Thomas Høven CV


CV Summary

Conceptual studies, design, engineering, follow-up of manufacture and installation/ commissioning of electrical equipment for offshore oil-installations incl. jack-up, FPSO, semi-submersible and steel jacket platforms. Onshore and offshore work locations worldwide. Typical equipment I have been dealing with includes transformers, motors and switchgear (230 V to 145 kV), generators powered by piston engines, steam or gas turbines (1 MW – 35 MW), electrical driven thruster systems with variable speed drives, water injection pumps, hydraulic power packs (10 kW to 4 MW) and crude oil separators. Planning including site and offshore surveys for hybridization and other conversions to reduce carbon footprint. Power from shore studies. Standardization work for IEC/IEEE/ISO as the convener for JWG 28 developing standards for marine utility connections, the 80005 series of standards.

Languages

Scandinavian, English, (limited German)

Education

1993 Graduate from the Norwegian school of Economics and Business Administration – Extension Department (Bedriftsøkonom NHHK). Oslo
1987 Graduate from the University of Trondheim - The Norwegian Institute of Technology - Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Sivilingeniør – Master- NTH – now named NTNU). Trondheim
1980 Examen Artium, Kristelig Gymnasium, Oslo

Professional history

2020-2026 Siemens Energy AS, Oslo, Offshore oil & gas and marine.
2001-2020 Siemens A/S, Oil and Gas Division, Engineering Departement.
1997-2000 Kværner Oil & Gas A/S, Lysaker. Electrical department

Certificates and awards

2000 Approved by the Norwegian Government body ”Produkt og Elektrisitetstilsynet” as "sakkyndig driftsleder for elektriske anlegg i industri og offshoreanlegg" authorized to manage and operate electrical power systems on offshore installations and in industrial plants.

2022 Received the IEC 1906 award for my work as convener for the expert group working with the utility connections in port standards - the IEC/IEEE/ISO 80005 series.

Courses

2010 BLC. Basic Leadership Course (Siemens management training)
2005 PLC basic programming course (Simatic S7)
1999 EDSA computer software for electrical system calculations
1997 Free Fall Lifeboat and Skyscape evacuation (Safety training)
1997 Helicopter evacuation training (Safety training for offshore work)
Several -last 2020 Refresher course Leiro 1 and 3 “Offshore safety training courses”
Early 1990’s Various EDP-courses, particularly on UNIX systems

Positions, Roles and Projects

2026 - present Working as independent consultant with main focus on standardization and electrification in the marine sector.
2018-2026 Technical support for Siemens Oil & Gas sales dept. Studies and Conceptual development, focus on battery and hybrid solutions, power to/from offshore, wind turbine integrations, and high voltage systems.
2018 KARISH AND TANIN FPSO. Suppliers’ coordinator in customers EPC office in Paris. Client: Energean
2017-present Convener for IEC/IEEE/ISO JWG28 (IEC TC 18) to revise the IEC 80005 Utility connections in port family of IEC/IEEE standards. IEC 1906 award received in 2022.
2015-2018 Technical support for Siemens Oil & Gas sales dept. Focus on energy storage systems and batteries
2015-2017 Member of technical committee for the Norsok E001 standard
2014 IVAR AASEN. Suppliers’ coordinator in customers EPC office in London. Client: Det Norske
2013 GUDRUN onshore MC and commissioning of electrical systems including HV GIS switchgear and HV transformers. (Client: Statoil)
2011-2012 Bluewater ATP CHEVIOT combined production and drill rig. Responsible for E-houses and coordination of suppliers
2009-2011 Project and sales support, including Shell FLNG
2008-2009 SEVAN FPSO and drilling projects. Technical Project Manager
2008 AWILCO main generators for DP3 classified drill rig
2006-2008 ExxonMobil ADRIATIC LNG terminal Electrical and instrument building with electrical equipment. Eng. manager. Singapore
2005-2006 Transocean SEDCO 702/706 DP3 drilling rig upgrade. Siplink fault tolerant power system conversion. Erlangen, Germany
2004-2005 PRIRAZLOMNOYE main power generators (GTGs). Customer liaison (Rubin). St. Petersburg, Russia
2003-2004 Petrobras P50 FPSO Project. E&I coordinator. Rio de Janeiro
2002-2003 Conoco BELANAK FPSO project. Five e-houses with electrical equipment and control room. Engineering manager. Singapore
2001-2002 Modec BIJUPIRA & SALEMA FPSO E-house with switchgear for topsides equipment. Engineering manager. Houston TX
2001 Transocean DEEPVISION. Detail engineering with responsibility for subsea cable and connectors for variable speed subsea motors for dual gradient drilling mud return pumps. A prototype was built. Houston TX
1999-2000 GRANE conceptual design. Responsible for electrical system calculations and concepts. (Client: Norsk Hydro). Oslo
1999 KVÆRNER OILFIELD PRODUCTS A/S. Development of electrical power systems for subsea use in the oil industry
1997-1999 SIRI platform on Danish shelf: Responsible for commissioning of electrical systems at yard in Stavanger, electrical operations during tow-out and production operations offshore. (Client: Statoil)
1994-1997 NORNE production vessel: Concept and detail engineering, selection and liaison of suppliers. Commissioning at yard and offshore. Participated in tow-out and first months of production. (Client: Statoil)
1994 Inhouse project: New computer-based engineering database
1990-1994 BRAGE platform: Engineering work in Oslo and electrical responsible in Bergen for construction and commissioning support. (Client: Norsk Hydro)
1988-1990 DRAUGEN platform: Engineering. (Client: Norske Shell)
1988 Inhouse project: Programming of a UNIX based CAD system
1986-1987 NORWEGIAN NAVY, School of NBC and Damage Control, Haakonsvern: Work as instructor during military service
1980-1981 Elektrisk Bureau: Lab assistant for development of high voltage power line carrier frequency and communication systems

Thomas Høven


Installing the Norne turret


Siri Jackup tow-out


Belanak Power and Control building skidding out


Morning safety talks at a yard in Brazil


Siemens 8DN8-4 72 kV SF6 insulated switchgear


IEC/IEEE JWG 28 work-meeting in Osaka


Shore power CMS for cruise-ships in port of Hamburg





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