Bobby Lau
About Bobby Lau
Bobby Lau is a Senior Principal Process Engineer with over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, currently working at Hatch in Dorking, United Kingdom. He has a strong background in process design and safety engineering, having held positions at several companies including SNC-Lavalin, g3baxi Partnership, and Woodhill Frontier.
Work at Hatch
Bobby Lau has been employed at Hatch as a Senior Principal Process Engineer since 2017. His role involves overseeing complex engineering projects and providing expertise in process safety and design. He operates from the Dorking office in the United Kingdom, where he applies his extensive knowledge in the oil and gas industry to various projects.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Hatch, Bobby Lau worked at several notable companies. He served as a Principal Process Engineer at g3baxi Partnership Ltd. from 2008 to 2017. Prior to that, he was a Process Engineer at SNC-Lavalin UK Ltd. from 2005 to 2008. His experience also includes a role as a Safety Engineer at Woodhill Frontier Ltd. from 2003 to 2005 and a position as Facilities Engineer at Nexen in 2010. Additionally, he worked as a Principal Process Engineer for the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Bobby Lau studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Chemical Engineering from 1999 to 2003. He has over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in process and technical safety, cost estimation, and flow assurance. His proficiency includes designing relief and blowdown systems, simulating flare systems with Aspen Flare System Analyzer (FLARENET), and conducting Reliability, Availability, and Maintenance (RAM) studies.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Bobby Lau possesses a range of technical skills relevant to the oil and gas sector. He is experienced in using software tools such as HYSYS for process simulation, PIPESIM, Maximus, and OLGA for flow assurance work, and QUE$TOR for cost estimation. His work also involves conducting HAZOP/HAZID studies, safety case updates, and safety risk assessments, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high safety standards in engineering practices.
Legal Expertise
In addition to his engineering roles, Bobby Lau has experience as a legal expert witness in the field of process engineering. This aspect of his career highlights his comprehensive understanding of engineering principles and safety regulations, making him a valuable asset in legal contexts related to engineering and safety matters.