Tessie Simar

I am currently the Operations Supervisor/Maine Supervisor now for Whale Offshore Operations. I originally came to Whale as the OMTL and then moved into the OMC role. Whale is a replica of Vito offshore platform. I was actively involved as a leader in Commissioning focal point and activities, OR&A development of the asset including procedure development, writing of operation manuals, FAT's, and training. I actively engaged both personally and with the operations team to ensure safety and quality during construction and commissioning and worked closely with the rest of the Operations leadership team to safely start-up the facility and work through issues. This is my third Deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico that I have been a part of. I have backfilled numerous times for the OIM on Whale, and I have been given the ready now green light for an OIM position. Safety culture and team unity plays an important role in the success of a project and sets the bar for where everyone wants to work.

I am currently the Operations Supervisor for Appomattox Offshore Operations. Appomattox is one of the most complex assets in the GOM. I was actively involved as a leader in OR&A development of the asset including procedure development, writing of operation manuals, FAT's, and training. I actively engaged both personally and with the operations team to ensure safety and quality during construction and commissioning and worked closely with the rest of the Operations leadership team to safely start-up the facility and work through issues. Thus far the preparation and training has led to a 94% uptime in the first 5 month of operation. This is my second Deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico that I have been a part of. I have backfilled numerous times for OMTL on Appomattox, and I do have my OIM license. Safety culture and team unity plays a big role in the success of a project and sets the bar for where everyone wants to work.

I was the Topside Process Staff Associate for Perdido Offshore Operations. I have also taken part in the Subsea Process Staff role as well. I have had many opportunities offshore backfilling for UTL and PTL.

I was responsible for ensuring all operations requirements are integrated into the shutdown plan. I was the acting communications focal point between the shutdown team and operations organization to facilitate alignment between Operations and the Shutdown team. This role allowed me to provide a mechanism for optimization of asset-based plans with respect to safety, schedule and quality. I participated in the scope challenge reviews and research/verify justification on operations scope submission items to facilitate scope decision making. I defined the energy isolation requirements and lead the effort to develop ramp down/ramp up plans, de inventory plans, LOTO plans, and work packs for operations executed jobs.

Controls and instrument tech for the construction phase, commissioning phase, facility start-up, and normal operations of the Perdido Facility. Job duties to include F.A.T testing (controls, instrumentation, and telecom systems), maintain, design and modify DCS graphics, implement MOC's, troubleshoot code issues within the DCS and safety systems, instrument device testing and troubleshooting, perform device setpoint and range changes, perform online and offline downloads for controls, maintain regulatory records for I/C offshore, etc.

Research Technician and Operator, Mahogany Research Project, Meeker, Colorado. Research technician and Operator at MPR in Colorado. Job duties include well and process surveillance, installation and removal of downhole equipment, knowledge of all process and associated equipment. Knowledge of all four test sites at the MRP, this includes troubleshooting and resolving problems, environmental sampling, communicating with Houston, developed trends and graphics for Plant Information, directing daily activities of both Shell and contract employees, and daily interaction with the Operations foreman.

Viking Operations, Alberta Canada - 14/14 schedule. Operations support and training of heater functions and reservoir dynamics using experience at the MRP projects. Learned cultural differences and used best practices between Viking and MRP to ensure effective facility design enhancements are incorporated in future facilities and projects.

14/14 Rotation - Technician and Operator at MPR in Colorado. Job duties include well and process surveillance, installation and removal of downhole equipment, knowledge of all process and associated equipment. Knowledge of all three test sites at the MRP, this includes troubleshooting and resolving problems, environmental sampling (of wells, separators, water treating).

14/14 Rotation - Technician and Operator at MPR in Colorado. Job duties include well and process surveillance, installation and removal of downhole equipment, knowledge of all process and associated equipment. Knowledge of all three test sites at the MRP, this includes troubleshooting and resolving problems, environmental sampling (of wells, separators, water treating).

Operations Intern on a 14/14 rotation, Mahogany Research Project, Meeker, Colorado. Technician and Operator at MPR in Colorado. Job duties include shadowing other operators on well and process surveillance, installation and removal of downhole equipment, knowledge of all process and associated equipment. I gained knowledge of all three test sites at the MRP, this includes
troubleshooting and resolving problems, environmental sampling (of wells, separators, water treating).