This document provides a summary of Peter Fitzpatrick's experience as a senior project manager with over 20 years of experience managing projects in the oil & gas and mining industries. He has extensive experience leading teams to deliver system installations and commissioning projects on time and on budget. His areas of expertise include field engineering, piping systems, operations management, HSE leadership, quality control, project planning and execution, and risk analysis. He has worked on numerous projects for companies like Fluor, Jacobs, Lukoil, WorleyParsons, Foster Wheeler, Bechtel, and others.
1. PETER C. FITZPATRICK SENIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
peterfitzpatrick50@yahoo.co.nz +64 21 0477676 Auckland, New Zealand
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-fitzpatrick-1b561540
Seasoned, analytical, client-centred Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving project
management and operational planning in the oil & gas and mining & metals industries. Demonstrated ability to
lead teams to deliver system installations and pre-commissioning/commissioning projects on time and on
budget. Reputation for leveraging in-depth experience in all aspects of field construction and management to
improve field processes, policies, and methodologies to drive operational excellence. Proven leader in HSE
compliance & guidance aligned with client and project objectives. Strong QC management of field processes and
documentation. Collaborative communicator skilled in fostering relationships with personnel, management, and
key stakeholders. Areas of Expertise include:
Field Engineering/Construction Piping System Installations Performance Management
Operations Management
HSE Leadership & Ownership
Engineering Redesigns
Quality Control
Project Planning & Execution
HSE Compliance
Strategic Planning & Forecasting Staff Training & Leadership Risk Analysis & Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLUOR PMT/MA’ADEN KSA Ta’if, Western Saudi Arabia July 2016 - Present
Ad’Duwayhi Gravity CIL – Ma’aden Gold Project
FIELD COMMISSIONING MANAGER
Test pipeline & equipment to verify performance and compliance with standards / regulations and prepare for
principle commissioning. Coordinate testing and commissioning activities; leverage in-depth experience in
FRP/GRE/GRP Pipelines & Process Piping to advise & guide the EPC contractor on testing, commissioning
procedures, and documentation. Monitor all construction & installation progress, record test results, oversee
final equipment testing & acceptance, and participate with contractor in compiling all documentation for
inclusion in their site test dossiers for formal handover.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Successfully delivered 450KM underground pipeline into full production capacity in a harsh rocky desert
location; collaborated with local contractors to facilitate understanding and implementation of quality
requirements in installations necessary for 25-year lifespan to minimise future downtime issues.
JACOBS ZATE SAUDI ARABIA Turaif, Northern KSA Border Region Sept 2014 – Oct 2015
Umm Wu’al – Ma’aden Phosphate Project
CONSTRUCTION FIELD SITE SUPERINTENDENT
Directed all EPCM arrangements, administering design, procurement & construction work and ensuring timely
project completion. Oversaw and managed all utility offsite activities and operations including total cooling tower
& water supply package, raw water package tanks, pipe-racks inclusive of civils, process piping and E&I.
Supervised U/G utility piping for firewater/cooling water process water pipeline from multiple well-head supplies.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Designed site setup for 63KMs 900 diameter GRE supply line to process area raw water package.
LUKOIL OVERSEAS BALTIC LTD. Basra/Iraq Sept 2013 – Aug 2014
Russian oil field construction contractor and field operations company to the Iraq government
PIPELINE/ PROCESS LINES SUPERVISOR (PMC)
Led Xmas tree installation hook-ups at multiple cluster locations, managing all associated cluster process piping
tie ins, gathering lines, punch lists, and U/G waste oily water systems. Coordinated with ongoing drilling
contractor for process tie ins and commissioning of each well head cluster; ensured contractors strict adherence
to all HSE policies, rules, and regulations.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Accommodation camp underground utility systems installations for 3,000-man housing complex with full
support services and amenities.
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Fulfilled stringent HSE requirements related to H2S risk factors on Clusters 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 well pads where
drilling contractors continued in close proximity to ongoing construction installations and tie ins; installed
GRE raw water supply pipe lines throughout village locations and high risk open range locations supported
by armed security personnel.
WORLEYPARSONS ARABIA Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia Aug 2013
Tasnee Waste Heat Boiler Shutdown & Modifications
CONSTRUCTION FIELD SUPERINTENDENT
Incorporated on-site waste heat boiler ducting modifications for existing waste boiler feed ducts due to design
failures. Assisted in an extensive engineering redesign to significantly improve supporting structural components
that were failing under heat and stress loadings during operation.
WORLEY PARSONS SAUDI ARABIA. Ras Al Khair Aug 2008 – June 2013
Ma’aden Ras Al Khair Phosphate Project, KSA - EPCM
AREA FIELD ENGINEER
Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired, cooling water supply systems, firewater ring main systems, potable
water/ sewer, RTR/FRP, CPVC, carbon steel (all piping underground services), and road drainage systems.
Managed specific ISBL/OSBL site contractors to resolve technical query documentation including civil / piping
design issues resolutions, punch lists & closures staging, hydro testing and relevant flushings, JHA risk
assessment documents, and field assembly sequencings for all U/G utilities. Monitored contractors and
subcontractors for all piping assemblies, butt & wrap, laminations & O’ ring coupling joints on all large bore FRP
seawater cooling lines through to client walk downs / handover.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Led management review on total cooling water system installations; enforced control over construction
schedules; evaluated daily progress of road asphalting and paving contractor, road markings, and furniture.
Oversaw PMC third party surveying contractor to verify quality, quantity and design change variations.
Directed all the demobilisation of site contractors including camps and support facilities.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (JULY 2012 – JUNE 2013)
Administered the construction of Ammonia cooling water return stilling basin structure and accompanying FRP
2400NB associated piping system. Headed all the site civil works including 1100mt of reinforcing, 3853cm of fly-
ash 45mpa marine grade concrete, 147LM of 2400NB FRP cooling water piping – U/G and AG spooling,
~17,000cm of layered compacted backfilling and its complete ND testing. Continually ensured conformance with
HSE policies and guidelines.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Guided the demobilisation of contractor’s construction camp facilities with full area reinstatement verification
and formal handover back to client.
FOSTER WHEELER OVERSEAS Jubail, Saudi Arabia March 2007 – July 2008
Sharuq U & O Project
FIELD PIPING / CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Assured PMC services to general contractors, timely completed all underground piping installation of RTR/FRP
cooling water, firewater, waste/oily water systems, and stainless steel oxygen supply lines a per EPC contractor
battery limits. Expedited FRP/RTR materials with vendor including Amiantit, Bondstrand Ltd - Al Khobar.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Assured operational integrity of tie in systems to live plant facilities in pursuit of seamless plant operations
through a dedicated integrated Construction & Operations Team.
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SAUDI ARABIAN BECHTEL COMPANY Khursaniyah Jan 2006 – March 2007
Khursaniyah Gas Project ~ Bechtel/Technip JV-EPCM, Client: Saudi Aramco
LEAD FIELD PIPING & CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Installed various piping systems including FRP, RTR, GRP & CS pip systems for various industrial applications
with total quantity spanning over 185,000LM; under & over ground piping systems with ~2600LM of H2S
supply/ waste return lines to Class 300 to three sulphur lock units (one per train). Sourced FRP/RTR materials
from vendors including; Amiantit, Bondstrand - Al Khobar.
BECHTEL-BSL/CSPC Daya Bay, PR China Sept 2004 – Dec 2005
Shell Nanhai Project
FIELD CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Managed all ISBL & OSBL and utilities installations; led underground and above ground piping installation
projects as per EPC battery limits. Monitored and controlled cooling water, firewater, potable water, sewers, pipe
rack process lines and utilities; carbon steel, low temp, SS, - GRP, FRP materials; underground and rack piping
as applicable. Crafted punch lists, closed out systems, and facilitated client handover.
BECHTEL AUSTRALIA Gladstone, QLD, Australia March 2003 – Jan 2004
Bechtel/Comalco Carr Project – Piping Supt Power Generation Steam Plant
BOILER/PIPING CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
Systematically installed ~15,000LM - CS, chrome/Mo', SS piping boilers 1 & 2. Set up and ran site spool
fabrication yard facilities directly on site minimizing transporting and handling requirements plus being able to
directly coordinate and feed dedicated construction installation crews.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Comalco considered this project to be one of their best-planned and executed Australian achievements.
Piping Superintendent for Bechtel Inco Goro Nickel Project
Piping & Construction Superintendent for Bechtel/Chevron Moran Oil & Gas Facilities Upgrades & Additions
Piping Fabrication Shop Superintendent/Butanol Piping Site Superintendent for Bechtel Bina/Optimal
UCC Butanol and Derivatives Project
Piping Superintendent for Bechtel Malaysia, BASF/Petronas Acrylic Plant
Work Permit Administrator for Bechtel/Texas Gas Utilities Project, direct hire project
PMC Piping Superintendent for Bechtel Australia Pasminco Centry Zinc Project
PMC Piping and Tankage Superintendent for Bechtel/Chevron Gobe Petroleum Project
Boilermaker/Welding Supervisor for BHP New Zealand Steel, Power Generation Kilns Cogen Boiler Project
Pipe Welding/Training Supervisor for Hicom Petro Pipes Ltd.
Boilermaker/Welder for Baker Cranes Ltd., Humes Steel Pipes Ltd., Brenton Engineering & Services Ltd.,
Manro Engineering Ltd., United Marine Engineering Services Ltd., for Napier Engineering & Contractors Ltd., Ash
Engineering Ltd., Carlos Verrisimo Ltd., McConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd., Bougainville Coppermine – Minenco
Australia Ltd., and Price Norsteel Fabricators Ltd.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Otahuhu College, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineering to Fourth Form Level
Manukau Technical Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, Boilermaking & Welding