Seeking employment within camp operations

Available
Serial No: 16068
Skills keywords: administration, camp management, contract management, purchasing

Short Bio:

14 years oil and gas experience in a wide range of roles including facility, camp and office management, willing to work anywhere in the world, proven track record in project cost savings and sub contractor management.

Current location:  United Kingdom - View on map
Nationality: British
Preferred Sector of Employment:  accounting and finance, Admin and Clerical, Oil, Gas and Energy
Spoken languages: english
Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safety Certificate

• GCSE’s obtained from Withernsea High School

• CCNSG safety Passport

• Intermediate competency levels in the use of Microsoft office including excel, used in every employment since 2002.

• UK driving license (Full / no endorsements)

• Yellow fever, typhoid and Hep A vaccinations up to date

• Medical certificate, fit for worldwide locations

Career Summary

I am a hardworking, conscientious, self-performing hands-on manager who can quickly become established as a key member of any project team giving considerable support & experience to senior management.

I can be flexible & adaptive as required which enables me to evaluate, forward plan, execute & carry through key decisions in a timely manner thus ensuring a smooth transition to final delivery of any individual or multiple project tasks.

I enjoy challenging & stimulating situations, require minimum close management, but recognize when I do need support.

I have excellent communication skills which allow me to deal with people on either a collective or individual personal level, to successfully deliver site services and manage the welfare and logistics of a large support team within a unionized or international environment on multi million pound/dollar projects.

I have an excellent understanding of client/contractor/sub-contractor relationships and the potential pitfalls that can arise on an international project.

I strive to develop and enhance working relationships through means of coaching, mentoring and leading by example, ensuring at all times I retain full ownership of my departmental responsibilities.

I have a strong personal safety ethic which I try to impart to my peers & those under my direct management by committing me to maintaining a safety process which actively involves all employees in identifying, preventing, and correcting any & all workplace safety issues in order to reduce any potential accidents and injuries.

My experience to date of working on mostly large scale construction projects has allowed me to excel in problem solving within the IFM and welfare sectors resulting in more streamlined and cost effective operations.

August 2014 – Present
Facilities Manager – TOR International – Southern Sudan
Short term contract to set up secure accommodation for expats in Southern Sudan, duties include –

• Initial inspection of building before contract signing.

• Highlighting all major and minor repairs to the building owner and coordinating repairs.

• Coordination of the complete fit out of a 34 bed hotel including bar and restaurant.

• Setting up contracts with local vendors, food, fuel, water etc.

• LN staff recruitment for Kitchen, waitressing, housekeeping, reception and handyman positions this also included roles and responsibilities and training.

• Set up of firefighting equipment and fire evacuation plan

• Staff rotas

• Cost control

• Contract management

• Cash Handling

• Menu set up

• Set up complete inventory of company owned assets

• Set up complete inventory of landlord provided assets

• Set up initial maintenance schedule

April 2014 – August 2014
Resource Manager – Global Geophysical services – Chevron 3D ( geophysical & seismic data acquisition services) – Kurdistan

• Daily operational and progress reporting on Drilling, Survey, ERW, Mechanical and Technical activities.

• Contract management of local facilities provider (accommodation, catering, housekeeping)

• Contract management of local labor provider.

• Project financial reporting.

• Assisting with all travel arrangements and accommodation for Expats coming in on rotation and going out, including transfers and airport pickups.

• Project man hour reporting for head office and client.

• Monitoring diesel and benzene usage.

• Data input using in house systems such as management accounts, daily, weekly and monthly.

• Weekly and month end reporting on any service or maintenance issues.

• Resolving service issues by mentoring and onsite training.

• HSE reporting including man hour reports, driver training inductions and driver records.

• Accommodation allocations for all expats and local nationals in camp.

• Responsible for the hygiene of the accommodation and camp facilities, daily and weekly inspections, appointing supervisors, mentoring local nationals in the use of COSHH, basic hygiene standards, housekeeping, food safety and correct use of PPE.

• Delivering daily tool box talks and themes of the week.

• Conducting site audits and inspections and updating action tracking registers.

• Project financial reporting.

• Operation of the camp STP (sewage treatment plant).

• Project Vehicle allocation.

• Local procurement.

• Journey management to and from Camp.

July 2013 – Feb 2014
(Duration – 1 year – Construction phase contract position)
Lead Facilities Manager– Petrofac – Laggan Tormore LNG project – Shetland. UK. (for Total Energy/TEPUK)
Capital project Cost approx. 3.9 billion $ / 2.5 Billion £

Deputize for the Project Services manager for 2 weeks in every 4 week rotation.

To manage the project services department in the absence of the project services manager, duties in this role are similar to the facilities role below but with added responsibility of the whole department, covering :-

• Facilities Management

• Aviation Operations

• Site Transportation Logistics

• Personnel Mobilizations

• Office & IT Services

There are also elements of financial reporting, budget control and HSE.

January 2013 – July 2013
(Promoted to the above position)
Facilities Manager – Petrofac – Laggan Tormore LNG project – Shetland. UK. (for Total Energy/TEPUK)

Capital project Cost approx. 3.9 billion $ / 2.5 Billion £

To Manage & oversee the Housekeeping, Facilities & Catering Contractors (ESS & Sodexo ) with approximately 120 direct support personnel supporting the day to day management of the Sella Ness Accommodation facilities (424 double occupancy rooms/800 plus mixed personnel), the On Site Project Office & Welfare Facilities, the Bibby Stockholm, Kalmar and Sans Vittesse floating accommodation barges(400 plus mixed personnel) Ocean Endeavour cruise ship (396 mixed personnel) and any other external accommodation/welfare facilities sourced to support the Laggan Tormore LNG Project. Ensure that a high quality service is applied, managed and maintained at all times, and that facilities are fiscally budgeted & resourced to meet the demands of the Project. Co-ordination of all Petrofac local community relations initiatives, and oversee all inter-company social events, promoted & sponsored by Petrofac.

Direct Responsibility’s for the following:

• Monitor performance and adherence to Contracts ( Fiscal & Resourced)

• Oversee management of all Facilities, ensuring high standards of welfare, housekeeping, catering and facilities management are maintained at all times

• Receipting and approval of monthly Invoices..

• Oversee and carry out bi-annual Audit( Project & independent Audit sources)

• Ensure that Policies and procedures are applied, including Bedroom booking management Procedures, and Waste Management.

• Act as Liaison between Petrofac Senior Management and ESS/Sodexo

• Provide ESS/Sodexo with relevant Construction Project updates/schedules, in particular manning levels and/or operational requirements/changes in shift patterns

• Assist the Project Services Manager in optimising the flow of personnel throughout the Facilities, in accordance with the workflow processes and shift patterns

• Liaise with IR manager and shop stewards with regards to welfare and facilities issues

• Ensure fair, appropriate and efficient allocation by ESS of Accommodation & Worksite Welfare Facilities such as bedrooms and lockers.

• To project manage various refits and fit outs within the work site facility, Sella Ness accommodation building and the Kalmar and Bibby Stockholm floating accommodation barges including an overhaul and extension to the dining facility to accommodate additional workforce numbers, adding in additional sleeping accommodation and offices to unused spaces within the above accommodation and construction site office complex

• Act as point of contact for Client/Primary Contractor Management queries, feedback & complaints regarding the Facilities.

• Direct Client/Primary Contractor Management queries, feedback and complaints to the appropriate contractor/company personnel.

• Track and update query/comments/complaints lists.

• Encourage and assist in the development of residents’ social and sporting clubs, events and activities.

• Ensure that ESS, Sodexo and Subcontractors apply Accommodation and Welfare Worksite rules amongst their personnel

• Assist in devising and organising community-related initiatives within Company Facilities with the aim of fostering and maintaining good community relations

• Help promote Petrofac reputation within local community

• Encourage involvement of residents in community-related initiatives, local events and charity fundraising activities.

November 2012 – January 2013
(Duration – 3 months – Temp contract position)
Technical clerk – Lectec – York Project off shore natural Gas Facility – (Centrica- UK)

Capital Project cost approx. : 400£ million /650$ million

• Inputting installed quantity measures onto master report for client submittal

• Inputting data received from cable installation system onto master schedule for client submittal

• Printing ferrules using Excel and Cembre software

• Inputting daily and weekly allocations into cost schedule

• General administration duties

• Document control

April 2012 – October 2012
(Duration – 6 months – Temp contract position)
Resource Manager ( On-Site) – Terraseis ( geophysical & seismic data acquisition services) – Kurdistan

• Total control and responsibility over all camp purchasing and financial aspects including:-Payroll for local nationals ($300,000 per month in cash).

• Collection of monthly operational cash from the local bank ($750,000).

• All purchasing for camp operational purposes using 2 local purchasers.

• Liaising with Dubai head office with regard to International requisitions, purchases and payments.

• Liaison with Erbil head office with regard to international deliveries of camp equipment, importation problems, and delivery to remote camp site.

• Responsible for local labor recruitment, meeting with local authorities to negotiate local labor parameters, requirements and pay scales.

• Provide management and general office administration for 2 seismic projects, cash reconciliations, visa application support, and document control.

• Meeting with local business owners in order to set up and negotiate contracts for the supply of fuel, food, water, ice and waste removal, also to audit supplier on a monthly basis and review contracts periodically.

• Assisting with all travel arrangements and accommodation for Expats coming in on rotation and going out, including transfers and airport pickups.

• Project man hour reporting for head office and client.

• Monitoring diesel and benzene usage across the project to ensure correct monthly billing and keeping improper use and theft to a minimum.

• Data input using in house systems such as management accounts, daily, weekly and monthly.

• Visit our fly camps to ensure the service personnel are adequate and all duties being carried out are to a satisfactory standard.

• Weekly and month end reporting on any service or maintenance issues.

• Resolving service issues by mentoring and onsite training.

• HSE reporting including man hour reports, driver training inductions and driver records.

• Accommodation allocations for all expats and local nationals in camp (200+)

• Responsible for the hygiene of the accommodation and camp facilities, daily and weekly inspections, appointing supervisors, mentoring local nationals in the use of COSHH, correct use of PPE and daily reporting for use in audit and HSE purposes.

2009 – 2012 ( 30 months – Construction phase Contract position)
Facilities Manager – Jacobs E&C Limited – Vivergo Fuels Project, Hull / Markinch Paper Mill – Fife
Capital project cost’s : 900 £ million / 200 £ million

• Reporting directly to the Site Manager and Vivergo Directors on a Cat 1 NAECI and COMAH site.

• Full responsibility for all site facilities for approximately 1200 employees, this included the sourcing, installation and hook up of 138 300Mb blast proof cabins as per specific scope of works, coordination and management of all site logistics and transport requirements (approximately 30 vehicles).

• To project manage all site based office refits/fit outs to allow for additional contract and client staff, this included turning the onsite canteen into office space, installing smaller desks to maximize the use of existing space and a redesign of locker cabins and lockers to house additional numbers.

• Responsible for all site electrics and IT installations, reviewing all method statements and risk assessments prior to commencement of work.

• Management and supervision of approximately 50+ canteen, cleaners and security personnel, duties included organization of staff Rota’s, recruiting for temporary cover for holidays and sickness, endorsing disciplinary procedures where necessary.

• Conducting new starter site inductions outlining all health and safety policies and procedures, identification of fire evacuation points, first aider and site medic. This role involved working closely with the HSE teams and assisting with site inductions and inspections, ensuring any actions are captured on an action tracking register using the traffic light system to identify the associated risks to the project.

• Attendance at weekly meetings with Clients, Site Managers and Directors to discuss site management and to ensure that the Company KPI’s are on target and identify any areas for improvement where necessary.

• Working closely with departmental managers to ensure all communication from weekly senior management meetings is cascaded to all staff and site notice boards updated with information as required.

• Attendance at weekly safety reps meeting and staff forums to promote and encourage interaction by all staff by means of suggestion boxes, tool box talks and employee of the month award.

• Daily and weekly meetings with the canteen management to discuss any staff issues, areas of concern, provide customer feedback from the suggestion boxes, review stock and authorization of invoices to check alignment against overall project costs.

• Coordination of zero waste to achieve full recycling activities are maintained and enhanced to meet environmental KPIs.

• Provide management and administration support to the IR Director to mediate any staff disputes.

• Checking of all personnel timesheets against the site access system.

• Assisting Planning and QA/QC Departments as and when required.

• Collation of tenders and quotes for provision of site services, raising of purchase orders and working closely with the warehouse personnel upon delivery of plant and material.

• Allocation of offices, mess and locker rooms as per manning levels/planning schedule for each individual contractor.

• Responsible for “site all clear” at the end of each and every shift to ensure all personnel had left site.

• Full control over the site access system, inputting of new starter data and removing leavers, also used by every individual contractor for timekeeping, the information was given on a daily basis.

• Administer and review site service contracts including the cabin provider, contract values in excess of £15,000000

 

C U R I C U L U M V I T A E

 

Personal Details

 

Name: Samantha Monkman

 

Home Location: Withernsea, East Yorkshire, England

 

Contact Details: 07729 577356

Email Address: samantham715@hotmail.co.uk

 

D.O.B. 25/07/77

 

Availability: By agreement

 

Personal Profile/Statement.

 

I am a hardworking, conscientious, self-performing hands-on manager who can quickly become established as a key member of any project team giving considerable support & experience to senior management.

I can be flexible & adaptive as required which enables me to evaluate, forward plan, execute & carry through key decisions in a timely manner thus ensuring a smooth transition to final delivery of any individual or multiple project tasks.

I enjoy challenging & stimulating situations, require minimum close management, but recognize when I do need support.

I have excellent communication skills which allow me to deal with people on either a collective or individual personal level, to successfully deliver site services and manage the welfare and logistics of a large support team within a unionized or international environment on multi million pound/dollar projects.

I have an excellent understanding of client/contractor/sub-contractor relationships and the potential pitfalls that can arise on an international project.

I strive to develop and enhance working relationships through means of coaching, mentoring and leading by example, ensuring at all times I retain full ownership of my departmental responsibilities.

I have a strong personal safety ethic which I try to impart to my peers & those under my direct management by committing me to maintaining a safety process which actively involves all employees in identifying, preventing, and correcting any & all workplace safety issues in order to reduce any potential accidents and injuries.

My experience to date of working on mostly large scale construction projects has allowed me to excel in problem solving within the IFM and welfare sectors resulting in more streamlined and cost effective operations.

 

Career History ( to-date)

 

August 2014 – Present

 

Facilities Manager – TOR International – Southern Sudan

 

Short term contract to set up secure accommodation for expats in Southern Sudan, duties include –

 

• Initial inspection of building before contract signing.

• Highlighting all major and minor repairs to the building owner and coordinating repairs.

• Coordination of the complete fit out of a 34 bed hotel including bar and restaurant.

• Setting up contracts with local vendors, food, fuel, water etc.

• LN staff recruitment for Kitchen, waitressing, housekeeping, reception and handyman positions this also included roles and responsibilities and training.

• Set up of firefighting equipment and fire evacuation plan

• Staff rotas

• Cost control

• Contract management

• Cash Handling

• Menu set up

• Set up complete inventory of company owned assets

• Set up complete inventory of landlord provided assets

• Set up initial maintenance schedule

 

 

April 2014 – August 2014

 

Resource Manager – Global Geophysical services – Chevron 3D ( geophysical & seismic data acquisition services) – Kurdistan

 

 

• Daily operational and progress reporting on Drilling, Survey, ERW, Mechanical and Technical activities.

• Contract management of local facilities provider (accommodation, catering, housekeeping)

• Contract management of local labor provider.

• Project financial reporting.

• Assisting with all travel arrangements and accommodation for Expats coming in on rotation and going out, including transfers and airport pickups.

• Project man hour reporting for head office and client.

• Monitoring diesel and benzene usage.

• Data input using in house systems such as management accounts, daily, weekly and monthly.

• Weekly and month end reporting on any service or maintenance issues.

• Resolving service issues by mentoring and onsite training.

• HSE reporting including man hour reports, driver training inductions and driver records.

• Accommodation allocations for all expats and local nationals in camp.

• Responsible for the hygiene of the accommodation and camp facilities, daily and weekly inspections, appointing supervisors, mentoring local nationals in the use of COSHH, basic hygiene standards, housekeeping, food safety and correct use of PPE.

• Delivering daily tool box talks and themes of the week.

• Conducting site audits and inspections and updating action tracking registers.

• Project financial reporting.

• Operation of the camp STP (sewage treatment plant).

• Project Vehicle allocation.

• Local procurement.

• Journey management to and from Camp.

.

 

 

 

July 2013 – Feb 2014 (Duration – 1 year – Construction phase contract position)

 

Lead Facilities Manager– Petrofac – Laggan Tormore LNG project – Shetland. UK.

(for Total Energy/TEPUK)

 

Capital project Cost approx. 3.9 billion $ / 2.5 Billion £

 

Deputize for the Project Services manager for 2 weeks in every 4 week rotation.

 

To manage the project services department in the absence of the project services manager, duties in this role are similar to the facilities role below but with added responsibility of the whole department, covering :-

 

• Facilities Management

• Aviation Operations

• Site Transportation Logistics

• Personnel Mobilizations

• Office & IT Services

 

There are also elements of financial reporting, budget control and HSE.

 

 

 

January 2013 – July 2013 (Promoted to the above position)

 

Facilities Manager – Petrofac – Laggan Tormore LNG project – Shetland. UK.

(for Total Energy/TEPUK)

 

Capital project Cost approx. 3.9 billion $ / 2.5 Billion £

 

To Manage & oversee the Housekeeping, Facilities & Catering Contractors (ESS & Sodexo ) with approximately 120 direct support personnel supporting the day to day management of the Sella Ness Accommodation facilities (424 double occupancy rooms/800 plus mixed personnel), the On Site Project Office & Welfare Facilities, the Bibby Stockholm, Kalmar and Sans Vittesse floating accommodation barges(400 plus mixed personnel) Ocean Endeavour cruise ship (396 mixed personnel) and any other external accommodation/welfare facilities sourced to support the Laggan Tormore LNG Project. Ensure that a high quality service is applied, managed and maintained at all times, and that facilities are fiscally budgeted & resourced to meet the demands of the Project. Co-ordination of all Petrofac local community relations initiatives, and oversee all inter-company social events, promoted & sponsored by Petrofac.

 

Direct Responsibility’s for the following:

• Monitor performance and adherence to Contracts ( Fiscal & Resourced)

• Oversee management of all Facilities, ensuring high standards of welfare, housekeeping, catering and facilities management are maintained at all times

• Receipting and approval of monthly Invoices..

• Oversee and carry out bi-annual Audit( Project & independent Audit sources)

• Ensure that Policies and procedures are applied, including Bedroom booking management Procedures, and Waste Management.

• Act as Liaison between Petrofac Senior Management and ESS/Sodexo

• Provide ESS/Sodexo with relevant Construction Project updates/schedules, in particular manning levels and/or operational requirements/changes in shift patterns

• Assist the Project Services Manager in optimising the flow of personnel throughout the Facilities, in accordance with the workflow processes and shift patterns

• Liaise with IR manager and shop stewards with regards to welfare and facilities issues

• Ensure fair, appropriate and efficient allocation by ESS of Accommodation & Worksite Welfare Facilities such as bedrooms and lockers.

• To project manage various refits and fit outs within the work site facility, Sella Ness accommodation building and the Kalmar and Bibby Stockholm floating accommodation barges including an overhaul and extension to the dining facility to accommodate additional workforce numbers, adding in additional sleeping accommodation and offices to unused spaces within the above accommodation and construction site office complex

• Act as point of contact for Client/Primary Contractor Management queries, feedback & complaints regarding the Facilities.

• Direct Client/Primary Contractor Management queries, feedback and complaints to the appropriate contractor/company personnel.

• Track and update query/comments/complaints lists.

• Encourage and assist in the development of residents’ social and sporting clubs, events and activities.

• Ensure that ESS, Sodexo and Subcontractors apply Accommodation and Welfare Worksite rules amongst their personnel

• Assist in devising and organising community-related initiatives within Company Facilities with the aim of fostering and maintaining good community relations

• Help promote Petrofac reputation within local community

• Encourage involvement of residents in community-related initiatives, local events and charity fundraising activities.

 

 

November 2012 – January 2013 (Duration – 3 months – Temp contract position)

 

Technical clerk – Lectec – York Project off shore natural Gas Facility – (Centrica- UK)

 

Capital Project cost approx. : 400£ million /650$ million

 

 

• Inputting installed quantity measures onto master report for client submittal

• Inputting data received from cable installation system onto master schedule for client submittal

• Printing ferrules using Excel and Cembre software

• Inputting daily and weekly allocations into cost schedule

• General administration duties

• Document control

 

 

 

April 2012 – October 2012. (Duration – 6 months – Temp contract position)

 

Resource Manager ( On-Site) – Terraseis ( geophysical & seismic data acquisition services) – Kurdistan

 

• Total control and responsibility over all camp purchasing and financial aspects including:-Payroll for local nationals ($300,000 per month in cash).

• Collection of monthly operational cash from the local bank ($750,000).

• All purchasing for camp operational purposes using 2 local purchasers.

• Liaising with Dubai head office with regard to International requisitions, purchases and payments.

• Liaison with Erbil head office with regard to international deliveries of camp equipment, importation problems, and delivery to remote camp site.

• Responsible for local labor recruitment, meeting with local authorities to negotiate local labor parameters, requirements and pay scales.

• Provide management and general office administration for 2 seismic projects, cash reconciliations, visa application support, and document control.

• Meeting with local business owners in order to set up and negotiate contracts for the supply of fuel, food, water, ice and waste removal, also to audit supplier on a monthly basis and review contracts periodically.

• Assisting with all travel arrangements and accommodation for Expats coming in on rotation and going out, including transfers and airport pickups.

• Project man hour reporting for head office and client.

• Monitoring diesel and benzene usage across the project to ensure correct monthly billing and keeping improper use and theft to a minimum.

• Data input using in house systems such as management accounts, daily, weekly and monthly.

• Visit our fly camps to ensure the service personnel are adequate and all duties being carried out are to a satisfactory standard.

• Weekly and month end reporting on any service or maintenance issues.

• Resolving service issues by mentoring and onsite training.

• HSE reporting including man hour reports, driver training inductions and driver records.

• Accommodation allocations for all expats and local nationals in camp (200+)

• Responsible for the hygiene of the accommodation and camp facilities, daily and weekly inspections, appointing supervisors, mentoring local nationals in the use of COSHH, correct use of PPE and daily reporting for use in audit and HSE purposes.

 

 

 

.

2009 – 2012 ( 30 months – Construction phase Contract position)

 

Facilities Manager – Jacobs E&C Limited – Vivergo Fuels Project, Hull / Markinch Paper Mill – Fife

Capital project cost’s : 900 £ million / 200 £ million

 

• Reporting directly to the Site Manager and Vivergo Directors on a Cat 1 NAECI and COMAH site.

• Full responsibility for all site facilities for approximately 1200 employees, this included the sourcing, installation and hook up of 138 300Mb blast proof cabins as per specific scope of works, coordination and management of all site logistics and transport requirements (approximately 30 vehicles).

• To project manage all site based office refits/fit outs to allow for additional contract and client staff, this included turning the onsite canteen into office space, installing smaller desks to maximize the use of existing space and a redesign of locker cabins and lockers to house additional numbers.

• Responsible for all site electrics and IT installations, reviewing all method statements and risk assessments prior to commencement of work.

• Management and supervision of approximately 50+ canteen, cleaners and security personnel, duties included organization of staff Rota’s, recruiting for temporary cover for holidays and sickness, endorsing disciplinary procedures where necessary.

• Conducting new starter site inductions outlining all health and safety policies and procedures, identification of fire evacuation points, first aider and site medic. This role involved working closely with the HSE teams and assisting with site inductions and inspections, ensuring any actions are captured on an action tracking register using the traffic light system to identify the associated risks to the project.

• Attendance at weekly meetings with Clients, Site Managers and Directors to discuss site management and to ensure that the Company KPI’s are on target and identify any areas for improvement where necessary.

• Working closely with departmental managers to ensure all communication from weekly senior management meetings is cascaded to all staff and site notice boards updated with information as required.

• Attendance at weekly safety reps meeting and staff forums to promote and encourage interaction by all staff by means of suggestion boxes, tool box talks and employee of the month award.

• Daily and weekly meetings with the canteen management to discuss any staff issues, areas of concern, provide customer feedback from the suggestion boxes, review stock and authorization of invoices to check alignment against overall project costs.

• Coordination of zero waste to achieve full recycling activities are maintained and enhanced to meet environmental KPIs.

• Provide management and administration support to the IR Director to mediate any staff disputes.

• Checking of all personnel timesheets against the site access system.

• Assisting Planning and QA/QC Departments as and when required.

• Collation of tenders and quotes for provision of site services, raising of purchase orders and working closely with the warehouse personnel upon delivery of plant and material.

• Allocation of offices, mess and locker rooms as per manning levels/planning schedule for each individual contractor.

• Responsible for “site all clear” at the end of each and every shift to ensure all personnel had left site.

• Full control over the site access system, inputting of new starter data and removing leavers, also used by every individual contractor for timekeeping, the information was given on a daily basis.

• Administer and review site service contracts including the cabin provider, contract values in excess of £15,000000

 

 

C U R I C U L U M V I T A E

 

Personal Details

 

Name: Samantha Monkman

 

Home Location: Withernsea, East Yorkshire, England

 

Contact Details: 07729 577356

Email Address: samantham715@hotmail.co.uk

 

D.O.B. 25/07/77

 

Availability: By agreement

 

Personal Profile/Statement.

 

I am a hardworking, conscientious, self-performing hands-on manager who can quickly become established as a key member of any project team giving considerable support & experience to senior management.

I can be flexible & adaptive as required which enables me to evaluate, forward plan, execute & carry through key decisions in a timely manner thus ensuring a smooth transition to final delivery of any individual or multiple project tasks.

I enjoy challenging & stimulating situations, require minimum close management, but recognize when I do need support.

I have excellent communication skills which allow me to deal with people on either a collective or individual personal level, to successfully deliver site services and manage the welfare and logistics of a large support team within a unionized or international environment on multi million pound/dollar projects.

I have an excellent understanding of client/contractor/sub-contractor relationships and the potential pitfalls that can arise on an international project.

I strive to develop and enhance working relationships through means of coaching, mentoring and leading by example, ensuring at all times I retain full ownership of my departmental responsibilities.

I have a strong personal safety ethic which I try to impart to my peers & those under my direct management by committing me to maintaining a safety process which actively involves all employees in identifying, preventing, and correcting any & all workplace safety issues in order to reduce any potential accidents and injuries.

My experience to date of working on mostly large scale construction projects has allowed me to excel in problem solving within the IFM and welfare sectors resulting in more streamlined and cost effective operations.

 

Career History ( to-date)

 

August 2014 – Present

 

Facilities Manager – TOR International – Southern Sudan

 

Short term contract to set up secure accommodation for expats in Southern Sudan, duties include –

 

• Initial inspection of building before contract signing.

• Highlighting all major and minor repairs to the building owner and coordinating repairs.

• Coordination of the complete fit out of a 34 bed hotel including bar and restaurant.

• Setting up contracts with local vendors, food, fuel, water etc.

• LN staff recruitment for Kitchen, waitressing, housekeeping, reception and handyman positions this also included roles and responsibilities and training.

• Set up of firefighting equipment and fire evacuation plan

• Staff rotas

• Cost control

• Contract management

• Cash Handling

• Menu set up

• Set up complete inventory of company owned assets

• Set up complete inventory of landlord provided assets

• Set up initial maintenance schedule

 

 

April 2014 – August 2014

 

Resource Manager – Global Geophysical services – Chevron 3D ( geophysical & seismic data acquisition services) – Kurdistan

 

 

• Daily operational and progress reporting on Drilling, Survey, ERW, Mechanical and Technical activities.

• Contract management of local facilities provider (accommodation, catering, housekeeping)

• Contract management of local labor provider.

• Project financial reporting.

• Assisting with all travel arrangements and accommodation for Expats coming in on rotation and going out, including transfers and airport pickups.

• Project man hour reporting for head office and client.

• Monitoring diesel and benzene usage.

• Data input using in house systems such as management accounts, daily, weekly and monthly.

• Weekly and month end reporting on any service or maintenance issues.

• Resolving service issues by mentoring and onsite training.

• HSE reporting including man hour reports, driver training inductions and driver records.

• Accommodation allocations for all expats and local nationals in camp.

• Responsible for the hygiene of the accommodation and camp facilities, daily and weekly inspections, appointing supervisors, mentoring local nationals in the use of COSHH, basic hygiene standards, housekeeping, food safety and correct use of PPE.

• Delivering daily tool box talks and themes of the week.

• Conducting site audits and inspections and updating action tracking registers.

• Project financial reporting.

• Operation of the camp STP (sewage treatment plant).

• Project Vehicle allocation.

• Local procurement.

• Journey management to and from Camp.

.

 

 

 

July 2013 – Feb 2014 (Duration – 1 year – Construction phase contract position)

 

Lead Facilities Manager– Petrofac – Laggan Tormore LNG project – Shetland. UK.

(for Total Energy/TEPUK)

 

Capital project Cost approx. 3.9 billion $ / 2.5 Billion £

 

Deputize for the Project Services manager for 2 weeks in every 4 week rotation.

 

To manage the project services department in the absence of the project services manager, duties in this role are similar to the facilities role below but with added responsibility of the whole department, covering :-

 

• Facilities Management

• Aviation Operations

• Site Transportation Logistics

• Personnel Mobilizations

• Office & IT Services

 

There are also elements of financial reporting, budget control and HSE.

 

 

 

January 2013 – July 2013 (Promoted to the above position)

 

Facilities Manager – Petrofac – Laggan Tormore LNG project – Shetland. UK.

(for Total Energy/TEPUK)

 

Capital project Cost approx. 3.9 billion $ / 2.5 Billion £

 

To Manage & oversee the Housekeeping, Facilities & Catering Contractors (ESS & Sodexo ) with approximately 120 direct support personnel supporting the day to day management of the Sella Ness Accommodation facilities (424 double occupancy rooms/800 plus mixed personnel), the On Site Project Office & Welfare Facilities, the Bibby Stockholm, Kalmar and Sans Vittesse floating accommodation barges(400 plus mixed personnel) Ocean Endeavour cruise ship (396 mixed personnel) and any other external accommodation/welfare facilities sourced to support the Laggan Tormore LNG Project. Ensure that a high quality service is applied, managed and maintained at all times, and that facilities are fiscally budgeted & resourced to meet the demands of the Project. Co-ordination of all Petrofac local community relations initiatives, and oversee all inter-company social events, promoted & sponsored by Petrofac.

 

Direct Responsibility’s for the following:

• Monitor performance and adherence to Contracts ( Fiscal & Resourced)

• Oversee management of all Facilities, ensuring high standards of welfare, housekeeping, catering and facilities management are maintained at all times

• Receipting and approval of monthly Invoices..

• Oversee and carry out bi-annual Audit( Project & independent Audit sources)

• Ensure that Policies and procedures are applied, including Bedroom booking management Procedures, and Waste Management.

• Act as Liaison between Petrofac Senior Management and ESS/Sodexo

• Provide ESS/Sodexo with relevant Construction Project updates/schedules, in particular manning levels and/or operational requirements/changes in shift patterns

• Assist the Project Services Manager in optimising the flow of personnel throughout the Facilities, in accordance with the workflow processes and shift patterns

• Liaise with IR manager and shop stewards with regards to welfare and facilities issues

• Ensure fair, appropriate and efficient allocation by ESS of Accommodation & Worksite Welfare Facilities such as bedrooms and lockers.

• To project manage various refits and fit outs within the work site facility, Sella Ness accommodation building and the Kalmar and Bibby Stockholm floating accommodation barges including an overhaul and extension to the dining facility to accommodate additional workforce numbers, adding in additional sleeping accommodation and offices to unused spaces within the above accommodation and construction site office complex

• Act as point of contact for Client/Primary Contractor Management queries, feedback & complaints regarding the Facilities.

• Direct Client/Primary Contractor Management queries, feedback and complaints to the appropriate contractor/company personnel.

• Track and update query/comments/complaints lists.

• Encourage and assist in the development of residents’ social and sporting clubs, events and activities.

• Ensure that ESS, Sodexo and Subcontractors apply Accommodation and Welfare Worksite rules amongst their personnel

• Assist in devising and organising community-related initiatives within Company Facilities with the aim of fostering and maintaining good community relations

• Help promote Petrofac reputation within local community

• Encourage involvement of residents in community-related initiatives, local events and charity fundraising activities.

 

 

November 2012 – January 2013 (Duration – 3 months – Temp contract position)

 

Technical clerk – Lectec – York Project off shore natural Gas Facility – (Centrica- UK)

 

Capital Project cost approx. : 400£ million /650$ million

 

 

• Inputting installed quantity measures onto master report for client submittal

• Inputting data received from cable installation system onto master schedule for client submittal

• Printing ferrules using Excel and Cembre software

• Inputting daily and weekly allocations into cost schedule

• General administration duties

• Document control

April 2012 – October 2012
(Duration – 6 months – Temp contract position
Resource Manager ( On-Site) – Terraseis ( geophysical & seismic data acquisition services) – Kurdistan

• Total control and responsibility over all camp purchasing and financial aspects including:-Payroll for local nationals ($300,000 per month in cash).

• Collection of monthly operational cash from the local bank ($750,000).

• All purchasing for camp operational purposes using 2 local purchasers.

• Liaising with Dubai head office with regard to International requisitions, purchases and payments.

• Liaison with Erbil head office with regard to international deliveries of camp equipment, importation problems, and delivery to remote camp site.

• Responsible for local labor recruitment, meeting with local authorities to negotiate local labor parameters, requirements and pay scales.

• Provide management and general office administration for 2 seismic projects, cash reconciliations, visa application support, and document control.

• Meeting with local business owners in order to set up and negotiate contracts for the supply of fuel, food, water, ice and waste removal, also to audit supplier on a monthly basis and review contracts periodically.

• Assisting with all travel arrangements and accommodation for Expats coming in on rotation and going out, including transfers and airport pickups.

• Project man hour reporting for head office and client.

• Monitoring diesel and benzene usage across the project to ensure correct monthly billing and keeping improper use and theft to a minimum.

• Data input using in house systems such as management accounts, daily, weekly and monthly.

• Visit our fly camps to ensure the service personnel are adequate and all duties being carried out are to a satisfactory standard.

• Weekly and month end reporting on any service or maintenance issues.

• Resolving service issues by mentoring and onsite training.

• HSE reporting including man hour reports, driver training inductions and driver records.

• Accommodation allocations for all expats and local nationals in camp (200+)

• Responsible for the hygiene of the accommodation and camp facilities, daily and weekly inspections, appointing supervisors, mentoring local nationals in the use of COSHH, correct use of PPE and daily reporting for use in audit and HSE purposes.

2009 – 2012 ( 30 months – Construction phase Contract position)
Facilities Manager – Jacobs E&C Limited – Vivergo Fuels Project, Hull / Markinch Paper Mill – Fife

Capital project cost’s : 900 £ million / 200 £ million

• Reporting directly to the Site Manager and Vivergo Directors on a Cat 1 NAECI and COMAH site.

• Full responsibility for all site facilities for approximately 1200 employees, this included the sourcing, installation and hook up of 138 300Mb blast proof cabins as per specific scope of works, coordination and management of all site logistics and transport requirements (approximately 30 vehicles).

• To project manage all site based office refits/fit outs to allow for additional contract and client staff, this included turning the onsite canteen into office space, installing smaller desks to maximize the use of existing space and a redesign of locker cabins and lockers to house additional numbers.

• Responsible for all site electrics and IT installations, reviewing all method statements and risk assessments prior to commencement of work.

• Management and supervision of approximately 50+ canteen, cleaners and security personnel, duties included organization of staff Rota’s, recruiting for temporary cover for holidays and sickness, endorsing disciplinary procedures where necessary.

• Conducting new starter site inductions outlining all health and safety policies and procedures, identification of fire evacuation points, first aider and site medic. This role involved working closely with the HSE teams and assisting with site inductions and inspections, ensuring any actions are captured on an action tracking register using the traffic light system to identify the associated risks to the project.

• Attendance at weekly meetings with Clients, Site Managers and Directors to discuss site management and to ensure that the Company KPI’s are on target and identify any areas for improvement where necessary.

• Working closely with departmental managers to ensure all communication from weekly senior management meetings is cascaded to all staff and site notice boards updated with information as required.

• Attendance at weekly safety reps meeting and staff forums to promote and encourage interaction by all staff by means of suggestion boxes, tool box talks and employee of the month award.

• Daily and weekly meetings with the canteen management to discuss any staff issues, areas of concern, provide customer feedback from the suggestion boxes, review stock and authorization of invoices to check alignment against overall project costs.

• Coordination of zero waste to achieve full recycling activities are maintained and enhanced to meet environmental KPIs.

• Provide management and administration support to the IR Director to mediate any staff disputes.

• Checking of all personnel timesheets against the site access system.

• Assisting Planning and QA/QC Departments as and when required.

• Collation of tenders and quotes for provision of site services, raising of purchase orders and working closely with the warehouse personnel upon delivery of plant and material.

• Allocation of offices, mess and locker rooms as per manning levels/planning schedule for each individual contractor.

• Responsible for “site all clear” at the end of each and every shift to ensure all personnel had left site.

• Full control over the site access system, inputting of new starter data and removing leavers, also used by every individual contractor for timekeeping, the information was given on a daily basis.

• Administer and review site service contracts including the cabin provider, contract values in excess of £15,000000

 






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