Graham Walker

Experience

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  Shell

  Jul 1985 - Jul 1996

  Senior Operations Technician

  Completed Shell Technician Training Scheme over a 4 year periodPrimary experience gained from the Cormorant Alpha installation, with responsibilities for oil and gas processing, power generation and utilities systems.

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  SSE plc

  Dec 1997 - Dec 2001

  Various Roles

  Responsible for a range of Engineering and Management roles at the 2000MW+ capacity Peterhead Thermal Power Station. Positions included Electrical Engineering Team Lead, Repowering Project Commissioning Engineer and Maintenance and Support Team Leader.

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  Health and Safety Executive

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2005

  HM Inspector of Health and Safety, Offshore Division

  Influencing Operators and Drilling Companies at a senior management level to achieve legal compliance and embed good industry practice. Principle responsibilities include Inspection of UKCS Offshore Installations, Accident Investigation, Enforcment of Health and Safety Law, Assessment of Safety Cases.

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  Talisman Energy

  Jun 2005 - Apr 2012

  Led a UK Strategic Initiative to review and deliver sustained improvement to the Control of Work System. Key focus areas include leadership, human factors, major accident hazard management and system efficiency. Terminal Manager for the Flotta oil terminal in the Orkney Islands.Leadership role to ensure the safe processing and onward shipping of c.100,000 barrels of oil/day. Managing all aspects of maintenance for Talisman operated North Sea production platforms and the Flotta Oil Terminal

  • Project Manager, Control of Work

    Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Terminal Manager

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2011

  • Maintenance Manager

    Jun 2005 - May 2008
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  ADIL

  May 2012 - Sept 2014

  Operations Manager

  Responsible for providing senior operations and general management support to clients of the Operations Consultancy business stream. Key areas of focus - operational and organisational performance improvement, transition management, HSE management, risk management, independent audit and review, regulatory support and business development.Projects included Due Diligence reviews for a large independent operator, Regional Operations Manager for a FTSE 100 upstream operator and Transition Manager for small and medium sized independents. Show less

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  Scapa Energy Ltd

  Sept 2014 - now

  Director

  Scapa Energy is an independent company providing management and consulting services to the energy and high hazard industries.Our aim is to provide expert advice and insight to manage risk and improve performance. This is achieved by using a systems approach, highly experienced consultants, and evidence-based judgment.We understand the complexities of Energy Transition and the challenged to meet Net Zero targets. Our approach and experience can provide valuable insight to meet these goals. Show less