Overview

Join Rory Davin, Chartered Chemical Engineer and Senior Project Manager at OMV Petrom, as he shares an honest and insightful account of his career across refineries, offshore FPSOs, and global upstream projects. With over 15 years of experience spanning design, commissioning, operations, and leadership roles across the UK, Europe, South America, and Asia, Rory’s journey highlights the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of a career in oil and gas.

This webinar explores how career paths are rarely linear. From transitioning between roles in refineries and offshore assets, to relocating across continents and adapting to evolving industry demands, Rory reflects on the unexpected turns that have shaped his professional growth. He will discuss how embracing change, being deliberate in learning, and building a broad skillset can turn challenges into opportunities.

Whether you are starting out or navigating your next move, this session will provide valuable perspectives on resilience, adaptability, and long-term career development in the energy industry.

Speaker

Rory Davin, Senior Project Manager

Rory is a Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng MIChemE) and award-winning process engineering professional with over 15 years of experience across the oil and gas industry, spanning refineries, offshore FPSOs, and global upstream projects. Currently a Senior Project Manager supporting OMV’s Neptun Deep development, he has held a diverse range of roles in design, commissioning, start-up, operations, and asset support across multiple international locations. Alongside his technical career, Rory is actively involved with IChemE, contributing to mentoring and the development of early-career engineers.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the National Early Careers Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

17:00–18:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.​