Dr. Richard Callister
About Dr. Richard Callister
Dr. Richard Callister is a Principal Engineer at Aker Solutions in London, United Kingdom, with extensive expertise in hydraulic control systems and subsea operations support.
Title
Dr. Richard Callister holds the position of Principal Engineer at Aker Solutions. He has been serving in this role since 2017, bringing substantial expertise to the company's operations in London, United Kingdom.
Company
Dr. Callister is currently employed by Aker Solutions, an engineering company providing solutions, products, and services to the global energy industry. He has been with the company in various capacities since 2006, contributing his skills and experience in multiple areas of engineering.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Callister received his PhD in Multiphase Flow from Brunel University London, where he also completed his MSc in Surface Engineering. Additionally, he earned a BEng Hons in Manufacturing Engineering from Kingston University. His educational background has equipped him with deep knowledge in the design, production, and operation of subsea production control systems. He is proficient in hydraulic control systems, umbilical design, subsea control modules, and hydraulic directional control valves.
Professional Background
Dr. Callister's career spans multiple roles and companies. He began as a Materials/Production Engineer at Mars Electronics International in Reading. He then worked as a Control Systems Engineer at Kvaerner in London for five years. In 2006, he transitioned to Aker Solutions, holding positions such as Specialist Engineer and Specialist Engineer - Hydraulics before becoming Principal Engineer. Throughout his career, he has specialized in subsea operations support, valve actuators, system design, and fault diagnosis within hydraulic systems.
Specializations
Dr. Callister has developed specialized skills in hydraulic control systems and subsea operations support. His expertise extends to valve actuators, system design and verification, hydraulic power units, and hydraulic distribution. He is also experienced in the design and verification of umbilicals and subsea control modules, making him a valuable asset in the field of subsea production control systems.