Allwyn Francis

Experience

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  Gansons Ltd.

  Nov 2005 - Feb 2006

  Marketing Engineer

  ❝Marketing of machines used for manufacturing pharmaceutical products to potential clients. Invoicing and forecasting of sales for machines used for manufacturing pharmaceutical products.Follow up with engineering queries from clients on product services and ensuring reliability ofequipment is fed back to the design and manufacturing teams.❞

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  Vibha Enterprises & Technologies - India

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2006

  Design Engineer

  ❝In this role I designed and programmed software for manufacturing control panels using Amada Punching Machines for clients including Siemens, using Autocad and CAM software.❞

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  Core Laboratories

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  Fluid Analysis and Sampling Engineer

  ❝ In this International assignment, worked at Corelab as a Field and Lab engineer and performed surface and wellhead fluid analysis for different clients. I also performed enhanced oil recovery and pressure volume. Temperature studies and QA/QC carried out on all data. A key addition to this role was undertaking the duties as Safety Officer ensuring 100% compliance with OHS standards and zero incidents.❞

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  Schlumberger

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2021

  ❝As Project Manager, I managed Woodside’s Pyxis and Scarborough developments valued at $100 million, overseeing drilling, completions, and flowback to production. I led a team of project managers on high-profile projects for Santos, Beach Energy, ConocoPhillips, Oilsearch, Japex, and OMV, delivering operational success and project completion.❞Key Achievements: ♦ Recognition Award – Awarded the "Best GFE Project" for introducing groundbreaking technology that provides live video and data transmission in hazardous environments, improving process safety across the Oil & Gas industry.♦ Offshore Team Management – Designed, planned, and executed a temporary production system on the offshore rig Valaris DPS1 for Woodside, this included the management of equipment procurement, scheduling, and mobilisation of 80+ personnel internationally and locally.♦ ECPM Framework – Undertook a review of the engineering, procurement and construction work plan, and proposed recommendations to enhance working procedures for efficiency and cost effectiveness. ♦ System Deployment – Implemented new surface mobile monitoring technology (Concert) at Woodside, enabling real-time flaring data and image analysis in hazardous environments. ♦ Training Facilitation – Led training for operators and supervisors, driving adoption of the system.♦ Asset Management – Led the successful commissioning and installation of a 12 MMBtu Vertical Heat Exchanger for Woodside, the first of its kind in Australia and only the second globally. Successfully decommissioned equipment post-♦ Project Success – Trained and supported Junior Project Managers and Engineers at Woodside by conducting a detailed design review for Beach Energy. Identified non compliance gaps in design and simulations and mitigated non compliance fees with NOPSEMA. Show less ❝As Project Manager, I oversee engineering and management of high-profile well-site projects, supervising well test jobs with flow rates exceeding 150 MMscf/d across offshore semisubmersibles, jack-ups, land rigs, and production platforms. I collaborate with clients such as Woodside, Chevron, and Total to ensure successful project execution in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.❞Key Achievements: ♦ Team Leadership – Led the Loss Prevention Team to ensure 100% QHSE efficiency, leveraging strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations to enhance operational safety standards.♦ Technical Specialist – Acted as Subject Matter Expert, providing project engineering support to field services managers and engineers by preparing PFDs, P&IDs, and hazardous area drawings using AutoCAD, and conducting equipment simulations according to API and ASME standards for high-flow applications.♦ Procurement & Construction – Executed the ECPM strategy plan, ensuring all procurement aligned to engineering/construction standards and requirements, and budget. ♦ Compliance Management – Served as the focal point for all Reservoir Engineers, managing non-conformance issues and ensuring compliance with design specifications and hazardous layouts.♦ Simulation & Design – Conducted fluid flow simulations using Architest and Hysis for well testing design in accordance with industry standards.♦ Project Collateral – Managed project documentation, including field tickets, invoicing, asset management databases, and project management clarity software to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.♦ Industry Exhibition – Represented Schlumberger Testing Services at the APPEA Oil and Gas Exhibition in April 2018, showcasing and promoting new technologies to clients and industry audiences.♦ Professional Development – Achieved high distinction in the intensive 12-week Schlumberger Testing Services program in the UAE, demonstrating advanced technical expertise. Show less ❝In this international assignment at Doha, Qatar supervised surface, cased hole and open hole sampling and analysis projects for various clients which included: Shell, Wintershell, Rasgas, Qatargas, Qatar Petroleum, Occidental Energy and Dolphin Energy.❞Key Responsibilities/Achievements:♦ Subject matter expert providing technical and operating support for maintaining and operating (1) single phase reservoir and slimline samplers with drill stem testing, slickline and coil tubing, and (2) single phase multi sample chambers in open hole logging and sampling with wireline.♦ Liaising with clients during pre job and post job duties to manage projects from design to execution of jobs which included preparing equipment, mobilizing to wellsite, supervising high profile jobs, demobilizing equipment and preparing final reports.♦ Oversaw all facets of the sampling project from tendering, procurement and manufacture to API. ASME Standards, surface treatment and corrosion mitigation/prevention in tools.♦ Prepared field tickets, invoicing, asset management database, project management clarity software and district software. Show less ❝In this international assignment at Kuwait, was involved with managing operations and 5 direct reports. This also involved leading, mentoring and training staff, and ensuring compliance with OHS requirements. Frequently liaised with clients at Kuwait Oil Company and Chevron, Kuwait Joint Operations regarding project specifications and to provide regular project updates.❞Key Responsibilities/Achievements:♦ Liaised with Clients and provided technical and operating support for maintaining and operating single phase reservoir and slimline samplers, multiphase slimline samplers with drill stem testing, slickline, coil tubing and wireline in high pressure and temperature environments.♦ Managed operations which involved leading and mentoring engineers and operators, procuring tools and spares, designing tool strings whilst liaising with clients and different Schlumberger engineering teams to work together for successful and efficient job execution, liaising with logistics to mobilize and demobilize gear, performing QA/QC and closing out job reports.♦ Preparing field tickets, invoicing, finance SOR Management, forecasting, asset management database,project management clarity software and district software, managing direct reports timesheet andloadcharts and maintaining inventory. Show less ❝During this International Lab Analysis role with Schlumberger, undertook advanced reservoir engineering pressure volume temperature and enhanced oil recovery studies for various oil and gas wells for clients like ADCO, ADMA, Shell, Conoco Phillips for example.❞Key Responsibilities/Achievements:♦ Subject matter expert for lab analysis of oil and gas wells for full PVT and enhanced oil recovery studies to determine reservoir modelling.♦ Trained and mentored staff to independently run enhanced oil recovery and to conduct advancedpressure volume temperature studies.♦ Published best practices to efficiently run HPHT and EOR studies and has been practiced inSchlumberger globally.♦ Achieved high distinction status in the Schlumberger Testing Services program, an intensive 8 weeklearning module in Paris. Demonstrated knowledge for the safe operations and maintenance ofdownhole and surface sampling field engineering tools and equipment.♦ Performance Assurance Team Leader leading a team of 10 technicians to ensure all QA/QC followedresulting in zero service quality incidents. Show less

  • Project Manager - Woodside

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Project Manager / Lead Field Engineer & Supervisor

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  • Reservoir Sampling Field Supervisor

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Reservoir Sampling and Analysis Cell Leader

    Apr 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Reservoir Fluid Analyst Specialist

    Jul 2008 - Apr 2011
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  UGL

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Asset Lifecycle - Warship Asset Management (NSM-UGL Babcock)

  Role Purpose: ❝As Asset Lifecyle, I held a critical role in managing strategic asset management activities under the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA), balancing operational efficiency with cost drivers and contractual objectives.❞Key Achievements: ♦ High value asset management – Developed extensive, specialist knowledge in understanding requirements to maintain and enhance lifecycle of ships and barges. Critical in seamlessly working with varied departments, presenting to ensure outcomes, including the presentation of upgrades and RCAs to the Executive team to ensure the future sustainability of the program. Key Responsibilities: ♦ End to end Lifecycle Management – Led the development and execution of system-specific Asset Management Plans, ensuring operational effectiveness (reliability, availability, maintainability, and capability) and long-term system optimisation.♦ Data Analytics Expert – Analysed operational data and trends, providing expert engineering consultancy and reporting on ship system investigations as the SME for designated systems.♦ Risk Management Process – Drove Engineering Change and Support Solutions methodology, using a risk-based approach, effectively managing progress and mitigating risks.♦ Executive Briefing – Prepared and delivered OSMM (Operational Supportability Maintenance Management) briefs to the System Program Office (SPO) on a monthly basis.♦ Continuous Improvement – Contributed to continuous improvement focus by reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and recommending process enhancements for ANZAC class ship supportability.♦ Strategic Planning – Developed strategic plans supporting lifecycle optimisation, ensuring the continuous improvement and operational sustainability of key assets.♦ Technical Specialist – Proficient in RAM, FMECA, RCM, Sparing, LCC analyses, and Integrated Logistics Support, applying these methodologies to enhance lifecycle management and reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Show less

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  Fenner Conveyors

  Aug 2022 - now

  Engineering And Maintenance Manager

  Role Purpose: ❝As Engineering and Maintenance Manager, I am responsible for optimising the safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency of the Kwinana manufacturing plant. I lead the engineering and maintenance team to deliver key projects on time, within budget, and aligned with operational goals for enhanced performance and sustainability.❞Key Responsibilities: ♦ Team Leadership – Oversee and led a high performing engineering and maintenance team, ensuring key outputs aligned to overall work plans and objectives of the organisation. Providing on-hands coaching and support to ensure the development of a fully capable team. ♦ Stakeholder Consultation – Facilitate cross-functional meetings with Production, Procurement, Executive, and Technical teams to present data-driven insights and contribute to improvements across operational practices and equipment longevity.♦ Risk Management – Undertake regular audit and plant evaluations to prepare risk reports, and recommend risk mitigation strategies to support the achievement of continuous improvement, quality and safety goals. ♦ Plant Reliability – Lead strategic evaluations and recommended high-impact investments in equipment and systems to enhance production capacity and reliability, minimising plant downtime and breakdowns through effective condition monitoring. Consistently achieved reductions in unplanned outages and improved overall equipment efficiency (OEE).♦ Project Planning & Asset Management – Design and execute engineering projects and maintenance programs that maximised machine reliability, ensuring seamless operations. Managed critical spare parts inventory to align with budgetary constraints while preventing operational delays. ♦ Process Improvement – Proactively identify and implement process improvements that boosted production capabilities and operational reliability. Show less