Paul Wood
About Paul Wood
Paul Wood is a Control Room Operator at Chevron in Barrow Island, Western Australia, with 28 years of experience in operating and commissioning various industrial plant equipment.
Title at Chevron
Paul Wood currently holds the position of Control Room Operator at Chevron. He is based in Barrow Island, Western Australia, Australia and is responsible for various critical operational tasks at the Barrow Island LNG facility.
Professional Experience at BOC South Pacific
From 2008 to 2012, Paul Wood worked as a Site Supervisor at BOC South Pacific. During his tenure, he was based in Murrin Murrin and focused on overseeing site operations and various technical aspects of the facility.
Roles at BOC UK & Ireland
Paul Wood's extensive career at BOC UK & Ireland saw him in various roles, starting as a Technical Apprentice from 1989 to 1993. He then progressed to Production Shift Technician from 1993 to 2000, followed by the role of Hydrogen Plant Production Shift Supervisor from 2000 to 2007. He later served as ASU Production Shift Supervisor from 2007 to 2008 in Middlesbrough, England.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Wood studied at Longlands College of FE, where he pursued and achieved a BTEC ONC in Mechanical Engineering. His educational tenure lasted from 1989 to 1993, aligning with his early career training and professional development.
Industry Expertise
With 28 years of experience, Paul Wood specializes in operating and commissioning various types of industrial equipment including Hydrogen Steam Methane Reformers, Cryogenic Air Separation Units, Nitrogen liquefiers, boiler systems, and compression trains. His deep expertise makes him a valuable asset in the field.
Mentorship and Training
Paul Wood mentors and trains field technicians in control room operations at the Barrow Island LNG facility. His guidance helps ensure that the technical staff are well-equipped to handle the complexities of the operations.
Operations and Technical Review
Paul Wood acts as the Operations representative and Subject Matter Expert for utilities units during Process Hazard Analysis revalidations. Additionally, he provides operations input as a functional reviewer for the Management of Change process on utilities units.
Process Optimization Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Facility Engineering teams and the MOC process, Paul Wood is involved in process optimization and improvement efforts. His insights help in maintaining efficiency and safety at the Barrow Island LNG facility.
Fire & Gas DCS System Operations
Paul Wood operates and monitors the site Fire & Gas DCS system at the Barrow Island LNG facility, ensuring that critical safety and monitoring systems are functioning correctly.