Mike Mc Carthy, Pmp, C Eng
About Mike Mc Carthy, Pmp, C Eng
Mike McCarthy is a Senior Project Manager at Belcan, where he has worked since 2018, specializing in project planning and execution for oil and gas facilities. He has over two decades of experience in project management across various companies, focusing on control systems and cyber security innovations.
Work at Belcan
Mike McCarthy has been employed at Belcan as a Senior Project Manager since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for comprehensive project planning and execution related to a new jetty and loading facility at an Oil Fuel Depot. His work encompasses various aspects of design, including mechanical, process, control, instrumentation, and electrical components. His tenure at Belcan has contributed to the development of critical infrastructure within the energy sector.
Previous Experience at Penspen
Prior to his current position, Mike McCarthy worked at Penspen as a Senior Project Manager from 2012 to 2017. During this time, he led an Ofgem funded innovation project focused on developing a fully open source SCADA platform. This initiative aimed to enhance cyber security measures and reduce overall expenditure in project management. His leadership in this project reflects his commitment to advancing technology in the energy sector.
Career at Rockwell Automation ICS Triplex
Mike McCarthy served as a Project Manager at Rockwell Automation ICS Triplex from 2007 to 2011. In this role, he managed various projects that involved automation and control systems. His experience at Rockwell Automation contributed to his expertise in project management within the industrial automation field.
Educational Background
Mike McCarthy holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Control Systems from Sheffield University, which he completed from 1992 to 1993. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brighton, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and project management.
Expertise in Control Systems
Mike McCarthy has extensive experience in recommissioning control systems, particularly for gas compressor stations. He has also engineered a vendor agnostic intrusion detection system utilizing RTU technology, which was designed for early notification of cyber-attacks. This work, funded by Ofgem, demonstrates his focus on enhancing security and operational efficiency in engineering projects.