Damion Parkes
About Damion Parkes
Damion Parkes is an experienced Instrument Commissioning Engineer currently working at Bp in London and Qatargas in Qatar. He has over 20 years of experience in the field, having held various positions in multiple countries and is skilled in commissioning control systems and using essential software tools.
Work at BP
Damion Parkes has been employed at BP as an Instrument Commissioning Engineer since 2013. His role involves overseeing the commissioning of various control systems, ensuring they meet operational standards. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Instrument Technician at BP for five months in 2009. His tenure at BP has contributed to his extensive experience in the field of instrumentation.
Current Role at Qatargas
Since 2018, Damion Parkes has served as an Instrument Engineer at Qatargas in Qatar. In this capacity, he applies his technical skills to manage and optimize instrumentation systems. His experience at Qatargas complements his previous roles and enhances his expertise in the industry.
Previous Employment History
Damion Parkes has held various positions in the instrumentation field prior to his current roles. He worked at Conocophillips as a Senior Instrument Technician from 2006 to 2008 in Houston, Texas. He also served as an Instrument Supervisor at SBM Offshore for nine months in 2010-2011 in Schiedam, Netherlands, and as an Instrument Fire and Gas Technician at Nexen for one year from 2009 to 2010. His diverse work history spans multiple countries and companies.
Education and Training
Damion Parkes completed his secondary education at Acklam Grange School. He furthered his education at Longlands College of FE, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career in instrumentation. His educational background supports his technical skills in the field.
Technical Expertise
Damion Parkes possesses extensive experience in commissioning control systems, including DCS, ICSS, and SCADA. He is proficient with software tools such as WinPcs, CCMS, and Gocompletions, which are integral to the commissioning process. Additionally, he has expertise in completing validation certificates for control loops, which are essential for contract completion.