Justin O'brien
About Justin O'brien
Justin O'Brien is the WS RBI Team Lead at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with extensive experience in engineering roles at BP and a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland.
Current Role at Chevron
Justin O'brien is currently serving as the WS RBI Team Lead at Chevron in Perth, Australia. In this role, he leads the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) team for the Wheatstone Asset, ensuring the integrity and safety of critical infrastructure. He also holds the position of Lead Inspection and Integrity Engineer, overseeing various inspection and integrity management activities.
Previous Positions at BP
Prior to his tenure at Chevron, Justin O'brien had a distinguished career at BP. He held various key roles, including Senior Quality Engineer from 2015 to 2017 and Asset Portfolio Manager from 2012 to 2015. He also served as the Lead Mechanical Engineer for the G10 Revamp project and worked as a Senior Maintenance Engineer from 2006 to 2009. Justin was also the site Technical Authority for static equipment at BP Kwinana, ensuring the reliability and integrity of critical refinery assets.
Educational Background
Justin O'brien completed his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Auckland in 1998. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 1996. His academic background provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in mechanical engineering and asset integrity.
Project Experience
Throughout his career, Justin O'brien has been involved in several significant projects. Notably, he worked as an Owner's Mechanical Engineer on a diesel hydrofiner revamp project, which included a nine-month stint in the FEED contractor's office. He also held superintendent roles for refinery turnaround or construction events, overseeing engineering, nightshift operations, unit management, and inspection activities.
Expertise in Static Equipment
Justin O'brien has extensive experience in static equipment engineering. He served as the site Technical Authority for static equipment at BP Kwinana, providing critical support in maintaining and ensuring the integrity of fixed equipment. His role involved extensive maintenance and asset integrity engineering support, demonstrating his expertise in this specialized field.