Dave Topping

Background

About Dave Topping

As a Lead Operations Technician (CRO) at Harbour Energy, I bring over 14 years of offshore operations experience supporting safe, reliable, and efficient production. My career has been shaped by a strong commitment to operational excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement — ensuring that critical systems run smoothly and that teams have the leadership and support needed to perform at their best.I’m experienced in control room operations, permit-to-work oversight, troubleshooting complex process issues, and coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams during both steady-state operations and high‑pressure situations. I take pride in maintaining a high standard of safety and compliance while always looking for smarter, more efficient ways of working.Known for being calm under pressure and solutions-focused, I’m passionate about developing others, improving asset performance, and driving a positive safety culture. My skill set includes process optimisation, emergency response, digital plant tools, production efficiency monitoring, and mentoring junior technicians to build strong, capable teams.Always open to collaboration, learning, and new challenges — especially those that help push the boundaries of operational performance.