as per standard to support required asset safety and reliability performance.• Monitors and controls all variable cost and efficiency targets to deliver the business plan.• Ensures team supports and feed into the maintenance planning and execution activities to enable development and delivery of the asset maintenance plan• Specifies internal demand for breakdown maintenance support to allow the asset to meet the short term production plan.• Delivers shift by shift assurance KPI’s to ensure the asset’s performance against targets are met and feedback weekly performance data to Plant Manager. • On-scene commander (and Incident Manager for level 1) during an emergency incident on the asset.• Manages the out of hours delivery of any TBRAs, TORAs, OI updates and Process releases as required. Show less