Richard W.E. Paul

I am an expatriate with 30+ years experience in the Oil & Gas industry managing, planning and executing Major Turnarounds, Gas Plants/Refinery modifications, upgrades and EPC Projects. 

I have worked in West Africa (Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea) and internationally on major Oil & Gas facilities and is seeking partnership, alliances and JV with indigenous Nigerian companies to help maximize profits, transfer knowledge, train staff, implement world class processes and local content development. 
 

I am a (versatile) SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/DIRECTOR (TAR, Construction) with 30+ years’ experience in the Energy, Oil & Gas and Construction industries and have represented various: Multinationals, Client/Owner Operators, Government Agencies, Consultants & EPCM Contractors.

My specialties includes Managing and Leading: 
 Major EPCM "Mega" Projects for Governments, Multinationals and Clients/Owners in the Construction and Energy Oil & Gas industries. 
 New Plant & Refinery Construction and Upgrade projects, 
 Refinery & Plants Turnarounds/Shutdowns, Commissioning & Plant Start-Up, (onshore & offshore).
 Experienced in leading various multinational and multidisciplinary teams; with specific focus on HSE, QA/QC, efficiency, Business Transformation, Project Management Processes/Controls and Training & Development.

I have worked internationally as an expatriate in the following regions: The Caribbean; Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, Tortola British Virgin Islands, West Africa; Nigeria (Bonny Island) and Equatorial Guinea (Malabo Island).

I have a sound and credible track record of consistently leading various Projects, PM and Construction Teams in achieving GOAL ZERO on every project. “GOAL ZERO”= 0-Accidents, 0-Drop Objects, 0-Reworks, 0-Leaks, 0-Injuries.

** I AM A WINNER OF NUMEROUS GLOBAL INDUSTRY SAFETY & QUALITY AWARDS &  RECOGNITIONS**