Paul Lidster
About Paul Lidster
Paul Lidster is a Process Technician at Chevron, currently working on Barrow Island and in Onslow, WA, with extensive experience in process control across various sectors.
Company
Paul Lidster currently works at Chevron as a Process Technician on Barrow Island and as an LNG startup process technician in Onslow, WA. He also holds a position at Yara International as an OSBL & ISBL Control Room and Production Operator in Pilbara. His role involves managing the operations in the control room and ensuring the smooth running of production processes.
Title
Paul Lidster serves as a Process Technician at Chevron, where he has been working since January 2019. In addition to this, he fulfills the role of an LNG startup process technician. His responsibilities include overseeing the technical and operational aspects of the production process. He is also employed by Yara International in similar capacities, handling both OSBL and ISBL control room operations.
Education and Expertise
Paul Lidster studied Process Plant Technology at Dalton Training Services in 2016, completing his studies in 11 months. He also obtained a Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology from Challenger TAFE, WA, over a period of six years from 2006 to 2012. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in process control, which he has applied in various roles across the oil & gas, coal seam gas, and ammonia production sectors.
Background
Paul Lidster has a rich history in process operations, beginning his career at Mount Isa Mines as a Senior Panel Operator/Process Operator from 1991 to 1995. He then worked at Barrick Gold Corporation as a Process Technician from 2003 to 2005. From 2005 to 2008, he served Arc Energy Resources Ltd in the Perth Basin. He further honed his skills at AWE Limited and Origin Energy in roles that included senior process technician and supervisor. His diverse background has equipped him with extensive experience across various mining disciplines.
Achievements
Paul Lidster's career is marked by his commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement. His long-term dedication to his current role with Chevron since January 2019 highlights his stability and expertise in the hydrocarbons industry. He possesses a robust history of working in both OSBL (Outside Battery Limits) and ISBL (Inside Battery Limits) control room operations. His comprehensive background across diverse sectors underlines his versatility and depth in process control.