Mark Scotson

Background

About Mark Scotson

Experienced Mechanical Engineer and Technical Authority with over 20 years’ experience delivering complex engineering projects, supporting live operations, and ensuring the safe, reliable performance of rotating machinery and lifting equipment across offshore and onshore assets.My background spans gas turbines, power turbines, compressors and diesel systems (RB211, Olympus, LM2500+G4, combined with extensive experience leading brownfield modifications, major maintenance campaigns, and multi‑discipline engineering teams. I’ve operated as both Mechanical TA and Lifting Equipment TA, providing governance, assurance and strategic direction across engineering, operations and project delivery.I’m comfortable managing full project lifecycles — from scope development and risk assessment through execution, commissioning and close‑out — ensuring alignment with safety, quality and commercial expectations. I’ve held responsibility for significant OPEX/CAPEX budgets, contractor performance, and stakeholder engagement across operations, engineering, and OEM/ISP partners.I enjoy roles where technical depth and project leadership come together: solving problems, improving asset performance, and delivering safe, efficient engineering outcomes.