Martin Simpson
About Martin Simpson
Martin Simpson is an I&C Design Engineer at Chevron in Nigeria with over 25 years of experience in the Petrochemical and Oil and Gas Process Industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Martin Simpson currently serves as an I&C Design Engineer at Chevron, where he operates in Nigeria. His responsibilities encompass all aspects of instrumentation and control design, ensuring that devices adhere to technical codes, standards, and best practices. Simpson is actively involved in delivering engineering work packs under Chevron's Management of Change program, transitioning projects from conceptual phases to operational handovers. He also contributes to the operations team’s value-added programs aimed at enhancing efficiency and profitability, specifically in Phase 4 and Phase 5 initiatives.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before his current role, Martin Simpson was designated as I, E & C Completions Manager at Chevron from August 2013 to November 2019 in Delta, Nigeria. Additionally, he served as an Instrument Lead Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning Coordinator from 2012 to 2013. These positions involved managing construction completions, pre-commissioning, commissioning processes, and adhering to procedural, organizational, and technical controls. His engineering roles required extensive coordination and oversight to ensure successful project completions and adherence to milestone dates.
Expertise and Technical Proficiency
Martin Simpson has over 25 years of experience in the Petrochemical and Oil and Gas Process Industry, including specialized knowledge in cryogenic systems handling liquified gases. He possesses 20 years of expertise in managing and coordinating construction completions, pre-commissioning, commissioning, project management, and plant start-up processes both onshore and offshore. His technical proficiency also includes valve sizing, cost estimates, budget analyses, and monitoring mechanical completion and commissioning processes. Simpson complies with rigorous engineering standards, including HAZOP/HAZID/PHA/LOPA studies and SIL reviews.
International Project Experience
Martin Simpson has held multiple roles internationally, working with companies like AGIP, Shell, Tengizchevroil, BP, Bluewater Energy Services, and more. His assignments have taken him around the globe, including Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Nigeria. Simpson has been responsible for the commissioning and instrumentation of various projects, ranging from educational roles to senior managerial positions. His tasks have spanned developing and managing activities from engineering review to operational handovers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and achieving key project milestones.
Mentorship and Leadership
Throughout his tenure, Martin Simpson has consistently been involved in mentoring roles. At Chevron, he mentors National CNL Engineers, imparting his extensive knowledge in instrumentation and control engineering. This mentorship aligns with his commitment to leveraging operational excellence, ensuring adherence to Chevron’s tenets of operation, and influencing a culture of compliance and continuous improvement in technical and project management disciplines.