Phil has extensive experience in the subsea construction industry having held diving roles with operators BP, ExxonMobil, Qatargas and Repsol Sinopec. A major part of his career was spent with what is now known as TechnipFMC as a discipline expert in their Diving and Operations Support Group, sharing project information and lessons learned, providing assurance to clients in the safe planning and best practice execution of projects.

Phil was a working diver for 18 years working on projects around the world using air, surface mixed gas and saturation diving techniques.

Phil holds a Bachelor of Science degree, with honours, in mechanical engineering.

He previously worked with IMCA providing auditing services along with participation in various committees and workgroups developing guidance documents.