Nicolas Berne

Experience

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  TotalEnergies

  Oct 2005 - now

  Responsibilities : Make sure that inspection strategies are implemented for pressure vessels, piping, pressure safety devices, pipelines in compliance with TotalEnergies company rules and the national legislation.Achievements :· Manage the inspection staff and coordinate the inspection activities.· Prepare and update the inspection long term plan and the yearly program, scope and budget (including PLT).· Implement Risk Based Inspection (RBI) methodology on all unit.· Review and approve the Inspection Plans (written scheme of examination) for all equipment.· Ensure that Inspections and Non Destructive Testing are fully implemented by Site Inspectors or contracted companies in compliance with the relevant Safety Rules, Inspection Plans, Technical Procedures and Standards. Show less Responsibilities : To ensure the agreed availability and reliability levels of six oil production units , in all fields (electrical, dcs, instrumental, mechanical and rotating equipment) in the best economic way and in strict adherence to TOTAL HSE and quality rules.Achievements :• Ensuring company rules (especially HSE) are implemented for all daily maintenance and inspection activities • Management of a €8 million budget and coaching a team of five technicians• Update of maintenance strategies and ensuring the reliability programs are set up and implemented appropriately to maximize plant availability• Assignment and direction of the work activities of the contractors in daily maintenance activities • Preparation and management of planned turnaround (decoking for visbreaker) Show less Responsibilities : In charge of a major turnaround (more than 120 000 working hours which means a €12 million budget ) with no accidents while maintaining the schedule and the budget allowed. Achievements : • Definition of main project aims and working scope• Management of a team composed of 21 employees (TOTAL and external) • Forecast and control of budget and schedule• Appeals for tenders• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety and environmental policies by performing daily job audits Show less Responsibilities : Inspection team leader in a 1 million hours turnaroundAchievements : • Ensuring company rules (RBI methodology) and specifications are implemented throughout the project for all maintenance and inspection activities• Management of the inspection staff and coordination of inspection activities (NDT)• Definition, preparation and implementation of inspection means and needs during the turnaround• Provision of technical support and expertise on static pressure equipment inspections, evaluations, repairs and modifications Show less

  • Deputy HSEIQ Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Inspection Manager

    Jan 2019 - May 2023

  • Deputy Inspection Manager

    Apr 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Maintenance Engineer

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2015

  • Turnaround Leader

    Apr 2008 - Dec 2010

  • Inspection Engineer

    Oct 2005 - Mar 2008