Josh Barron

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About Josh Barron

Mechanical Technician and Lead Mechanical Supervisor with extensive oil and gas industry experience gained from exposure in both offshore and onshore operations. Started my OPITO apprenticeship in 2011 where I attended Forth Valley College and achieved my HNC in Mechanical Engineering and SVQ in Hydrocarbon Processing Operations.I gained sponsorship from BP and completed my apprenticeship in 2015 at Sullom Voe Oil Terminal as part of the core BP maintenance team responsible for all aspects of preventative and breakdown maintenance. Covered process and offsite equipment areas including jetty loading facilities. Exposed to full machinery workshop overhauls. I earned valuable skills, experience and knowledge. Achieved my SVQ 3 in Process Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) and City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Petroleum Processing Operations (POL). In 2016 I progressed offshore with BP and we transitioned to EnQuest in 2017. Carry out a wide range of maintenance activities including planned maintenance routines, breakdown repairs, shutdowns, and outages. Responsible for maintaining process, utility and safety critical equipment. Tasks involve removals, diagnostics, overhauls, installations, alignments and condition monitoring. Act as responsible PA for mechanical work fronts ensuring tasks are carried out safely and efficiently. Focal point for planning of 2023 shutdown activities where accountable for mechanical work scope readiness preparation and execution. Earned promotion to stand-in as Lead Mechanical Supervisor in 2018 for 5th week cover. Accountable for ensuring the weekly mechanical maintenance schedule is delivered. Provide direct and proactive supervision of technicians and external third party vendors on a day to day basis setting clear objectives and ensuring all company safety expectations are adhered to. Focal point to manage technical requests from onshore engineering support and provide reliable assurance to the asset. Demonstrate admirable leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills.