Chartered Instrument Engineer specialising in control, automation and safety critical systems for Oil & Gas operators.
25+ years delivering compliant, reliable, operator-grade engineering across topsides, brownfield upgrades and mission critical facilities.
Specialist Control & Instrumentation Consultancy
Copper Sphere provides high‑integrity engineering support for operators and EPCs who need experienced, chartered expertise to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable systems.
I support projects across the full lifecycle:
- Regulatory compliance & audit readiness
- Front‑End Engineering (FEED)
- Detailed design & technical assurance
- Safety‑critical systems (IEC 61511, SIL2/SIL3)
- Instrumentation specification & selection
- Control system upgrades & migrations
- Brownfield modifications & integration
- Commissioning, testing & site support
Why Clients Choose Copper Sphere
Operator‑grade engineering
Decades supporting BP, Shell and major operators — delivering work that stands up to scrutiny, audits, and real‑world operational demands.
Independent & agile
Fast mobilisation, flexible support, and no overheads — just high‑value engineering.
Chartered expertise
CEng‑level judgement, accountability, and technical leadership applied to every engagement.
Safety‑critical focus
Deep experience in high‑risk environments where reliability, compliance, and clarity matter.
Commercial clarity
Clear deliverables, transparent engagement models, and engineering that reduces risk, cost, and downtime.
Gas Terminal – PLC Migration
Delivered a seamless migration from legacy PLCs to modern architecture with zero unplanned downtime.
Refinery – Turnaround Commissioning Lead
Led commissioning activities during a major TAR, ensuring safe start‑up and full system integrity.
North Sea Operator – ESD System Upgrade (SIL2)
Upgraded and validated safety‑critical shutdown logic, ensuring full IEC 61511 compliance and improving asset reliability.
FPSO – Instrumentation Rationalisation
Reviewed and rationalised 1,200+ instruments, reducing maintenance burden and improving operational clarity.
How I Work
Flexible engagement models
- Short‑term specialist support
- Project‑based packages
- Technical assurance & peer review
- On‑call engineering support
- Commissioning & site mobilisation
Clear deliverables
Every engagement includes:
- Defined scope
- Agreed outputs
- Transparent timelines
- Operator‑grade documentation
About Copper Sphere
Copper Sphere is led by Elliot, a Chartered Instrument Engineer (CEng) with over 25 years’ experience delivering high‑integrity engineering for Oil & Gas operators, EPCs, and energy clients.
My work blends:
- deep technical expertise
- practical operational understanding
- clear communication
- and a commitment to safe, compliant engineering
Let’s Talk About Your Project
Whether you need specialist support, technical assurance, or help delivering a critical project, I can provide the clarity and engineering certainty you need.
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