Nortech Group - June 2015

Group Brochure

June 2015

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Dear Sir/Madam,

As a company Nortech have been successful because we listen and react to the needs of the client and work together to produce efficient and effective solutions to the often varied challenges our partners may face.

As a business, our goal is simply to provide a number of credible, achievable solutions based on your needs and priorities.

Our number one priority is to help you be successful. If there is any way we can do that we would be delighted to help and we wish you every success for the future.

Kind regards, Bryan

Bryan BunnManaging Director

[email protected]: 0044 (0)1740 644283

Contents25 Nortech Oil & Gas (Onshore, Offshore, Life Extension)

27 Nortech Management and Consultancy Services

29 Nortech Staffing Solutions (Recruitment, HR)

31 Case Study: Additional Offshore Accommodation Module

32 Case Study: Caisson Replacement

33 Case Study: Late Life Extension project Gas

34 Case Study: Production Plant Upgrades

35 Case Study: TATA Steel Casthouse floor

36 Case Study: Wilton International Complex

37 Senior Management Team

39 Contact Details

3 About Us

5 One Group, One Vision

9 Our History

10 Award Winning

11 Global Outlook

13 Our Values

14 Our Clients

17 QHSE

21 Nortech Solutions (Power Gen, Chem, Petrochem)

23 Paul Wurth (Iron and Steel)

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+44 (0) 845 504 [email protected]

www.nortech-group.com

Nortech Group believes in being a company with a face.

A company that prides itself on delivering flexible engineering solutions for the clients we care so much about. We believe bigger doesn’t always mean better, and that working with a personal touch lets us see things that others don’t.

If you’d like to get to know us, visit our website or give us a call.

Nortech Group is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most respected specialist engineering service providers.

Nortech provide Engineering Design, Staffing and Management Consultancy services.

Our aim is to reflect our client’s values and culture within Nortech Group’s range of services, providing smart solutions.

We treat every project as unique, with a service based on quality, credibility, trust and safety.

Our key sectors include:

• Oil and Gas (Onshore/Offshore)• Power Generation• Chemical & Petrochemical• Process and Manufacturing• Renewable Energy• Marine – New Build & Conversion• Subsea• Utilities• Decommissioning

About Us

Growing TeamCirca 60% Staff

40% Contractor Ratio

2 Office Locations

1) Teesside: Wynyard Park2) Aberdeen: Riverside Drive

Award WinningOne of the UK’s fastest growing engineering

service providers.

Independent SME. Flexible, responsive,

efficient. Strong Values.UK National Most Promising

New Business 2013

92%FPAL Rating (2015)

£Financially Secure.No debt. Privately Owned.

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (Onshore & Offshore).Full Multi-discipline Service Offering.

Boutique

EPC

*Independent assessment of quality and service.

Positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do.

Sectors: Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Utilities, Energy, Infrastructure, Marine, Rail, Decommissioning, Iron & Steel.

Flexible and Professional Management & Consultancy

Services

Find out more: www.nortech-group.com

5%Nortech are members of the

5% club, investing in the next generation of engineers and

young people in the UK.

www.5percentclub.org.uk

ZEROACCIDENTS

Independent SME

Our CSR programme supporting the local community

Cares

Quality of Service, Quality of Delivery

ISO 9001, ISO 14001ISO 18001, ISO 29001

Industry Leading Search & Selection Division.

*Nortech Staffing Solutions.

Continued commitment to Health and Safety (HSE)

across all projects.

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Within the Nortech Group we support clients across a range of sectors. Our integrated service allows us to support clients in a flexible and cost effective manner as we can share expertise across the group.

Many clients use a number of services as a long term service agreement. Others choose to use a single service or require support to deliver a one-off project.

Our goal is to understand our client’s needs and produce efficient effective solutions. Full details of our integrated service can be found on Page 6.

• Nortech Engineering supports clients with all aspects of engineering design, procurement and construction management assistance.

• Nortech Staffing use the technical expertise of the Group to provide an industry leading search and select service to recruit top personnel.

• Nortech Management & Consultancy provide a range of services to support clients deliver projects from cost estimating, claims and disputes to scheduling.

Engineering.People.Support.

One GroupOne VisionOne Integrated Service

• Concept Engineering• Front End Engineering Design (FEED)• Detailed Design• Process Engineering• Tech Safety / Functional Safety• Mechanical Engineering• Piping / Stress• Electrical Engineering• Instrumentation and Control• Civil / Structural Engineering• Seafastening• Procurement• Project Management• Construction Management (CDM)• Offshore certified multi-discipline survey• HSE, Statutory and Legislative Reqs

Engineering (page 21-26)

• Project Status Reviews/Audits • Project Management, Engineering and Construction Management • Estimating and Cost Management • Risk Assessment, Analysis and Management • Cost Engineering • Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Logistics • Contracts and Subcontracts, Reviews, Audits, Production • Contracts Administration • Scheduling and Progress Monitoring • Claims & Dispute Resolution• Commercial Healthcheck

Management and Consultancy (page 27-28)

• Executive Headhunt• Permanent Placement• Contractor• Professional HR solution• Technical support required to cover gap (option)

Staffing (page 29-30)

Across the Nortech Group we have a range of services to support our clients. Some may be of use, some not, but our aim is always be there if and when you need us. We also aim to be flexible enough to support you when your needs change.

Service Check Box

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Our HistoryFormed by Managing Director Bryan Bunn, the Nortech Group has matured into an organisation of over 80 multi-discipline engineers, managers, projects and support staff providing a full complement of engineering expertise.

We are a family owned business with family values at the core of everything we do.

Headquartered at Wynyard Park on Teesside, Nortech provides world leading British engineering to clients around the world.

As a privately owned organisation Nortech provide a fast, flexible and proactive solution to match our client’s requirements.

We can provide anything from a single discipline concept study, through to a full multi-discipline engineered and designed project, with all associated procurement and construction management support services and EPC contract solutions.

Timeline• Founded April 2011, with 4 staff.• Secured contract as the UK agent for Paul Wurth. • Quickly won new contracts based upon Iron & Steel

and Chemical Processing. • Year one turnover £1.2m. • May 2012, Nortech secured a major new contract

with EnQuest in the Oil & Gas sector for 5 years.• Rapid growth, increased office space to 9000 sqft. • Year two turnover £5.8m.• Gained a second major client in the Oil & Gas

sector, Talisman.• Founder member of the Teesside Engineering

Network. • Year three turnover £8.9m.• 2013 formation of Staffing and Management

Consulting side of the business, resulting in rapid growth.

• 2015 the business continues to grow, targeting long term sustainable business relationships.

Since forming, Nortech have been incredibly successful in winning national awards for excellence. These awards are recognition for our services, people and our approach in the way we deliver projects.

We also help our clients win awards. EnQuest recently won 3 awards for projects supported by Nortech in the Oil & Gas sector. This proves the value in our relationships, that not only do we perform, but we also help clients perform even better.

Award Winning

At Nortech we recognise that the quality of our people is fundamental to the continued success of the business. Nortech invest heavily in the training and development of our employees so to enable our team to reach their full potential.

We are also very proud to have a 60/40% staff contractor ratio across the business, providing stability for clients but also flexibility to grow.

Nortech are members of the 5% club, investing in the next generation of engineers and young people in the UK. www.5percentclub.org.uk

Our dedicated and tailored task teams are bespoke to each specific client’s needs. Depending on the client requirements and industry, each specialist team will deliver projects quickly, flexibly, on time and to cost for clients who want to use us again and again.

Senior Management Team - Page 37

Nortech Solutions Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Experienced Professionals

Award Winning Clients

FPAL Rating

Awards• UK’s Most Promising New Business 2013, British Chamber

of Commerce (National Award) • North East Business Awards: Newcomer of the Year 2013• Teesside Business Awards: Newcomer of the Year 2013• Project Control Apprentice of the Year

Award WinningUK National Most Promising

New Business 2013

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Global OutlookAlthough Headquartered in the North East of England, Nortech is a company with global aspirations Our locations enable us to respond quickly and efficiently to provide quality British engineering all over the world. We also reflect our global outlook in our relationships, respecting client’s culture, vision and values within our own.

Wynyard Park, Teesside

Evolution 6B, Wynyard Park, Wynyard Ave, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham TS22 5TB, UK

Tel: 0044 (0)1740 644 283

Riverside Drive, Aberdeen

5th Floor, Riverside House, Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB11 7LH

Tel: 0044 (0)1740 665 451

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Our ClientsAt Nortech we love our clients. Everything we do is aimed to help achieve our client’s goals - both commercially and socially.

Across the Nortech Group we embrace our client’s visions and values and replicate these within our own.


Whatever you require, we are here to support you.

Our MembershipsAt Nortech we love our clients. Everything we do is aimed to help achieve our client’s goals - both commercially and socially.

Across the Nortech Group we embrace our client’s visions and values and replicate these within our own.


Whatever you require, we are here to support you.

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Our Values

Nortech prides itself on a service which is underpinned by the group’s core values. These values provide the framework in which we engage with our employees, customers and stakeholders.

We have a clear focus on Safety, Quality, Reliability, Trust, Excellence and Relationships and the Customer. This is broken down into 7 CORE values:

1. No Compromise on Safety, Health or the Environment: Safety, Health and the Environment are at the core of our commitment to all our personnel, actively encouraging our staff to prevent risks to themselves and others in the work environment. Our ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 status demonstrates a continued commitment to the environment via our environmental management planning procedures.

2. One Team: Embedded in our attitude and ethos we provide an integrated and cohesive solution that meets and exceeds the expectation of all stakeholders.

3. Responsive & Reliable: We are a company you can depend upon to produce your work to your time frames and to your requirement.

4. Trustworthy: We can be relied upon to create and work within an open and honest environment with our clients.

5. Engineering Excellence: Engineering excellence is key to our business drivers. As engineers we strive to deliver the best possible engineered solution whilst ensuring your utmost satisfaction and will deliver these conditions consistently, project after project.

6. Customer Focused: We believe in honesty, integrity, trust and respect and actively encourage our people to follow these values at all times.

7. Highest Possible Quality: Our workforce actively participate in a quality focussed business as part of our continual improvement culture that underpins our ISO 9001 certified process.

Cares

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Nortech takes great pride in the community. Nortech Cares is our initiative to provide support to local charities, good causes and work with schools and universities to support science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

We are delighted to work with all clients and stakeholders on their good causes and please get in touch to find out more information.

• Butterwick Bake Off: £65 (May 2015)• Hope 4 Nell Campaign: £4,205 (April 2015)• Stockton Young Volunteer of the Year Awards (March 2015)• Teesside Philanthropic Society: £5,000 (Nov 2014)• Nortech Charity Golf Day: £5,415 (Sept 2014)

TOTAL: £14,735

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We aim to provide clients with a dedicated service that goes above and beyond industry expectations.

Nortech have an Integrated Quality Management System (QMS) that is independently certified. Nortech utilise the Service Execution Plan (Company Quality Plan) to ensure Quality Assurance compliance throughout the life cycle of every project along with a project specific ‘Project Execution Plan’ (PEP).

Quality, Safety & Environmentally Assured Health, Safety & Environmental Continuous Improvement Plan.

We strive to achieve a ‘one team’ approach built around trust, customer focus and being a reliable and dependable partner. This approach helps us achieve excellence in everything we do and provide the highest possible quality in our work with a continued commitment to Health and Safety (HSE) across all projects.

01QHSE

STATEMENTS

02HSE POLICY & QUALITYASSURANCE MANUAL

(QAM)

03SERVICE EXECUTION PLAN (SEP),

PROJECT EXECUTION PLAN (PEP) & CONTRACT EXECUTION PLAN (CEP)

04PROCEDURES

(PR)

05STANDARD DOCUMENTS

(SD)

Delivering Health & Safety We Shall:

1. TREAT HEALTH like SAFETY and SUPPORT A STRESS FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT2. LEAD BY A “SAFETY TOGETHER” ENGAGED MANAGEMENT TEAM3. PROMOTE OUR BELIEFS and SUPPORT OUR STAFF IN ALL HSE ASPECTS 4. ENCOURAGE OUR “SAFETY TOGETHER” VALUES THROUGHOUT THE GROUP5. PROVIDE A HEALTHY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STAFF6. MEASURE WHAT WE USE AND CONSUME7. RE-USE and RECYCLE WHEREVER PRACTICABLE8. MAKE EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE USE of RESOURCES

AccreditationBS-EN-ISO 9001: 2008 - Quality Management SystemBS-EN-ISO 14001: 2004 - Environmental Management SystemBS-OSHAS 18001: 2007 - Occupational Health and SafetyBSEN ISO 29001: 2010 - Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Quality Management System

92% FPAL RATING (2015)

4 YEARS ZERO ACCIDENTS

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EngineeringHeritage.Nortech provide Engineering Design, Staffing and Management Consultancy services. Located on Teesside the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge has stood strong for 105 years as a sign of engineering excellence and heritage. Good engineering is in our DNA.

Our aim is to reflect our client’s values and culture within Nortech Group’s range of services, providing smart solutions.


+44 (0) 1740 [email protected]


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Power GenerationChemical & PetrochemicalProcess and ManufacturingRenewable EnergyUtilities

Nortech Solutions provides Engineering Design, Procurement, Project and Construction Management services to the Process, Petrochemical, Chemical, Iron and Steel and Energy industries both in the UK and internationally.

Teesside is home to around 60% of the UK’s petrochemical industry and so allows us to recruit experienced and professional people and provide a service ideally suited to clients in the industry both on Teesside and beyond.

We are also very proud to have a 60/40% staff contractor ratio across the business, providing stability for clients but also flexibility to grow.

We offer a complete solution from expansion, upgrade, modification and repair, through to greenfield work. Our experience sets include plants producing Polymers, PTA, Naptha, nitrobenzene, aniline, parozylene, aromatics, nitric acid, fertilisers, nylon and propylene/propathene to name a few.

Energy projectsExamples have included work on the Wilton 10 30MW Biomass energy plant, on-going project work on the Wilton Power Station and a bioethanol refinery producing bioethanol as a fuel source and animal feed as a by-product.

Case studies:Paul Wurth UK Agent - Page 23Gas Production Plant Upgrades - Page 34TATA Steel Casthouse floor - Page 35Wilton International Complex - Page 36

Project Management & Consultancy Services· Project & Construction Management· Planning & Scheduling· Cost Control & Cost Management· Risk Management

Process Engineering & Technical Safety· Upstream & Downstream Oil & Gas· Chemical / Petrochemical· Energy (CHP, Biomass, Energy from Waste)· Full lifecycle Functional Safety· Hazard Identification and HAZOP Studies· SIL Assessment by LOPA, Risk Graph or Fault Tree· ALARP demonstration· COMAH Report Updates· Human Factors / PUWER assessments

Mechanical & Piping Engineering· Fixed & Rotating Equipment· Pressure Systems Equipment· 2D & 3D Design Capability· Pipe Stress Analysis

Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Engineering· LV, MV & HV Power Distribution· Motor Control Centres· Earthing Lighting & Small Power· Specification & Design of Control and Safety Trip Systems· Specification & Design of Field Instrumentation· Safety Studies, Incident Investigation, Hazard Studies and Design· Reviews including all aspects of SIL and ATEX systems

Civil & Structural Engineering· Structural Analysis & Design (STAAD Modelling)· Multi Storey Building & Plant Support Steelwork Design· Civil Foundations, Drainage & Infrastructure

Procurement· Enquiry / Technical & Commercial Bid Evaluation / Procure· Expediting & Inspection / Factory Acceptance

Construction· Preparation of Construction Work Packs· Technical Support during Construction Activities· Enquiry Scope

Recruitment (through Nortech Staffing Solutions)· Executive Headhunt· Permanent Placement· Contractor Placement· Professional HR Solution

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Nortech is proud to be the sole UK Agent for Paul Wurth.

Headquartered in Luxembourg since its creation in 1870, Paul Wurth has transformed itself over the last decades into an international engineering company. As a result of its considerable know-how and its effective policy of innovation, the Paul Wurth Group is today one of the world leaders in the design and supply of the full-range of technological solutions for the iron & steel industry and affiliated sectors.

Paul Wurth’s special focus is on the construction and modernisation of complete blast furnace plants, incorporating the very latest, state-of-the-art technologies. The Paul Wurth portfolio also extends to coke making and coal based direct reduction plants and technologies.

Paul Wurth’s extensive range of environmental protection technologies enables customers to improve the environmental performance of their production methods at all stages of the iron and steelmaking process so as to comply with the ever stricter regulations.

With more than 1500 highly-skilled staff and a vast network of international entities and affiliated companies, the Paul Wurth Group can pride itself in having a solid global presence in all the major steelmaking markets of the world.

Iron and Steel

The cohesion and performance of the Paul Wurth Group are anchored in a set of shared core values and principles.

Promoting health, safety and welfare at work as number one priority, ensuring respect for the environment, providing innovative solutions and quality products, favouring a policy of being close to the customer and encouraging the development of our talents – these are just some of the fundamental principles that shape Paul Wurth’s activities. These commitments are the best means of ensuring our competitiveness, growth and long-term viability.

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Oil and Gas (Onshore/Offshore)Life ExtensionDecommissioningModifications or RepairsSafety Critical Elements

Our dedicated Oil and Gas business provides our clients with brownfield engineering design, procurement and construction management solutions, ranging from process modification and repair, like for like replacement and life extension projects.

The organisation is focused on the successful delivery of a wide range of Brownfield Topside Projects from Concept Engineering (CE), Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design (DD) with the production of Approved For Construction (AFC) deliverable targets and work packs supported by a robust and fit for purpose procurement team.

At Nortech we recognise and understand the challenges in the global oil and gas market. We constantly work to produce solutions for clients to solve their urgent demands, always focussed on efficiency and flexibility.

Projects typically relate to the following areas:•SafetyCriticalElements-Integrity/Obsolescence•ModificationsorRepairs•OperationalOptimisation/Simplification•HealthandSafety(HSE)drivenchanges,suchasKP4related work

Our highly experienced engineering and management team provides strong leadership with a clear commitment to quality and delivery.

Our business model employs a number of task teams and office space dedicated to specific clients. Such a model allows us to provide each client with the best possible, flexible and tailored service.

Case studies:Additional Accommodation Module - Page 31Caisson Replacement - Page 32Late Life Extension project - Page 33

Project Management & Consultancy Services· Project & Construction Management· Planning & Scheduling· Cost Control & Cost Management· Risk Management

Process Engineering & Technical Safety· Upstream & Downstream Oil & Gas· Chemical / Petrochemical· Energy (CHP, Biomass, Energy from Waste)· Full lifecycle Functional Safety· Hazard Identification and HAZOP Studies· SIL Assessment by LOPA, Risk Graph or Fault Tree· ALARP demonstration· COMAH Report Updates· Human Factors / PUWER assessments

Mechanical & Piping Engineering· Fixed & Rotating Equipment· Pressure Systems Equipment· 2D & 3D Design Capability· Pipe Stress Analysis

Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Engineering· LV, MV & HV Power Distribution· Motor Control Centres· Earthing Lighting & Small Power· Specification & Design of Control and Safety Trip Systems· Specification & Design of Field Instrumentation· Safety Studies, Incident Investigation, Hazard Studies and Design· Reviews including all aspects of SIL and ATEX systems

Civil & Structural Engineering· Structural Analysis & Design (STAAD Modelling)· Multi Storey Building & Plant Support Steelwork Design· Civil Foundations, Drainage & Infrastructure

Procurement· Enquiry / Technical & Commercial Bid Evaluation / Procure· Expediting & Inspection / Factory Acceptance

Construction· Preparation of Construction Work Packs· Technical Support during Construction Activities· Enquiry Scope

Recruitment (through Nortech Staffing Solutions)· Executive Headhunt· Permanent Placement· Contractor Placement· Professional HR Solution

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Nortech’s Management & Consultancy Services division offers effective solutions to support the successful delivery of complex engineering and construction projects.

We work with people, projects and organisations to confront and manage project challenges, achieve high performance and positive results.

We strive to create the right culture and environment for people and project teams to succeed.

Our aim is to provide focussed, fit for purpose, cost effective solutions which Clients recognise and trust.

• Project Status Reviews/Audits• Project Management, Engineering and

Construction Management• Estimating and Cost Management• Risk Assessment, Analysis and Management• Cost Engineering• Supply Chain Management, Procurement and

Logistics• Contracts and Subcontracts, Reviews, Audits,

Production• Contracts Administration• Scheduling and Progress Monitoring• Due Diligence• Dispute Avoidance• Claims & Dispute Resolution• Expert Witness Service• Commercial Healthcheck

Nortech Management & Consultancy Services provide ‘added value’ by calling upon the specialist expertise from within the whole of the Nortech Group. This means you get the quality of service you deserve, at a cost and flexibility which adds huge value to your business.

Our integrated service allows us to support Clients with a ‘best value’ proposition as we can integrate expertise from across the group, sharing the overheads and thus providing a lower cost and more flexible solution.

Our staff include:• Quantity Surveyors, Contract Managers, Cost

Engineers• Planning Engineers• Procurement Specialists• Project Managers• Engineering Managers• Construction Managers• Technical support

Clients include:• Owner Operators• Lawyers• Engineers• Contractors• Lenders• Insurance Providers

Management SolutionsCommercial SolutionsDispute Resolution Solutions Risk Solutions

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Nortech Staffing Solutions provides professional recruitment services ranging from white collar to executive level assignments.

These include the following Recruitment Solution Methods:

· Contingent assignments· Retained assignments· Campaign management· Response management· Advertised selection· Managed solutions· Search solutions

We work with our clients to ensure we source the right candidate for their vacancy, through extensive networking, recommendations and researching both the individual’s capabilities and the company culture and values.

Our specialist consultants are networking every day with the best talent. This, coupled with their unrivalled specialist knowledge gives our clients competency-checked candidates, helping us raise the overall quality benchmark of their candidates.

By engaging Nortech Staffing Solutions you are gaining an effective and flexible recruitment solution that is constantly striving to network with the very best candidates in their field.

We work in true partnership with our clients by offering full transparency and evaluations for all of the recruitment process. All of our recruitment methodologies can be individually tailored to meet clients recruitment needs.

Our core business at Nortech is engineering. We excel at providing world leading solutions to our clients in everything we do and it was through supporting the needs of the client that they requested a quality service to help recruit high level experienced people into their teams.

Nortech Staffing Solutions uses the core engineering excellence of the Nortech Group to provide a best-in-class service in the industry. Across all sectors, we utilise this engineering expertise to help judge candidates on experience and fit to ensure they will provide a quality fit with your organisation.

Executive HeadhuntPermanent PlacementContractor PlacementProfessional HR Solution



Nortech Oil & Gas has recently completed an accommodation upgrade project on a North Sea offshore facility which provided an additional 24 beds comprising of six pre-engineered modules.

The project was executed without disruption to operations or further restrictions to POB and was commissioned within 14 months of contract award.

The key features of the project which helped to ensure a successful outcome are:

• 3-D modelling of all new equipment including 3rd party supplied items

• Laser surveys of existing steelwork & utilities• Dedicated (ring fenced) Engineering task team• 3-D constructability studies• Comprehensive site survey(s) by Nortech engineers• Trial build and match-mark of main structural steel (on-shore)• Fully integrated P6 schedule• Nortech management of critical interfaces:

• Vendors• Fire/Gas Integration• H/VAC Integration• Incumbent Contractors

• Constant liaison with operations, construction and client project teams

• Formal Hazard & Risk analysis – HAZOP/HAZID

The new blast resistant accommodation modules are now fully operational and helping to alleviate the constant POB issues suffered by the platform, the forecast TIC for the project equates to a cost per bed significantly lower than the industry norm.

Case Study: Additional Accommodation Module



In this instance, after successfully completing a FEED study, Nortech were awarded the Detail Design phase, to replace the existing Produced water Caisson. The recommendation of the FEED study was to replace the Caisson using a topsides, ‘cold work’ solution.

In order to ensure full operability during the construction phase, a ‘three stage project’ approach was adopted.

The stages are as follows:

1. Provision of temporary produced water overboard dump line.

2. Working from a semi-permanent platform at EL. +10.5 - Removal of existing Caisson.

3. Working from a semi-permanent platform at EL. +10.5 - Installation of new Caisson.

The design of the temporary overboard dump line ensured that the operability and compliance of the existing Produced Water system was maintained. A temporary working platform and runway beam was designed at the spider deck level to facilitate destruct and construct activities. In the Caisson installation, to eliminate time consuming ’hot work’ the Project team adopted a ‘cold work’ industry proven mechanical connector solution.

Case Study: Caisson Replacement

Nortech are delivering a wide range of Caisson Replacements from studies to complete projects across a number of North Sea offshore facilities via a multi discipline engineering team.



A typical example of the works, include the following:

• Produced Water – debottlenecking and separation improvements to the produced and ballast water skimmer tanks, upgrades to pipework and control of the flotation cells, a new skimmed oil collection header and new skimmed oil transfer pumps to return oil to the first stage separators.

• Hot Water – Replacement of the existing diesel heaters with a modern electric equivalent, with all associated upgrades to pipework, instrumentation and electrical supplies. Scope also included all sub-supplier management and procurement, such as expediting, inspection etc.

• Potable Water – removal of the need for supply boat potable water and installation of a suitable Reverse Osmosis unit (RO), with associated upgrades to the piping, instrumentation and electrical supplies. Scope also included all sub-supplier management and procurement, such as expediting, inspection etc.

• Firewater Ringmain and Deluge – Firepump modifications, investigation and recommendation into the most suitable options for the new firewater ringmain and deluge systems, full design of a lower demand, simplified firewater ringmain and deluge system including valve sets.

• Control Systems Upgrade – including wireless field network and PCSS improvements.

Case Study: Late Life Extension Project Nortech are delivering a wide range of late life extension (LLX) projects to North Sea offshore facilities via a dedicated multi discipline engineering team structured to meet the technical requirements of a schedule and cost driven refurbishment, modification and upgrade programme.



The existing site is a LPG storage and Gas Production Plant (GPP) handling both butane and propane, with a low pressure water sealed gas holder and gas boosting facility in the centre of St Helier. The main drivers for the project were to improve security of supply and remove the need for the gas holder, which was decommissioned in 2012, and free the land for potential redevelopment.

The project consisted of significant upgrades and modification to the existing site, including:

• New skid mounted gas making modules (Vaporisers)• Air blowers• New hot water boilers• Aftercooler modules• New plant/process air supply• Civil/Structural works – including foundations, boiler

house, field equipment (control) room• Upgrading the existing deluge system• Pipework – LPG supply, hot water, process air, mixed

gas, deluge• Electrical – electrical supplies to the new equipment• Instrumentation – New control system and control

philosophy

Case Study: St Helier Gas Production Plant & Storage Upgrades

Nortech was contracted to provide the engineering design for upgrades to the Jersey Gas Company plant at St Helier in Jersey.



An identified Blast Furnace Reline was seen as an opportunity to make some significant improvements. The concept was to provide a level casthouse floor which will provide improved access for vehicles and personnel.

The existing casthouse floor primary and secondary support steelwork required to be replaced to accommodate the revised design of the main iron runner, secondary iron runner and slag runner design. In addition the existing fume extraction system required improvement to provide improved working conditions and environmental requirements.

In addition, new TMT taphole machinery were also included within the redesign of the casthouse Floor i.e. taphole drill, taphole gun and main iron cover manipulator. The design and layout of the new casthouse floor used 3D modelling to aid client understanding of the revised layout and to generate the detailed fabrication drawings.

The project considered changes and modifications to the existing plant equipment including:

• Main Iron Runner• Secondary Iron Runner• Slag Runner• Runner Covers• INBA Runner• Fume Extraction• Taphole Drill• Taphole Gun• Cover Manipulator

Case Study: Tata Steel Scunthorpe, Queen Anne Casthouse Floor

Paul Wurth Luxembourg were contracted to undertake a complete redesign of the Queen Anne Blast Furnace Casthouse Floor at Tata Steel Scunthorpe.



As the chosen long term Engineering Services provider for Sembcorp Utilities UK (the energy and services provider on the complex), Nortech is integral to each plant on the Wilton International Complex, designing the connections of utilities and services to each new facility, and having a major input into the on-going multidiscipline maintenance of existing infrastructure.

Recent projects include:

• OSBL utility connections, such as natural gas, IP steam and demin water to the new Lotte Chemical UK Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plant.

• Custody transfer flow metering station for the SABIC plant on site.

• Natural gas supply and potable water to the new Grainco facility.

• Anchor repairs, piperack foundations, vent silencers, pipework upgrades, height restrictors, culvert modifications, equipment support frames, storage tank bunding, cable tray supports.

• Stress analysis for modifications to existing plant systems.

• Design Verification Certification• Wilton 11 – Off site link up pipework to the main

Wilton Power Station and existing Wilton site infrastructure.

• Refurbishment of an existing 20” IP Steam system.

Case Study: Work on the Wilton International Process Industries Complex, Teesside

The Wilton International Complex is a 2,000 acre site and is the second largest petrochemical complex in Europe.

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Ian BasfordDirector - Management & Consultancy

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Business Leadership Team

Bryan BunnManaging Director

[email protected]

Bryan Bunn is a highly respected engineer having forged a strong reputation for professionalism, knowledge, and leadership during 35 years working in the petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, on and offshore oil and gas and iron and steel sectors. In 2004, Bryan successfully completed his MBA in Business Administration.

With an in-depth understanding of operational and business development requirements, and scheme management practices and procedures, Bryan Bunn has successfully implemented projects on behalf of a multitude of industrial heavyweights such as BP, Shell, DuPont, Corus, Aker Kvaerner, Day & Zimmerman, Paul Wurth, and BNFL.

Ian is a Member of the Association of Cost Engineers who has extensive experience in the Construction Industry with over 30 years across Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Coal, Utilities, Transport and Property Sectors advising and supporting Clients from inception to completion on all contract styles and forms of engagement whilst providing Project Management, Project Controls, Cost Management, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts and Dispute Resolution advice.

Ian has been welcomed to the role of Director of Nortech Management & Consultancy Services, a division of the Group which provides “value-added” support and focused solutions including strategic reviews and advice, management, supply chain, commercial, planning and dispute resolution services. This division serves existing Nortech Group clients in the oil & gas sector as well as new clients in the maritime, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, renewables and power sectors.

John Kearney Finance Director

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John is a Chartered Certified Accountant who has 35 years in practice and industry. He has an ability to communicate financial information in a clear and informative manner which underpins the Group’s business planning.

John was appointed finance director of the Group in January 2014 to oversee financial controls in the fast moving business and ensure the finance gearing is in line with our ambitious plans.

John has acted as a non- executive director to many businesses, as a partner in an award winning regional accountancy practice, and has been involved in an AIM flotation. He brings a wealth of business experience to the team and is a key member to the board of directors.

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Steve PughGroup Business Development Manager

[email protected]: 0044 (0)1740665457

Mob: 0044 (0)7518492982

Steve is a Mechanical Engineer with experience in management both in the UK and overseas. Steve joined Nortech after a period of 3 years advising UK Government on the global energy market and also promoting the UK around the world as a place to invest.

Steve has two Masters Degrees and also ran a successful business for over 5 years. Steve heads up the Group Business Development team including managing overall sector development and sales activities.

Richard WheelerProject Manager - Paul Wurth

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Richard is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers; he is an experienced Project Manager with many years working within the Iron and Steel Industry and leads the UK Agency representing Paul Wurth in the UK. Richard has also worked within the Petrochemical Industry at Wilton International and joined Nortech Solutions in April 2011 at its conception.

Gary FishGroup Sales Manager

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Gary started with Nortech in March 2013 to head up the staffing company with a remit to develop their products and services into the external market place and his main forte is “headhunt” campaigns where he believes he can offer his clients higher value for money and better return on investment for recruitment campaigns.

As Group Sales Manager, Gary supports the global clients and stakeholders of Nortech Group. Nortech Group is one of the UK’s fastest growing and most respected specialist engineering service providers. Nortech Group consists of Nortech Solutions, Nortech Oil & Gas, Nortech Staffing Solutions and Nortech Management & Consultancy Services.

Keith Stephenson Engineering Manager

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Keith has over 35 years’ experience in Engineering as a Designer, Engineer, Manager and more recently Contract Manager / Project Manager in the Petrochemical, Oil & Gas (onshore and offshore), Nuclear, Biochemical and Utility businesses in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East and USA. Keith has worked on various projects for national and multi-national corporations such as ICI, Aramco, BNFL, Akzo Nobel, Huntsman, Petroplus, SABIC and Sembcorp.

Keith joined Nortech in September 2013 as Engineering Manager, he is a team player and leads by example, ensuring ‘Quality of Delivery’ and ‘Quality of Service’ across all aspects of Engineering within the business.

To find out more information or to have a friendly discussion over how Nortech may be able to support your business please get in touch.

Our regular business hours are Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 GMT.

All e-mail enquiries will be responded to within 24 hours.

Postal Address:Nortech Solutions Group LtdEvolution 6B, Wynyard ParkWynyard Ave,Stockton-on-TeesBillinghamTS22 5TBUK

Website:http://www.nortech-group.com

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