Michael Barras
Summary
Experienced Materials Manager adept at optimizing supply chain and leading teams to improve operational efficiency. Proven track record in strategic sourcing and mentorship, resulting in successful projects and precise inventory management.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
Worley
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Material Manager on the EACOP pipeline project, a 1,443km crude oil export pipeline that will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania
- Responsible for the development of material management strategies and the interface between EACOP - EPcmC Logistics / Supply Chain / all Construction Contractors / Main Logistics Contractors / Port and Government bodies as required for the full EACOP Project
- Mentor and professionally develop, manage, coach materials management resources to attain appropriate experience and competency in the role of delivery within the locally employed staff in line with the Local Engagement Protocols of both Uganda and Tanzania
- Material Manager on the EACOP pipeline project, a 1,443km crude oil export pipeline that will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania
Materials Lead
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
Brunei
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Material Management Lead on the BSP Rejuvenation Project in the South China Sea, a portfolio of various projects ranging from small repair orders to the full range of standalone brownfield scopes with a yearly value of circa $180m
- Responsible for setting up the warehouse facility and managing a team of 40 multinational personnel through the materials planning stage to full implementation offshore
- During a personnel transition phase I was also the interim Supply Chain Manager looking after procurement, expediting and sub-contracts reporting directly to the Project Leadership Team
- Various Positions in the UK
Senior Material Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
Hull
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Coordination of all material movements from suppliers to the warehouse and subsequent shipping to offshore end users in alignment with the work scope schedule/lookahead
- Expediting of materials with vendors through to final release and issuing material movement tickets for a timely receipt at the warehouse
- The daily platform calls for logistics and vessel movements to establish sailing schedules and material/equipment requirements
- Supervised warehouse personnel in bagging & tagging materials, generating cargo summary tickets and manifesting all items to be shipped
- All under Project procedures and processes
- Various Positions in the UK
Senior Material Controller
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
Grangemouth
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Senior Material Controller on the installation of a new refrigeration plant at the BP Kinneil facility in Grangemouth, works included the installation of PAUs, LER, exchangers, and compressor packages along with various vessels and associated pipework
- Heavily involved with the verification of materials to be included in construction work packs and the reporting of material availability with any shortages being identified to procurement
- Management of site warehouse team in receipting, inspection, storage, and issuing of all required materials following the plan
- All activities carried out within the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Quality Management and Engineering/Process Safety
- Various Positions in the UK
Lead Material Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
Baku
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Lead Materials Coordinator on an ECMS contract covering Brownfield work scopes including Cat ‘B’, Cat ‘C’, and flowline projects both onshore and offshore ranging from $100k to $400m
- Directly involved in FEED through to project execution managing all aspects of the supply chain function through engineering, procurement, logistics, planning, warehousing, and construction/commissioning
- Review and update materials management procedures to ensure that they are in line with the project needs and ensure that they are being adhered to by all materials personnel
- Mentor and develop multinational personnel and ensure continuous improvement of material control systems giving technical guidance to ensure the safe delivery of all projects on time and within budget
- All activities were carried out within the code of business conduct and ethics, quality management, and engineering/process safety
- Various Positions in the UK
Lead Materials Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
Aberdeen
10.2010 - 04.2012
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Lead Materials Coordinator on Jasmine Field Development, a major brownfield project incorporating shutdowns and hook-up activities
- Key interfaces with engineering design, procurement, project control, QA/QC, commercial, construction, warehousing, and logistics
- Provide weekly progress reporting on material status to project management and client
- Expedite POs and issue MMTs for all materials/equipment to ensure timely delivery to end users including issuing CSTs and vessel logistics
- Providing leadership for a team of 4 onshore and 6 offshore Material Controllers ensuring that compliance with all project material management procedures and processes was adhered to
- Various Positions in the UK
Lead Materials Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
Baku
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Lead Materials Coordinator on EMS contract involved in Major and Minor Modifications, Brownfield Projects and Flowlines Team
- Working close together with both the client and sub-contractors to ensure all aspects of the material management activities were following company management policies and procedures
- Heavily involved with FEED stage material identification, working closely with design engineers on the availability and suitability of materials
- Management and training of material controllers and warehouse personnel in all aspects such as material receipts, inspection, storage, issuing following the plan, discrepancy reporting, and freight forwarding activities via road, sea, and air
- Various Positions in the UK
Materials Manager/Controller
AMEC Industrial Division
Grangemouth
07.2002 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Part of the Managing Contractor team for turnarounds on the Grangemouth complex completing numerous planned and unplanned events on various plants including polymer units, crude units, and cracker units, the largest being the KG plant in 2004 which consisted of over 2000 worklist items and circa 180,000 man-hours, overhauling exchanger units, vessels, columns, valves, and associated pipework
- Responsible for the implementation of materials management strategy along with all material-related best practices and procedures to carry out the events
- Various Positions in the UK
Materials Controller
AMEC Industrial Division
Grangemouth
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Company Overview: Various Positions in the UK
- Various Positions in the UK
Materials Controller
Kvaerner Oil & Gas
Shetlands
10.2000 - 09.2001
Material Store Man
Union Carbide
Wilton
07.2000 - 09.2000
Material Store Man
C.A.T.S. Terminal
Seal Sands
04.2000 - 07.2000
Material Store Man
Kvaerner Oil & Gas
01.1998 - 03.1999
Material Controller
AMEC Process and Energy
Wallsend
06.1997 - 01.1998
Material Controller
Kvaerner Redpath
Stockton on Tees
01.1995 - 01.1997
Stock Checker
P.C. Hendersons Ltd.
Bowburn
01.1994 - 01.1995
Material Handler
Redpath Engineering Services
Stockton on Tees
01.1993 - 01.1994
Storeman
Cummins Engine Co. Ltd.
Darlington
01.1993 - 01.1994
Apprentice Welder
Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills
Darlington
01.1988 - 01.1993
Material Storeman
SLP Engineering Teesside Ltd
Middlesbrough
01.1994
Education
BTEC - Engineering
Darlington College of Technology
Darlington, UK01.1987
Skills
- Procedure Implementation
- Waste Reduction
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Materials Planning
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Stock control
- Shipment Scheduling
- Procurement expertise
- ERP systems proficiency
Coursework
- IFF Trainer/Coach course (Incident & Injury Free) Facilitator
- First Step Behavioural Safety Course (3 days)
- Amec Safety Watch
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling
- Management Training and Development
- City and Guilds Craft and Advanced Craft Certificate - Fabrication & Welding
Timeline
Materials Manager
Worley
01.2021 - Current
Senior Material Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
06.2017 - 10.2017
Materials Lead
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
01.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Material Controller
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
05.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Material Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
05.2012 - 05.2016
Lead Materials Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
10.2010 - 04.2012
Lead Materials Coordinator
AMEC Foster Wheeler/Wood
01.2007 - 09.2010
Materials Manager/Controller
AMEC Industrial Division
07.2002 - 12.2006
Materials Controller
AMEC Industrial Division
09.2001 - 06.2002
Materials Controller
Kvaerner Oil & Gas
10.2000 - 09.2001
Material Store Man
Union Carbide
07.2000 - 09.2000
Material Store Man
C.A.T.S. Terminal
04.2000 - 07.2000
Material Store Man
Kvaerner Oil & Gas
01.1998 - 03.1999
Material Controller
AMEC Process and Energy
06.1997 - 01.1998
Material Controller
Kvaerner Redpath
01.1995 - 01.1997
Stock Checker
P.C. Hendersons Ltd.
01.1994 - 01.1995
Material Storeman
SLP Engineering Teesside Ltd
01.1994
Material Handler
Redpath Engineering Services
01.1993 - 01.1994
Storeman
Cummins Engine Co. Ltd.
01.1993 - 01.1994
Apprentice Welder
Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills
01.1988 - 01.1993
BTEC - Engineering
Darlington College of Technology
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