Michael Wall
About Michael Wall
Michael Wall is a CCR Lead at Chevron's Gorgon Operations in Australia, with extensive experience in control room operations and training.
Current Position at Chevron
Michael Wall currently holds the position of CCR Lead at Chevron, working within the Australia Gorgon Operations. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day control room activities, ensuring seamless operation, safety, and compliance with industry standards. His extensive background in control room operations and training provides him with a solid foundation for executing his duties effectively.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Michael Wall has a robust history with Chevron, working across various roles. From 2020 to 2021, he served as a CA&D Specialist OTS Trainer in Australia Gorgon Operations. Before that, he held a position as a Production Specialist from 2018 to 2020 in Gorgon Operations. From 2013 to 2018, he worked as a Production Specialist Trainer in Wheatstone. His roles have often involved training, assessment development, and operational oversight, contributing to his versatile skill set in the industry.
Experience at ConocoPhillips and Yokogawa Australia
Before his tenure at Chevron, Michael Wall accumulated significant experience working at ConocoPhillips as an Operations Specialist from 2004 to 2013, where he honed his operational management skills. Prior to that, he worked as a Service Engineer at Yokogawa Australia for one year from 2003 to 2004. His role at Yokogawa involved providing service and support for Distributed Control Systems (DCS), which laid a strong foundation for his career in process plant technology.
Training and Educational Background
Michael Wall holds a Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology and a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. His educational background supports his extensive career in training delivery and assessment development, which includes specific roles such as leading the development of the Wheatstone Downstream Operator Training Simulator and tracking LNG Training progress at the Wheatstone Downstream facility.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Michael Wall possesses a wide range of technical skills, including significant Control Room experience and High Voltage Switching. His experience spans across Fire & Gas systems, Cold trains, and Fractionation processes. In addition to his hands-on expertise, he also has a background as an instrument/electrical tradesperson and a DCS Service Engineer, further strengthening his technical proficiency.