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Kevin C. McNamara

Kevin C. McNamara

Project/Engineering Manager
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Skilled leader with a proven track record of delivering technically challenging high-value projects for operators and service providers. Organized self-starter, technically and commercially astute, capable of achieving project targets. Good communicator experienced in working with multicultural and multigenerational teams. Solid work ethic and deep expertise accumulated over 21 years in project leadership roles, with 18 years specifically in international projects across various regions including the Persian Gulf, Brazil, Mediterranean, Malaysia, China, and the Philippines.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Transport & Installation Engineering Agogo FPSO

Yinson Production
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Leading a team of engineers responsible for Transport, Installation and Hookup for the Agogo FPSO Offshore for Angola, this includes
  • Providing engineering management for design and installation for the mooring's systems, suction piles and prelay, ocean tow, hook-up and riser pull-in for system in WD 1700m.
  • RFQ preparation and evaluation for mooring system installation, ocean tow and FPSO hook-up contracts.
  • EPIC Contract management for these separate contractors, moorings installation scope, suction piles ropes/chain, Ocean Tow, wet tow of FPSO from China to Angola and hook-up scope on FPSO arrival in field, responsible for monitoring progress and payment approval for contract milestones.
  • Responsible for various interfaces within Agogo project team and externally with the client Azule Energy and EPIC Risers contractor Subsea 7 responsible for the SURF scope including all HAZID/HIRA attendance.
  • Site attendance at COSCO, Shanghai, shipyard in China through equipment SIT and preparing for sail away.

Manager Transport & Installation Engineering Mero 3 FPSO

MISC Berhad
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Leading a team of engineers looking after Transport, Installation and Hookup for the Mero 3 FPSO for Offshore Brazil, this includes
  • Provided engineering management for the design packages through FEED/Execute for FPSO moorings equipment package and risers pull-in equipment for WD 2000m for a 42-riser slot design, including review of mooring design, equipment specifications and manufacturing/fabrication and delivery schedules, cost estimates review, recommendations.
  • Preparation RFQ package, evaluation plans, bid evaluation and clarification through to award for wet tow from China to Brazil and for the 'In Brazil Services' which included for FPSO hookup, manpower, procedures, HAZID/HIRAs, riser pull-in, and diving services required onboard the FPSO.
  • EPIC Contract management for two contractors, Ocean Tow, wet tow of FPSO from China to Brazil and Brazil services hook-up scope for FPSO on arrival in field, responsible for monitoring progress and payment approval for contract milestones.
  • Engineering studies for the tow from China to Brazil and MISC scope for offshore pull-in/hook-up of rigid risers, flexible risers, and umbilicals.
  • Responsible for various interfaces within MISC Mero 3 project team and externally with the client Petrobras and EPIC SURF contractor Subsea 7 including HAZID/HIRAs attendance for SS7 scope.
  • Site attendance at CIMC Yantai shipyard for SIT and preparation for sail away.

Subsea Systems/Engineering

Independent Consultant
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Independent consultant supporting small businesses.
  • Agile Energy, Retrofit SSIV Feasibility study for Premier Oil Vietnam, included SSIV system specification, cost and schedule estimates, market survey.
  • Reservoir Link, Tender Support for Petronas Mauritania subsea decommissioning, included PEP, Schedule, methodology, vessel screening and equipment requirements.

Technical Lead - Subsea Wet Gas Compression Study & Asset Integrity Study

Husky Oil China Ltd
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for Engineering Management.
  • Technical lead for a Pre-FEED study for subsea wet gas compression (WGC) for the Liwan area development, study scope includes flow assurance, power cables and control umbilicals, subsea tie-in options, pre-commissioning options CAPEX/OPEX estimate updates, reliability analysis, risk assessments of options to allow company to mature economics for subsea WGC in 1500m WD offshore China.
  • Worked with operations updating Liwan area subsea asset integrity management system with the goal of saving on OPEX and executed extensive intervention campaign on existing subsea assets.

Manager, Engineering & Technical Assurance Liwan LH29-1 Subsea Development Project

Husky Oil China Ltd
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for project Engineering, Technical Assurance and interface activities through Project Execution, Commissioning and Handover for the US$ 1.2 bln. Subsea Project in water depths 500m to 1100m offshore China.
  • Manager for Engineering/Technical Assurance Group and Subsea Technical Authority for the deep-water subsea gas development project, project scope included detailed design for the Rigid Pipelines, Umbilical, Flexible Flowlines, Tie-in Jumpers, Subsea Manifold and associated connections, Subsea Control Systems, and all installation engineering.
  • Responsible for design verification for the EPC Subsea Production System Equipment, (manifolds Xtrees, subsea connectors, EFLs, HFLs) from OSS, EPCIC contractors Detailed Design and transportation and installation for rigid and flexible flow lines, manifolds, rigid and flexible jumpers, EFLs, HFLs and pre-commissioning scopes by COOEC. EPC Umbilical design and procurement (Technip) and all T&I.
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate review for Contractor detailed designs and installation methodologies/procedures ensuring that all deliverables meet applicable codes, standards, and specifications as well as Husky policies regarding health, safety, environment, and quality.
  • Participated in all technical reviews, HAZOP, HAZID, HIRA's, Risk Assessments, and responsible to ensure implementation/close-out of HAZOP actions and recommendations.
  • Responsible for the subsea commissioning scope, handover to operations, the project team input for the independent Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR).
  • Responsible for ensuring close out of all PSSR findings and reporting to the external PSSR team.
  • The Technical Assurance group includes Interface Management and management of Quality Assurance, Independent Certification Services, Marine Warranty Services, Third Party Inspection Services, and other third-party services necessary to gain regulatory approvals as required from the China National Offshore Oil Operations Safety Office (COOOSO) during the execution phase.

Senior Subsea Consultant

Genesis Oil & Gas
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for concept identification, concept select and Pre-FEED activities for a subsea ultradeep water (2000m - 2200m) development CA2 (Kelidang and Keratau) fields offshore Brunei.
  • Providing subsea architecture options and working with flow assurance team, identifying, and evaluating workable solutions for subsea system tie-back to various greenfield and brownfield host options.
  • Schedule and cost estimates for SURF and subsea system procurement and installation.
  • Preparing reports on subsea layout, subsea production system options, installation, constructability, and new technology options.

Subsea Consultant - Part Time

Cortez Subsea and Nexus Deepwater Engineering
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for subsea EPIC and pipelay bid support - preparing Project Execution Plans, schedule estimates and cost estimates for company proposals using Cortez Subsea Modular Pipelay System partnered with the Zap-Lok pipeline connection technology. Nexus, Technical Assurance, cost, and schedule, preparing execution plans for company commercial proposals.

Subsea Construction Rep. BOD-BOC Pipeline Replacement and Tie-in Project

Repsol Malaysia
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Responsible for technical review of task specific procedures for subsea diver construction work and vessel operations.
  • Review of metrology, dredging, pipeline cutting, 'MORGRIP' installation, spool installation, pre-commissioning and SIMOP's procedures, Company Technical Representative offshore on DSV Mermaid Nusantara responsible for ensuring technical compliance with job specifications, approved procedures and HSE values.

Principle Subsea Engineer/Engineering Manager

Petronas Carigali
09.2011 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for Engineering activities, concept select, Pre-FEED and FEED.
  • Working for the Front-End Group as technical manager for subsea systems advancing flow assurance, subsea architecture, controls distribution options, developing/verifying schedule and CAPEX/OPEX estimates for various deep and shallow water developments.
  • Company technical representative for JV subsea deep-water developments, KPOC Kepabangan heated pipelines study, Shell Gumusut phase 2 and Murphy H Block development.
  • Subsea Technical Authority (TA) for company and JV partners deep-water development projects interfacing with stakeholders and partners, reviewing, verifying benchmarking data for company and joint venture partners field development proposals.
  • Development and implementation of company guidelines for transport and installation cost and schedule estimation tools used for CAPEX estimating and benchmarking for subsea field development.
  • Provided training, mentoring, and assessed competence development in the subsea engineering disciplines for the staff engineers.

FEED Engineering Manager

Petronas Carigali
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Responsible for all Engineering activities (pre-FEED and FEED) for the F9 Development Project reporting to the head of the Kumang Cluster Development.
  • Providing leadership and ensure compliance with Safety, Environment, Quality, Cost and Planning objectives for topside brownfield modifications and a subsea tie back.
  • Led the development of tender packages and tender evaluation plans for EPCIC topside modifications, EPCI pipelines and umbilical's package and EPC subsea production system package including the submission and review process with governing authorities.
  • Led planning for execution, contracting strategy, Project Execution Plan, cost estimates, schedule updates, risk evaluation and development of the interface management systems/procedures covering internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provided leadership in, decision gates reviews and mentoring to the nominated local assistant project manager.
  • Managed our multi-disciplined group of 18 young engineers ensuring compliance with technical assurance process.

Installation & EPC/EPCIC Interface Lead

Petronas Carigali
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • Responsible for Engineering and Interface Management.
  • Kanowit development project technical assurance, lead engineer and Technical Authority for transport, installation pre-commissioning and commissioning scope, reviewed design documentation and verified compliance with design codes and company specifications.
  • Interface management between the subsea production system (SPS) manufacturer Aker Solutions and the Transport and Installation (T&I) contractor Subsea 7.
  • Site team leader at Aker Solutions for FAT/SIT on subsea production system.
  • Commissioning lead and managing commissioning subcontractor and company cross discipline start up team.
  • Attended all installation reviews, HIRA's and vessel mobilisations.

Subsea SPS Delivery Manager - Malampaya Phase 2 Project

Shell EP Asia
04.2007 - 06.2011
  • Responsible for delivery of the EPC subsea hardware procurement contract and transport and installation contract for the project.
  • Member of the project leadership team, management of planning, budget, technical assurance, HSSE and management of change for the subsea scope.
  • Implement HSE, cost, QA, technical assurance, and Risk Management, in accordance with company and the contract requirements and monitoring progress and payment approval for contract milestones.
  • Delivered on assigned scope in line with project schedule, HSSE and quality commitments to senior management.

FEED Manager SURF - Malampaya Phase 2 Project

Shell EP Asia
04.2007 - 02.2011
  • Responsible for all Engineering activities (pre-FEED and FEED) for the deep water (850m) Camago field subsea tie-back project to the Malampaya Platform.
  • Member of the project leadership team Supporting field development planning, scheduling, economic evaluation for distinct options which were being considered
  • Supporting field development planning, scheduling, economic evaluation for distinct options which were being considered, presented to partners and decision gates reviews.
  • Managed the Geotechnical Survey Scope definition, tendering and execution for flowline route and drill centre.
  • Managed the flow assurance and operational philosophy studies, flowline materials and installation studies, reliability, and maintainability studies for different options.

Engineering and FEED Manager - Gannet Umbilical System Upgrade Project

Shell EP Europe
11.2006 - 03.2007
  • Responsible for all Engineering activities (FEED).
  • Led subsea FEED and managed the FEED contractor's engineering, design and installation scope of work and preparation subsea EPIC tender package for Gannet C1, E & F umbilical replacement.
  • Responsible for the company cost and schedule estimates and managed interfaces with the brownfield topside scope and other key stakeholders.
  • Supported the field development plan updates, scheduling, economic evaluation for various options which were being considered and presented in the decision gates reviews, and partner technical committee meetings.

Subsea & Pipeline Delivery Manager - Penguin Gas Lift Pipeline Project

Shell EP Europe
10.2005 - 03.2007
  • Responsible for delivery of the SURF EPIC scope through execution and handover to operations.
  • Managed the SURF EPIC contractor Technip during execution with responsibility for ensuring budget and schedule compliance, HSE, QA and technical assurance in accordance with company and the Contract requirements.
  • Responsible for monitoring progress and payment approval for contract milestones.
  • Liaison with the UK authorities, Department of Trade, and Industry (DTI) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding permits and consents.
  • Managed interfaces with the brownfield topside scope and other key stakeholders.
  • Responsible for technical and commercial variations negotiation and approval process and ensuring compliance with company management of change process.

Subsea & Pipeline FEED Manager - Penguin Gas Lift Pipeline Project

Shell EP Europe
12.2004 - 09.2005
  • Responsible for all Engineering activities (pre-FEED and FEED).
  • Managed the subsea FEED and detailed design contractor, led the preparation of SURF EPIC technical tender package, prepared tender plan, and led the tender technical evaluation.
  • Provided the subsea input for field development plan, schedule, economics, risk assessments for various options which were being considered and participated in the decision gates reviews.
  • Liaison with the UK authorities, Department of Trade, and Industry (DTI) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding permits and consents.
  • Responsible for the company cost and schedule estimates for Shell value assurance reviews and decision gates.
  • Established lines of communication and managed interfaces with the brownfield topside scope and other key stakeholders.
  • Led the development and testing of the new technology for riser clamps and subsea cooling spool design.

Subsea & Pipeline Delivery Manager - Howe Field Development Project

Shell EP Europe
10.2003 - 12.2004
  • Responsible for delivery of the SURF EPIC scope through execution and handover to operations.
  • Manager for the SURF EPIC contractor Technip dealing with various technical and commercial issues associated with the detailed design, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning including all variations through to contract close out.
  • Responsible for liaison and submissions to the UK authorities, Department of Trade, and Industry (DTI) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding permits and consents.
  • Supported installation reviews, HIRA's and mobilisations.
  • Attended various FAT's and SIT.
  • Company representative offshore for trenching operations.

Subsea & Pipeline FEED Manager - Howe Field Development Project

Shell EP Europe
02.2003 - 09.2004
  • Responsible for all Engineering activities (pre-FEED and FEED).
  • Scope included the preparation of SURF EPIC technical tender package, scope of work, project specific technical specifications prepared tender plan and led the tender technical evaluation.
  • Provided the subsea input for field development plan, schedule, economics, risk assessments for various options which were being considered and participated in the decision gates reviews.
  • Execution contract evaluation and award for pipe procurement and EPIC.
  • Responsible for liaison and submissions to the UK authorities, Department of Trade, and Industry (DTI) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding permits and consents.

Lead Engineer - Penguin Field Development Project

Shell EP Europe
04.2002 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for management of the EPCI contractors' risers and umbilical installation scope and supported pipeline installation scope for 16"/14" PIP "Snake Lay" scope.
  • Management of the HSE, technical and commercial issues with budget responsibility, ensuring compliance with company and contract requirements associated with this contract.
  • Reviewed technical documents, attended various Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Integration Test (SIT) all installation reviews, HAZID's and mobilisations.
  • Reviewed all pipeline detailed design documentation, attended pipeline installation.
  • Company representative offshore on the DSV for umbilical and flexible riser installation.

Study Manager - Intervention Services Scarab & Saffron Development

Burrullus (British Gas)
04.2001 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for management of a study team tasked with providing a strategy for provision of intervention vessels and life of field support services for the development of the deep-water Scarab & Saffron field offshore Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean.
  • Managed interfaces with stakeholders and developed integrity management strategy, included preparation off the study report OPEX budget estimated, contracting strategy, and presented recommendations to the partners.

Education

B.Eng. (Hons.) - Mechanical Eng.

Strathclyde University

Skills

Project management expertise

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Personal Information

Nationality: British & Irish Citizenship

Residency

Malaysia, Talent Pass Work Visa

Timeline

Manager Transport & Installation Engineering Agogo FPSO

Yinson Production
04.2024 - 06.2024

Manager Transport & Installation Engineering Mero 3 FPSO

MISC Berhad
10.2021 - 03.2024

Subsea Systems/Engineering

Independent Consultant
04.2021 - 10.2021

Technical Lead - Subsea Wet Gas Compression Study & Asset Integrity Study

Husky Oil China Ltd
05.2020 - 04.2021

Manager, Engineering & Technical Assurance Liwan LH29-1 Subsea Development Project

Husky Oil China Ltd
05.2018 - 04.2021

Senior Subsea Consultant

Genesis Oil & Gas
01.2018 - 05.2018

Subsea Consultant - Part Time

Cortez Subsea and Nexus Deepwater Engineering
11.2016 - 12.2017

Subsea Construction Rep. BOD-BOC Pipeline Replacement and Tie-in Project

Repsol Malaysia
08.2016 - 11.2016

FEED Engineering Manager

Petronas Carigali
09.2013 - 07.2014

Principle Subsea Engineer/Engineering Manager

Petronas Carigali
09.2011 - 06.2016

Installation & EPC/EPCIC Interface Lead

Petronas Carigali
09.2011 - 09.2013

Subsea SPS Delivery Manager - Malampaya Phase 2 Project

Shell EP Asia
04.2007 - 06.2011

FEED Manager SURF - Malampaya Phase 2 Project

Shell EP Asia
04.2007 - 02.2011

Engineering and FEED Manager - Gannet Umbilical System Upgrade Project

Shell EP Europe
11.2006 - 03.2007

Subsea & Pipeline Delivery Manager - Penguin Gas Lift Pipeline Project

Shell EP Europe
10.2005 - 03.2007

Subsea & Pipeline FEED Manager - Penguin Gas Lift Pipeline Project

Shell EP Europe
12.2004 - 09.2005

Subsea & Pipeline Delivery Manager - Howe Field Development Project

Shell EP Europe
10.2003 - 12.2004

Subsea & Pipeline FEED Manager - Howe Field Development Project

Shell EP Europe
02.2003 - 09.2004

Lead Engineer - Penguin Field Development Project

Shell EP Europe
04.2002 - 01.2004

Study Manager - Intervention Services Scarab & Saffron Development

Burrullus (British Gas)
04.2001 - 01.2002

B.Eng. (Hons.) - Mechanical Eng.

Strathclyde University

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