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Michael McGurk has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Michael began their career as a Senior Instrument Analyser Technician at SABIC in 1998. Michael later took on roles as an Assistant Instrument Electrical Technical Engineer and an Instrument Electrical Maintenance Engineer, where they supported projects and completed safety reviews at a world-scale 400KTA LDPE Greenfield Project.

In 2011, Michael was promoted to the position of Instrument Electrical Technical Engineer at SABIC, where they provided technical engineering expertise and support for various instrument/electrical brownfield modifications across different plants. Michael also participated in hazard and risk studies, such as HAZOP and LoPA.

After working at SABIC, Michael joined Wood Group in 2013 as a Lead Commissioning Engineer. In this role, they developed commissioning strategies and resource requirements for various asset life extensions and turnaround initiatives as part of the BP Focus Brownfield Development Project. Michael also provided cost-effective solutions based on the client's requirements.

Following their time at Wood Group, Michael worked at ENGIE E&P as a Controls and Instrumentation Commissioning Engineer. Michael supported the offshore HUC campaign as part of the Cygnus Area Development, leading a multidisciplinary team and controlling the Management of Change process.

Michael then worked as a Senior Control & Instrument Commissioning Engineer at BP, where they contributed to the BP Khazzan Project in Oman. Michael completed system construction and commissioning walk-downs, approved equipment package SATs, and ensured successful integration with the integrated control and safety system.

In 2018, Michael joined ExxonMobil as a Senior Instrument Project Engineer, providing project and instrument engineering guidance for various brownfield projects. Michael was responsible for the full project life cycle and delivered new safety instrumented systems, control systems, terminal automation systems, and machine protection upgrades. Michael also provided discipline input into various project deliverables and reviews.

Most recently, Michael worked as a Senior Instrument Engineer at Venator Materials Plc, where they contracted to provide consultancy services to the Client Central Engineering Team at Greatham Chemical Site. Michael provided discipline input during project development and technical input to various project reviews and studies.

Throughout their career, Michael has demonstrated expertise in instrument and electrical engineering, commissioning, project management, and technical consulting.

Michael McGurk's education history is as follows:

- From 2000 to 2005, Michael attended Teesside University and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

- In 1997, Michael enrolled at Teesside University and completed a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

- In 1997, Michael also attended ICI and acquired an NVQ Level 3 in Instrumentation Maintenance.

- From 1995 to 1997, Michael studied at Redcar Cleveland Tertiary College and received an Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

- In 1994, Michael attended TTE and obtained an NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Maintenance.

- In the same year, Michael also attended Redcar Cleveland Tertiary College and obtained a B-TEC First qualification in Basic Engineering.

- Michael's educational journey is ongoing, as they started an MSc in Control and Electronic Engineering at Teesside University in 2007, which remains partially complete.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has obtained several certifications, including:

- Fire and Gas Practitioner (FGP) from exida in December 2021

- Escape Chute Training (Skyscape) from RelyOn Nutec UK in April 2021

- FOET - Further Offshore Emergency Training with Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) from RelyOn Nutec UK in April 2021

- FOET - Further Offshore Emergency Training with EBS from RelyOn Nutec UK in April 2021

- MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training) from OPITO in March 2021

- Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSP) from exida in November 2020

- Compex Ex05-06 from EEMUA in September 2020

- Compex Ex01-04 from EEMUA in March 2019

- FS Eng (TUV Rheinland) #6312/13 - Safety Instrumented Systems from TÃœV Rheinland Group in January 2013

- Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) from Tracerco Ltd in October 2012

- Michael has also completed Profibus Engineer and Profibus Installer certifications, though the specific institution and completion dates are not provided in the information.