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Michelle Fraser · Engineering Consultancy

Engineering excellence.

Over 25 years leading complex oil and gas projects worldwide, now helping organisations solve hard problems and helping the next generation of engineers get started.

Michelle Fraser, engineering consultant
25+Years in
energy
Michelle Fraser standing outdoors
What’s your story?
  1. Are you considering a career in engineering but been told it’s ‘not for women’?
  2. Have you ever felt intimidated or not heard in the workplace?
  3. Are you in need of senior expertise to help you troubleshoot complex issues?

Then you’ve come to the right place.

I’m proud to be well-known in the oil industry having worked on global projects and designed complex systems that are still being used to this day. My work has gone on to inspire other engineers in the field – something I never considered possible when I started on this journey.

It’s my firm belief that with a strong drive to succeed, anything is possible, even if the odds are stacked against you. This is where your career begins.

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Hi, I’m Michelle

One of few women in the industry, on a mission to change the status quo.

An engineering expert in the oil and gas industry, with over 25 years of experience working with global organisations in the UK and overseas, most recently as the Lead Engineer for an oil company in Qatar.

I’m passionate about being the best in my field, improving the efficiency of operations and solving complex situations where others have failed.

25+Years’ experience
15Years leading global projects
5+Countries worked in
Michelle Fraser working on a laptop
Services

What I offer

From troubleshooting a complex project to guiding someone through their first step into engineering — support tailored to where you are.

01

Expert consultancy

Looking for consultancy support or a second opinion? In need of troubleshooting a complex project or implementing cost efficiencies? My experience has equipped me to assist and support extensive engineering operations.

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02

1:1 Mentoring

Tailored 1-1 mentoring to support you and your aspirations, be it searching for work experience, applying to university, or working to troubleshoot live projects.

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03

Public speaking

Looking for an engineering expert to speak to your graduates or employees? My unique story and career path allows me to inspire and educate fellow engineers, or those looking for guidance.

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What I do

Engineering expertise

For the last 15 years, I have travelled the world managing large-scale projects for organisations such as Novatek, Total, Yamal and CNR International. My expertise lies in the supervision of onshore and offshore operations in asset lifecycle, ICSS, design management, instrumentation, functional safety, and electrical, metering and automation systems.

Offshore oil and gas complex
Case study · 01

Offshore Oil & Gas Complex

Objective

  • Maintaining & upgrading the Instrumentation & Control Systems.
  • Management of the interfaces & integration of the engineering, commissioning & construction activities during Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design.
  • Managing & troubleshooting all Instrumentation & Control design work required during construction, commissioning & hook-up.
  • Management of the EPC contractors from Pre-FEED through to commissioning & hook-up.

Outcome

  • Prolonged operational assets by keeping on top of offshore plant maintenance, technology advances and replacement of obsolete technologies.
  • Ensured operational assets work safely by keeping all maintenance strategies up to date.
  • Extended the asset lifecycle by 25 years – increasing production rates.
Floating production storage and offloading unit
Case study · 02

Floating Production Storage & Offloading Unit (FPSO)

Objective

  • Managing the Instrumentation & Control work during the refurbishment of the FPSO.
  • Company representation in monitoring and coordinating the site activities of the EPC contractor, vendor and sub-contractors for all instrumentation & control installations.
  • Managing EPC contractor & vendor construction work activities.
  • Monitoring site acceptance tests, including commissioning activities.
  • Managing the ICSS & instrumentation tie-in activities with existing facilities.

Outcome

  • Prolonged operational assets by keeping on top of offshore plant maintenance, technology advances and replacement of obsolete technologies.
  • Ensured operational assets work safely by keeping all maintenance strategies up to date.
  • Extended the asset lifecycle by 15 years – increasing production rates.
Process

How I work

I pride myself on taking a highly professional approach to all my work, working collaboratively, efficiently and well under pressure.

Troubleshooting and implementing solutions to improve the efficiency of operations.

Ensuring commercial success — making complex projects cost-effective and profitable.

Highly focused and results-oriented, delivering success across an array of projects.

Consultancy, management support or mentoring for your team — tailored to you.

Michelle Fraser seated in a bright studio
QatarMost recently Lead Engineer for an oil company
“
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
Marianne Williamson
The path to success is to take massive, determined action.
Tony Robbins
You will naturally get with the things that rejected you when you stop using that rejection to reject yourself.
Steven Bartlett
Let’s talk

Whatever the project, let’s talk.

Whether you’re looking for consultancy on a large-scale project, management support or mentoring for your team, get in touch — I’d love to hear from you.