Dhugal Chimes
About Dhugal Chimes
Dhugal Chimes is a Permit Control Officer currently working at INPEX and Chevron, with extensive experience in permit control and SIMOPS coordination across major projects in Australia.
Current Role at INPEX
Dhugal Chimes currently works as an Issuing Authority in the CPF at INPEX. He began his tenure in February 2018. With a focus on permit control operations, he plays a crucial role in ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in workplace procedures.
Current Role at Chevron
Dhugal Chimes operates as a Permit Control Officer at Chevron on the Wheatstone Platform. In his role, he manages permit control processes, ensuring that safety regulations and guidelines are adhered to. His extensive experience in this field supports effective and efficient operations on the platform.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Dhugal Chimes also has a history of working with Chevron as a Permit Control Officer. His earlier stint at Chevron lasted 11 months from 2015 to 2016, providing him with a robust foundation in permit control processes, which he leverages in his current roles.
Tenure at CB&I Kentz Joint Venture (CKJV)
From 2014 to 2016, Dhugal Chimes held the position of Permit to Work / Simops Coordinator at CB&I Kentz Joint Venture (CKJV) for the Barrow Island Gorgon Project. Over the course of two years, he coordinated various permit to work systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and facilitating SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations).
Role at Saipem Leighton Consortium
Between 2013 and 2014, Dhugal Chimes worked as a Marine Permit to Work/ SIMOPS Coordinator at Saipem Leighton Consortium. He contributed to the Barrow Island Jetty Project for one year, where he coordinated marine permits and simultaneous operations, ensuring the safety and efficiency of project activities.
Work with KAEFER Integrated Services Pty Ltd
Dhugal Chimes spent four years, from 2008 to 2012, with KAEFER Integrated Services Pty Ltd in Western Australia. As a Permit to Work/ SIMOPS Coordinator, he managed permit controls and simultaneous operations, accumulating significant experience in this domain.
Educational Background
Dhugal Chimes attended Toowoomba State High, where he studied Math and Science. He achieved Year 10 level over a two-year period from 1979 to 1981. His foundational education has supported him in developing a strong analytical and procedural approach in his professional roles.