Phillip Ligertwood
About Phillip Ligertwood
Phillip Ligertwood is an Engineering Manager at Chevron with extensive experience in materials and corrosion engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies.
Current Roles at Chevron
Phillip Ligertwood holds key positions at Chevron. He serves as an Engineering Manager in Australia and is concurrently the Senior Staff Materials & Corrosion Engineer in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. His responsibilities encompass overseeing engineering operations and addressing materials and corrosion challenges across these locations.
Previous Experience at Shell
From 2003 to 2007, Phillip Ligertwood worked at Shell as a Senior Materials & Corrosion Engineer. During his four-year tenure, he focused on various aspects of materials and corrosion management, contributing to the company's operational integrity and reliability.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Phillip Ligertwood has a strong educational foundation in chemistry. He earned a BSc (HONS) in Applied Chemistry from Robert Gordon University, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He then pursued an MSc (research) in Materials Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen, completing his studies in 1994.
Specialization in Corrosion and Materials Engineering
Phillip Ligertwood specializes in several critical areas of materials and corrosion engineering. His expertise includes materials failure investigation, fitness for service evaluations, and both temporary and permanent repairs. He is also knowledgeable in sand erosion management, coatings, and cathodic protection, and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in these domains.
Extensive Industry Experience
Phillip Ligertwood brings extensive experience from various industry roles. Prior to his current positions at Chevron, he held leadership and specialist roles at MB Inspection, Tuscan Corrosion Control, CorrOcean ASA, OIS plc, and Tischuk International. His diverse background includes positions such as Principal Materials & Corrosion Engineer, Director, Senior Corrosion Engineer, and Business Unit Manager.