CURRICULUM VITAE of JEREMY MARKER

 



Name: Jeremy Marker                 

Nationality: British                      

Email: jmarker1612[AT]yahoo.com

Address: 29 Castle Street, Torrington, North Devon, EX38 8EZ, England. 



Primary Tel: +971 (0) 527698546   Home Tel: +44 (0) 1805622913        

        

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Jeremy is a seasoned and successful leader with a proven track record of managing EPC/fabrication projects. Presenting and managing the implementation of innovative project and business solutions. Highly motivated with a proven ability to develop people and commercialize all aspects of taking projects and business units into growth and profit. Experienced in leading high performance teams and of successfully increasing efficiency and productivity whilst reducing costs and inefficiencies. Ability to keep a level head at all times, nurture and grow a business, evaluate opportunities and risks and also deliver innovative new solutions to challenges. Well proficient of converting opportunities into success and driving profit and growth. Well-networked and highly successful in implementing business process improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals, change and optimizing business procedures across multi cultured organisations. Committed to the highest standard of QHSE, and is an expert at ensuring that risk is eliminated or minimised in the workplace.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Specialise in redesigning operating procedures to mitigate inefficiencies in production-output and organisational performance (X inefficiencies). Bid evaluation and reconciliation for construction and fabrication packages. Cost Modelling, to analyse alternative design options. Work with clients, to offer varying scenarios and pinpoint the most cost-effective options for particular engineering build programs. Cost-Planning to create the basis for key cost management documents and structure working capital management to manage cash-in and cash-out. Accounts and project funding.

 

QUALIFICATION

MSc Project Management (With merit) - Robert Gordon University, Scotland.

 

Welding Engineer - The Welding Institute (Cambridge, UK) and a Member of the TWI.

 

Other training courses and certificates: Design and operation of floating production, storage and offloading systems (FPSO) (IBC-Global Academy), Valve maintenance, BVAA, Heavy lift and Rigging, Hazard Identification, Permit to Work, Operations in H2S Areas, Confined Space, SGS auditor, TWI fabrication design, First Aid.

 

CAREER HISTORY

September 2014 To-date: Global Process Systems & INE (UAE) General Manager (Fabrication Unit, and INE Instrumentation and Electrical business unit). An EPC Oil & Gas process-design and module fabrication company. Reporting to the MENA GM on multiple million-dollar projects, with full P&L accountability. This was a short contract, trouble shooting inefficiencies and massive losses.

 

August 2011 To August 2014: Advanced Oilfield Technology Company (Oman) General Manager. (Oil & Gas Support/EPC project based company, within the paradigm of downstream operation). Reporting to the board on multiple projects, based on full accountability of P&L. Supporting customers such as: Petrofac, Occidental, Veolia, Petroleum Development of Oman (Shell), Oman Oil, Oman MoD, Halliburton etc. Projects include: Tank farms, Pipeline projects, Subsea XTrees, Plant Chilled Water projects, Fuel systems, Liquid Mud Plants, Water Treatment Systems.

 

May 2009 To-July 2011:  Shaw Group, China – Construction Manager. (Manufacture and Assembly of AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant). Managing reports for containment/pressure vessels, modular/skid units, civil and auxiliary buildings, NSSS pipe work/Spooling, and civil construction operations. This involved factory and site operations for the assembly and installation of Reactor/Generator/PWR, Pressurisers and associated operating modules.

 

 

May 2008 to April 2009, Pet-Chem-Construction Co., Ltd. (PCC), Thailand – Construction Director (Partner). (Factory and Portside Fabrications, based on Off-shore/On-shore). Full accountability of P&L on contract work to the PTT Ethane Separation Plant (ESP) Structural, Piping & Mechanical fit-out; Power plant fabrication and mechanical works, for clients, such as: PTTEP, ARV-Offshore/Suretank, NEM Power Systems, Alstom, Vogt/Babcock Power.

 

September 2007 to May 2008, International Fabrication Services (IFS), Thailand – Fabrication/Project Manager. Off-shore Subsea Suction-Piles/Moorings, Subsea-Plems and XTrees, Offshore Containers and structures. I joined the company during a share buyout – where my main focus was to turn a non-profitable company into a healthy business by restructuring the welding/fabrication process, procurement, QA/QC, Design and accounts methodology.

 

2006-2007. Archirodon Construction Overseas, Rayong, Thailand - Welding/Fabrication Manager. (Prestigious Box Girder Bridge Fabrication). The Sheikh Zayed Bridge is a 16,000 ton 709 345 grade steel box girder bridge, which is being fabricated in Thailand by a Thai subcontractor (STP&I) and then shipped to UAE. I was recruited mid-term of the project - trouble shooting a repair rate of over 60%. NDE procedures were revised according to specification and codes, fabrication method statements were revised to conform to the contract specification and AWS D1.5.

 

2004-2006 Euromill (Tech) Engineering International, Chachoengaso, Thailand – Vice President of Operations (VPO). (On/Off Shore, Structural Structures, Pipelines, Power plant fabrications – ASME pressure/boiler vessels: Typical projects: Magnolia California CCGT/HRSG Alstom. Okpai Nigeria NAOC lot2 Alstom. Currant Creek, Utah CCGT/HRSG/SCR, Vogt. Typical O&G projects: TTM – Slug Cather and Receiving Facilities CBI (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Pipe Spool Pre-fabrication PNG Refinery Project - New Guinea, Subsea spool fabrication (Chevron Thailand Ltd), Absorber in Songkhla Gas Separation Plant 1 Project, Tanks and pipe work contracted to PTT LNG gas terminal Rayong. Managing a multi project fabrication company (Factory and Portside Operations), 3,500 ton per month output, reporting direct to the MD/Board. My main focus was on restructuring management and improving communications, turnaround manpower inefficiency, with an emphasis to improve product quality and drive HSE awareness.

 

2002-2004 Cerqual Ltd, Bangkok, Thailand - Consultant. Providing consultancy services for the fabrication and welding industry. Undertaking contracts such as: Petroleum Authority of Thailand – PTT Exploration and Production Division at their Rayong GSP and Welding Institute of Thailand, Prepare course literature, evolve and structure examination questions

2000-2001 H.M.S. Dockyard, Plymouth, Devon – Construction Engineer. Member of an engineering team working on the D154 / 9 dock-Nuclear Power Project (HMS security pass). Construction work in the PCD Vanguard nuclear refuelling station – NSSS piping, Vessel and module installation.

 

1998-2000 Mabey & Johnson Ltd, Ghana, Africa - Project Engineer. (International Bridge Manufacturers) Management of a bridge-strengthening project in the far north of Ghana. Among other works, an innovative jacking and welding procedure was used to improve the structural performance of two 64, 64, 80, 64, 64M long modular sectioned steel bridges. Responsible for associated civil works and site / fabrication workshop establishment.  The works were in extremely remote areas of the country where forward planning and improvisation were essential. Site investigations reported insufficient torques had been applied to the existing bolted structure, which was a very crucial element of the overall bridge superstructure, owing to the increased yield and bolt (SLS’s) employed within the strengthening calculations, therefore a complete quality control check system for both bridges were implemented.

 

1996-1998 Mabey / Fairfield, Lydney / Cheltenham. QA/QC section Lead. (International Bridge Manufacturers, Robotic and manual production lines). Working on custom design and modular bridging conforming to most international standards such as ISO, BS, EN, AWS, and specific highway bridging codes (CHBDC AASHTO-LRFD). Custom design bridges (Fairfield Maybey) heavy structural bridges, designed in standard carbon and fine grained steels. Key feature T&I beam making 3M X 1.5M capacity, box girder beams and bearings in material thickness up to 200mm. SAW, MIG, TIG, plasma and flame cutting and robotic welding processes.

 

1986-1996 M.T.M. Services, Devon – Owner/Works Manager/Contract work to Appledore Ship Builders Devon. (Ship-building, Large Structural structures and Pipe-Work Engineering) Reporting to the MD based on P&L. Projects conformed to BS, EN, ASME and API standards. Below is a typical example of project-work and client name list during my time at MTM. Petrochemical: All associated pipeline / lay work / Hot tapping / Spooling. Refinery storage tank site erection / welding. Transport / site fuel containers. Gas storage / pressure vessels fabrication. Boiler, heat exchanger housing, manifold fabrication / repairs. Waste containers / hoppers. Marine: Ship-building - Shore side fabrications and repairs. Offshore structures (Tops / Bottoms) (Jackets). Survey pontoons. Comprehensive dry dock repairs. Civil: All aspects of structural structures. Large cofferdam strengthening.  Contracts with or Subcontracted to: Total-Butler (TotalFinElf-group), British Gas (Transco), Fawley Refinery (Exxon Chemical Ltd), TJ Brent (Cornwall) Wessex Water Authority, WAM Marine Construction (Ireland), English China Clay (ECC), Seacore (Costains), Dean & Dyball, Churngolds (Bristol), Appledore Ship-builders (Devon), DML / HMS Docks (Plymouth), Coxes Pharmaceuticals, Watson Petroleum, General Pipe-Work Services, Dairy Crest, Peninsular Proteins, Appledore Ship-builders, Welding Inspection services (Bristol).Conforming to ISO, BS, EN, ASME ABS, DNV and API standards, or client specification.

 

1980-1985 W.M.Iron Works, Barnstaple, Devon – Department Lead. (Steel Fabricators) Complete supervision of M.I.G/M.A.G./T.I.G/SAW and M.M.A. fabrication shop and marine/site based applications. Welding pipe-work and structural structures for the petrochemical, marine and engineering industry, in various process and grades of material.

 

TYPICAL CAREER DUTIES:

 

• Responsible for driving the growth of revenue and profit margins.


• Responsible to manage key stakeholders & clients.


• Interpreting financial data and drawing conclusions.


• Analysing operating costs and efficiency.


• Identify skills gaps and devise hiring strategies.


• Winning business from key target clients.


• Implementing systems that reward good staff performance & competence.


• Liaising with key strategic suppliers and customers to define KPI's.


• Reviewing and monitoring all budget expenditure.


• Motivating & providing strong leadership to all departments.


• Developing the company’s commercial processes including account management and marketing.


• Directing various business departments to ensure the smooth running of the company.


• Resolving contractual and commercial issues and disputes.


• Training and leading a large team, providing discipline and performance feedback.


• Developing positive direct relationships with key business contacts.


• Scheduling workload to meet priorities and targets.


• Possessing personality, energy & charisma to inspire, lead and develop staff.


• Involved in the recruitment and mentoring of new staff


• Responsible for achieving all performance related targets


• Ensuring that best practice is followed in safety, legality and quality of service


• Developing and supporting a cross functional culture of continuous improvement


• Assisting company accountants in the formulation of forecasts and budgets


• Maintaining excellent relationships with clients and suppliers

 

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 

• Excellent hands on management & communications skills


• Decisive and forward thinking, with strong vision and strategic capability


• Ability to network and liaise with clients at every level


• Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly and expressively


• Experience of operating within highly competitive markets


• Experience in being instructed by clients at a senior level in major firms


• Motivational and credible with highly effective interpersonal skills


• Highly commercial and committed to quality and innovation


• Operationally strong, financially aware and commercially astute


• Accustomed to working with senior management.


• Able to think laterally to create options and solutions


• Skilled negotiator, with proven experience in a commercial environment