Nicholas Foster
About Nicholas Foster
Nicholas Foster is a Production Team Leader at BG Group, with over 20 years of experience in various operational roles within the company. He specializes in improving production performance and ensuring safety compliance on the Lomond Platform.
Work at BG Group
Nicholas Foster has an extensive career at BG Group, where he has held various positions since 1992. He began as an apprentice in Hull, United Kingdom, and progressed to roles including Electrical Maintenance Technician and Operations Technician on the Morecambe Bay and Armada Platforms. He served as Operations Shift Supervisor and Operations Team Leader, contributing to operations on the Armada Platform. In 2011, he transitioned to the Lomond Platform as Production Team Leader, a role he has maintained for over a decade. He also held the position of Project Construction Operations Engineer for a brief period. His experience encompasses leadership, operational management, and technical expertise.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Foster studied at Jewel & Esk Valley College, where he achieved a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering from 1994 to 1995. His educational background supports his technical roles within BG Group, particularly in electrical maintenance and operations management. Foster's expertise includes conducting root cause analysis for production outages, managing production choke models, and loss accounting tools to optimize production performance. His technical knowledge is complemented by his leadership roles, where he emphasizes team training and competence.
Background
Nicholas Foster's career in the oil and gas industry began with an apprenticeship at BG Group in Hull, United Kingdom, from 1992 to 1995. He built a solid foundation in electrical maintenance before advancing through various operational roles. Over the years, he has worked on multiple platforms, including Morecambe Bay, Armada, and Lomond. His progression through the ranks reflects his commitment to operational excellence and safety compliance. Foster's experience spans nearly three decades, with a focus on production management and team leadership.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at BG Group, Nicholas Foster has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing production performance and safety. He conducts root cause analysis for production outages, which aids in improving operational efficiency. As Production Team Leader, he manages the production choke model and loss accounting tool, ensuring optimal production delivery. Foster also plays a significant role in succession planning, focusing on team training and competency development. His commitment to HSSE performance fosters a culture of safety on the Lomond Platform.