Gerard (Gerry) Mc Carthy
About Gerard (Gerry) Mc Carthy
Gerard (Gerry) Mc Carthy is the Erha FPSO Shutdown Manager at ExxonMobil with a background in naval architecture and extensive experience in project management and subsea engineering.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Gerard (Gerry) McCarthy currently serves as the Erha FPSO Shutdown Manager at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2018, bringing extensive experience derived from numerous past positions within the company. His current responsibilities involve overseeing the shutdown processes for the Erha FPSO, ensuring safety and efficiency during critical operations.
Past Positions at ExxonMobil
Gerry McCarthy has held various significant roles at ExxonMobil over the years, including Erha FPSO Calm Buoy Replacement Project Manager (2017-2018), Yoho FSO Continued Service Manager (2016-2017), and Yoho FSO Decommissioning Manager (2014-2016). He also worked as the Execution Planning Advisor (2013-2014) and Xikomba FPSO End of Life - NORM Remediation Lead (2010-2011). His long tenure at ExxonMobil evidences a wealth of experience in project management and operational oversight.
Experience in Subsea Engineering
Before joining ExxonMobil, McCarthy accumulated considerable experience in subsea engineering. He worked at Shell as a Subsea Engineer (2002-2003) in The Hague and at Technip as a Subsea Specialist (2002-2004). This background helped him develop a strong foundation in subsea technologies and engineering, crucial for his subsequent roles in project management.
Educational Background
Gerard McCarthy attended the University of Glasgow where he studied Naval Architecture, Engineering and achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) degree from 1993 to 1997. This academic background laid the groundwork for his successful career in marine and subsea engineering. Although he briefly attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Trinity School in 1970, these did not contribute significantly to his professional qualifications.
International Project Management
Throughout his career, McCarthy has held various international roles that broadened his expertise. He served as a Marine Project Manager at Nokia in Espoo, Finland (2000-2002), and took on engineering positions at European Marine Contractors. His roles included Subsea Project Engineer (1998-2000) and Subsea Pipeline Engineer (1997-1998). These positions provided vital international experience and project management skills crucial to his later successes.