Peter Heyer Cleave
Projects Professional
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Mechanical Engineering Professional 25+ years' track record of engineering innovation A PMP certified mechanical engineering professional with comprehensive experience in management, marine civils, installation and commissioning of marine and offshore systems and equipment. Equipped with the expertise to manage the complexities of developing and executing projects. Knowledge of industry standards such as Classification Rules: DNV/GL, LRS, ABS, Marine Contracting standards: IMCA, IMO, OCIMF, SOLAS, etc.
Skilled leader with extensive senior management, operational, technical, HSE-Q, risk management, research and development, onshore, offshore, marine and subsea experience and has consistently achieved service excellence in a diverse range of roles. Committed to building and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Adept at quickly understanding contracts' and projects' parameters and requirements. Multi-cultural team building, planning and execution of safe operations in a timely manner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Projects
Maast Maritime
Mombasa, Kenya
01.2023 - Current
- Project Management, Contract negotiations, Tender Method Statements and Costings, Project Philosophies, HSE, Project Specific Procedures preparation
- Project Bids preparations
- Project Management of Offshore, Onshore, Marine Civils projects
- Remote Temporary Jetty Construction and beach landing for heavy lift cargo
- Transport of Mobile Habour Cranes on barges
Technical Consultant
Outremer Management Solutions
Worldwide
07.2008 - Current
- Provide project, technical and operational expertise to development and construction, marine, marine civils, onshore, offshore and subsea projects
- Author of documentation, including HSE, HIRA, ASOG, bridging documentation, project specific procedures, technical specification as well as plant and equipment auditing documentation
- Developed operations and commissioning, FMEA, and technical procedures
- Performed risk assessments and job safety analysis, gap analysis, technical consulting, management and business development
- Provided technical and commissioning expertise for new build dive support vessel projects, refit and refurbishment programs, upgrades and offshore operations
- Project managed several large scale onshore and offshore construction projects, marine installations, subsea and maintenance operations
- Asset management, tender translation to technical conceptualisation and development of BoQs and contract price build up.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough risk assessments and developing contingency plans, ensuring timely project delivery with minimal disruptions.
- Optimized project deliverables by refining scope definition processes, minimizing scope creep while maintaining focus on essential objectives.
- Managed complex projects involving multiple teams across various geographic locations, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of tasks.
- Enhanced project success rates by establishing clear communication channels among cross-functional teams, leading to smoother collaboration and goal alignment.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Cultivated an environment of accountability among team members through regular progress reporting and performance evaluations, promoting a results-driven culture.
- Implemented process improvements that resulted in increased operational efficiency, reducing project costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Enabled cross-functional team collaboration by establishing regular touchpoints, enhancing information sharing and decision-making capabilities.
- Fostered strong relationships between clients and internal teams through transparent status updates and proactive issue resolution, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Project Manager
COMARCO (Rebranded to Maast 2023)
East Africa
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Project Management, Tender Method Statements and Costings, Project Philosophies, Method Statements, Project Specific Procedures preparation
- Project Bids preparations
- Project Management of Offshore, Onshore, Marine, Civils projects
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Project Engineer
AMSOL (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Project Philosophies, Method Statements, Project Specific Procedures, RACI, ASOG, ERP, HAZID/HAZOP and HIRA preparation for an SBM Buoy Anchor legs change out project in Durban, South Africa
- Project Engineer responsible for preparing methods, execution plans, task plans, Risk Assessments, HAZID/HAZOP
- Offshore Project Engineer ensuring project execution in accordance with procedures and safety standard
- Holds senior responsibility in ensuring that all offshore construction activities are executed in line with company safety rules, policies and procedures
Project Consultant
Subsea Services Ltd
Kenya
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Technical and Commercial bid preparation for a desalination project in Mombasa, Kenya
- Provided technical and commercial input to various Civils, Marine, Mechanical, Electrical and Logistics contractors and suppliers, including;
- Concept designs of multiple options for the water intake system
- Subsea and overland pipelines
- Pump house and suction pits, including infiltration galleries
- Plant foundations and ancillary constructions
- Suppliers - material and equipment supply
- Marine Civils and Civils works
- Logistics - port operations, transport and installation
Technical Authority
A.E.D
Saudi Arabia
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed Integrated business management systems documentation, forms and technical audit records
- Successfully delivered document packages for the company.
Project Manager/ FMEA Consultant
OSC TAG Diving Ltd
Mossel Bay
04.2017 - 04.2018
- In consecutive roles, provided technical leadership in executing projects, ensuring completion, met set specifications and adhered to regulations
- Successfully delivered an offshore pipeline for a desalination project, overseeing pull of double pipeline joined by concrete weight collars pulled off beach, tow to off-site location, and pull back to beach and sinking
- Authored FMEA/FMECA documentation and performed RA and HAZID/HAZOP
- Diligently conducted FMEA/FMECA on nine-man saturation diving system
- Developed and implemented commissioning procedures and executed commissioning trials
- Developed an Environmental Management Plan for In-water vessel hull cleaning.
Project and Technical Consultant
Subsea Services Ltd
Eastern Africa
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed onshore and offshore projects while providing consulting services on projects' tendering and procurement
- Provided technical input for various projects, including;
- The Mombasa port development project piling works
- Mombasa port, Kenya
- A subsea gas pipeline survey
- Songo Songo, Tanzania
- The Lake Kivu gas extraction diving works project
- Kibuye, Rwanda
- Spearheaded the execution of different projects such as;
- The salvaging of sunken vessel
- Pemba, Mozambique
- The hydroelectric power dam survey and repairs
- Jinja, Uganda
- Served as a Marine manager of offshore vessels and equipment on documentary film shoot in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
DSV Development Project Consultant
Unique Hydra (Pty) Ltd
Worldwide
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided consulting services to leading manufacturer and supplier of saturation and commercial diving equipment to oil and gas industry
- Developed new build diving support vessel programme, advising client on research and development, concept designs, product breakdown structure development, technical specifications, and commercial contracting
- Drafted shipyard interface documentation and coordinated all operations
- Integrated vessel and dive system layouts, ensuring process met mechanical and electrical interface specifications.
Project Information Manager
James Fisher & Sons PLC
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Drafted diving operations procedures, SBM Terminal operations and maintenance procedures for company specializing in marine services
- Leveraged marine and offshore diving operations experience to author BP Block 18 and Block 31 offshore terminal operations and maintenance procedures and risk assessments and provide CALM Buoy and FPSO technical support
Commissioning Manager
Subsea 7
Norway
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Commissioning of PLC control system incorporated saturation dive system on new build vessel
- Performed FMEA/FMECA on systems for global seabed-to-surface engineering and construction company
- Drafted technical documentation and commissioning protocols and procedures
- Successfully commissioned saturation dive system (DSV Acergy Havila - now DSV Seven Falcon), ensuring adherence to DNV, NORSOK, and IMCA standards
- Managed FAT/HAT/SAT, sea trials, unmanned, and manned trials of saturation and air dive systems.
Installation and Commissioning Manager
Divex
Norway, Netherlands
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Utilized quality and safety management systems to ensure installation and commissioning of saturation dive system as per design specification
- Implemented design changes and led execution of Hazid/Hazop, heavy lifts, and system integration
- Installed and commissioned innovative design PLC controlled saturation dive system into Subsea 7 new build DSV Seven Atlantic
- Executed sea trials of new build saturation dive system on board DSV Skandi Arctic with systems being operated and monitored by a PLC control system.
Asset Manager
SMIT Marine
Cape Town
06.2003 - 10.2008
- Managed all non-vessel assets (Salvage and Offshore Diving) for subsea projects globally as well as budget, personnel KPIs, and system audits
- Assessed risks and strategically rotated assets to various locations to meet operational requirements
- Planned maintenance systems and equipment modification as per set specifications for new asset purchases
- Innovatively developed and implemented computerized Planned Maintenance System
- Spearheaded offshore mobilizations and de-mobilization
- Directed all aspects of dive systems engineering of company's assets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Studies, Economics (Incomplete)
University of Natal
Durban, South AfricaNational Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Technikon Natal
Durban South AfricaCertificate in Advanced Project Management -
Damelin College
Durban, South AfricaDiploma - Management Advancement Program
University of Witwatersrand Business School
Johannesburg, South AfricaDiploma - Marine Surveying
International Institute of Marine Surveyors
OnlineMaritime Risk Management Certificate - Management Advancement
Cape Town, South AfricaSkills
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Timeline
Head of Projects
Maast Maritime
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
COMARCO (Rebranded to Maast 2023)
08.2019 - 12.2022
Project Engineer
AMSOL (Pty) Ltd
05.2019 - 12.2019
Project Consultant
Subsea Services Ltd
11.2018 - 02.2019
Technical Authority
A.E.D
05.2018 - 11.2018
Project Manager/ FMEA Consultant
OSC TAG Diving Ltd
04.2017 - 04.2018
Project and Technical Consultant
Subsea Services Ltd
09.2015 - 04.2017
DSV Development Project Consultant
Unique Hydra (Pty) Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2015
Project Information Manager
James Fisher & Sons PLC
04.2012 - 01.2014
Commissioning Manager
Subsea 7
01.2011 - 03.2012
Installation and Commissioning Manager
Divex
11.2008 - 11.2009
Technical Consultant
Outremer Management Solutions
07.2008 - Current
Asset Manager
SMIT Marine
06.2003 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Studies, Economics (Incomplete)
University of Natal
National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Technikon Natal
Certificate in Advanced Project Management -
Damelin College
Diploma - Management Advancement Program
University of Witwatersrand Business School
Diploma - Marine Surveying
International Institute of Marine Surveyors
Maritime Risk Management Certificate - Management Advancement
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