Newly launched Malin Group arm Malin React has appointed Graham Penman as a Business Unit Manager to head up its operation.
Penman has been appointed to oversee Malin React, one of seven subsidiary brands which make up Malin Marine Limited, formally Malin Marine Consultants Aberdeen. It specializes in complete solutions for rapid installation of offshore marine equipment onto vessels (mobilizations), with a focus on the defense, renewables and offshore oil and gas sectors.
With over 25 years’ experience in engineering, subsea installation, construction and project management, Penman has previously held various roles in the oil and gas industries. Starting his career as an apprentice welder, his CV includes positions with Subsea 7, DOF Subsea UK, Bibby Offshore, Helix Energy Solutions and GAP Subsea Ltd – servicing many clients in the oil and gas industry with engineering expertise and personnel.
He brings to the role advanced knowledge of subsea installation engineering, team management, tendering, cost control, mechanical engineering, isolation philosophy, pipelines pre-commissioning and steelwork fabrication, with a track-record of delivering major capital engineering, construction and subsea inspection as well as repair and maintenance (IRM) projects across the world.