Lee Thetford
About Lee Thetford
Lee Thetford is the Barrow Island Field Services Coordinator at Chevron, responsible for overseeing maintenance and operations within the Gorgon LNG operations team in Western Australia.
Current Role at Chevron
Lee Thetford currently serves as the Barrow Island Field Services Coordinator at Chevron. His responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance and operations of facilities on Barrow Island, part of the Gorgon LNG operations team. He coordinates the maintenance of boundary fencing, civils, and road surfaces, and monitors asset and infrastructure maintenance and repair requests through a maintenance management system. As the point of contact for building occupants and field services customers, he establishes and monitors Key Performance Indicators for third-party service providers and promotes safe working practices.
Previous Experience at Alcoa Australia
Before joining Chevron, Lee Thetford worked at Alcoa Australia from 2012 to 2016. He held the role of Plumbing, Building and Civil SPA, where he was involved in various aspects of maintenance and construction within the company. His tenure at Alcoa provided him with significant experience in overseeing complex projects and managing service providers.
Background in Construction Management
Lee Thetford's career includes a substantial background in construction management. He served as Construction Manager at Aqualee Pty Ltd from 2010 to 2012 and Thetford Construction from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he was the Contractor Construction Coordinator at TTT Maintenance from 2004 to 2010. These roles involved coordinating construction projects, managing contractors, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Long-term Tenure at Royal Dutch Shell
Lee Thetford spent 15 years at Royal Dutch Shell as a Refinery Plumber/Pipefitter, from 1985 to 2000. His extensive experience at Shell provided him with a solid foundation in refinery operations and the execution of complex plumbing and pipefitting tasks. This long-term tenure is a testament to his dedication and skill in the field.
Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment
In his current role at Chevron, Lee Thetford is actively involved in promoting health, environment, and safety best practices. He participates in the contractor health environment safety management system and ensures that safe working practices are upheld by service providers. His commitment to occupational health and safety procedures underscores his dedication to maintaining high standards in workplace safety.