Mike Sheppard, P. Eng.

Experience

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  AMEC

  Jun 1999 - Aug 2001

  Technical Safety Engineer (E.I.T.) – Terra Nova FPSO

  - Design and specification of active and passive engineered protection systems for the Terra Nova FPSO- Construction, commissioning, and start-up support for engineered safety systems- Regulatory engagement support as needed

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  Tri Ocean Engineering LTD

  Aug 2001 - May 2002

  Technical Safety Engineer (E.I.T.) – Sakhalin Orlan Platform

  - Design and specification of active and passive engineered protection systems for the Orlan CID Platform (FEED Phase)

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  Kiewit Aker Contractors

  Jun 2002 - Jan 2005

  Technical Safety Engineer – White Rose Project

  • Topsides Technical Safety design, integration, completions, and commissioning supervision• Coordination and application of loss prevention studies and risk analyses to set design loads• Design & specification of active and passive fire and blast protection systems• Extensive field engineering, construction, and commissioning oversight

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  Husky Energy

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

  Technical Safety Engineer – Sea Rose FPSO

  • Responsible for technical integrity and regulatory compliance of FPSO safety systems• Lead technical safety studies, operational risk assessments, HAZOPs, PHA/LOPAs• Screened MOCs, maintained safety design philosophies, schematics, specifications• Provided guidance and oversight for facility human factors requirements

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  Suncor Energy

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2013

  • Advised Business Units Leadership on Operational Risk Management improvements • Developed and managed Process Hazard Analysis (PHA/LOPA) programs• Developed and managed Operational Risk Registries, Business Process KPIs• Responsible for Terra Nova FPSO QRA, Safety Studies, and Performance Standards • Implemented best-in class Process Safety Programs based on industry guidelines and OHSA• Facilitated Baseline Gap Assessments and multiple cross-functional PSM Implementation Teams• Developed and communicated program processes, tools, templates, KPIs • Responsible for technical integrity and regulatory compliance of FPSO safety systems• Lead technical safety studies, operational risk assessments, HAZOPs, PHA/LOPAs• Screened MOCs, maintained safety design philosophies, schematics, specifications• Responsible for QRA maintenance and Major Barrier Performance Standards• Optimized preventative maintenance programs for FPSO safety systems

  • Senior Risk & Process Safety Engineering Specialist - Exploration & Production Unit

    Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Process Safety Implementation Lead - East Coast Region

    Sept 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Safety Systems Lead - Terra Nova FPSO

    Apr 2006 - Aug 2010
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  ExxonMobil

  Aug 2013 - Sept 2016

  ExxonMobil Canada – Senior Techincal Safety, Risk & Certification Engineer

  Technical Safety & Risk Engineer – Hibernia, Hebron, Subsea Projects• Facility Modifications and Interfaces (MOC)• Facility Safety Systems Technical Integrity Owner• Risk Screening and Assessment Leader (PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA)Regulatory & Certification Coordinator – Hibernia, Hebron, Subsea Projects• Address regulatory queries, certification authority Qualifications and Limitations• Oversight up to and including coordinating Certificate of Fitness - First Oil Hebron

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  River Rock Consulting

  Sept 2016 - now

  Owner & Principal Engineer (Technical Safety & Risk, Regulatory Compliance)

  Recent AssignmentsAker Solutions Canada - Senior Technical Safety & Regulatory Compliance Engineer• Bay du Nord FPSO Topsides Pre-FEED• Hebron Platform Carbon Capture and Storage Concept Study• Hebron Platform Brownfield; Robotics, Remote Operations ProjectsWood Canada - Senior Risk and Regulatory Engineer - Hibernia Project• Revalidation of Safety Critical Elements and Management Processes• Revision and/or Development of all Performance Standards• Collaboration with Hibernia Operations Technical Team • Liaison with Certification Authority for acceptanceOther Assignments• ExxonMobil Canada; Hibernia Management and Development Company• Newfoundland Transhipment Limited; Nalcor Energy• ARUP Canada; Baker Hughes Canada• KCA Deutag; Maderra Engineering (Vale)Services Provided• Technical Safety Engineering• Process Safety Engineering and Management• Project and Operational Risk Assessment, Analysis, and Management • Regulatory Compliance and Certification Assurance• Barrier Management; ALARP Assessment and Validation Show less