Derek Phipps

A mechanical engineer with 30+ years of experience specialising in management of Asset Integrity/Inspection, incorporating 20+ years specialising in implementation and management of HSE, integrity threat issues, technological risk assessments, and Quality Audit/Control (QA/QC). 

Proven record in the development of department methodology and procedures in the assessment and repair or rectification of integrity threat issues, conformity and safety of static equipment, pressure and lifting equipment, structural integrity, and compliance for HSE within brownfield assets and greenfield projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and company standards are incorporated and adhered too.

Constant and consistent identification and engagement with stakeholders. Pro-actively identifying changes and providing the company with the tools and capabilities to ensure the change impact is understood and correctly embedded, covering people, equipment, processes and systems. 

Leader in relation to prevention of major incident scenarios. Senior Incident Investigator when required.

Leader in setting a consistent safety culture. 

Proven ability to provide senior management, team members, regulatory bodies, verification bodies, vendors and other third parties with advice on technical requirements required to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company procedures, including design or repair acceptance. 

Experienced with control of department budget and budget forecasting

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in ‘Global Project Management’ (Level 6) (2021)

Kelvin TOP-SET Senior Incident Investigator (2023)

Risk Based Inspection (RBI) - API 580/581 (2003)

Fitness for Service (FFS) - API 579-1 (2003)

CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector (1998)

ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety (2019)

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (1997)