Shane Evans

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1995

  Firefighter

  Stationed at various bases both UK and abroad as a Firefighter on operational air bases. During the 6 years service I gained experience in dealing with Fighter/Fast Jets, Cargo and troop movement aircraft and special hazards associated with stored weapons and ammunition sites.

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  Airbus UK

  Oct 1996 - Apr 2006

  Watch Manager

  Responsible for the management of an Airport/Industrial Fire Service watch, my duties included the following:• Ensure all operations are compliant with regulatory, EHS and internal policies• Manage and deliver the watch training program and assist the training manager in the development of the station program.• Conduct internal audits of training, maintenance and equipment records.• Conduct EHS audits and risk assessments in the Airbus manufacturing facility.• The management of the airport security team outside of normal business hours.• Supervision of contractors working airside.• As part of the airport emergency planning committee I would assist in the planning and assessment of multi agency exercises.• As a member of a project team, ensure the development of a new fire station and fire training ground, best suited the needs of the airport. Show less

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  Serco International Fire Training Centre

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2009

  Instructor

  Responsible for the instruction and assessment of Fire Service personnel at all levels from new recruits to station senior management. The training centre serviced the needs of a culturally diverse client base including European, Gulf and African states. My greatest strength, developed through this role is the ability to build strong relationships and develop a rapport, through which student development would reach its maximum potential.

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  Fire Safety Engineering College

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2011

  Operationas Manager/Divisional Officer

  The scope of this role is to manage the operation of the vocational training department by implementing safety systems and planned preventative maintenance procedures to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and accrediting authorities. Here my remit includes:• Developing the standard operating procedures and safe systems of work for all Fire Service Training activities and preventative and reactive maintenance.• Carry out risk assessments for all fire-ground activities.• Act as senior member of the company Health and Safety committee.• Management of MT section personnel and fleet of 10 Airport and Domestic fire appliances.• Management of a team of twenty Operations support personnel responsible for the preparation and safety of all practical training.• Management of maintenance engineers and external contractors to ensure serviceability of the college training rigs, including aircraft simulators, BA training complex and a range of domestic fire training scenarios.• Responsible for selection and purchase of appliances, equipment, uniforms and all consumable items.• Advise college management on the future development of the training facilities.• Liaise with clients to ensure that use of college training facilities meets the training needs of their personnel.• Conduct site visits to clients’ facilities to assess their training requirements and develop suitable training programs to meet their needs.• Conduct outreach training for aviation courses in command and control, leadership and management.• Liaise and report to the Directorate General of Safety and Aviation Services (DGSAS) senior regulator, where regulated mandatory courses are to be conducted at a clients own venue. Show less

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  Fire Direct, Fire Safety and Engineering Consultants

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  Consultant Trainer

  The scope of this short term contract work is to develop a 30 week fire fighter initial course to NFPA standards for KSA oil refinery personnel. The work included the development of technical documents to support investment in equipment and infrastructure, the development of policies and procedures for training standards & HSE. Conduct the initial risk assessments for all training activities

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  Petrofac

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

  Consultant trainer

  The scope of this contract is to deliver Emergency Response Team Member training to full time fire fighters and response teams at the GASCO refineries in Abu Dhabi.

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  GASCO

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  HSE Fire Training Officer

  Responsible for the instruction and assessment of Emergency Rescue Service personnel at all levels from new recruits to station management. The role included the following responsibilities:• Ensure all operations are compliant with regulatory, EHS and internal policies• Develop, manage and deliver the station training program.• Conduct internal audits of training, maintenance and equipment records.• Organise plant major emergency exercises and provide reports to management • Source, and evaluate external training as required in the HSE training matrix. Show less

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  LUKOIL

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2020

  ERS Team Leader

  I was employed on the WQ2 contract since early field development, and have enjoyed the challenge of being part of the team that have delivered a fully functioning, professionally trained Emergency Rescue Service. I have been involved in the construction and commissioning phases of a new oil processing and gas turbine power plant. Here my duties and achievements include;• The development of the Fire Safety and Emergency Response audits• Manage Oil spill response activities for tier 1 & 2 events.• Develop and deliver training to station and company personnel• Develop management and recording systems for safety critical equipment.• Manage ERS teams as On Scene Commander during emergency incidents • Deputise for the ERS Manager during his absence. Show less

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  Proworks Recruitment Services

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Fire Officer
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  Restrata

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • HSE Training Coordinator & Instructor

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023

  • HSE Training Coordinator & Instructor

    Jun 2022 - Oct 2023
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  Rosneft

  Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  Emergency Response Coordinator

  Position closed after project was shut down due to regional political issues.

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  Edgewater (QatarEnergy)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Emergency Coordination and Flight Watch Officer