Lawrence Zupnik

Engineering and Project Manager with International Experience.

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas sector, primarily in Project / Study Management and Lead Process Engineer positions. In-depth exposure across full project life cycle, covering all major systems. Has worked on projects for several majors, including Shell, BP, Equinor and ConocoPhillips in Azerbaijan, Russia, Norway and the UK. Commercially focused – consistent delivery of cost savings, life extension or improved reputational impact on projects. Familiar with Data Analytics within the Operations environment. Extensive experience leading and engaging with multi-cultural and multi-discipline client / supplier / contractor teams.

Experience

  • Lead Engineer at aramco
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Responsible for leading technical and economic evaluations of study and pre-FEED level opportunities within the company's portfolio.

  • Portfolio System Design Lead at Aker Solutions
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs

    Technical consultant and advisor on portfolio of brownfield projects. Focused on synergy opportunities, lessons learned and standardisation across the portfolio. Leading task force to resolve high-priority opportunities and risks within flagship EPCIC project. Focal point for cross-discipline workshops, providing external expertise, coordinating and expediting client/contractor responses. Contract position through Personal Service Company.

  • Engineering Manager at Saipem
    Oct 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible for reviewing performance and identifying improvement areas across the company's global portfolio.

  • Lead Technical Consultant at KBR / Granherne
    Dec 2018 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Engaged to ensure prompt delivery of early phase engineering design to client based in Qatar. Focused on a key strategic offshore field, including simultaneous work on several assets, each with unique design considerations and challenges. Contract position through Personal Service Company.

  • MBA Consultant at Equinor
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 · 4 mos

    Engaged by VP for Innovation to assist in evaluating the strategy for expanding use of the company’s data platform, which was still under development. The investigation was split into two phases: Phase 1: A high level review of the use of digital platforms industries within the energy sector. This was achieved by engaging with multiple stakeholders including users, in-house developers, third party partners as well as other practitioners within the data science and analytics sector. Phase 2: Investigate how the themes and trends identified can be applied to Equinor’s platform. A new framework was proposed in-line with best industry practice for the development of a platform ecosystem. This was presented in a detailed consultancy report. Recommendations were made through presentations to business groups at VP level and below while a summary report was issued to the CIO.