Shaun Birmingham
About Shaun Birmingham
Shaun Birmingham is a Production Technician (DCS Control) and ABU Trainer Assessor at Chevron in Onslow, Western Australia, with extensive experience in LNG operations and training.
Current Role at Chevron
Shaun Birmingham is currently employed at Chevron in Onslow, Western Australia, as a Production Technician (DCS Control) and ABU Trainer Assessor. His responsibilities include overseeing the Distributed Control System (DCS) operations and providing critical training and assessment for the ABU sector.
Previous Employment at Woodside Energy
Before joining Chevron, Shaun Birmingham worked at Woodside Energy from 2008 to 2015. His role as Operations Technician (Control Room & Field) at the Karratha Gas Plant involved both control room duties and field operations on a FIFO basis. He was integral in overseeing various aspects of LNG and LPG plant processes.
Educational Background and Certifications
Shaun Birmingham has an extensive educational background spanning various technical fields. He achieved a Certificate IV in Plant Process Operations (LNG & LPG Production) at Challenger TAFE Fremantle in 2014. He also holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment from Pilbara Regional TAFE College (2011-2012) and a Certificate II & III in Plant Process Operations from Woodside Karratha Training Academy (2008-2010). Additionally, he studied Laboratory Techniques at South West Regional TAFE College, earning a Certificate IV, and completed training in Radar Communications and Systems Technology as an Able Seaman Radar Operator in the Royal Australian Navy.
Role as Northwest Inspection Manager
Shaun Birmingham held the position of Northwest Inspection Manager at Rig Inspection Services between 2006 and 2008. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing inspection operations in Karratha, Western Australia, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Significant Contributions and Achievements
Throughout his career, Shaun Birmingham has made several notable contributions. He played a key role in pioneering a fault-free start-up process for LNG operations and ensuring 100% plant safety and reliability in the first LNG production. His efforts in developing an operating procedure for the online backflush of amine regenerator reflux pumps are particularly notable. He provided critical operational support during the initial start-up of Gorgon LNG Train 1 and delivered a significant safety presentation titled 'Healthy Sense of Vulnerability'. Additionally, he was awarded the ABU Human Energy Award for his contributions to training DCS trainees and led the Ethylene System team, coordinating activities among technicians.