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Robert has broad experience gained over more than 30 years, at every stage of the project life cycle from feasibility studies through to testing & commissioning.

Robert’s particular fields of technical specialization are:

• Aviation fuel systems
  Robert is a respected aviation industry specialist who has managed implementation of fuel systems at airports ranging from small regional airfields through to major new international hubs.
• Pipelines & terminals
  Robert has managed gas pipeline projects ranging from modest local distribution systems through to major national and transnational transmission pipelines.

He also has a deep understanding of oil pipeline systems, particularly multi-product pipelines, pump stations and terminals.

Robert has worked mostly in the UK and Thailand as well as Australia and the Middle East.

Passionate about his work, he has a unique ability to drive design and value optimization for our customers.

Robert’s primary roles for Brightstar are strategic leadership, customer relationships, technical support and oversight.

He also provides technical consultancy to our clients relating to Aviation fuelling and pipelines.

BEng: Mechanical Engineering

Francis has extensive experience spanning more than 35 years of engineering and management in marine and offshore oil & gas related projects.

Francis’s particular fields of specialization are:

• Offshore Pipelines
  Design and project management of subsea pipelines and risers
• Floating Production & Storage
  Design and project management of FPSO construction, conversion and topsides installations
• LNG Transportation LNG Carriers, Floating Storage and Re-gasification systems

Francis has worked for major blue-chip companies in Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia with a proven ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary multi-cultural teams.

Francis has excellent project identification and conceptualization skills and customer focused commercial astuteness.

Francis heads Brightstar’s LNG business unit and manages Brightstar’s operations in Sri Lanka.

BSc: Naval Architecture & Shipbuilding
MSc: Marine Technology

Supinda has worked extensively for banks and financial institutions in London and Frankfurt.

Supinda’s particular strengths include:

• Client Liaison & Communications
  Early client engagement, identification of project needs and key success factors; preparation of project plans and effective client reporting.
• Objective Setting
  Preparation and of project and corporate objectives, milestone monitoring and measurement of achievements.

Supinda worked in London and Frankfurt before moving back to Asia full time in 2012 and is fluent in English, Thai and German.

Supinda is an ardent proponent of continuous improvement which she applies to the company’s commercial performance and client satisfaction in equal measure.

Supinda’s primary roles for Brightstar are tactical management, project forecasting & controls and business representation.

BA: Finance & Accounting

Wimolrat has over 20 years experience in administration and management of operations for local and international companies.

Wimolrat’s particular areas of expertise are:

• Project Controls
  Development and implementation of common project delivery processes, forecasting and valuation tools.
  Preparation of performance dashboards for management reporting and action.
• Business Process Improvement
  Advancement of initiatives to optimize business efficiencies, competencies and incentives.

Wimolrat’s primary role for Brightstar encompasses the management, reporting and optimization of the business’s operations and performance for all of its stakeholders.

BBA: Business Administration

In a career spanning almost 40 years, Simon has been instrumental in delivering a wide range of challenging onshore oil & gas design and construction projects.

Simon is an acknowledged authority on refined oil products storage and transportation systems, including:

• Oil Pipelines & terminals
  Oil multi-product product pipelines, storage & distribution terminals including marine, rail and road loading facilities.
• Aviation fuel systems
  Simon has in-depth understanding of the very specific and stringent constraints that apply to the design of Jet Fuel distribution systems at airports, including the modes of supply, storage and ‘intoplane’ delivery systems.
• LPG Storage and transportation systems
  Design of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage, pipeline and distribution systems.

Simon has worked around the world and now divides his time between the UK and Thailand.

His extensive experience and expertise mean he is able to identify effective, often innovative solutions that truly meet the customer’s needs.

As Brightstar’s Engineering Manager, Simon is responsible for maintaining our high technical standards, providing advice and guidance and developing our engineers and designers.

He also provides technical consultancy to clients relating to Aviation and Oil Product Terminals.

BSc: Mechanical Engineering
Dip Tech: Post Graduate Diploma of Technology

Pornthep has around 20 years in onshore oil and gas projects ranging from feasibility/conceptual studies, FEED and detailed design, through to project engineering, procurement and construction management consultancy (PMC).

Pornthep’s particular fields of technical specialization are:

• Aviation Fuel Systems
  Design and project management of airport fuel depots and hydrant systems
• Oil & multi-product pipelines and terminals
  Study and design of refined oil product terminals and multi-product pipeline, including special systems for the transportation of LPG.
• Industrial Infrastructure
  Buildings, factories & warehouses; wastewater & water treatment plants.

Pornthep has worked for major international engineering companies on projects in Thailand, Myanmar, UK, Greece, UAE and USA. He has also engaged short term international assignment projects in the UK, USA and China.

Pornthep is a highly versatile engineer with strong technical capabilities and the ability to build highly effective project teams.

As one of Brightstar’s Senior Project Managers, Pornthep is responsible for managing our larger and more complex projects to fully meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

BEng: Civil Engineering

Worawat has more than 10 years experience in a broad range of onshore and offshore oil & gas projects including feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design and procurement management.

Worawat’s areas of specialization include:

• Oil terminals
  Oil and oil product pipeline terminals, marine and rail transportation systems.
• Onshore and Offshore Gas Pipeline & Facilities
  High Pressure Onshore gas pipeline facilities; offshore wellhead platforms.
• Aviation Fueling systems
  Airport fuel systems from large airport fuel hydrants to small modular storage and refueling systems at regional airports.

Based in Thailand, Worawat has worked on projects throughout Southeast Asia and the middle east.

A consummate Project Engineer, Worawat is adept at identifying optimal project concepts and implementing them through effective multi-disciplinary design development.

As Project Manager, Worawat applies his skills to delivering successful projects for our customers.

Worawat is also Brightstar’s technical authority for the design of piping systems, including 3D modelling and stress analysis.

BEng: Mechanical Engineering

David is a highly experienced QA HS&E professional with in excess of 35 years full spectrum experience, including 25+ years in Oil & Gas engineering at both project and corporate levels covering; studies, FEED, EPC and PMC projects.

David’s particular fields of specialization are:

• Corporate QHS&E Management
  Promoting and managing continuous improvement schemes, setting and monitoring the achievement of objectives, staff QHS&E training and corporate audits.
• Risk Management
  Preparation and implementation of risk management procedures.
• Project QA/QC Management
  Preparation, implementation and maintenance of project quality management system procedures, plans and supporting documentation.

David has worked extensively in the UK, Europe and the Middle East as well as Thailand.

A dedicated QA professional motivated by the belief that a comprehensive ‘fit for purpose’ quality assurance system is one of the key aspects of business success.

David is Brightstar’s Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for the development and maintenance of the Brightstar Quality Management System in compliance with Company objectives and ISO 9001.

David is also responsible for the training of staff and for auditing compliance to the QMS.

FCQI (Fellow, Chartered Quality institute) T Eng. CEI, IRCA Certified Lead Auditor.