Chris Mussard
About Chris Mussard
Chris Mussard serves as the Process Operations Capability Officer at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in operations training and assessment across various companies in the energy sector, including roles at TTE Technical Training Group, Swift Worldwide Resources, and Petrofac.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Chris Mussard serves as the Process Operations Capability Officer at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads and coordinates the operator training revalidation program, ensuring that all Activity Based Learning and operations training are completed. He also oversees the introduction, training, and validation of new starters within the shift operating teams. His responsibilities include coaching shift teams in the application of ZERO harm tools to promote a safe working environment.
Previous Experience in Operations Training
Prior to his current role, Chris Mussard worked at TTE Technical Training Group as an Operations Trainer and Assessor from 2017 to 2019. He also served as an Operations Technical Trainer and Assessor at Middlesbrough College from 2015 to 2017. His experience includes developing systems for delivering process theory and technical understanding sessions for key process areas, which contributed to the training and assessment of operations personnel.
Background in Production and Engineering
Chris has extensive experience in production and engineering roles. He worked as a Production Coach and CMAS Assessor at Swift Worldwide Resources in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 2011 to 2013. His earlier roles include serving as a Production Technician at Petrofac on the Maersk Gryphon FPSO in the North Sea from 2006 to 2008, and as a Senior Operations Engineer at Wood Group - ODL in Aberdeen from 2014 to 2015. He also held positions as a Senior Lead Production Technician and Operations Engineer at Wood Group from 2008 to 2014.
Educational Background
Chris Mussard has a solid educational foundation in vocational training and operations. He studied at Middlesbrough College, where he achieved the TAQA - Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement and the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. His studies at Middlesbrough College spanned from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he attended Sacred Heart School in Redcar, Cleveland, from 1984 to 1989, and has also studied at Teesside University and Longlands College of Further Education.
Safety and Process Management Involvement
In his professional capacity, Chris participates in various safety and process management initiatives. He contributes to Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) reviews as required. His involvement in these critical safety assessments underscores his commitment to maintaining high safety standards in operational environments.