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Qualifications:-Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours), University of Adelaide, 1986Memberships:-Member, Engineers Australia CPEng, NER, RPEQ (13967).Specialisation
- HAZOP
- Pipeline Risk Assessment
- Project Risk Assessment
- Risk Review
- CHAZOP
- ALARP Assessment
- LOPA & BowTie Assessment
- Safety Cases & MHF
Mark Harris
BE(Chem)(Hons),MIEAust,CPEng,RPEQ, NER
- Mark Harris has over 36 years’ industry experience as a Process Safety and Risk Specialist and Facilitator working in the Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemical and Water Industries throughout his career. Goal-driven, competent, and an interdisciplinary team leader with many years of up-to-date experience in process safety and risk leadership and technical expertise. Proven track-record of supporting operating assets to achieve safe, reliable, and compliant operations. Strong desire to provide high-quality process safety and risk management services that not only provide significant value to clients, but also support organisational goals and objectives. Capable of driving quality process safety solutions and engaging project team members in process safety driven design mentality. Demonstrated experience and interest in development and mentoring of specialist staff His experience includes HAZOP Facilitator, Pipeline Safety Management Study Facilitator, Risk workshop leadership, Project Risk Management and Engineering Design Leadership. Mark has previously worked as a Subject Matter Expert, leading Process, Mechanical and Process Safety technical excellence both nationally and linking in with Global Technical Networks.
- Mark has been facilitating HAZOP’s for 26 years with particular focus on Oil & Gas, Mining and Water Projects for the likes of Santos, APA, Jemena, Epic Energy, Beach Energy, BHP, ExxonMobil, Origin Energy, Senex, SEAGas, QCLNG and Tarac Technologies.
- Mark has facilitated multiple Pipeline Risk Assessment workshops (AS2885 Safety Management Studies {SMS}) for Government Planning Organizations, Independent Developers and pipeline operators alike including APA, Jemena, Epic Energy, ExxonMobil, Beach Energy, Ausnet, Viva Energy, QCLNG Export Pipeline Gas Gathering System, the APLNG Pipeline and Gathering System and the GLNG Gas Gathering pipeline among other pipelines around Australia. Key Capabilities:
- HAZOP/CHAZOP Leadership.
- Pipeline Risk Management / Safety Management Study (SMS) Leadership.
- Project Risk Assessment/Management
- LOPA & ALARP Assessment
- Safety Case & MHF Review
- Technical Sector Leadership (Process Safety, Process & Mechanical Disciplines)
- Principal Process Engineer providing technical leadership to project teams.
- Engineering Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Business Development
- Client Key Account Management.
- Providing mentorship to younger engineers.
- Summary Work History:
- 2017 to Present
- Delphi Risk Management Consulting, - Principal Consultant, SA:
- Leads preparation of assigned engagements and exercise resourcefulness in meeting client needs. Spearheads consulting assignments and engages with executives to define business solutions, as well as roadmaps to strategically resolving business problems. Provides technical experience along with process safety and risk facilitation to oil and gas, mining and water industries. Employs effective HAZOP/CHAZOP/LOPA & ALARP assessment techniques, as well as project and pipeline risk assessments to effectively mitigate client operational risks 2017 – 2019
- Aurecon - Director Asset Management, SA:
- Mark was engaged to set up an Asset Management Business Unit in South Australia as part of Aurecon’s strategy to create a national Asset Management Business. Starting from scratch, Mark built a team and worked with other parts of the Aurecon business to engage with clients and build capability. Mark also continued to lead SMS, HAZOP, CHAZOP and Project Risk activities to support Aurecon projects.
- October 2013 – March 2017.
- Logicamms – Key Account Manager, Engineering Manager & Principal Process Engineer, SA:
- Mark brought his business development experience and technical leadership to Logicamms initially taking the Engineering Management role on a major EPC project for Epic Energy. He also delivered Project and Pipeline risk assessment along with his Process Safety Leadership. Logicamms had purchased an engineering and construction business ITL in New Zealand and Mark worked closely with the new business to deliver the EPC project and other Design, Construct and Supply Meter Station Project for APA in Victoria.
- January 2012 – October 2013
- Fyfe - Business Development Manager & Principal Process Engineer, SA:
- Mark brought his business development experience and technical leadership to Fyfe working to support Fyfe’s Adelaide and Brisbane offices. He continued to provide his Project Risk, Pipeline Risk, HAZOP, CHAZOP and general Process Safety experience to support various projects.
- October 1997 – December 2011
- KBR – Group Leader, Sales Leader, Technical Sector Leader, Principal Process Engineer, SA:
- Mark spent 14 years at KBR in a variety of roles including Process Engineer, Senior Process Engineer and Team Leader for the Process & Industrial business unit. Other roles included Business Development Manager. Mark also held the role of Technical Sector Leader providing technical leadership to our Process, Mechanical and Process Safety technical teams and building relationships with our international technical leadership. He continued to provide his Project Risk, Pipeline Risk, HAZOP, CHAZOP and general Process Safety experience to support various projects.
- May 1991-Feb 1995
- MWKellogg, London UK – Senior Process Engineer Mark was based in London working on a range of LNG Plant Projects in Nigeria, Korea and Norway providing engineering design and design change management services.
- March 1988- March 1991
- ExxonMobil, Adelaide Refinery – Process Engineer Mark worked at the PRA/Mobil Refinery where he worked in the Reformer, CHD, MLK Wax, Lube Distilation and Utility Units including Shutdown planning and implementation responsibilities.
- May1987- March 1988
- North Group, Zinc Refinery, Tas – Process Engineer
- Mark started his career in 1987 working in the Hydrogen Plant at the Risdon Zinc Refinery with responsibility for daily operation and engineer activities