What is your background ? Can you describe your professional pathway at Perenco ?
I graduated at the University of Liverpool, in civil engineering, and came to Perenco in Great Yarmouth in 2011, as part of a Graduate Scheme. At the end of this two-year contract, I continued my career at Perenco UK.
In 2014, I went to the DRC for three weeks of field training. This experience was key in shaping my future career. When I returned, I asked to be posted to Africa. I had the opportunity to work in the Congo for three years, before joining the FLNG project in Cameroon.
As soon as I arrived at Perenco, I was given important responsibilities and plenty of autonomy. I was able to progress quickly, facing a wide variety of projects.
What does your role entail and which challenges do you face in your job ?
Currently my mission is to ensure gas is on-spec for the liquefaction process, while also optimising the LPG and condensate production to maximise efficiency.
I am also responsible for the integrity and the security of the infrastructures, working within a team of other supervisors; we make every effort to ensure that production is delivered safely and in line with expectations.
This new function required me to get acquainted with gas extraction processes and learn to work with sometimes very different structures. As part of this project, for which the company has deeply committed, we operate a recently drilled field : its production is then processed on one of the first floating liquefaction plants in the world.
Processed gas is also sent to the local power station to generate electricity for the region, so there is also pressure to avoid any interruption to this supply.
I manage a team of 20 people, present on site 24/7.
What do you prefer in your job ?
I have a very central role, I am the focal point of the teams on site. It involves communicating well and being able to adapt.
What do you think is your best contribution to Perenco ?
I like challenges, such as moving from a UK office job to a field job on rotation in Africa, where I had the opportunity to learn French !
This taste for a challenge is strongly encouraged by the company, a company that trusts us.
What do you think is your best asset for Perenco ?
My flexibility, I am happy to take on any challenge in most countries.
How would you describe the company ?
Perenco is a very dynamic, fast moving company that encourages bold approaches to both every day and long-term problems. The company specialises in operating mature fields with aging assets that often require both simple and innovative approaches to unlock potential and maintain profitability.
Which corporate value(s) do you admire the most at Perenco ?
Optimism.
Optimism is indispensable in our profession. We have to face difficult situations, unexpected and unforeseen. You have to know how to stay on course and trust, yourself and your skills to keep working towards the desired outcome.
