Areas of Expertise
31 years experience in the gas industry
Chartered fellow with IMEche and IGEM
Rhian Jones
South Wales
At Full Capacity
Career
| I am currently an Associate at WSP leading gas design and consultancy projects within the Energy transition sector. My team are heavily involved in the introduction of hydrogen as a natural gas replacement. Key elements of role include: Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage advisor to BEIS, Leading engineers through project scoping, initiation, and delivery, Ensuring technical excellence on deliverables and Framework management duties for gas distribution network operators My previous roles include: Senior Pipeline Asset Manager, with Gas Transmission and Metering, responsible for the development of the 10-year rolling Asset Management Plan in line with System Operator requirements, Asset Management best practice and business strategy. Asset Manager with Wales & West Utilities to manage the maintenance, compliance and pressure management activities associated with gas transmission equipment while maximising effectiveness and efficiency. Providing direction, technical support, and motivation to the workforce. Ensuring compliance with the Pipeline Safety Regulations and the Pressure Systems Safety Regulation.Other roles held: 2001 – 2008 Transco, Cardiff, Local transmission planning officer (7barg to 70barg) 1999 – 2001 Transco, Birmingham, National transmission planning officer (7barg to 94barg) 1998 – 1999 Transco, Gloucester, Grid operations support engineer 1994 – 1998 Transco, Cardiff, Network planning assistant 1994 – 1994 Transco, Birmingham, Meter assistant 1993 – 1994 British Gas Wales, Cardiff, Clerical assistant 1991 – 1993 British Gas Wales, Cardiff, Clerical trainee |
Why I Became a Mentor
| I am a graduate mentor within WSP, I am a STEM ambassador and i enjoy helping people, especially women progress through their careers |
Areas of Expertise
31 years experience in the gas industry
Chartered fellow with IMEche and IGEM