Dean Edmonds
About Dean Edmonds
Dean Edmonds is the LNG Simultaneous Operations Team Lead at Chevron's Gorgon Operations in Western Australia, with over 20 years of experience in offshore and onshore operations focusing on health and safety.
Current Role at Chevron
Dean Edmonds currently serves as the LNG Simultaneous Operations Team Lead at Chevron, Gorgon Operations in Western Australia. He began this role in January 2014. In this position, he leads a team on Barrow Island, managing daily Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) activities for what is recognized as Australia's largest resource project. His responsibilities include ensuring safety protocols are adhered to during complex operational activities.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before assuming his current position, Dean worked in various roles at Chevron. From 2013 to 2014, he was the Manage Safe Work Lead on the Wheatstone Project in Perth. Prior to that, he served as the Onshore Ready for LNG HSE Lead for Gorgon Operations from 2010 to 2013, overseeing health, safety, and environmental measures.
Roles at Other Organizations
Dean Edmonds has held diverse roles in the energy and safety sectors. In 2009, he was a Senior Offshore HSE Advisor at BHP Billiton in Australia. In 2008, he worked as a Safeguard Manager at Boots and Coots in Libya. From 2000 to 2008, he was an Offshore/Onshore HSE Specialist at BP, working across Central Asia, the UK, and Africa. He also has international experience from his stint as a Crisis and Emergency Response Course Director at Risktec Singapore Pte Ltd from 1997 to 2001.
Military Experience
Dean began his career in the military. He served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Marine Mechanic from 1991 to 1997 in Australia. Prior to that, from 1984 to 1990, he was an Armored Vehicle Crew Commander in the Australian Army, gaining considerable experience in high-stakes and operational roles globally.
Educational Background
Dean Edmonds studied at Thornlie Senior High School, where he specialized in Mechanical Engineering. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in both the military and the energy sectors, particularly in operations focusing on health and safety.