Process engineering for plants that need answers.
A senior chemical process engineer with 26 years of experience in design, troubleshooting and project lifecycle management, across power generation, gas systems, petrochemicals and polymers.
How I can help
Contract-based freelance work, remote engineering reviews and on-site commissioning support.
Services
Troubleshooting, debottlenecking, document review, commissioning and project studies.
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Power, minerals, gas treatment, oil and gas, solvents, chemicals and polymers.
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Over two decades of process engineering, backed by three degrees including an MPhil.
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Specialist engineering consultancy for operating plants, new projects and ageing assets.
Troubleshooting
Identifying and resolving complex process issues to restore operational efficiency.
Debottlenecking
Analysing and removing process constraints to increase throughput and optimise performance.
Engineering document review
Detailed technical auditing of the documents that define how a plant is built and run.
- P&IDs
- Functional descriptions
- Instrument schedules
- Commissioning schedules
- Line lists
Commissioning and decommissioning
Managing the full lifecycle of plant start-up and shut-down procedures.
Project studies
Delivering comprehensive studies at each stage of project definition.
- Order of magnitude
- Pre-feasibility
- Feasibility
Have a plant or project in mind?
Available for contract work, remote reviews and on-site commissioning support.
Get in touchIndustry sectors
Hands-on process experience across heavy industry, from utilities to specialty chemicals.
Power station
Cycle chemistry, water treatment and cycle chemistry optimisation.
Mineral processing
Optimising extraction and processing flows for a range of mineral commodities.
Gas treatment
Air quality control systems, including wet scrubbing and baghouses.
Oil and gas
Upstream and downstream process engineering and system optimisation.
Solvent recovery
Efficient recovery and purification systems for industrial solvents.
Chemicals and fine chemicals
Design and management of complex chemical synthesis and production plants.
Polymers
Processing and manufacturing expertise in polymer science and engineering.
Experience and education
Seasoned expertise and academic rigour on every project.
26 years
Senior chemical process engineer
Extensive experience in process design, troubleshooting and project lifecycle management, in high-impact industrial sectors from power generation and gas systems to petrochemicals and polymers.
Education
- Master of Philosophy, HydrometallurgyUniversity of Queensland
- Master of Environmental EngineeringGriffith University
- BSc, Chemical and Process EngineeringUniversity of the West Indies
Contact
Tell me about the plant, the problem or the project.
- Phone
- +61 409 150 947
- Horace Wayne O’Gilvie
Engagement
Available for contract-based freelance work, remote engineering reviews and on-site commissioning support.
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