Meet James Flaherty.
Project Assurance & HSEQ Consultant
Project, Safety & Quality Manager
Qualified QMS Auditor.
James Flaherty is an experienced Project, Safety and Quality professional with a career spanning more than three decades and over 150 successful projects across the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Services, Construction and Engineering sectors.
His experience covers project mobilisation, operational management, HSEQ leadership, ISO management systems, technical procedure development, auditing, training and business improvement.
James provides practical, commercially focused consultancy to organisations seeking experienced management support without the overhead of employing full-time personnel.

Professional Profile.
Experience:
30+ Years
Projects180+
Countries Worked: UK, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Thailand, Oman, Australia, America, Qatar, Tunisia, Yemen, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Malaysia, Egypt & many more...
Industries: Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Services, Engineering.
Specialist Areas: Project Management, HSEQ, QMS, Auditing, Training.
Core Competencies.
Project Management.
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Project Planning.
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Mobilisation.
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Execution.
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Project Recovery.
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Resource Management.
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Client Interface.
Safety Management.
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Risk Assessments.
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Method Statements.
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Permit Systems.
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Safety Management Systems.
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Emergency Planning.
Quality Management.
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ISO 9001.
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ISO 14001.
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ISO 45001.
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Internal Auditing.
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CAPA.
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Quality Planning.
Technical Expertise.
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Hydrotesting.
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Lube Oil Flushing.
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Water Jetting.
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Tank Cleaning.
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Chemical Cleaning.
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Nitrogen Testing.
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Helium Leak Testing.
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Commissioning Support.
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Preservation.
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Confined Space Operations.
Career Highlights.
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Successfully supported more than 180 international projects.
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Developed comprehensive HSEQ Management Systems for industrial contractors.
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Produced hundreds of technical procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
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Led Project, Safety and Quality functions across complex industrial operations.
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Delivered specialist technical training programmes for industrial personnel.
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Supported major tender submissions for international engineering organisations.
Major Projects.
Oman Oil Company, Sur Power Plant.
Project Management.
Project Safety & Quality Support.
Responsibilities:
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Overall Management.
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Procedure Development.
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HSEQ Documentation.
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Risk Assessments.
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Project Support.
Qatar Gas 3 & 4. 30" Onshore to Offshore Connection and Cleaning.
Chevron Gorgon Australia. Barrow Island 30 " Hydrotest Clean and dewater.
Responsibilities:
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Project Planning.
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Safety Management.
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Technical Procedures.
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Client Documentation.
Responsibilities:
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Method Statements.
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Risk Assessments.
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Mobilisation Planning.
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Safety Management.
Total Bel Haf, Yemen. 2 Trains, Nitrogen Helium Leak Testing.
Responsibilities:
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Project Management.
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Method Statements.
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Risk Assessments.
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Mobilisation Planning.
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Safety Management.
Industries Supported.
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Oil & Gas.
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Petrochemical.
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Engineering.
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Construction.
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Industrial Services.
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Utilities.
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Manufacturing.
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Energy.
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Renewable Energy.
Qualifications.
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Project Management IMI.
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NEBOSH International.
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DNV QMS Auditor.
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Weatherford Core HSE.
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First Aid Train the Trainer.
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Utilities QMS Author.
Client Philosophy.
I believe successful projects are built on clear planning, practical safety management, robust quality systems and open communication.
My approach is to develop solutions that are technically sound, commercially practical and tailored to the operational realities faced by contractors and engineering organisations.
What Client's can expect...
When you engage JVF Management Support, you can expect:
✔ Practical, experience-based solutions.
✔ Documentation developed to recognised international standards.
✔ Commercial awareness alongside technical compliance.
✔ Clear communication and responsive support.
✔ Professional integrity and confidentiality.
✔ A commitment to helping your business improve, not simply producing paperwork.
